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.
Turkish military cargo plane crash in Georgia
All 20 military personnel aboard a Turkish Air Force C-130 Hercules cargo plane were killed when the aircraft crashed near the Azerbaijan-Georgia border on 11 November. The C-130E plane had taken off from Ganja International Airport in Azerbaijan at 10:19 UTC and was en route back to Türkiye when it crashed in Georgia's Sighnaghi municipality.
Video footage aired on news outlets appeared to show the aircraft spiralling down and leaving a trail of white smoke. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed deep sadness and offered condolences to the families of those killed. Defense Minister Yasar Guler confirmed the death toll on Wednesday, and an investigation into the cause of the crash is underway.
UN chief condemns 'acts of violence and terrorism' following suicide bombing in Pakistan
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has condemned the terrorist suicide attack which took place in Islamabad on Tuesday, killing at least a dozen people. In a statement broadcast by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, Gueterres called for a full investigation into the incident.
It happened outside a court building in Pakistan's capital, injuring more than 27 people with some in critical condition, a hospital source reported.
The Pakistani Taliban group Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, a breakaway faction of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), claimed responsibility.
Trump announces plan to lower tariffs on India
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday, that the United States is "pretty close" to reaching a "fair trade deal" with India and indicated plans to reduce tariffs on Indian goods. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of new U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, Trump said that the current high tariffs on India—which stand at 50% including a 25% penalty for purchasing Russian oil—would be brought down "at some point" as India has substantially reduced its Russian oil purchases.
Indian government officials said they do not see the need for further negotiations and are waiting for a U.S. response to India's trade deal proposal. The proposed bilateral trade agreement aims to more than double bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030 from the current $191 billion.
‘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.
Named after the late American arts patron Rachel “Bunny” Mellon, the diamond had been part of her private collection for decades. Previously, it had sold at auction in 2014 for $32.6 million, shortly after Mellon’s death, making it one of the most expensive coloured diamonds ever sold.
A four-part docuseries executive produced by Curtis '50 cent' Jackson and directed by Alexandria Stapleton on Netflix is at the centre of controversy ...
Canberra has issued a stark assessment of the changing security landscape in the Pacific, warning that Beijing is projecting force deeper into the reg...
A Russian-flagged tanker en route to Georgia reported an attack off Türkiye’s coast, with its 13 crew unharmed, according to the country’s mariti...
The fate of the world’s largest nuclear power station hangs in the balance this month as local lawmakers in Japan decide whether to authorise a cont...
First Lady of the United States Melania Trump has unveiled the 2025 White House Christmas decorations under the theme “Home Is Where The Heart Is”...
A four-part docuseries executive produced by Curtis '50 cent' Jackson and directed by Alexandria Stapleton on Netflix is at the centre of controversy online.
Canberra has issued a stark assessment of the changing security landscape in the Pacific, warning that Beijing is projecting force deeper into the region with diminishing transparency, complicating the delicate balance of power in the Southern Hemisphere.
The fate of the world’s largest nuclear power station hangs in the balance this month as local lawmakers in Japan decide whether to authorise a controversial restart, a move that would mark a significant pivot in the nation’s post-Fukushima energy policy.
Tensions surrounding Bulgaria’s imminent entry into the Eurozone boiled over into violence on Monday, as security forces struggled to contain angry demonstrations across the country just weeks before the currency switch.
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.
Moscow and Kyiv painted very different pictures of the battlefield on Sunday, each insisting momentum was on their side as the fighting around Pokrovsk intensified.
Russia has claimed a decisive breakthrough in the nearly four-year war, with the Kremlin announcing the total capture of the key logistics hub of Pokrovsk just hours before United States mediators were due to arrive in Moscow.
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed on Sunday that he had spoken with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, but did not provide details on what the two leaders discussed.
French President Emmanuel Macron addressed critical issues surrounding Ukraine’s ongoing conflict, the role of American mediation, and European involvement during a press conference on Monday, reaffirming France’s commitment to supporting Ukraine's sovereignty and ensuring peace in the region.
Canberra has issued a stark assessment of the changing security landscape in the Pacific, warning that Beijing is projecting force deeper into the region with diminishing transparency, complicating the delicate balance of power in the Southern Hemisphere.
A Russian-flagged tanker en route to Georgia reported an attack off Türkiye’s coast, with its 13 crew unharmed, according to the country’s maritime authority.
The fate of the world’s largest nuclear power station hangs in the balance this month as local lawmakers in Japan decide whether to authorise a controversial restart, a move that would mark a significant pivot in the nation’s post-Fukushima energy policy.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Monday pledged his “absolute loyalty” to the Venezuelan people as tensions continue to rise with the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump.
At a transit camp on the Chad-Sudan border, Najwa Isa Adam, 32, hands out bowls of pasta and meat to orphaned Sudanese children from al-Fashir, the site of a recent violent takeover by paramilitary forces in Sudan.
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