Bolsonaro Arrested over Coup Plot, Ukraine Peace Talks Kick-off, Yemen Detainee Crisis Grows – 11/23/2025, 4:24:31 PM

Major world news as of November 23, 2025, includes developments in the Ukraine war peace process, political upheaval in Brazil, humanitarian crises in Nigeria and Yemen, a referendum on assisted dying in Slovenia, and other significant global events.

Key headlines and details:

• Ukraine War Peace Talks: The United States has presented a new peace plan for Ukraine, which President Trump described as not a “final offer.” Ukrainian President Zelenskyy delivered a solemn address, stating the country faces a “very difficult moment”—choosing between a loss of dignity or risking the loss of a key partner. Talks are set to begin in Switzerland, with European and Ukrainian leaders meeting to discuss the plan, and some European leaders expressing concerns that the proposal favors Russia[1][2][3][4][5].

• Brazil’s Former President Arrested: Ex-president Jair Bolsonaro was arrested by federal police on allegations that he plotted to escape Brazil to avoid starting a 27-year prison sentence related to his leadership of a coup attempt[1].

• Nigeria School Abductions: Armed men abducted at least 303 schoolchildren and 12 teachers from St. Mary’s School in Niger state, Nigeria, in one of the largest mass abductions in recent years[1].

• Yemen Aid Worker Detentions: Houthi rebels have detained dozens of aid workers, including those affiliated with the United Nations and other NGOs, raising international concern for their safety[1].

• Slovenia Assisted Dying Referendum: Slovenians are voting in a national referendum on whether to allow terminally ill patients to end their lives legally[1].

• COP30 Climate Agreement: Delegates at the COP30 climate summit reached a last-minute deal, which fell short of expectations and did not include a global roadmap to phase out fossil fuels[1].

• Gender-Based Violence Protest in South Africa: Hundreds of women in Johannesburg staged a protest ahead of the G20 summit, highlighting the crisis of gender-based violence in the country[1][3].

• Other Notable Events:

  • Indian Combat Jet Crash: An Indian combat jet crashed at the Dubai Airshow, resulting in the death of the pilot[2][3].
  • Miss Universe 2025: Fatima Bosch from Mexico was crowned Miss Universe after standing up to event organizers[2][3].
  • Japan Economic Stimulus: Japan’s government approved a $135 billion stimulus package to counter economic stagnation and rising prices[1].
  • Arctic Cold Wave in Spain: Northern Spain is experiencing severe snowfall due to an Arctic cold wave[2][3].
  • US Political News: Marjorie Taylor Greene resigned from Congress after a public feud with former President Trump[2][3].

These stories reflect a period marked by geopolitical negotiations, internal political crises, and ongoing humanitarian and social challenges around the globe.