Sri Lanka Cyclone Toll Rises to 410 Amid Ongoing Rescue Efforts
Sri Lanka’s cyclone death toll hits 410, with 336 missing. Rescue teams race against extreme weather as communities seek safety.
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Canadian Steelmaker Algoma to Lay Off 1,000 Workers Amid U.S. Tariffs
Algoma Steel will lay off over 1,000 employees in March 2026 after U.S. tariffs reshaped competition, despite CA$500M aid. Ontario plans retraining support.
US Firms Made Nearly Half of Global Arms Revenue in 2024, SIPRI Finds
SIPRI’s new report shows U.S. firms earned $334B in 2024 – nearly half of the record $679B global arms industry revenue.
Europeans Rally Round Ukraine as Trump Envoy Heads to Moscow
European leaders reject any Ukraine peace deal without Ukrainians and Europe at the negotiating table, as a Trump envoy heads to Moscow.
Iparia Landslide Sinks Amazon Boats: 12 Dead, Dozens Missing
A deadly landslide hit Iparia port in Peru on Nov 30, sinking two Amazon boats. At least 12 people died and dozens remain missing as rescue operations continue.
Chinese Carmakers Take Center Stage at São Paulo Auto Show
At Brazil’s São Paulo Auto Show 2025, Chinese carmakers dominate the floor, marking a major market shift as they expand with innovative, affordable models.
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.
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.