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.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen highlighted key developments in the ongoing peace efforts to end the war in Ukraine, stressing the ...
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Thousands gathered at vigils across Australia on Monday evening to honour the 15 people killed in a terror attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday. T...
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President Donald Trump has filed a defamation lawsuit against the BBC over edited footage of a speech that made it appear he encouraged supporters to storm the U.S. Capitol 6 January 2021, marking an international extension of his ongoing battle against media coverage he deems inaccurate or biased.
Azerbaijan has long understood the importance of fostering strong relations with its Central Asian neighbours as the country is strategically located at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
European leaders are searching for ways to keep Ukraine afloat as the war with Russia continues, and as financial support from the United States declines.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy engaged in high-level talks in Berlin from 14-15 December, with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, U.S. envoys, and European leaders, focusing on security guarantees and the framework for a potential peace deal with Russia.
Russia’s human rights commissioner, Tatyana Moskalkova, has said that Ukraine has not provided Moscow with a list of thousands of children it alleges were taken illegally to Russia, despite the issue being discussed during talks in Istanbul.
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has offered condolences to President Donald Trump following an ISIS attack near the ancient city of Palmyra that killed two U.S. soldiers and a civilian interpreter, Syrian and U.S. officials said Sunday.
At least 17 people, including students, were killed and 20 others injured after a school bus fell off a cliff in northern Colombia on Sunday, authorities said.
At least 37 people have been killed in flash floods triggered by torrential rain in Morocco's Atlantic coastal province of Safi, Moroccan authorities said on Monday (15 December).
At least 37 people have died and dozens of others were injured after flash floods swept through Morocco’s Atlantic coastal city of Safi on Sunday, authorities said.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen highlighted key developments in the ongoing peace efforts to end the war in Ukraine, stressing the importance of a robust peacekeeping force and the alignment between Ukraine, Europe, and the United States.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 16th of December, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Thousands gathered at vigils across Australia on Monday evening to honour the 15 people killed in a terror attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday. The mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration is being treated as terrorism, prompting the Australian national cabinet to tighten gun laws.
As Europe grapples with how to best support Ukraine in its ongoing battle against Russian aggression, key meetings in Brussels and Berlin are testing the continent's resolve.
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that his administration is examining whether Israel violated the Gaza ceasefire agreement by conducting an airstrike on Saturday (13 December) that killed Hamas leader Raad Saad.
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