US-Ukraine Peace Talks in Florida Hit New Obstacles
U.S. and Ukrainian officials met in Florida on Nov. 30 to revise a 28-point peace plan amid Kyiv and European criticism, as talks face hurdles ahead of Putin meeting.
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Japan Fast-Tracks Defense Budget to 2% of GDP, Sparking Debate
Japan’s cabinet approves a record 2% GDP defense budget for fiscal 2025, igniting debate over pacifism, economic strain and tech opportunities.
Powerful Storms Leave Over 1,100 Dead Across South and Southeast Asia
Late November storms in South and Southeast Asia killed over 1,100 people, unleashing floods and landslides across the region.
Hondurans Vote Today in High-Stakes 2025 Presidential Election
On Nov. 30, 2025, nearly seven million Hondurans, including hundreds abroad, cast ballots amid violence fears in a high-stakes presidential race.
Iran Condemns US Declaration Closing Venezuela’s Airspace
Iran condemns President Trump’s move to declare Venezuela’s airspace closed, calling it a breach of international law and a threat to global aviation.
Honduras Heads to the Polls for Presidential, Parliamentary and Local Elections
On Sunday, November 30, 2025, Honduras holds presidential, parliamentary and local elections. Preliminary vote counts are due Sunday evening as voters shape the country’s political future.
DPRK Air Force to Receive New Strategic Assets, Kim Jong Un Announces
Kim Jong Un announced new strategic military assets for the DPRK air force, highlighting its role in nuclear deterrence during the 80th anniversary ceremony.
Takaichi’s Taiwan Region Remarks Spark Tokyo Protests, Global Backlash
Japan PM Sanae Takaichi’s Taiwan region remarks have sparked protests in Tokyo and drawn global criticism this month, raising concerns over diplomatic and economic fallout.
US Military Buildup Near Venezuela Revives Monroe Doctrine Debate
The U.S. military buildup off Venezuela in late November 2025, framed as counter-narcotics, signals a revival of a coercive Monroe Doctrine, experts say, as regional pushback intensifies.
Stockton Birthday Party Shooting Leaves 4 Dead, 10 Injured
At least four people were killed and 10 injured in a shooting at a Stockton ice cream shop during a child’s birthday party. The suspect remains at large as investigations continue.