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Xi Jinping's speech at the SCO summit signals China's effort to reshape global governance by promoting multilateralism and reducing US dominance. Meanwhile, Indonesia's President Prabowo advocates for a pragmatic, middle-power-led international system, emphasizing cooperation over confrontation amid a fractured unipolar world.
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Donald Trump has urged NATO to halt Russian oil purchases and impose tariffs on China to pressure Russia into ending the Ukraine conflict. His proposals depend on all NATO members agreeing to these measures, which he claims would weaken Russia and China's influence, potentially accelerating peace efforts. The story highlights ongoing tensions and economic sanctions related to the conflict.
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Holtec International has abandoned its proposal to build a temporary nuclear waste storage facility in New Mexico, citing an 'untenable' path forward. The decision follows ongoing opposition and legal challenges, highlighting the broader impasse in the US over permanent nuclear waste disposal. The project was licensed in 2023 but faced resistance from state officials and environmental groups.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin commended Donald Trump’s peace efforts, despite not receiving a Nobel, and expressed hope for extending the U.S.-Russia nuclear arms treaty. He discussed Ukraine, Gaza ceasefire, and regional security during visits to Tajikistan, emphasizing the importance of diplomacy amid ongoing tensions.
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President Trump held meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping during the APEC summit in South Korea. He reported progress on halving a fentanyl duty and discussed cooperation on ending the Ukraine war, though oil was not a primary topic. The meetings reflect ongoing US-China diplomacy amid tensions over Russia and Ukraine.
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As of November 2025, over 1,400 Africans from 36 countries, including Kenya and South Africa, have been recruited by Russia to fight in Ukraine under false pretenses. Many are deceived with promises of jobs, coerced into signing military contracts, and sent to deadly frontline assaults. South Africa is investigating 17 citizens trapped in Ukraine, while Ukraine urges recruits to desert and seek prisoner-of-war status.
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Russia launched drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, targeting Kyiv and energy infrastructure, amid ongoing peace negotiations. The U.S. and Ukraine are revising a 28-point peace plan, while regional airspace breaches prompt NATO and Romanian military responses. Diplomatic talks continue with uncertain outcomes.
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Pope Leo XIV arrived in Lebanon on Sunday for a three-day visit aimed at promoting peace and unity amid ongoing regional conflicts and Lebanon's internal crises. He met with political and religious leaders, called for reconciliation, and emphasized the importance of dialogue, especially regarding the Israeli-Hezbollah conflict and regional stability.