Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 22nd of November, covering the latest developments you need to know.
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.
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Russia's health watchdog said on Tuesday that no cases of plague had been detected among anyone who had come into contact with a Siberian plague institute laboratory worker who died last week, and locals said their lives had barely been disrupted.
Russia struck Ukraine overnight in one of the biggest attacks of the conflict, killing at least 19 people, Kyiv's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. Around 70 missiles were fired at Ukraine during the attack, as well as drones, the Ministry said.
The Saudi-led coalition says it has carried out a series of military operations against Houthi targets in Yemen after attacks on two Saudi airports left three people dead and dozens injured.
Azerbaijan and the five Central Asian states have signed two key documents at the 8th Consultative Meeting of Heads of State in Turkmenbashi, formalising a broader framework for regional cooperation in transport, trade, energy, digitalisation and security.
A large Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow and the surrounding region has killed two people, damaged homes and sparked a major fire at a key fuel facility, according to Russian officials and military bloggers.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on Thursday 8 October, that Yerevan will discuss the possible construction of railway connections with the Turkish city of Kars and the Azerbaijani city of Nakhchivan with Russian officials next week, according to local media.
It started with classrooms. Too many students, not enough teachers, deteriorating buildings and growing anxiety over what comes after high school. But within weeks, a movement that began outside French lycées had spread across the country.
Iran says it will deliver its response to recent U.S. proposals through intermediaries, underscoring that communication between the two countries continues indirectly alongside ongoing diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions.
International cooperation, lunar exploration and the growing role of artificial intelligence dominated the third day of a major astronautical conference now underway in Antalya.
Armenian authorities have frozen a wide range of assets belonging to billionaire businessman and opposition politician Gagik Tsarukyan as part of proceedings linked to the confiscation of property allegedly acquired illegally.
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