Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 6th of December, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. 2026 World Cup groups set; Trump wins first FIFA Peace Prize
The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw in Washington finalised the 48-team group stage, placing co-hosts the U.S., Canada, and Mexico in Groups D, B, and A respectively, and setting the stage for next summer’s expanded tournament.
In a political twist, U.S. President Donald Trump received FIFA’s inaugural Peace Prize at the ceremony, overshadowing the event with a high-profile appearance and praise from FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
2. Pakistan and Afghanistan exchange heavy fire along border
Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged heavy fire along their shared border, highlighting the frontier’s ongoing volatility despite recent peace talks. Both sides reported no casualties, but the incident underscores the fragile situation and the need for continued diplomatic engagement to prevent further escalation.
3. Doha Forum 2025: Yerevan and Baku to advance ‘Shared Future’ under U.S. deal
Top diplomats from Armenia and Azerbaijan will meet at the Doha Forum 2025 to discuss practical steps under the Washington Agreement, aiming to advance lasting peace and regional cooperation. The public panel, featuring Armen Grigoryan and Hikmat Hajiyev, signals a shift toward open dialogue following years of closed-door negotiations.
4. Putin concludes India visit with pledges to boost trade and defence ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded a two-day visit to India, where he and Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to deepen trade and defence cooperation, with Russia offering uninterrupted fuel supplies. The visit underscored the longstanding Russia-India partnership and their shared goal of a multipolar world order, even as India navigates delicate ties with the United States.
5. French navy opens fire on drones over nuclear submarine base in Brittany
French forces opened fire on five unidentified drones that breached the airspace above the Île Longue nuclear submarine base, prompting a military-judicial investigation, though officials say security was not compromised. The incident comes amid a rise in drone incursions near NATO sites across Europe, with no attribution yet for the latest overflight.
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to seize Kharg Island and other major Iranian oil and gas facilities, escalating tensions between Washingto...
The ambassadors of France, Germany and Britain have attended a meeting at Russia’s Foreign Ministry, raising questions about a possible ceasefire be...
British Defence Minister John Healey has resigned from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government over a disagreement about defence spending. ...
The United States is stepping up engagement with Central Asia on critical minerals as global demand for strategic resources intensifies. The issue dom...
Israel's cabinet is expected to approve a plan on Thursday (11 June) to allocate around one billion shekels ($338 million) for settlement development ...
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to seize Kharg Island and other major Iranian oil and gas facilities, escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran.
The ambassadors of France, Germany and Britain have attended a meeting at Russia’s Foreign Ministry, raising questions about a possible ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv, or at least the resumption of peace talks.
British Defence Minister John Healey has resigned from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government over a disagreement about defence spending.
The United States is stepping up engagement with Central Asia on critical minerals as global demand for strategic resources intensifies. The issue dominated regional talks in Astana between Washington and the five Central Asian states.
Mexico and South Africa meet in Thursday’s World Cup opener in Mexico City, with both teams approaching the match from very different positions but facing their own pressures.
Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry says 19 citizens have been repatriated following a deadly drone attack on two cargo ships in the Sea of Azov on 5 June.
A Sudanese man has been arrested over a knife attack in Belfast that left a man seriously injured and prompted calls online for a protest after footage of the incident circulated widely on social media.
Iran and Israel said on Monday (8 June) they had halted attacks on each other following an appeal from U.S. President Donald Trump, as Axios reported that Trump had privately told Benjamin Netanyahu “be careful, or you will be on your own very soon”.
The Pakistani city of Karachi is struggling under severe heat and humidity as the country enters a prolonged heatwave period. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned of above-normal temperatures across much of the country between 7 and 12 June.
The ambassadors of France, Germany and Britain have attended a meeting at Russia’s Foreign Ministry, raising questions about a possible ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv, or at least the resumption of peace talks.
British Defence Minister John Healey has resigned from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government over a disagreement about defence spending.
Pope Leo has arrived in the Canary Islands for the final leg of his visit to Spain, where he is set to meet migrants who survived dangerous Atlantic crossings and renew his call for greater global compassion towards people on the move.
Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing will attend a video conference hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday (12 June) to discuss global economic imbalances, marking a rare high-level engagement between China and G7 nations ahead of next week's summit in France.
Sweden's centre-right government has abandoned plans to lower the age of criminal responsibility to 13, instead proposing a revised threshold of 14, Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer confirmed on Thursday (11 June).
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