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.
Tens of millions of people in urgent need of help won't be getting much assistance next year. That's according to the United Nations which launched a ...
Emergency crews were deployed to the northeastern Ukrainian city of Okhtyrka on Monday morning after a residential high-rise was devastated by a Russi...
Nigerian authorities says they've rescued a 100 children after gunmen abducted 303 pupils and 12 teachers from a Catholic school in Papiri on 21 Novem...
Following a high-level meeting of the Communist Party leadership on Monday, state media confirmed that China will seek to insulate its economy from ex...
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 8th of December, covering the latest developments you need to ...
Tens of millions of people in urgent need of help won't be getting much assistance next year. That's according to the United Nations which launched a $23 billion aid appeal on Monday (8 December) which is half of last year's request, acknowledging a plunge in donor funding.
Emergency crews were deployed to the northeastern Ukrainian city of Okhtyrka on Monday morning after a residential high-rise was devastated by a Russian drone barrage, leaving several civilians wounded as the conflict approaches the end of its fourth year.
Following a high-level meeting of the Communist Party leadership on Monday, state media confirmed that China will seek to insulate its economy from external volatility by turning inward, pledging to "keep expanding domestic demand" through a suite of "more proactive" policies.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 8th of December, covering the latest developments you need to know.
A coup attempt by a “small group of soldiers” has been foiled in Benin after hours of gunfire struck parts of the economic capital Cotonou, officials said on Sunday.
A delayed local vote in the rural Honduran town of San Antonio de Flores has become a pivotal moment in the country’s tightest presidential contest, with both campaigns watching its results as counting stretches into a second week.
FIFA releases the 2026 World Cup schedule with match dates, venues, and key fixtures. See when host nations USA, Mexico, and Canada play and get an overview of group stage and knockout rounds.
Lava fountains shot from Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano from dawn to dusk on Saturday, with new footage showing intensifying activity at the north vent.
McLaren’s Lando Norris became Formula One world champion for the first time in Abu Dhabi, edging Max Verstappen to the title by just two points after a tense season finale.
Tens of millions of people in urgent need of help won't be getting much assistance next year. That's according to the United Nations which launched a $23 billion aid appeal on Monday (8 December) which is half of last year's request, acknowledging a plunge in donor funding.
Emergency crews were deployed to the northeastern Ukrainian city of Okhtyrka on Monday morning after a residential high-rise was devastated by a Russian drone barrage, leaving several civilians wounded as the conflict approaches the end of its fourth year.
Nigerian authorities says they've rescued a 100 children after gunmen abducted 303 pupils and 12 teachers from a Catholic school in Papiri on 21 November.
Following a high-level meeting of the Communist Party leadership on Monday, state media confirmed that China will seek to insulate its economy from external volatility by turning inward, pledging to "keep expanding domestic demand" through a suite of "more proactive" policies.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 8th of December, covering the latest developments you need to know.
You can download the AnewZ application from Play Store and the App Store.
What is your opinion on this topic?
Leave the first comment