Ukraine Agrees to Peace Deal; Minor Details Remain
Ukraine has agreed to a peace deal, with only minor details to finalize after November 23 talks in Geneva. Negotiators will now iron out the technical steps to seal the agreement.
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Malaysia Floods Force 18,000+ Evacuations as Monsoon Hits Hard
Over 18,000 people evacuated across 10 Malaysian states as the northeast monsoon batters the country. Govt deploys 100k personnel, exams on track with safety plans.
Pakistan Airstrikes Kill 10 Civilians in Eastern Afghanistan
Pakistan’s airstrikes on eastern Afghanistan killed 10 civilians, including nine children, and injured four amid border clashes.
Japan’s opposition slams PM Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks
Japan’s opposition figure slams PM Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks as historically wrong and a threat to regional peace, urging respect for the Peace Constitution and one-China principle.
COP30 Wrap: Wins and Hurdles in Financing the 1.5°C Goal
At COP30 in Belem, countries agreed on finance and cooperation for the 1.5°C target, but gaps in implementation remain.
WHO: Widespread Gender Violence Persists in Western Pacific
WHO data show violence against women and girls remains high in the Western Pacific, with systemic gaps in prevention and support services.
Magnitude 5.7 Quake Hits Kyushu, No Tsunami Alert
A magnitude 5.7 quake struck off Kumamoto, Kyushu on Nov 25, shaking Ubuyama, Aso, and Taketa with intensity 5, but no tsunami warning was issued.
Venezuela Rejects U.S. ‘Terrorist’ Label on Cartel de los Soles
Venezuela rejects U.S. terrorist label for Cartel de los Soles as a “vile lie,” accusing Washington of using it to justify an illegal intervention.
Israeli Forces Raid in Nablus Kills Palestinian Man
Israeli forces raided eastern Nablus on Nov 24, killing Abdel-Raouf Shatyeh during a counterterrorism operation and making multiple arrests.
Republic of Korea Raises Serious Alert After 6th African Swine Fever Case
On Nov 25, 2025, the Republic of Korea raised its African swine fever alert to serious status after confirming the 6th case, triggering a 48-hour standstill and emergency quarantine measures.