Hope and Fear: Venezuelans React to Rising US Tensions
Venezuelans share hope, fear, and memes as tensions rise with the US after Trump’s surprise phone call with Nicolás Maduro amid a military buildup.
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U.S. and Ukraine Finalize Peace Framework in Florida
U.S. and Ukrainian officials met in Florida on Nov. 30, 2025, to finalize a peace framework ahead of U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff’s trip to Moscow to meet President Putin.
ICE Crackdown Expands from Charlotte to New Orleans
ICE enforcement just hit Charlotte, halted protections for Somalis in Minnesota, and now plans a major sweep in New Orleans.
COP30 Shines Light on Clean Mobility in Belém
At COP30 in Belém, hybrid and electric vehicles are driving the push for clean mobility, highlighting transport’s key role in the global climate agenda.
Trump’s Military Warning Puts Mexico on Alert
Mexicans are on edge after Trump’s military warning and deployment of a naval attack force to Venezuela, raising fears of a U.S. incursion to fight drug cartels.
Families Face Soaring Food Costs This Thanksgiving
Food prices up nearly 30% since 2020 and the record-long US shutdown left many families scrambling, making Thanksgiving a struggle for households nationwide.
Zelenskyy Faces U.S. Pressure Over Peace Proposal
Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy is under U.S. pressure to back a peace proposal introduced on November 21, 2025, as Europe races to find an alternative amid renewed divisions.
V&A Hosts UK’s First Major Chinese Contemporary Craft Show
Dive into modern artistry at London’s V&A with Dimensions—UK’s first major Chinese contemporary craft show featuring 80 bold works.
Diplomatic Momentum: US-Ukraine Talks and European Peace Push
US-Ukraine talks in Florida and high-level meetings in Europe show diplomatic progress in seeking a peace deal with Russia, but key challenges remain.
Chinese mainland sends emergency aid to Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah
The Chinese mainland has sent $100,000 in cash aid and community donations to Sri Lanka, supporting over half a million people hit by Cyclone Ditwah’s floods and landslides.