Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 11th of December, covering the latest developments you need to know.
U.S. seizes sanctioned oil tanker off Venezuela amid rising tensions
Tensions between Washington and Caracas have escalated sharply after the U.S. seized a sanctioned oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, a move President Donald Trump confirmed on Wednesday. The vessel, identified as the VLCC Skipper, was carrying Venezuelan crude allegedly bound for Cuba; whilst Venezuela has condemned the action as "international piracy", oil prices have risen in response to this first major seizure since the recent U.S. military buildup in the region.
Thailand and Cambodia border clashes enter fourth day
Cross-border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia have entered their fourth day, resulting in significant casualties and the evacuation of thousands of civilians from the contested zone. While heavy artillery and rocket attacks continue to damage infrastructure, U.S. President Donald Trump has stated his intention to mediate a ceasefire via telephone talks with both leaders on Thursday, following previous diplomatic interventions by Malaysia.
Zelenskyy agrees on reconstruction plan with U.S. officials
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced an agreement on the fundamentals of a post-war reconstruction plan following discussions with senior U.S. officials, including Jared Kushner and BlackRock CEO Larry Fink. The 20-point framework focuses on economic recovery and security guarantees, whilst European leaders from Britain, France, and Germany have held urgent talks with President Donald Trump regarding Washington’s evolving peace initiatives for the region.
Fatal building collapse claims 19 lives in Morocco
Emergency services in Morocco are continuing search and rescue operations in the city of Fes after two residential buildings collapsed, claiming at least 19 lives and injuring 16 others. Local reports indicate the structures in the Zouagha district had shown signs of structural failure prior to the incident, fuelling ongoing public discontent regarding infrastructure safety and delayed renovation programmes in the country's historic cities.
Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader in absentia
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo on Wednesday, with her daughter accepting the honour on her behalf. In a poignant address delivered by proxy, Machado emphasised that democracy must be fought for daily, whilst Nobel officials revealed she arrived in Oslo despite the significant risks involved in leaving her hiding place in Venezuela.
The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday advanced the National Defense Authorization Act, the NDAA, for the next fiscal year, with broad biparti...
Public spending watchdog says billions were wasted on temporary housing, while Downing Street confirms it will not follow Australia’s lead on age-re...
Iceland is has become the fifth country to withdraw from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest....
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 11th of December, covering the latest developments you need to...
The U.S. Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to a range of 3.50% to 3.75% foll...
The leaders of Britain, France and Germany held a call with U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday (10 December) to discuss Washington's latest peace efforts to end the war in Ukraine, in what they said was a "critical moment" in the process.
Central Asia has been one of the important arenas of international geopolitics, dictating power dynamics with its abundant natural resources and strategic location.
Public spending watchdog says billions were wasted on temporary housing, while Downing Street confirms it will not follow Australia’s lead on age-restricting digital platforms.
The U.S. Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to a range of 3.50% to 3.75% following its two-day policy meeting, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday, 10 December.
Scores of demonstrators gathered outside the Norwegian Nobel Institute in Oslo Tuesday (9 December) to protest against the awarding of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado.
Iran and Saudi Arabia reiterated their commitment to enhance ties following a joint meeting with China in Tehran on Tuesday to follow up on implementation of the 2023 Beijing Agreement which resulted in resumption of their diplomatic relations after eight years.
The world’s leading minds and voices will be honoured on Wednesday, 10 December, the anniversary of Alfred Nobel’s death, as Nobel Prizes are presented in Stockholm and Oslo.
In a dramatic Champions League clash at Baku’s Tofiq Bahramov Stadium, Qarabağ grabbed an early lead, but Ajax staged a thrilling comeback to win 4-2.
Ukraine "deeply appreciates" the humanitarian support of Pope Leo XIV. This was stated by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after a meeting between the two at the papal residence of Castel Gandolfo, on Tuesday, 9 December.
The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday advanced the National Defense Authorization Act, the NDAA, for the next fiscal year, with broad bipartisan support.
Public spending watchdog says billions were wasted on temporary housing, while Downing Street confirms it will not follow Australia’s lead on age-restricting digital platforms.
Kyiv has escalated its naval campaign against Moscow’s economic lifelines, claiming a successful strike on a vessel suspected of skirting international sanctions within the Black Sea.
The leaders of Britain, France and Germany held a call with U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday (10 December) to discuss Washington's latest peace efforts to end the war in Ukraine, in what they said was a "critical moment" in the process.
Following a dramatic, clandestine journey that saw her miss the official awards ceremony by mere hours, the Venezuelan opposition leader has finally emerged in the Norwegian capital, marking a defiant end to her time in hiding.
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