Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 10th of December, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Zelenskyy open to elections if allies guarantee security
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated he is prepared to hold elections within three months, provided the U.S. and European allies can guarantee the security of the vote. Facing renewed pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump to secure peace in the four-year-old conflict, Zelenskyy dismissed claims of clinging to power, noting he would ask parliament to prepare legislation allowing for elections under martial law if safety is assured.
Australia enforces world-first social media ban for under-16s
Australia has become the first nation to enforce a ban on social media for children under 16, compelling major platforms like TikTok and Instagram to block young users or face fines of up to A$49.5 million. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the move as a landmark cultural shift to curb online harms, whilst Elon Musk’s X became the final platform to confirm compliance, acknowledging it must adhere to Australian law despite concerns from free speech advocates.
Second Turkish aid ship departs for Sudan
A second aid ship carrying 10,080 tents from Türkiye's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) has departed Mersin International Port for Sudan to alleviate the ongoing humanitarian crisis. Conducted in cooperation with the UN’s International Organisation for Migration, the shipment aims to provide shelter for those displaced by internal conflicts in the Darfur region, with a third vessel expected to deliver the remaining supplies via Saudi Arabia.
German Chancellor hails Azerbaijan-Armenia peace deal
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has congratulated Azerbaijan and Armenia on their recent peace agreement, describing it as a ‘historic opportunity’ for stability and prosperity in the South Caucasus. Speaking in Berlin alongside Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Merz pledged support for closer cooperation between the region and the EU, whilst simultaneously warning foreign firms—including American companies—that they must comply with German and European laws or face strict penalties.
Trump vows to intervene as Thai-Cambodian clashes escalate
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced he intends to personally intervene to halt the fighting between Thailand and Cambodia, which has now entered its third day. Having previously brokered a ceasefire between the Asian neighbours in July, Trump stated he would make a phone call to end the conflict, despite the Thai Foreign Minister dismissing the prospect of immediate negotiations. Casualties continue to rise, with Cambodia reporting nine civilian deaths and Thailand confirming four military fatalities, as Bangkok declares its objective to cripple its neighbour's military capabilities whilst rejecting accusations of targeting residential areas.
The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said late Monday that it intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles laun...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia hit at least six energy targets in deadly strikes across Ukraine, showing Moscow is unwilling t...
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has visited a newly opened defence museum displaying weapons developed under his leadership, including an intercont...
One person was killed and nearly a dozen hurt in a fresh attack on Riyadh's international airport on Sunday, Saudi authorities reported, a day after a strike claimed by Yemen's Houthis killed 13 people and wounded more than 300.
Yemen's Houthis renewed warning to airlines, airport workers, and travellers against using Saudi airports, saying the warning should be taken seriously and that the kingdom “bore responsibility for failed interceptions”, a day after an attack on Riyadh's international airport that killed 12 people.
The Houthi movement has escalated their attacks on Saudi Arabia, targeting the airport in Riyadh and other cities, killing more than a dozen people.
The Kremlin on Monday rejected a 60-day ceasefire idea proposed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to allow his country to hold presidential elections, saying it wanted an overall peace deal instead.
The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said late Monday that it intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched by the Houthi group toward Khamis Mushait in southwestern Saudi Arabia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia hit at least six energy targets in deadly strikes across Ukraine, showing Moscow is unwilling to accept the energy ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has visited a newly opened defence museum displaying weapons developed under his leadership, including an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of reaching the United States.
Southeast Asian foreign ministers are set to discuss measures to tackle transboundary haze during preparatory meetings ahead of the ASEAN summit in November, as forest and land fires in Indonesia continue to affect air quality across the region, the Philippines said on Tuesday.
Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the United Kingdom believes Iran was likely behind an alleged plot connected to RAF Fairford, a military airbase in Gloucestershire in England that has played a role in U.S. operations against Iran, escalating tensions between London and Tehran.
Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has accused the Trump administration of using federal law enforcement for political purposes after authorities searched her Washington-area home as part of an ongoing criminal investigation.
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