AnewZ Morning Brief - 23 October, 2025
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for 23 October, covering the latest developments you need to know....
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged for a swift peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine, as the Trump administration decides whether to continue mediation.
Rubio emphasized that resources cannot be dedicated indefinitely without progress, stressing that this week will be crucial in deciding whether to move forward or focus on other issues. His comments came after President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met in Rome during Pope Francis's funeral to revive peace talks.
Rubio also noted that Washington has refrained from imposing sanctions on Russia to allow diplomacy to take its course but warned of consequences for any party that resists peace.
Meanwhile, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer expressed concern that Trump might yield to Putin, calling it a moral tragedy if the U.S. abandons Ukraine and damages alliances with Europe.
At least 69 people have died and almost 150 injured following a powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Cebu City in the central Visayas region of the Philippines, officials said, making it one of the country’s deadliest disasters this year.
A tsunami threat was issued in Chile after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the Drake Passage on Friday. The epicenter was located 135 miles south of Puerto Williams on the north coast of Navarino Island.
The war in Ukraine has reached a strategic impasse, and it seems that the conflict will not be solved by military means. This creates a path toward one of two alternatives: either a “frozen” phase that can last indefinitely or a quest for a durable political regulation.
A shooting in Nice, southeastern France, left two people dead and five injured on Friday, authorities said.
Snapchat will start charging users who store more than 5GB of photos and videos in its Memories feature, prompting backlash from long-time users.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for 23 October, covering the latest developments you need to know.
European leaders aim to put on a show of support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Brussels on Thursday after a rollercoaster few days that saw Donald Trump announce and then back away from plans to meet Russia’s Vladimir Putin.
The Netherlands will vote on Wednesday, 29 October, after the collapse of the previous coalition, with far-right leader Geert Wilders’ Freedom Party (PVV) leading polls ahead of rivals focused on housing, healthcare and immigration.
Indonesia is aware of the repercussions of its decision to bar Israeli gymnasts from competing in a world championship event in Jakarta, Sports Minister Erick Thohir said on Thursday, stressing that the move aimed to preserve public order.
More than 100,000 New Zealand teachers, nurses, doctors, firefighters and support staff went on strike Thursday, demanding higher pay and better funding for public services, a clear sign of dissatisfaction with centre-right government.
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