AnewZ Morning Brief - 22 December, 2025
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 22th of December, covering the latest developments you need to...
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Monday to discuss improving bilateral relations and addressing key regional concerns, according to the Syrian presidency.
The meeting, which was attended by both countries' foreign ministers, focused on enhancing cooperation and tackling regional challenges, the Syrian presidency reported.
The talks come amid growing international scrutiny of Syria's geopolitical position and its relations with global powers. The meeting underscored the importance of improving diplomatic and economic ties between Syria and the United States, as both nations seek to navigate complex regional dynamics.
Details of the discussions between al-Sharaa and Trump remain largely undisclosed, but the Syrian presidency emphasised the mutual interest in addressing issues related to security, economic collaboration, and regional stability. The presence of foreign ministers from both sides suggests that the talks may also involve discussions on broader diplomatic strategies in the Middle East.
While the U.S. and Syria have had strained relations in recent years, marked by diplomatic tensions and differing approaches to conflicts in the region, the meeting signals a potential shift toward more constructive engagement. The two countries are expected to continue discussions on ways to enhance bilateral cooperation, with an emphasis on resolving key regional issues.
In addition to the talks with President Trump, President al-Sharaa's visit to Washington is seen as part of Syria's ongoing efforts to re-establish ties with the West following years of isolation due to the ongoing civil war and Bashar al-Assad's regime's policies.
The U.S. government has yet to release an official statement regarding the meeting, but the discussions between al-Sharaa and Trump could mark a pivotal moment in Syrian-U.S. relations, setting the stage for future diplomatic engagements in the region.
The death toll from Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades has risen to 161, after forensic analysis confirmed one more victim among the charred remains at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, more than three weeks after the blaze began, authorities said on Saturday.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet President Donald Trump on 29 December in Florida, where he is expected to present a package of military options regarding Iran, Israel’s public broadcaster KAN reported on Saturday.
The U.S. Coast Guard is pursuing an oil tanker in international waters near Venezuela, officials told on Sunday, in what would be the second such operation this weekend and the third in less than two weeks if successful.
A major power outage swept across San Francisco on Saturday, leaving up to 130,000 customers without electricity, disrupting traffic and forcing some businesses to close temporarily, officials said.
The United States has proposed a potential new format for peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, which could include American and European representatives, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday, December 20.
ASEAN foreign ministers meeting in Malaysia are seeking to revive a ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia after two weeks of deadly border clashes that have killed at least 60 people and forced more than half a million from their homes.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 22th of December, covering the latest developments you need to know.
The remaining 130 Nigerian schoolchildren abducted in November from a Catholic school in Niger state have been released, President Bola Tinubu's spokesperson said on Sunday, following one of the country's biggest mass kidnappings of recent years.
As pollution levels in New Delhi reached dangerously high levels over the weekend, residents of the Indian capital sought refuge in the cooler, cleaner air of northern India's hill towns.
Ukrainian negotiators are scheduled to hold another round of talks with U.S. officials on Sunday to discuss efforts to end the ongoing war with Russia. Top Ukrainian negotiator Rustem Umerov expressed hope for progress, highlighting that discussions have been both "constructive and substantive."
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