AnewZ Morning Brief - 27 December, 2025

AnewZ Morning Brief - 27 December, 2025
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Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 27th of December, covering the latest developments you need to know.

Thailand and Cambodia agree ceasefire after deadly border clashes

Thailand and Cambodia agreed on Saturday to halt weeks of fierce border clashes, the worst fighting in years between the Southeast Asian neighbours. 

In a joint statement, the countries’ defence ministers said both sides would maintain current troop deployments.

The agreement, signed by Thai Defence Minister Natthaphon Nakrphanit and his Cambodian counterpart Tea Seiha, ended 20 days of fighting that has killed at least 101 people and displaced more than half a million on both sides.

Russia hits Kyiv with missiles and drones ahead of Zelenskyy–Trump talks

Russia attacked Kyiv and other regions of Ukraine with missiles and drones on Saturday, ahead of what President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said would be a key meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on ending the war.

Explosions  were heard in the capital as air defence systems were activated. Ukraine’s air force said drones were targeting Kyiv and regions in the northeast and south..

There were no immediate reports of damage or power outages.

Trump calls Nigeria air strikes a ‘Christmas present’ to ISIS

U.S. President Donald Trump has described recent air strikes on alleged ISIS targets in Nigeria as a "Christmas present" to the militant group.

Trump claimed that tens of thousands of Christians were being killed in Nigeria, remarks rejected by Nigerian authorities, who said violence in the country is driven mainly by criminal activity, land disputes and competition for resources.

Nigeria said it continues to work with the U.S. on security efforts to counter terrorism and violent extremism.

Azerbaijan questions Russia’s decision to close AZAL crash case

Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov has raised concerns over Russia’s decision to close the criminal case into the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) aircraft. 

Bayramov said the move raised serious questions, despite Russia previously acknowledging the plane was shot down and announcing compensation.

He said Azerbaijan expects the full implementation of commitments made by the Russian side.

Israel faces backlash after recognising Somaliland

Israel  has announced its recognition of Somaliland as an independent state, drawing strong criticism from Somalia and other countries in the region.

Somalia said the move violated its sovereignty and territorial integrity, reaffirming its commitment to national unity.

Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991 but is not internationally recognised.

 

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