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.
Armenian authorities arrested six candidates from the pro-Russian Strong Armenia bloc on Saturday, one day before voters were due to take part in parl...
Ukrainian drone strikes reportedly hit an oil depot in Ust-Labinsk and a military site near St. Petersburg, causing a fire but no casualties, accordin...
In a workshop surrounded by the wreckage of war, workers in Gaza are giving a second life to small leisure boats once used for family outings and swim...
Five Azerbaijani crew members were killed, and three others were injured after two cargo vessels were hit in a drone attack in the Sea of Azov, Azerba...
The United States has approved the possible sale of five Seahawk maritime helicopters to New Zealand in a deal valued at $1.5 billion, as Wellington m...
Armenian authorities arrested six candidates from the pro-Russian Strong Armenia bloc on Saturday, one day before voters were due to take part in parliamentary elections.
Ukrainian drone strikes reportedly hit an oil depot in Ust-Labinsk and a military site near St. Petersburg, causing a fire but no casualties, according to local Russian authorities.
In a workshop surrounded by the wreckage of war, workers in Gaza are giving a second life to small leisure boats once used for family outings and swimming trips.
Five Azerbaijani crew members were killed, and three others were injured after two cargo vessels were hit in a drone attack in the Sea of Azov, Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry said on Friday, as Russia blamed Ukraine for the strike.
Five Azerbaijani crew members were killed, and three others were injured after two cargo vessels were hit in a drone attack in the Sea of Azov, Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry said on Friday, as Russia blamed Ukraine for the strike.
The new AnewZ documentary, TARGET: Yerevan, builds its explosive case on exclusive, secret recordings originally published by Minval Politika.
Azerbaijan has strongly rejected allegations published by CNN claiming that its territory was used for Israeli military and intelligence operations against Iran, describing the report as entirely baseless and demanding a retraction.
More than 6,000 people gathered outside a vote-counting centre in Seoul on Friday night, demanding this week’s local elections be repeated after ballot shortages left some voters unable to cast their ballots.
Armenia will hold parliamentary elections on 7 June 2026, a vote that will shape the country’s political direction for the next five years. Understanding how the electoral system converts votes into parliamentary power is key to following the outcome and its wider regional implications.
People across Gaza are facing a worsening humanitarian crisis, with millions struggling to access food, clean water, shelter and medical care as the conflict continues.
Ukrainian drone strikes reportedly hit an oil depot in Ust-Labinsk and a military site near St. Petersburg, causing a fire but no casualties, according to local Russian authorities.
The United States has approved the possible sale of five Seahawk maritime helicopters to New Zealand in a deal valued at $1.5 billion, as Wellington moves to strengthen its armed forces.
The United States has announced an additional $38 million to support efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as health officials warn that the virus could spread further without stronger action.
More than 6,000 people gathered outside a vote-counting centre in Seoul on Friday night, demanding this week’s local elections be repeated after ballot shortages left some voters unable to cast their ballots.
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