Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 16th of December, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Ukraine peace talks in Berlin focus on security guarantees
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined Western leaders in Berlin to negotiate a potential peace framework, with discussions centering on "Article 5-like" security guarantees to deter future Russian aggression. The meeting, attended by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and U.S. envoys, proposed a multinational force and legally binding commitments requiring U.S. Senate approval. While President Donald Trump described a deal as "closer than ever", significant hurdles remain regarding territorial disputes and the finalisation of a ceasefire mechanism.
Australia vows stricter gun laws following Bondi Beach terror attack
Australia is in mourning after a terror attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney left 15 people dead, including a 10-year-old girl and a Holocaust survivor. Police have linked the shooters - a father and son - to Islamic State extremists, prompting Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to promise a review of the country’s gun laws. As the nation faces its worst mass shooting in decades, security has been heightened at Jewish sites, and international leaders have condemned the act as a brutal display of antisemitism.
Flash floods claim 37 lives in Morocco
Torrential rains have triggered severe flash floods in Morocco’s Safi province, killing at least 37 people and leaving dozens of homes and vehicles submerged. The downpour, which follows seven years of drought, caused significant damage to infrastructure in the port city, forcing the suspension of schools and the launch of emergency rescue operations. Authorities are currently assessing the extent of the devastation as the country faces unusual weather patterns affecting the Atlas Mountains.
Trump sues BBC for $10 billion over edited 6 January footage
President Trump has filed a defamation lawsuit against the BBC, seeking $10 billion in damages over a documentary that edited his 6 January, 2021 speech to omit his call for peaceful protest. While the broadcaster apologised for the error, Trump’s legal team argues the edit was malicious and has caused significant reputational harm. The case, filed in a U.S. federal court, marks an escalation in Trump’s ongoing battles with media organisations he accuses of bias.
Trump claims Ukraine peace deal is ‘closer than ever’
Speaking from the White House, President Trump asserted that an agreement to end the war in Ukraine is within reach following constructive talks with European and Russian leaders. He confirmed direct communication with Vladimir Putin and noted that, despite lingering disagreements, both Moscow and Kyiv appear open to a negotiated settlement. The proposed deal relies heavily on Western security guarantees, with negotiations set to continue as officials work to narrow the remaining gaps.
Türkiye targets $100 billion trade volume with Turkic states
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has announced an ambitious goal to boost Türkiye’s trade with Turkic states to $100 billion in the long term. Launching the "Turkic World Vision Document", Erdoğan emphasised the integration of energy corridors, logistics, and digital infrastructure to transform the region into a global economic power. The initiative also focuses on security cooperation and cultural exchange to strengthen ties across the Turkic world.
The fourth European Conference on Azerbaijani Studies was held in Vienna, Austria, on 5 December, by the European Network for Azerbaijani Studies and ...
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on his diplomatic tour to strengthen bilateral ties with Oman, Ethiopia, and Jordan, the significance of these...
Azerbaijan has long understood the importance of fostering strong relations with its Central Asian neighbours as the country is strategically located ...
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen highlighted key developments in the ongoing peace efforts to end the war in Ukraine, stressing the ...
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 16th of December, covering the latest developments you need to...
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on his diplomatic tour to strengthen bilateral ties with Oman, Ethiopia, and Jordan, the significance of these relationships cannot be overstated.
President Donald Trump has filed a defamation lawsuit against the BBC over edited footage of a speech that made it appear he encouraged supporters to storm the U.S. Capitol 6 January 2021, marking an international extension of his ongoing battle against media coverage he deems inaccurate or biased.
Azerbaijan has long understood the importance of fostering strong relations with its Central Asian neighbours as the country is strategically located at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
European leaders are searching for ways to keep Ukraine afloat as the war with Russia continues, and as financial support from the United States declines.
Russia’s human rights commissioner, Tatyana Moskalkova, has said that Ukraine has not provided Moscow with a list of thousands of children it alleges were taken illegally to Russia, despite the issue being discussed during talks in Istanbul.
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has offered condolences to President Donald Trump following an ISIS attack near the ancient city of Palmyra that killed two U.S. soldiers and a civilian interpreter, Syrian and U.S. officials said Sunday.
At least 17 people, including students, were killed and 20 others injured after a school bus fell off a cliff in northern Colombia on Sunday, authorities said.
At least 37 people have been killed in flash floods triggered by torrential rain in Morocco's Atlantic coastal province of Safi, Moroccan authorities said on Monday (15 December).
At least 37 people have died and dozens of others were injured after flash floods swept through Morocco’s Atlantic coastal city of Safi on Sunday, authorities said.
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on his diplomatic tour to strengthen bilateral ties with Oman, Ethiopia, and Jordan, the significance of these relationships cannot be overstated.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen highlighted key developments in the ongoing peace efforts to end the war in Ukraine, stressing the importance of a robust peacekeeping force and the alignment between Ukraine, Europe, and the United States.
Thousands gathered at vigils across Australia on Monday evening to honour the 15 people killed in a terror attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday. The mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration is being treated as terrorism, prompting the Australian national cabinet to tighten gun laws.
As Europe grapples with how to best support Ukraine in its ongoing battle against Russian aggression, key meetings in Brussels and Berlin are testing the continent's resolve.
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that his administration is examining whether Israel violated the Gaza ceasefire agreement by conducting an airstrike on Saturday (13 December) that killed Hamas leader Raad Saad.
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