Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 26th of November, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Trump signals flexibility on Ukraine peace deadline as U.S.–Russia talks progress
U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated that the previously imposed Thursday deadline for a Ukraine peace plan is no longer fixed, stating that the timeline remains open "until it’s over". Speaking on board Air Force One, Trump revealed that American negotiators had secured unspecified concessions from Moscow, suggesting that both sides are moving closer to a framework for ending the conflict.
In a significant move to bridge remaining differences in the draft agreement, the President confirmed the dispatch of special envoy Steve Witkoff to Russia for direct talks with President Vladimir Putin. Washington describes the current state of negotiations as progressing, with the focus now shifting towards finalising the terms of the peace framework.
Russian drones injure 12 people causing mass damage in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia
A massive Russian drone attack targeted the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia late Tuesday, leaving 12 people injured and causing significant destruction to civilian infrastructure. Regional Governor Ivan Fedorov reported that the strikes ignited fires, destroyed shops, and heavily damaged seven blocks of flats and numerous vehicles.
Emergency services have been fully mobilised, with rescue operations currently underway at 12 separate locations across the city. According to Fedorov, national police and medical units have been deployed in maximum numbers to manage the aftermath of the bombardment and assist those affected by the devastation.
Hamas hands over remains of deceased hostage to Red Cross in Gaza
Israel said it had received the remains of a deceased hostage from the Red Cross on Tuesday, who had been held by Hamas in Gaza, with the bodies of two still to be located more than six weeks into a fragile ceasefire.
The Israeli prime minister's office did not name the deceased former hostage, saying the remains would be handed over to the National Center of Forensic Medicine for identification.
Turkic states’ NGOs convene in Nakhchivan as regional platform takes shape
The Solidarity Forum of NGOs from member countries of the Organization of Turkic States convened in Nakhchivan on Tuesday, following its opening session in Baku, Azerbaijan. Delegates and officials highlighted the symbolic significance of the gathering, which aims to foster deeper cross-border cooperation and solidarity among the member nations.
As the regional platform continues to take shape, discussions focused on consolidating efforts between civil society organisations across the Turkic world. Participants emphasised the importance of this collaborative framework in addressing shared challenges and strengthening cultural and political bonds within the region.
Bolsonaro begins 27-year sentence for coup plot after Supreme Court ruling
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has commenced a 27-year prison sentence for plotting a coup against his successor, marking a dramatic conclusion to years of legal and political turbulence. A four-judge panel at Brazil's Supreme Court unanimously upheld the decision on Tuesday, rejecting Bolsonaro’s final appeal.
Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered the former leader to begin his custodial sentence immediately at the Federal Police Superintendency in Brasília. Bolsonaro had already been detained at the facility since Saturday after tampering with his electronic tag while under house arrest for a separate legal matter.
Turkic states are assessing the feasibility of passport-free travel between countries using national ID cards, Kürşad Zorlu, the Deputy Chair...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has criticised U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to ease sanctions on Russian diesel exports, qu...
Türkiye has banned children under 15 from using social media under new regulations published on Saturday. ...
Leaders of countries from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) have agreed to hold coordinated population censuses around 2030. They took the decision at the CIS Council of Heads of State meeting in Awaza, Turkmenistan on Friday, media reported.
Britain and Israel have reached a temporary compromise over the future of the British Consulate General in East Jerusalem, easing a diplomatic dispute that had threatened to further strain relations between the two countries.
South African judge Navanethem “Navi” Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday “for her efforts to promote peace and international law,” the Norwegian Nobel Committee said.
The Nobel Peace Prize 2026 will be announced on Friday, 9 October, bringing one of the world's most closely watched awards back into focus.
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday (9 October) escalating tensions with European allies and potentially targeting companies that provide services to the tribunal. The move came hours after former ICC judge Navi Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has criticised U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to ease sanctions on Russian diesel exports, questioning why Moscow was granted an economic benefit without an apparent concession towards ending the war in Ukraine.
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed surprise after Donald Trump mediated the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace agreement in 2025, the U.S. President said at a rally in New York state on Friday.
The United Nations has condemned a sharp rise in attacks on civilians in Ukraine, reporting that more than 100 people were killed and at least 429 injured in a single week as Russian strikes hit residential areas, passenger buses and critical infrastructure.
Air quality in Singapore plunged to “very unhealthy” levels on Friday, 9 October, as thick haze engulfed the city-state ahead of Sunday's Formula One Grand Prix, while Max Verstappen claimed pole position for Saturday's Sprint race.
Ukrainian drone strikes have hit two Yandex data centres in Russia on consecutive days, disrupting digital services as Kyiv intensifies attacks on Russia's digital infrastructure.
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