AnewZ Morning Brief - 12 December, 2025
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 12th of December, covering the latest developments you need to...
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1. Trump lavishes praise on New York's mayor-elect Mamdani at warm White House meeting
U.S. President Donald Trump and incoming New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani set aside months of public insults during a surprisingly warm meeting at the White House, pledging to work together on crime and affordability. Despite their stark political differences, both men said they shared a common goal, ensuring New York thrives under Mamdani’s leadership.
2. Putin says U.S. peace plan can be the basis for peace in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow had received the U.S. peace proposals for Ukraine and viewed them as a potential basis for a final settlement, but noted that Ukraine’s refusal to engage prevented detailed talks. He warned that if Kyiv and its allies continued to reject discussions, Russian military operations would persist along key frontlines.
3. G20 leaders meet in South Africa seeking agreement, despite U.S. boycott
Leaders of the G20 met in South Africa for a summit notably boycotted by the United States, after a draft declaration on climate change was prepared without U.S. involvement. The move drew sharp criticism from Washington, while South African President Cyril Ramaphosa pressed ahead with an agenda focused on green transition and fair financing for developing nations.
4. Azerbaijan: D-8 Media Forum begins in Baku
The D-8 Media Forum opened in Baku with a message from President Ilham Aliyev, delivered by Hikmat Hajiyev, highlighting the importance of dialogue and regional cooperation. The event brings together around 150 delegates from member states to discuss responsible journalism, digital innovation, and media ethics in a rapidly evolving information landscape.
5. Dubai Air Show: Indian HAL Tejas fighter jet crashes killing pilot
An Indian Air Force pilot was killed when a light combat aircraft crashed during an aerial display at the Dubai Airshow on Friday afternoon. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash, as emergency teams swiftly responded to contain the situation at the scene.
Japan has lifted a tsunami advisory issued after an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.9 hit the country's northeastern region on Friday (12 December), the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said. The JMA had earlier put the earthquake's preliminary magnitude at 6.7.
In a dramatic Champions League clash at Baku’s Tofiq Bahramov Stadium, Qarabağ grabbed an early lead, but Ajax staged a thrilling comeback to win 4-2.
Iran is preparing to host a multilateral regional meeting next week in a bid to mediate between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
The United States issued new sanctions targeting Venezuela on Thursday, imposing curbs on three nephews of President Nicolas Maduro's wife, as well as six crude oil tankers and shipping companies linked to them, as Washington ramps up pressure on Caracas.
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged Afghanistan and Pakistan to resolve their tensions through dialogue and engagement, as it pledged to work with the international community to help improve relations between the two countries.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 12th of December, covering the latest developments you need to know.
NATO's Secretary-General urged European leaders to step up defence efforts to prevent a war waged by Russia, that could be "on the scale of war our grandparents and great-grandparents endured".
Japan has lifted a tsunami advisory issued after an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.9 hit the country's northeastern region on Friday (12 December), the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said. The JMA had earlier put the earthquake's preliminary magnitude at 6.7.
The resignation of Bulgaria's government on Thursday (11 December) puts an end to an increasingly unpopular coalition but is likely to usher in a period of prolonged political instability on the eve of the Black Sea nation's entry into the euro zone.
Ukraine has presented the U.S. with a revised 20-point framework to end the war with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday, adding that the issue of ceding territory remains a major sticking point in negotiations.
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