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.
U.S. President Donald Trump has criticised the release of photographs linking former President Bill Clinton to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey...
A massive Russian strike on Ukraine killed at least three people, including a four-year-old, as air raids and power outages hit cities nationwide. Pre...
Negotiations conducted with the United States and European nations, aimed at ending the nearly four-year war with Russia, were "very close to a real r...
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 23rd of December, covering the latest developments you need to...
The U.S. State Department has authorised a potential Foreign Military Sale of Advanced Medium Range Air‑to‑Air Missiles (AMRAAM) to Denmark, aimed...
U.S. President Donald Trump has criticised the release of photographs linking former President Bill Clinton to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, calling the move a political distraction by Democrats.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 23rd of December, covering the latest developments you need to know.
The U.S. State Department has authorised a potential Foreign Military Sale of Advanced Medium Range Air‑to‑Air Missiles (AMRAAM) to Denmark, aimed at bolstering the Scandinavian nation’s air defence capabilities, the Pentagon’s Defence Security Cooperation Agency said on Monday.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced the appointment of Mark Wiseman, a former global investment banker and head of Canada’s largest pension fund, as the country’s next ambassador to the United States.
Vince Zampella, co-creator of the Call of Duty gaming franchise, has died in a car crash involving a Ferrari crash on Monday in Los Angeles, United States.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel is monitoring recent Iranian military exercises and will raise the issue with U.S. President Donald Trump during his visit to Washington next week.
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.
Israel’s government has approved the creation of 19 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, a move that analysts say further undermines the prospects for a viable Palestinian state.
The European Union stands at a crossroads: to receive new members and accelerate the enlargement process in order to strengthen its role in the international arena, or to risk strategic stagnation by delaying expansion in favor of internal reform.
U.S. President Donald Trump has criticised the release of photographs linking former President Bill Clinton to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, calling the move a political distraction by Democrats.
A massive Russian strike on Ukraine killed at least three people, including a four-year-old, as air raids and power outages hit cities nationwide. President Zelenskyy condemned the attack, urging greater pressure on Moscow.
Negotiations conducted with the United States and European nations, aimed at ending the nearly four-year war with Russia, were "very close to a real result," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 23rd of December, covering the latest developments you need to know.
The U.S. State Department has authorised a potential Foreign Military Sale of Advanced Medium Range Air‑to‑Air Missiles (AMRAAM) to Denmark, aimed at bolstering the Scandinavian nation’s air defence capabilities, the Pentagon’s Defence Security Cooperation Agency said on Monday.
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