Malaysia’s Monsoon Floods Displace Over 18,000
Malaysia’s northeast monsoon floods have displaced over 18,000 people across 10 states as authorities deploy 100,000+ personnel to support affected communities.
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Pakistani Airstrikes Kill 10 Civilians Along Afghan Border
Pakistan’s airstrikes on Nov. 25 in eastern Afghanistan killed 10 civilians, including nine children, and injured four others amid rising border clashes.
Japan Opposition Denounces Takaichi’s Taiwan Remarks
Opposition figure Hiroji Yamashiro condemns PM Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks as historically flawed and risking conflict, urging Japan to uphold its Peace Constitution and one-China principle.
Financing the 1.5 C Goal: Wins and Roadblocks from COP30
At COP30 in Belem, the Belem Political Package spotlighted climate finance for the 1.5 C limit, but key implementation details on predictable funding remain to be defined.
WHO: Violence Against Women Remains Widespread in Western Pacific
New WHO data show nearly one in three women globally—and over a quarter in the Western Pacific—face intimate partner or sexual violence, highlighting urgent gaps in care.
Magnitude 5.7 Quake Strikes Kyushu, No Tsunami Warning
A magnitude-5.7 earthquake struck Kyushu, Japan, on Nov 25, 2025, shaking Kumamoto and Oita prefectures. No tsunami warning was issued.
Venezuela Denounces U.S. Terrorist Label of ‘Nonexistent’ Cartel
Venezuela rejects U.S. terrorist designation of ‘nonexistent’ Cartel de los Soles, calling it a ‘vile lie’ and warning against illegal intervention as maritime tensions rise.
Exchange of Fire in Nablus: Palestinian Man Killed in Israeli Operation
A Palestinian man was killed during an Israeli military operation in Nablus, West Bank, sparking exchanges of fire and a wave of arrests amid ongoing counterterrorism raids.
Republic of Korea Elevates African Swine Fever Alert to Serious
The Republic of Korea raised its African swine fever alert to “serious” after a sixth case at a Dangjin farm, imposing a 48-hour nationwide standstill and emergency measures.
US and Ukraine Slim Down Peace Plan to 19 Points After Geneva Talks
US and Ukraine narrowed a controversial 28-point peace plan down to 19 points during Geneva talks, softening key provisions as leaders aim to finalize a framework to end the Ukraine crisis.