Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 3rd of December, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Russia says no Ukraine deal after five-hour talks with Trump envoys
Russian President Vladimir Putin met U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in the Kremlin, marking the highest-level contact yet in President Donald Trump’s effort to broker a deal to end the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the next phase of the peace process depends on the outcome of U.S.–Russia talks and that he is open to meeting Trump if meaningful progress emerges.
2. Rutte: No consensus yet on Ukraine's NATO membership
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said there is currently no consensus among allies on Ukraine’s bid to join the alliance. He added that he welcomes U.S.-led peace efforts and is confident they will ultimately help restore peace in Europe.
3. Mogherini and Sannino detained in EU corruption investigation
Belgian police raided the European Union’s diplomatic service and the College of Europe as part of a corruption probe into the EU-funded European Diplomatic Academy, detaining three suspects and searching multiple locations. The investigation centres on suspected breaches of fair competition rules in awarding the multimillion-euro academy contract to the College of Europe, which was led by former EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini.
4. Macron in China amidst rising strains with Europe
French President Emmanuel Macron is in China for his fourth state visit, aiming to balance Europe’s deep economic ties with Beijing against mounting trade and security tensions. During the trip, Macron is expected to push for fairer trade by urging stronger Chinese domestic consumption and wider access for European industries, while reaffirming support for stability over Taiwan.
5. Tajikistan's Rahmon moves to bolster border defences after Afghan border clashes
Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon convened an emergency security meeting after five Chinese nationals were killed in two separate attacks launched from Afghan territory along the border. The incidents have alarmed both Dushanbe and Beijing, prompting China to order its citizens to leave the frontier zone and underscoring the region’s growing vulnerability to cross-border militant activity.
Armenia’s parliamentary election comes at a defining moment for the South Caucasus, a region reshaped by the Garabagh conflict and broader shifts in...
Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for the 3 June, covering the latest developments you need to know....
Russian drones and missiles pounded the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and other cities early on Tuesday, killing at least 23 people and wounding more than 10...
A Kenyan court on Tuesday blocked the construction and planned operation of a U.S.-backed Ebola quarantine facility for an additional 3 weeks, escala...
Iranian missile attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain failed after missiles were intercepted, fell short or broke apart, according to CENTCOM. U.S. and Bahrai...
Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for the 3 June, covering the latest developments you need to know.
A Kenyan court on Tuesday blocked the construction and planned operation of a U.S.-backed Ebola quarantine facility for an additional 3 weeks, escalating a legal and political dispute that has sparked deadly protests and public anger.
Iranian missile attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain failed after missiles were intercepted, fell short or broke apart, according to CENTCOM. U.S. and Bahraini forces downed multiple missiles and drones, while U.S. forces struck Qeshm Island in response.
Singer Sabrina Carpenter has been granted a temporary restraining order against a man accused of stalking her and attempting to force entry into her California home, according to court documents.
Okinawa lost transport links and suffered widespread power outages on Monday (1 June) as Severe Tropical Storm Jangmi brought destructive winds and heavy rain to Japan's south-western islands.
Competing narratives continue to shape perceptions of the war in Ukraine, with Russian leadership suggesting a possible end phase while Ukrainian officials warn of renewed large-scale attacks and ongoing escalation risks.
Police officers were pelted with missiles during violent clashes at a protest near the Southampton home of convicted murderer Vickrum Digwa, as anger continued to grow over the handling of the fatal stabbing of 18-year-old Henry Nowak.
Dutch police have launched an investigation into the use of force against a pregnant woman at an asylum seekers' centre in Zeist after videos of the incident circulated widely on social media.
When Armenians vote on 7 June, they will be voting in an election shaped by months of political change and a rapidly deepening relationship with the European Union. The result may not only determine who governs Armenia but also the future direction of the country's geopolitical alignment.
Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for the 3 June, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Russian drones and missiles pounded the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and other cities early on Tuesday, killing at least 23 people and wounding more than 100, authorities said, following days of warnings about Moscow's plans for a major assault.
A Kenyan court on Tuesday blocked the construction and planned operation of a U.S.-backed Ebola quarantine facility for an additional 3 weeks, escalating a legal and political dispute that has sparked deadly protests and public anger.
Police officers were pelted with missiles during violent clashes at a protest near the Southampton home of convicted murderer Vickrum Digwa, as anger continued to grow over the handling of the fatal stabbing of 18-year-old Henry Nowak.
Sweden should introduce a minimum age of 15 for social media use, a government-appointed commission recommended on Tuesday (2 June), adding to a growing movement across Europe to restrict children's access to digital platforms.
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