Peace Talks Resume Amid Strikes on Kyiv and COP30 Ends Without Fossil Fuel Agreement – 11/25/2025, 8:29:36 AM

The latest world news as of November 25, 2025, includes continued conflict in Ukraine with new Russian strikes on Kyiv, high-stakes US-led peace talks, a fragile ceasefire in Gaza, major storms in the US, and the conclusion of the COP30 climate summit without a fossil fuel agreement.

Key highlights:
– Russia has launched new missile and drone strikes on Kyiv, targeting residential buildings and energy infrastructure, even as US, Ukrainian, and EU officials hold peace talks in Switzerland[1][9]. The current US peace plan reportedly no longer imposes strict limits on Ukraine’s military, and the contentious issue of territory will be addressed in direct talks between Ukrainian President Zelensky and former US President Trump[3].
– US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the Geneva peace talks as “productive and meaningful,” but many Ukrainians remain concerned that a proposed amnesty for Russian troops could erase accountability for war crimes[1][3].
– A fragile ceasefire in Gaza is holding, but recent violence by both Israel and Palestinian militants threatens the truce. The UN Security Council is actively urging both parties to honor their commitments and facilitate humanitarian access[2].
– COP30 climate talks concluded in Brazil with a deal, but without consensus on phasing out fossil fuels, leading to disappointment among environmental groups[5].
– Severe weather is affecting the southern United States, with tornadoes near Houston causing significant travel disruptions as millions return from Thanksgiving holidays[3].
– Other notable events:
– A volcano erupted in northern Ethiopia.
– Two climbers died on New Zealand’s highest peak, Aoraki, while two others were rescued[1].
– Fourteen people were killed near Congo’s capital amid escalating land violence[1].
– In Jerusalem, fire teams rescued a 15-year-old who was stranded for seven hours on a crane above a high-rise[1].
– International airlines are canceling flights to Venezuela due to FAA warnings about growing security and military risks[1].
– Political developments include South African police investigating former President Zuma’s daughter for allegedly recruiting men to fight in Ukraine, and renewed calls for the former Prince Andrew to testify in the US Epstein probe[1].

These stories represent the most significant global developments reported in the past 24 hours.