Drone Attack Shuts Down Major Russian Oil Terminal Amid Peace Talks Prep – 11/30/2025, 8:29:27 AM

Gaza Death Count Crosses 70,000 – Over 350 Palestinians have been killed since the ceasefire began, according to the Hamas health ministry[2].

Putin’s India Visit: Arms, Oil And A Changing Partnership – Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting India as the two nations strengthen their military and energy ties, with India historically reliant on Moscow for weapons systems[2].

Venezuela Condemns Trump’s Remarks On Closed Airspace – President Donald Trump declared that Venezuela’s airspace should be considered “closed in its entirety,” prompting condemnation from the Venezuelan government over what it describes as a “colonial threat”[2].

Trump Pardons Honduras Ex-President – In a major intervention into Honduran politics days before the country’s presidential election, Trump pardoned a convicted ex-leader and threatened to cut US support if his preferred candidate loses[2].

Macron To Host Zelensky In Paris – French President Emmanuel Macron will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday to discuss conditions for a “lasting peace” as Washington pushes for an end to the war[2].

Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia In Intensive Care – Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia is receiving intensive care treatment, prompting family and party members to urge citizens to pray for her recovery[2].

Drone Attack Halts Russian Oil Terminal – One of Russia’s largest oil terminals halted operations following an attack by sea drones, occurring hours before Ukrainian negotiators headed to the United States for peace talks[2].

Philippines Flood Control Scandal Protests – Various groups mounted massive anti-corruption protests on November 30, 2025, as a flood control scandal continues to grip the Philippines[4].

Myanmar’s Planned Elections Risk Deepening Repression – The UN warns that Myanmar’s planned late-December elections are unfolding in an atmosphere of fear and violence, with thousands detained and major parties excluded[3].

Global Measles Cases Surge – An estimated 95,000 people, mostly children, died from measles last year, despite an 88 percent drop in deaths since 2000, as 30 million children miss vaccines globally[3].