12:35
Typhoon in Taiwan

Typhoon Fung-wong brings floods to Taiwan

Streets and homes in Taiwan's Yilan County were left inundated with mud and rubble on Wednesday (12 November) after floodwaters swept through residential areas, forcing residents to wade through puddles of water and clear debris from damaged homes.

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Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 12 November, 2025

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 12th of November, covering the latest developments you need to know.

05:37
‘Mellon Blue’ diamond

‘Mellon Blue’ diamond fetches $26.6 million at Geneva auction

A 9.51-carat fancy vivid blue diamond, known as the ‘Mellon Blue’, sold for 20.5 million Swiss francs ($26.6 million) at Christie’s auction in Geneva on Tuesday (11 November), including fees. The pear-shaped gem had been estimated to sell between $20 million and $30 million.

03:32
France and Gaza

France to help Palestinians draft constitution for future state

In a significant step toward supporting Palestinian statehood, French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Tuesday (11 November) that France will assist the Palestinian Authority in drafting a new constitution for a future Palestinian state.

02:56
Mali

Mali PM accuses France and Algeria of backing terrorists

Mali's Prime Minister, General Abdoulaye Maiga, sharply criticised France and Algeria on Tuesday (11 November) for allegedly supporting terrorist groups operating in the Sahel region. His comments came during the opening of the Bamako Military Exhibition (BAMEX).

01:58
Russia and Kazakhstan

Putin and Tokayev meet informally ahead of formal summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met informally on Tuesday ahead of their formal summit scheduled for the following day. The informal discussions were held at the Kremlin, with both leaders expressing optimism about their growing bilateral cooperation.

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