Climate Disasters Cost Record $101B as NOAA Tracking Goes Offline
Early 2025 disasters in the U.S. racked up a record $101B in damages, but NOAA’s tracking is offline after cuts. What does this mean for climate action?
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Experts Warn of Japan’s Resurgent Militarism After PM Takaichi’s Taiwan Region Remarks
Following PM Takaichi’s Taiwan region remarks, experts from Columbia University to the Russian Council warn Japan’s growing militarism risks regional arms races and calls for a return to pacifism.
Ukraine Anti-Corruption Bureau Searches Presidential Aide’s Home
Ukraine’s anti-corruption bureau searched presidential aide Andriy Yermak’s home on Nov 28, 2025, intensifying a high-profile corruption probe in Kyiv’s inner circle.
Trump Announces Permanent Pause on Migration from ‘Third World Countries’
President Trump announced a permanent pause on migration from ‘Third World Countries’, ending benefits for noncitizens and threatening to revoke admissions granted under Biden.
France, UK, Germany, Italy FMs Urge Israel to Curb West Bank Violence
E4 foreign ministers condemn surge in West Bank settler attacks and urge Israel to protect Palestinians, citing UN data and backing a two-state solution.
Songkhla Flood Toll Rises to 55 Amid Recovery Efforts
Recovery efforts continue in Thailand’s Songkhla province after severe flooding, with the death toll rising to 55 as of Nov 28, 2025.
Deep Divisions Persist as New Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Loom
As new Russia-Ukraine peace talks loom, deep divisions over Donbas, troop caps and NATO membership challenge prospects for lasting peace.
Asia News Wrap: Shenzhou-22 Spacecraft Launches into Orbit
The Chinese mainland launched the Shenzhou-22 spacecraft this week, highlighting rapid progress in its human spaceflight program and sparking global conversations on innovation.
US Tariff Hikes Prompt German Firms to Shift Production Abroad
Survey shows US tariff hikes are pushing two-thirds of German manufacturers to move production abroad, with Europe and the Chinese mainland among top destinations.
Thanksgiving Feast Fuels U.S. Food Waste Amid Rising Hunger
As Americans gather for Thanksgiving on November 27, 2025, mountains of leftovers pile up while food banks strain to meet record demand. How can we fight waste and hunger?