Climate Disasters Cost a Record $101B as NOAA Shuts Tracking System
Historic fires and storms cost the U.S. $101B in H1 2025 as NOAA halts disaster tracking due to government cuts, raising concerns for climate action.
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Experts Warn of Japan’s Militarism Surge After PM Takaichi’s Taiwan Region Remarks
PM Sanae Takaichi’s recent Taiwan region remarks and Japan’s growing defense budgets spark warnings of a militarism resurgence, risking regional tensions and an arms race.
Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Bureau Searches Presidential Aide’s Home
On November 28, 2025, Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau searched presidential office head Andriy Yermak’s home as part of an ongoing probe.
Trump Moves to Pause Migration from ‘Third World Countries’
President Trump announced on Nov. 27 a permanent pause on migration from “Third World Countries,” ending federal benefits for noncitizens and threatening widespread deportations.
E4 Ministers Urge Israel to Halt West Bank Settler Violence
France, UK, Germany and Italy urged Israel on Nov. 27, 2025 to curb settler violence in the West Bank, citing UN data on a record 264 attacks in October.
Thailand’s Songkhla Floods Claim 55 Lives Amid Ongoing Rescue Efforts
As of Nov. 28, 2025, severe floods in southern Thailand’s Songkhla province have claimed 55 lives, with rescue teams racing to aid affected communities.
New Peace Talks Face Major Divisions Over Donbas, NATO & Troops
Fresh peace talks between Russia, Ukraine and the US gear up next week, but core issues on Donbas, troop caps and NATO membership keep negotiations hanging in the balance.
Asia News Wrap: The Chinese mainland Launches Shenzhou-22 Spacecraft
Catch up on this week’s top Asia news: the Chinese mainland’s Shenzhou-22 spacecraft launch and more in our Asia News Wrap.
U.S. Tariffs Push German Industry Abroad, Survey Finds
A Deloitte-BDI survey reveals U.S. tariff hikes are pushing German manufacturers abroad, targeting Europe, the Chinese mainland and other Asian markets.
Thanksgiving Feast vs. Food Waste: Helping Families & Food Banks
This Thanksgiving, millions of pounds of food end up in the trash while food banks face record demand. Discover why waste matters and how you can help slice hunger.