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.
Polls have close in Bangladesh's first general election since the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s po...
Afghanistan’s Health Minister has urged urgent action to strengthen domestic polio diagnostics and expand healthcare for returnees and vulnerable co...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Wednesday (11 February) that his government will only hold national elections once a ceasefire with Ru...
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has firmly ruled out any discussion of the country’s ballistic missile capabilities in the newly resumed, O...
Stalled U.S.–Iran talks and mounting regional tensions are exposing a growing strategic rift between Washington and Tel Aviv over how to confront Te...
Polls have close in Bangladesh's first general election since the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s political transition. Turnout reached 47.91% by early afternoon, according to partial data from election authorities.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Wednesday (11 February) that his government will only hold national elections once a ceasefire with Russia is in place and security guarantees are secured, pushing back at suggestions of fresh ballots under pressure from international partners.
Stalled U.S.–Iran talks and mounting regional tensions are exposing a growing strategic rift between Washington and Tel Aviv over how to confront Tehran, political analyst James M. Dorsey says, exposing stark differences in approach at a critical moment.
Türkiye and Greece signalled renewed political will to ease long-standing tensions during high-level talks in Ankara on Wednesday (11 February). Maritime borders, migration and trade topped the agenda as both leaders struck a cautiously optimistic tone.
The United States and Azerbaijan signed a strategic partnership in Baku on Tuesday (10 February) encompassing economic and security cooperation as Washington seeks to expand its influence in a region where Russia was once the main power broker.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis arrived in Ankara on Wednesday, where Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held an official welcoming ceremony at the Presidential Palace, marking the start of high-level talks between the two NATO allies.
A senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader said on Tuesday that negotiations with the United States must remain focused on the nuclear issue and be grounded in realism, as Washington and Tehran prepare to resume talks mediated by Oman.
Russia has begun slowing down the Telegram messaging application, with Roskomnadzor, Russia’s federal communications regulator, set to implement partial restrictions from 10 February, following a wave of fines and administrative cases accusing the platform of hosting illegal content.
China became Brazil’s largest source of imported vehicles in January, overtaking long-time leader Argentina in a shift that underscores Beijing’s rapidly expanding influence in one of Latin America’s biggest auto markets.
Polls have close in Bangladesh's first general election since the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s political transition. Turnout reached 47.91% by early afternoon, according to partial data from election authorities.
Stalled U.S.–Iran talks and mounting regional tensions are exposing a growing strategic rift between Washington and Tel Aviv over how to confront Tehran, political analyst James M. Dorsey says, exposing stark differences in approach at a critical moment.
A Republican lawmaker accused on Wednesday (11 February) Attorney General Pam Bondi of concealing the names of Jeffrey Epstein’s powerful associates. The claim was made during a heated House hearing on the Justice Department’s handling of the files.
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The Ukrainian capital came under a “massive” Russian missile attack early Thursday (12 February), with explosions heard across the capital according to authorities. The assault unfolded as uncertainty lingers over upcoming U.S.-brokered peace talks.
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