- Japan’s New Leader Mentions Taiwan, and Tanks Her Relationship With China The New York Times
- China takes spat with Japan over Taiwan to UN, vows to defend itself Reuters
- People’s Daily goes into anti-Takaichi overdrive, warning of Japan’s ‘demise’ South China Morning Post
- Japanese concerts in China are getting abruptly canceled as tensions simmer CNBC
- China & Taiwan Update November 21, 2025 Institute for the Study of War
Jake Paul dwarfed by Anthony Joshua in heavyweight boxing face-off
Social media boxing star Jake Paul predicts big win over two-time heavyweight champ Anthony Joshua at official launch.
How the olive harvest in Palestine suffers under occupation
Palestine’s centuries-old olive groves have become a target under Israeli occupation.
Indonesian Muslim group tells leader to resign over pro-Israel speaker
The leadership of Nahdlatul Ulama, the world's biggest Islamic organisation, has called on their chairman to resign.
‘Cheering for him’: Key takeaways from Trump-Mamdani White House meeting
President Trump and the mayor-elect adopt a markedly warmer tone after months of insults, catching many off guard.
LIVE: Israel attacks Gaza as large-scale recovery of bodies set to begin
A series of artillery, air attacks hit near Rafah, Khan Younis, Deir el-Balah, as well as Gaza City.
US sanctions must be stopped as they reshape life in Cuba: UN rapporteur
The ongoing US actions are 'suffocating the social fabric of Cuban society', according to the expert.
Grizzly bear attack in British Columbia seriously injures 3 schoolchildren – The Washington Post
- Grizzly bear attack in British Columbia seriously injures 3 schoolchildren The Washington Post
- Grizzly bear on loose after attacking school group in Canada, injuring 11 BBC
- 'Hero' teachers fended off grizzly that attacked students on Canada walking trail, injuring 11, officials said NBC News
- Eleven injured after grizzly bear attacks schoolchildren and teachers in Canada The Guardian
- Grizzly bear attacks group of students and teachers in western Canada CBS News
Seven bodyguards arrested over Mexico mayor’s assassination
The killing of Carlos Manzo has caused widespread shock and outrage, prompting antigovernment protests.
Central Vietnam death toll rises to 55 from flooding, landslides – Reuters
- Central Vietnam death toll rises to 55 from flooding, landslides Reuters
- Vietnam floods leave at least 90 dead and 12 missing BBC
- Vietnam flooding death toll reaches 90 amid landslides and relentless rain The Guardian
- Death toll from Vietnam floods rises to 90, several still missing Al Jazeera
- Death toll in Vietnam floods reaches 90 AP News
Australia’s Northern Territory braces for Tropical Cyclone Fina
Authorities in Australia's Northern Territory described the situation as 'serious', as they urged residents to shelter.
US warns civilian flights as military activity around Venezuela increases
US aviation administration issues warning amid 'worsening security' and growing 'military activity' around Venezuela.
Colombia hails ‘historic blow’ after largest cocaine bust in a decade
Authorities said the bust prevented the circulation of 35 million doses of cocaine worth more than $388m.
Can Pakistan join the Gaza stabilisation force without facing backlash?
Islamabad balances alliances, economic needs and public sentiment as it weighs potential troop deployment to Gaza.
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 21, 2025 – Institute for the Study of War
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 21, 2025 Institute for the Study of War
- Opinion | Ukraine is teetering. Why return to a failed policy? The Washington Post
- Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,367 Al Jazeera
- Putin has a new strategy to render Nato’s defences useless The Telegraph
- Seven Contemporary Insights on the State of the Ukraine War CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies
Frustrations grow in Russia over cellphone internet outages that disrupt daily life – AP News
Five takeaways from Trump and Mamdani’s surprisingly cordial meeting
It was billed as potentially the political showdown of the year - instead, both men gave one another praise.
Five takeaways from Trump and Mamdani’s surprisingly cordial meeting
It was billed as potentially the political showdown of the year - instead, both men gave one another praise.
Iran’s Capital Is Moving. The Reason Is an Ecological Catastrophe – Slashdot
- Iran's Capital Is Moving. The Reason Is an Ecological Catastrophe Slashdot
- Iran president says capital move now a necessity as water crisis deepens | Iran International ایران اینترنشنال
- Iran water crisis: Taps run dry as Tehran evacuation looms NBC News
- Iran turns to cloud-seeding as historic drought causes driest fall in 50 years CNN
- Iran’s Capital Is Moving. The Reason Is an Ecological Catastrophe Scientific American
G20 summit in South Africa: Who’s attending and what’s on the agenda?
US President Donald Trump is boycotting the summit but South African leaders say the meeting will go ahead.