Pakistan Airstrikes in Khost Kill 10 Afghan Nationals
Monday night Pakistani airstrikes in Khost province killed 10 Afghan nationals, including nine children, amid rising border clashes.
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Japan Opposition Slams Takaichi’s Taiwan Remarks
Social Democratic Party’s Hiroji Yamashiro accuses PM Takaichi of risking conflict and undermining Japan’s Peace Constitution with her remarks on Taiwan.
COP30: How to Finance the 1.5°C Trajectory—Wins & Challenges
At COP30 in Belem, negotiators adopted the Belem Political Package, boosting climate finance pledges for the 1.5°C goal while grappling with gaps in predictable funding.
WHO: Over 1 in 4 Women Face Violence in Western Pacific
WHO warns over a quarter of women in the Western Pacific face intimate partner or sexual violence, urging data-driven policies and health system support.
5.7 Quake Jolts Kyushu; No Tsunami Warning
A magnitude-5.7 quake struck off Kumamoto in Kyushu on Nov. 25, shaking Ubuyama with upper-5 intensity. No tsunami warning was issued.
Venezuela Rejects U.S. Terrorist Tag on ‘Nonexistent’ Cartel
Venezuela labels U.S. plan to list Cartel de los Soles as terrorists a ‘vile lie’, accusing Washington of illegal intervention.
Raid in Nablus: Palestinian Man Killed in West Bank Exchange
On November 24, Israeli forces raided a house in Nablus, killing Abdel-Raouf Shatyeh during a fierce exchange. Rising tensions in the West Bank.
South Korea Elevates African Swine Fever Alert After Latest Outbreak
South Korea raised its ASF alert to serious level on Nov 25, 2025, after confirming a sixth case at a Dangjin pig farm. Authorities imposed a 48-hour standstill and emergency measures.
U.S. and Ukraine Slim Down Peace Plan to 19 Points after Geneva Talks
The U.S. and Ukraine trimmed a 28-point peace plan to 19 points in Geneva, softening red lines and leaving final decisions to Presidents Trump and Zelenskyy.
Chinese Expert Urges Japan to Uphold Peace, Avoid Militarism
Victor Gao warns PM Sanae Takaichi’s policies could risk a return to militarism in Japan, impacting regional and global security. China urges the world to stay vigilant.