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View: What Erdoğan’s 'symbolic steps' mean for the South Caucasus
Breaking news Azerbaijan begins first fuel rail exports to Armenia in peace breakthrough
EU priorities, Ukraine in focus as European leaders meet in Brussels
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European Summit

live EU priorities, Ukraine in focus as European leaders meet in Brussels

European Union leaders are meeting in Brussels for a European Council summit that is set to focus on some of the bloc’s most pressing political, economic and security challenges.

Azerbaijan begins first fuel rail exports to Armenia in peace breakthrough
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Azerbaijan-Armenia ties

Azerbaijan begins first fuel rail exports to Armenia in peace breakthrough

Petroleum products are being transported by rail from Azerbaijan to Armenia for the first time in decades. The move is hailed as a tangible breakthrough in efforts to normalise relations between the long-time rivals.

U.S. strikes another boat in eastern Pacific, killing 4 people
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U.S. strike

U.S. strikes another boat in eastern Pacific, killing 4 people

The United States military has carried out another lethal strike against an alleged drug-trafficking vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean, marking the second such attack in the space of a week and underscoring a sharp escalation in Washington’s anti-narcotics campaign.

Zelenskyy tells EU: Use frozen assets to end Russia's appetite for war
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Zelenskyy tells EU: Use frozen assets to end Russia's appetite for war

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged Ukraine’s allies to secure support for Kyiv and convince Russia that pressing on with the war would be futile. He made the comment during his evening address on Wednesday ahead of a key European Union summit focused on Moscow’s frozen assets.

U.S. President Donald Trump boasts success in national address
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U.S. President Donald Trump boasts success in national address

U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a wide-ranging address from the White House in which he sought to highlight what he described as his administration’s achievements while laying the groundwork for his plans for the year ahead and beyond, on Wednesday (18 December).

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View: What Erdoğan’s 'symbolic steps' mean for the South Caucasus
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View: What Erdoğan’s 'symbolic steps' mean for the South Caucasus

As Türkiye seeks to play a more active diplomatic role in the South Caucasus following the second Karabakh war, questions are growing over what President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan means when he refers to taking “symbolic steps” towards regional normalisation.

View: Azerbaijan, UAE push renewable energy shift beyond hydrocarbons
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View: Azerbaijan, UAE push renewable energy shift beyond hydrocarbons

Emirati investment has become a central element of Azerbaijan’s renewable energy ambitions, prompting fresh focus on whether recent high-level visits were also aimed at accelerating a shift beyond oil and gas.

China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway secures funding for major project
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China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway secures funding for major project

A major financing agreement has been signed for the construction of the China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway, a flagship cross-border infrastructure project expected to reshape transport connectivity across Central Asia.

Uzbekistan expands electricity exports to Tajikistan
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Uzbekistan expands electricity exports to Tajikistan

Uzbekistan has increased up electricity exports to Tajikistan as part of wider regional efforts to stabilise energy supplies during periods of seasonal shortage and reduced water availability.

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View: What Erdoğan’s 'symbolic steps' mean for the South Caucasus

As Türkiye seeks to play a more active diplomatic role in the South Caucasus following the second Karabakh war, questions are growing over what Presi...

U.S. Senate approves $901 billion defence bill backing Ukraine and NATO
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U.S. Senate approves $901 billion defence bill backing Ukraine and NATO

A sweeping $901 billion defence policy bill has been approved by the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, clearing the way for President Donald Trump to sign it ...

Kobe Bryant’s iconic ‘Grinch’ sneakers set to fetch $10m at auction
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Kobe Bryant’s iconic ‘Grinch’ sneakers set to fetch $10m at auction

A rare pair of bright-green Nike “Grinch” sneakers worn and signed by the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant have gone on public display in Beverly Hills...

Azerbaijan begins first fuel rail exports to Armenia in peace breakthrough
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Azerbaijan begins first fuel rail exports to Armenia in peace breakthrough

Petroleum products are being transported by rail from Azerbaijan to Armenia for the first time in decades. The move is hailed as a tangible breakthrou...

EU priorities, Ukraine in focus as European leaders meet in Brussels
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European Summit

live EU priorities, Ukraine in focus as European leaders meet in Brussels

European Union leaders are meeting in Brussels for a European Council summit that is set to focus on some of the bloc’s most pressing political, eco...

Iran summons Cypriot envoy over ‘interventionist remarks’ in Gulf islands dispute
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Iranian diplomacy

Iran summons Cypriot envoy over ‘interventionist remarks’ in Gulf islands dispute

Iran has summoned the ambassador of Republic of Cyprus Petros Nacouzis over remarks made by his country regarding Iran’s territorial integrity.

View: Kyrgyzstan joins TRACECA to expand Europe and Black Sea trade routes
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View: Kyrgyzstan joins TRACECA to expand Europe and Black Sea trade routes

Kyrgyzstan has joined the TRACECA multilateral permit system, a move analysts say will deepen regional integration, cut transport costs and ease cross-border trade, opening new routes to Europe and the Black Sea.

Azerbaijan and UAE leaders hold bilateral talks in Abu Dhabi
12:06
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Azerbaijan and UAE leaders hold bilateral talks in Abu Dhabi

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev is visiting the United Arab Emirates at the invitation of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday, 17 December, as the two countries seek to further strengthen their partnership.

Iraq wheat farms turn to wells as rivers hit historic lows
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Iraq water crisis

Iraq wheat farms turn to wells as rivers hit historic lows

Across Iraq’s wheat belt, farmers are turning away from traditional river-fed irrigation as the Tigris and Euphrates shrink, replacing canals with wells, sprinklers and storage basins.

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U.S. Senate approves $901 billion defence bill backing Ukraine and NATO
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U.S. Senate approves $901 billion defence bill backing Ukraine and NATO

A sweeping $901 billion defence policy bill has been approved by the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, clearing the way for President Donald Trump to sign it into law and set out the direction for American military spending and strategy for the coming year.

AnewZ Morning Brief - 18 December, 2025
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AnewZ Morning Brief - 18 December, 2025

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 18th of December, covering the latest developments you need to know.

View: Why did China ignore the U.S. hotline?
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View: Why did China ignore the U.S. hotline?

Mounting U.S.-China tensions are heightening concerns about miscalculation, with political distrust increasingly shaping how both sides respond to emerging crises.

Can Germany’s lithium discovery shift the balance with China?
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Can Germany’s lithium discovery shift the balance with China?

Germany has confirmed a 43 million tonne lithium carbonate equivalent resource in the Altmark region, fuelling expectations that Europe could reduce strategic dependence on China as electric vehicle demand and clean transport targets accelerate.

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Ford cuts EV plans as demand falls and policy shifts take effect
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Ford EV demand falls

Ford cuts EV plans as demand falls and policy shifts take effect

Ford Motor Company said on Monday it will take a $19.5 billion writedown and scrap several electric vehicle (EV) models, marking a major retreat from its battery-powered ambitions amid declining EV demand and changes under the Trump administration.

Iran rolls out three-tier gasoline pricing system
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Iran rolls out three-tier gasoline pricing system

Iran has rolled out changes to how fuel is priced at the pump. The move is aimed at managing demand without triggering public anger.

Wall Street ends week lower as tech shares retreat
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Wall Street ends week lower as tech shares retreat

U.S. stock markets closed lower at the end of the week, as investors continued to rotate out of technology shares, putting pressure on major indices.

U.S. Fed lowers rates, warns of pause amid inflation uncertainty
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U.S. Fed lowers rates, warns of pause amid inflation uncertainty

The U.S. Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to a range of 3.50% to 3.75% following its two-day policy meeting, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday, 10 December.

China unveils massive wireless freight convoy in breakthrough rail test
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China unveils massive wireless freight convoy in breakthrough rail test

China has carried out a major test of a new “super wireless” rail convoy, a technology that could reshape the future of heavy-haul transport.

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Kobe Bryant’s iconic ‘Grinch’ sneakers set to fetch $10m at auction
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Kobe Bryant sneakers

Kobe Bryant’s iconic ‘Grinch’ sneakers set to fetch $10m at auction

A rare pair of bright-green Nike “Grinch” sneakers worn and signed by the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant have gone on public display in Beverly Hills, ahead of an auction that could set a new record for sports memorabilia.

Games of the Future 2025 opens in Abu Dhabi, merging physical and digital sports
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Games of the Future

Games of the Future 2025 opens in Abu Dhabi, merging physical and digital sports

The Games of the Future 2025 kicked off with an opening ceremony, merging physical sports and digital e-sports to create a unique "phygital" category.

AI-powered weddings: Woman marries ChatGPT in Japan
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AI-powered weddings

AI-powered weddings: Woman marries ChatGPT in Japan

In a ground-breaking development, artificial intelligence (AI) is taking on new forms in Japan, where it has extended to a more personal and intimate domain being romantic relationships.

Peru receives 347 repatriated artefacts, including pre-Columbian pieces
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Repatriated artefacts

Peru receives 347 repatriated artefacts, including pre-Columbian pieces

Peru has received 347 repatriated cultural artefacts from the U.S., including rare pre-Columbian ceramics and textiles, in one of the country’s largest heritage returns in recent years.

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Thailand says Cambodia must declare ceasefire first amid border clashes
21:05
Thailand-Cambodia

Thailand says Cambodia must declare ceasefire first amid border clashes

Cambodia must be the first to declare a ceasefire in the ongoing border conflict, Thailand said on Tuesday (16 December), as fighting continued despite earlier claims that hostilities would stop and at least 52 people have been killed on both sides.

Thailand–Cambodia Clashes: A Test of Diplomacy in Southeast Asia
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Thailand–Cambodia Clashes: A Test of Diplomacy in Southeast Asia

The latest clashes between Thailand and Cambodia mark a dangerous escalation in one of Southeast Asia’s oldest and most sensitive disputes.

View: Can a mediator resolve India-Pakistan tensions?
12:47
India-Pakistan

View: Can a mediator resolve India-Pakistan tensions?

In the complex world of international diplomacy, the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan have raised significant questions about the role of third-party mediation.

After Decades of Deadlock, a New Reality Emerges in the South Caucasus
15:13
South Caucasus

After Decades of Deadlock, a New Reality Emerges in the South Caucasus

The fourth European Conference on Azerbaijani Studies was held in Vienna, Austria, on 5 December, by the European Network for Azerbaijani Studies and the Strategic Consultancy Group.

Azerbaijan and UAE leaders hold bilateral talks in Abu Dhabi
12:06
Azerbaijan-UAE

Azerbaijan and UAE leaders hold bilateral talks in Abu Dhabi

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev is visiting the United Arab Emirates at the invitation of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday, 17 December, as the two countries seek to further strengthen their partnership.

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China announces plans to cover childbirth related costs in bid to boost birth rates
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China announces plans to cover childbirth related costs in bid to boost birth rates

China has announced plans to fully cover childbirth-related costs for families as authorities move to incentivise young couples to have more children.

WHO chief still hopes Trump administration will rethink its withdrawal
01:00
Global health

WHO chief still hopes Trump administration will rethink its withdrawal

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Thursday that he still hopes the U.S. administration will reconsider its decision to withdraw from the organisation next month, warning that its exit would be a loss for the world.

U.S. signs bilateral health agreements with Uganda and Lesotho
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U.S. signs bilateral health agreements with Uganda and Lesotho

The United States has signed significant health cooperation agreements with Uganda and Lesotho, further strengthening bilateral relations and advancing global health initiatives, the U.S. State Department announced on Wednesday.

Fact check: Danish sperm banks and IQ requirements
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Reproductive health

Fact check: Danish sperm banks and IQ requirements

A viral claim circulating online that Denmark requires sperm donors to have an IQ of at least 85 is misleading. While one Danish sperm bank, Donor Network, does use an IQ threshold, there is no nationwide legal requirement for donors to meet a specific level of intelligence.

Could Chinese scientists hold the answer to a HIV cure?
15:54
HIV breakthrough

Could Chinese scientists hold the answer to a HIV cure?

Chinese scientists have unveiled a new gene-editing therapy that they say could lead to a functional cure for HIV, making it one of the most promising developments in decades of global research.

DRC declared Ebola free after 16th outbreak ends
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DRC ends Ebola outbreak

DRC declared Ebola free after 16th outbreak ends

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has declared the end of a 16th Ebola outbreak, closing a two month emergency in Kasai Province that pushed national and international teams into an intensive response.

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Edinburgh resumes flights after IT issue caused cancellations
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Edinburgh resumes flights after IT issue caused cancellations

Flights have resumed at the Edinburgh airport following a period of cancellations due to an IT issue with its air traffic control provider.

China urges citizens to avoid travel to Japan amid rising safety concerns
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China-Japan

China urges citizens to avoid travel to Japan amid rising safety concerns

China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism has issued a formal advisory urging Chinese tourists to refrain from travelling to Japan in the near future, citing growing safety risks and recent political tensions.

Brussels Airport reopens after drone sightings
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Brussels Airport

Brussels Airport reopens after drone sightings

Brussels airport, Belgium's busiest, reopened on Wednesday morning after drone sightings during the previous night had resulted in it being temporarily closed, although some flights remained disrupted, its website said.

Japanese company mulls 1-hour Japan-U.S. travel via space
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Japan-U.S.

Japanese company mulls 1-hour Japan-U.S. travel via space

A Japanese travel agency announced plans to offer point-to-point space travel by the 2030s, promising trips between Tokyo and U.S. cities like New York in just 60 minutes.

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Dense smog forces closure of key motorways in Pakistan’s Punjab
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Dense smog forces closure of key motorways in Pakistan’s Punjab

Dense smog has forced authorities in Pakistan’s Punjab province to shut several major motorways on Tuesday (16 December), stranding commuters as visibility dropped sharply and Lahore’s air quality reached hazardous levels.

Flash floods kill at least 37 people in Morocco's Safi province
22:04
Morocco floods

Flash floods kill at least 37 people in Morocco's Safi province

At least 37 people have been killed in flash floods triggered by torrential rain in Morocco's Atlantic coastal province of Safi, Moroccan authorities said on Monday (15 December).

Poland records its warmest December in 74 years
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Climate change

Poland records its warmest December in 74 years

Climatologists say Poland has logged its warmest December in 74 years, with 2025 continuing a run of above-average temperatures and repeated national records.

Ten years on: how the 2015 Paris climate deal is shaping the planet
23:30
Paris Agreement

Ten years on: how the 2015 Paris climate deal is shaping the planet

As the world marks the tenth anniversary of the Paris Agreement, progress in combating global climate change is mixed.

Strong winds leave millions in Brazil's Sao Paulo without power, cutting water and flights
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CYCLONE

Strong winds leave millions in Brazil's Sao Paulo without power, cutting water and flights

An extratropical cyclone has caused widespread disruption across Brazil’s São Paulo state, with powerful winds toppling trees and power lines, blocking streets and leaving large parts of the region without electricity.

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