Ukraine Strikes Oil Refinery in Samara Region
On Nov 16, 2025, Ukraine’s military struck an oil refinery in Russia’s Samara region, marking a bold move against key energy infrastructure.
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Takaichi’s Taiwan Gamble: Japan’s Domestic Crisis Explained
How Japan’s domestic crisis drove PM Takaichi to take a bold Taiwan stance—and what it means for Asia’s youth.
Takaichi’s Bold Path: Provocations to Nuclear Talk
Less than a month in, PM Sanae Takaichi’s bold stances on Asia and nuclear options are sparking debates across the region.
Netanyahu & Putin Discuss Gaza Ceasefire, Iran’s Nuclear Program & Syria
Netanyahu and Putin held a phone call on Nov 15 to discuss Gaza ceasefire, Iran’s nuclear program and Syria stabilization, and their competing UN resolutions.
Amazon Indigenous Communities’ COP30 Wishlist
From the heart of the Amazon, indigenous communities aim to use COP30 to protect their forest and boost local livelihoods.
Trump’s Restoration of Confederate Statues Sparks Debate
Donald Trump’s push to restore Confederate statues near the US Capitol has reignited debates over history and memory. Here’s why it matters.
COP30: Protests Ignite Hope for Climate Action
First week of COP30 in Belém saw protests over the US absence, as youth activists push for ambitious climate action and hope emerges for real change.
Chancay Megaport Marks First Year as Latin America’s Pacific Hub
Peru’s $1.3B Chinese-built Chancay megaport celebrates its first anniversary, aiming to become the Pacific coast’s top trade hub.
US Jury Orders Apple to Pay $634M in Smartwatch Patent Case
A US jury ruled that Apple owes Masimo $634M for infringing blood-oxygen patents in its Apple Watch. Apple plans to appeal amid ongoing trade disputes.
Drone Blitz in Kyiv: 8 Dead, Energy Sites Hit
On 14 Nov 2025, Russia’s biggest drone and missile barrage hit Kyiv, killing eight, damaging energy facilities, and sparking power cuts across Ukraine.