Russia Strikes Kyiv: Deadly Missile and Drone Assault Kills 5, Sparks Global Attention – 11/14/2025, 4:24:44 PM

Here are the major world news stories from November 14, 2025:

Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Kyiv early Friday, with at least 5 people killed and more than 2 dozen injured.[1] At least 15 buildings have been damaged in the capital, with residential areas struck throughout various districts.[1][4] A pregnant woman was among those injured in the attacks.[3]

Middle East and Gaza

The United States is pressuring the UN Security Council to adopt and back a draft resolution supporting President Donald Trump’s peace plan for Gaza, warning that Palestinians could face “grave” consequences otherwise.[4]

Syria

Druze armed groups and Syrian government forces have resumed clashes in Sweida, southern Syria, with both sides exchanging ceasefire violation claims as a new round of fighting has subsided.[1]

South Asia

Pakistan announced it has arrested four militants over their alleged involvement in a deadly suicide bombing outside a district court in the capital.[1] Additionally, an Indian Sikh woman has gone missing in Pakistan during a religious visit.[4]

Southeast Asia

A minibus carrying Chinese tourists crashed on the Indonesian resort island of Bali, killing five passengers and injuring eight others.[1] In Thailand, a restaurant became an internet sensation after a nearby river flooded it with water and fish.[1]

Europe

Bosnia authorities determined that an overburdened power cable caused a deadly fire at a retirement facility that killed 15 people.[1] In England, resident doctors began a five-day strike over an ongoing pay dispute.[2] Poland’s new President Karol Nawrocki has positioned himself as a defender of the Polish nation with potential sympathy toward the country’s far-right movements.[1]

Other Developments

The UN’s top human rights body held a special session regarding Sudan after hundreds were killed in Darfur’s el-Fasher.[1] Iran seized a Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz as regional tensions remain elevated.[1] China summoned Japan’s ambassador over comments suggesting Japan would take military action if Taiwan were under threat.[2]