Anadolu Agency's Morning Briefing – Dec. 19, 2022

By Dilara Hamit

ANKARA (AA) - Anadolu Agency is here with a rundown of the latest developments around the world.

Argentina defeated France on penalties in a thrilling final to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned Greece against provocations in the Aegean Sea, saying: “Don’t mess with us. We have no quarrel with you in the Aegean.”

Ankara is calling on Libya and Egypt to start dialogue and negotiations "as soon as possible" to resolve their differences over the demarcation of maritime borders, Turkish diplomatic sources said Sunday.

Tunisia’s main opposition bloc called the low voter turnout in the country’s parliamentary elections a “big failure” for President Kais Saied.

While anti-Semitism is on the rise in the world, Jewish citizens remain an integral part of Turkish society, said Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Twelve Iraqi police officers were killed Sunday in a suspected Daesh/ISIS attack in Kirkuk in northern Iraq, according to local media.

Pope Francis said in an interview that he plans to resign if he becomes unable to carry out his duties.