COP30’s Belém deal triples adaptation finance by 2035 but skips fossil fuels highlighting global rich-poor divides as Brazil drafts separate roadmaps.

Belgrade students rally for justice over Novi Sad roof deaths and past attacks, urging full accountability and snap elections against Vucic’s rule.

Thousands rally in Tunis, vs Saied, calling Tunisia an open-air prison and urging democracy’s return as crackdown widens, Reuters says, mass protests.

Ukraine will meet U.S. officials in Switzerland to discuss peace terms after Washington’s 28-point plan, as Zelenskiy insists on security and justice.

Pope Leo accepts Cádiz bishop Rafael Zornoza’s resignation as Vatican tribunal probes 1990s abuse claims he denies, Spain’s first such case on record.

Kyrgyz police detain opposition figures and journalists ahead of Nov 30 snap election probing “mass unrest” claims; critics allege repression growing.

The investment, unveiled by UAE Minister of State Saeed Bin Mubarak Al Hajeri during the G20 leaders’ summit in Johannesburg, forms part of a new “AI for Development” programme

CAN says 315 people, mostly students, were kidnapped from St. Mary’s Catholic school in Niger State, Nigeria, after verification raised Friday’s toll.

EU will not oppose a weak COP30 draft in Belém, accepting a compromise to secure adaptation finance for vulnerable countries and avoid talks collapse.

China takes Taiwan dispute with Japan to the UN, warning Tokyo against armed intervention after PM Takaichi said Japan could respond militarily soon.

Modi proposes four initiatives at G20 Johannesburg on health preparedness, traditional knowledge, Africa’s key skills, and the global fight against drugs.

Daily Mail owner DMGT agrees £500m Telegraph deal after RedBird exit, creating a major right-leaning UK media bloc now headed for regulatory review.

Ramaphosa says G20 leaders in Johannesburg agreed on a declaration despite a US boycott, keeping climate, debt, and Global South goals central in 2025.

Poland’s President Nawrocki says any Ukraine peace plan must be approved by Kyiv, pushing back as the U.S. presses Zelenskiy on 28-point deal.

Bolsonaro is detained in Brasilia on preventive grounds for alleged house-arrest breaches as he appeals a coup conviction and faces legal heat ahead.

Modi and Meloni share a warm laugh at G20 Johannesburg as India ramps up outreach amid US boycott, diaspora welcome, Global South agenda in 2025 anew.

Pakistan and the EU, meeting in Brussels, vow to deepen trade under GSP+ as a review nears, linking market access to rights and reforms ahead in 2025.

All crew evacuated from container ship One Henry Hudson as fire and explosion at San Pedro port halt operations; hazardous materials trigger shelter-in-place.

COP30 talks stall as EU rejects weak draft climate deal; disagreements over fossil fuel action and finance keep nations from reaching consensus.

Trump aides met Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev to draft a 28-point Ukraine peace plan, sparking concern among U.S. officials over its pro-Russia tilt.

G20 leaders gather in Johannesburg for a U.S.-boycotted summit, focusing on climate, clean energy, and debt relief despite Trump’s absence.

China accused Japan of threatening military action over Taiwan, warning it will defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity under international law.

Trump and incoming NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani met at the White House, exchanging compliments and pledging to work together on crime and affordability.

Marjorie Taylor Greene, former Trump ally, will resign from Congress Jan 5, 2026, citing loyalty disputes, Epstein files stance, and threats.

U.S. and Chinese militaries held frank maritime security talks in Hawaii, discussing naval encounters, regional tensions, and restoring military communication.BEIJING, Nov 22 (Reuters) – The U.S. and Chinese militaries held maritime security talks from November 18-20 in Hawaii, the Chinese navy said on Saturday. The meetings, described as “frank and constructive,” are part of the Military Maritime Consultative Agreement (MMCA) working group, which meets twice a year to discuss military issues. Chinese officials said the discussions focused on the current maritime and air security situation, typical naval and air encounters, and ways to improve professional and safe interactions between the two militaries. China also criticized U.S. freedom-of-navigation operations in the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea, calling them “infringement and provocation.” The talks come amid heightened U.S.-China tensions, with the Pentagon seeking greater transparency on China’s military modernization and nuclear capabilities. U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth previously raised concerns over Chinese activity near Taiwan and in the South China Sea. A follow-up meeting is scheduled for 2026, the Chinese navy said.

Torrential rains in central Vietnam have killed 55, left 13 missing, flooded over 235,000 homes, and damaged nearly 80,000 hectares of crops.

ADF rebels killed 89 civilians in eastern DRC, including women and children, prompting MONUSCO to urge investigations as regional conflicts and rebel activity intensify.

Trump abruptly ended TPS protections for Somalis in Minnesota, sparking political backlash and concerns for legal migrants, despite only 705 Somalis holding TPS nationwide.

At a U.S.-boycotted G20 summit, leaders push a climate-heavy draft declaration written without U.S. input, drawing Washington’s criticism as “shameful.”

South Africa’s president says Trump’s G20 boycott is “their loss,” rejecting U.S. claims of anti-white violence as bilateral ties hit a new low.