December 6, 2022

*) Sudan's generals, civilian factions sign initial deal to end crisis Sudan's military and civilian leaders have signed an initial deal aimed at ending a deep crisis that has gripped the northeast African country since a coup a year ago. In a first phase, the framework agreement lays the groundwork for establishing a transitional civilian authority, said the civilian group the Forces for Freedom and Change. A final deal tackling issues including transitional justice and reforms to the military should be completed "within weeks," it said. *) Kiev hits Russian air bases, Kremlin confirms A drone has attacked an airfield in Russia's Kursk region bordering Ukraine, according to the local governor. This comes a day after Moscow blamed Ukraine for drone strikes at two other Russian airfields. Governor Roman Starovoyt said there were no casualties. He did not specify where the drone originated. *) Several dead as blast targets vehicle in northern Afghanistan A roadside bomb has killed seven petroleum company employees aboard a bus in northern Afghanistan. A provincial police spokesman in Mazar-i-Sharif said the bomb was placed in a cart by the roadside and it was detonated as the bus arrived. Although the Taliban claim to have improved security across the nation since coming to power last year, there have been scores of bomb blasts and attacks – many claimed by the local chapter of Daesh. *) Oil prices rise after price cap on Russian crude, OPEC+ meeting Oil prices have edged higher after a G7 price cap on Russian seaborne oil came into force on top of a European Union embargo on imports of Russian crude by sea. The Group of Seven price cap comes as the West tries to limit Moscow's ability to finance its war in Ukraine. But Russia has said it will not abide by the measure even if it has to cut production. *) Brazil beats South Korea 4-1 at World Cup Brazil has defeated South Korea 4-1 and will face Croatia in the 2022 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals. Brazil hit top gear with Neymar back in the line-up t