AnewZ Morning Brief - 21 November, 2025

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 21st of November, covering the latest developments you need to know.

Trump’s 28-point Ukraine-Russia peace plan unveiled

The full 28-point framework outlining a proposed settlement between Ukraine and Russia has been published by Axios, but has yet to be officially published. Drafted by the U.S. administration, it says it's built on security guarantees, territorial provisions and long-term economic arrangements.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said "we agreed that our teams will work on these proposals. We will not make abrupt statements. We are committed to clear and honest work with the United States, with Europe, and with our partners around the world."

COP30 climate talks stalled after fire 

Talks at the COP30 climate summit in Brazil were disrupted on Thursday (20 November) after a fire broke out in the venue, triggering an evacuation just as negotiators were hunkering down to try to land a deal to strengthen international climate efforts. 

Thousands of delegates were evacuated from the area as security staff formed a human barrier across the hallway.

Negotiations were not expected to resume until Friday morning, a source told Reuters. Consultations between the presidency and negotiating blocs could continue on Thursday night, subject to safety assessments at the venue.

Trump signs order to remove tariffs from Brazilian beef and coffee

U.S. President Donald Trump removed his 40% tariffs on Brazilian food products, including beef, coffee, cocoa and fruits that were imposed in July to punish Brazil over the prosecution of its former president, Trump ally Jair Bolsonaro.

The move follows a similar order by the administration last Friday to remove tariffs on several agricultural products from other countries as the White House makes a U-turn on some tariffs that have increased the cost of food in the United States.

Death toll from Indonesia's Central Java landslides rises to 30 people

The death toll from landslides in two regions of Indonesia's Central Java rose to 30 as rescue efforts continued, the country's disaster mitigation agency said on Friday. Some 21 people remain missing after landslides triggered by torrential rain struck the city of Cilacap last week and the Banjarnegara region over the weekend, the agency said.

Rescuers found 7 more bodies in Banjarnegara, the worst-affected area, on Thursday, bringing the death toll to 10 with 18 still missing, Abdul Muhari, the agency's spokesperson said in a statement late on Thursday.

White House: U.S. not participating in G20 summit in South Africa

The U.S. will not attend the G20 summit on 22 - 23 November in South Africa, a White House spokeswoman said.

"I'd be happy to explain because there is not a shift. The United States is not participating in official talks at the G20 in South Africa," Karoline Leavitt told reporters.

Her remarks came after South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said the U.S. and South Africa are discussing Washington’s participation in the summit following a “change of mind."

"I saw the South African president running his mouth a little bit against the United States and the president of the United States earlier today, and that language is not appreciated by the president or his team," Leavitt said.

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