Longest U.S. Shutdown Ends; Conflict in Gaza Resurges; Climate Warnings Intensify – 11/13/2025, 8:28:35 PM

As of November 13, 2025, major world news includes the official end of the longest U.S. government shutdown, renewed conflict in Gaza, ongoing war and humanitarian crises in Ukraine and Sudan, and concerning climate change reports.

Key developments:

• U.S. Government Shutdown Ends: President Trump signed a stopgap funding bill, ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history after 43 days. The shutdown had widespread impacts, including furloughs, unpaid work, flight cancellations, and frozen food stamp benefits for millions[4][3][5].

• Gaza Conflict: Despite a ceasefire agreement, Israeli warplanes continue bombing cities in Gaza, including Beit Lehia, Gaza City, and Khan Younis. Israel reopened the Zikim crossing, allowing essential goods into northern Gaza for the first time in two months after UN pleas[4][3].

• Ukraine War: Russian forces have overrun three settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region and continue airstrikes. Ukraine’s army chief visited the besieged city of Pokrovsk, while President Zelenskyy faces a major graft scandal. Anti-corruption agencies uncovered high-level corruption in Ukraine’s state nuclear energy company[1][4].

• Sudan Crisis: The UN is calling for a ceasefire and humanitarian corridor in Sudan to aid civilians trapped in El Fasher, captured by the Rapid Support Forces. Two-thirds of Sudan’s population are in urgent need of aid, with widespread violence, sexual assault, and disappearances reported[4][3].

• Climate Change: The Climate Action Tracker warns the world is on pace for a 2.6°C rise in global temperature above pre-industrial levels, exceeding the Paris Agreement targets. Fossil fuel emissions are projected to rise about 1% this year despite growth in renewables[4].

• Other Major Headlines:

  • Malaysia’s rapper Namewee released on bail after a probe into a Taiwanese influencer’s murder[1].
  • Turkey grounded its C-130 planes after a crash in Georgia killed 20 military personnel[1].
  • UK economic growth slowed to near standstill in Q3 ahead of a crucial budget[1].
  • Cambodia evacuated a village on its disputed border with Thailand after a fatal shooting[1].
  • Philippine President Marcos Jr. vowed jail for dozens of politicians and businesspeople implicated in a corruption scandal[1].
  • A truck crash in South Korea killed 2 and injured 18 at a market[1].
  • Bangladesh faces disruptions as the former ruling party protests the trial of ousted PM Hasina[1].
  • Part of a newly opened bridge collapsed in China, closed just prior to the incident[1].
  • A bus crash in Peru left at least 37 dead and 13 injured[1].
  • At least 42 migrants presumed dead after a boat capsized off Libya[1].
  • The UN nuclear watchdog cannot verify Iran’s uranium stockpile following Israeli strikes on nuclear sites[1].

These headlines reflect significant political, humanitarian, and environmental challenges around the globe.