How a Ukraine “peace deal” could rewrite global rules

Rhetoric surrounding Russia’s war against Ukraine is once again shifting toward talk of a possible “diplomatic solution.”

Turkmenistan legalises crypto mining and exchange activities in boost to digital economy

President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedow has signed the “On Virtual Assets” law, which will officially legalise cryptocurrency mining and exchange activities in the country from 1 January 2026.

Georgia accuses BBC of defamation, says it has launched legal action at ICJ

The Georgian Dream party says it has taken legal action against British Broadcaster BBC following an accusation of defamation in article published about protests in Tbilisi, the Georgian capital.

Tajikistan reinforces frontier as cross-border attacks from Afghanistan leave five dead

Security concerns across Central Asia have intensified rapidly after officials in Dushanbe reported a series of lethal incursions originating from Afghan soil, marking a significant escalation in border violence.

AnewZ Morning Brief - 1 December, 2025

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 1st of December, covering the latest developments you need to know.

British MP Tulip Siddiq sentenced to two years in prison in Bangladesh graft case

A Bangladesh court sentenced British parliamentarian and former minister Tulip Siddiq to two years in jail in a corruption case involving the alleged illegal allocation of a plot of land, local media reported.

Unification Church: Han Hak-ja on trial in South Korea over bribery allegations

Han Hak-ja, who is accused of bribing former First Lady Kim Keon Hee with luxury gifts including Chanel handbags and a diamond necklace, went on trial in South Korea on Monday.

Venezuela accuses U.S. of seeking oil control

Venezuela has accused the U.S. of attempting to seize the country’s vast oil reserves through military force, in a move the government says could destabilise the global energy market.

South Africa rejects G20 exclusion

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to exclude Pretoria from next year’s G20 summit, calling the remarks “baseless” and reaffirming the country’s status as a founding member of the group.

White House unveils page addressing media reports on Trump

The White House has opened a new page on its official website accusing journalists and news organisations of biased or misleading coverage of President Donald Trump

Hondurans head to the polls amid tight presidential race and security concerns

Hondurans will go to the polls on Sunday, 30 November, in a tightly contested presidential election marked by heated accusations of fraud.

Türkiye’s foreign minister to visit Iran on Sunday for bilateral, regional talks

Fidan to meet his Iranian counterpart, top officials to discuss nuclear file, Gaza, trade: Ministry sources.

Stablecoins Can Be an Opportunity for the U.S.—But not Without Risks

Israel violates Gaza ceasefire with 'made-up' reasons, says Turkish president

Palestinian group Hamas continues its patient approach to maintain it despite provocations, says Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

Kazakhstan urges Ukraine to halt drone attacks on key Black Sea oil terminal

Kazakhstan has called on Ukraine to stop striking the Black Sea terminal of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) after a major drone attack forced a halt to exports and caused serious damage to loading equipment.

Twelve dead after UPS cargo plane crashes on takeoff in Kentucky

U.S. investigators have recovered the black box recorders from the wreckage of a UPS cargo plane that crashed in flames on takeoff in Louisville, Kentucky. At least twelve people died. The crash sent a wall of fire into an industrial corridor and forced the shutdown of the airport.

Venezuelans flock to stores in Caracas for Black Friday amid economic strains

Shoppers packed malls and downtown streets in Caracas on Black Friday (28 November) as retailers offered discounts despite Venezuela’s prolonged economic crisis. Customers queued in shoe and electronics stores and browsed signs advertising cuts of up to 50%.

Peru to declare border state of emergency to prevent entry of undocumented migrants

Peru will declare a state of emergency along its border with Chile, President José Jerí said on Friday, as migrants seek to cross into the country following a Chilean presidential frontrunner's vow to expel undocumented migrants.

Rubio expected to skip NATO meeting amid key moment for Ukraine

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to skip a meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Brussels next week, two U.S. officials told reporters, marking a highly unusual absence for the top American diplomat at a major transatlantic gathering.