AnewZ Morning Brief - 22 December, 2025
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 22th of December, covering the latest developments you need to...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday, following Trump's call on social media for Israel to continue dialogue with Syria.
The two leaders discussed several critical issues, including the disarmament of Palestinian militant group Hamas and the demilitarization of the Gaza Strip, according to Netanyahu's office.
The conversation also touched on Israel's ongoing efforts to establish diplomatic ties with countries that do not formally recognize the Jewish state. Netanyahu's office highlighted the importance of these discussions as part of Israel's broader regional strategy, which includes building new alliances in the Middle East despite longstanding opposition from some neighboring states.
President Trump, who has consistently supported Israel's security efforts, extended an invitation to Netanyahu for a meeting at the White House in the "near future." However, the prime minister’s office did not specify a date for the proposed visit.
The dialogue comes at a time of heightened tensions in the Middle East, particularly around the Gaza Strip, as Israel continues to face security threats from Hamas and other militant groups. Both Netanyahu and Trump have previously emphasized the need for stronger regional cooperation and security measures to ensure peace and stability in the area.
While Trump’s social media comments on Syria have drawn attention, his administration has largely focused on supporting Israel's security and countering Iranian influence in the region. Netanyahu's talks with the U.S. president are seen as part of a broader strategy to align Israel with key global powers while navigating complex relationships with its neighbors.
The proposed meeting at the White House marks another significant moment in the growing diplomatic relationship between the U.S. and Israel, especially as both countries address pressing security concerns and work toward broader regional cooperation.
The death toll from Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades has risen to 161, after forensic analysis confirmed one more victim among the charred remains at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, more than three weeks after the blaze began, authorities said on Saturday.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet President Donald Trump on 29 December in Florida, where he is expected to present a package of military options regarding Iran, Israel’s public broadcaster KAN reported on Saturday.
The U.S. Coast Guard is pursuing an oil tanker in international waters near Venezuela, officials told on Sunday, in what would be the second such operation this weekend and the third in less than two weeks if successful.
A major power outage swept across San Francisco on Saturday, leaving up to 130,000 customers without electricity, disrupting traffic and forcing some businesses to close temporarily, officials said.
The United States has proposed a potential new format for peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, which could include American and European representatives, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday, December 20.
ASEAN foreign ministers meeting in Malaysia are seeking to revive a ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia after two weeks of deadly border clashes that have killed at least 60 people and forced more than half a million from their homes.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 22th of December, covering the latest developments you need to know.
The remaining 130 Nigerian schoolchildren abducted in November from a Catholic school in Niger state have been released, President Bola Tinubu's spokesperson said on Sunday, following one of the country's biggest mass kidnappings of recent years.
As pollution levels in New Delhi reached dangerously high levels over the weekend, residents of the Indian capital sought refuge in the cooler, cleaner air of northern India's hill towns.
Ukrainian negotiators are scheduled to hold another round of talks with U.S. officials on Sunday to discuss efforts to end the ongoing war with Russia. Top Ukrainian negotiator Rustem Umerov expressed hope for progress, highlighting that discussions have been both "constructive and substantive."
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