Heavy snow and gale-force winds have lashed Shandong province in eastern China, forcing more than 60 international and Chinese vessels to anchor and suspend operations in Longkou port. Local authorities activated emergency response plans, implementing video checks and increasing port patrols to monitor stranded vessels. 

China: Snow, Gale Force Winds Strand 60+ Vessels in Shandong

Spain has declared a high alert after detecting multiple cases of African Swine Fever (ASF) in wild boars near Barcelona, marking the first outbreak since 1994. Authorities suspect the virus may have spread through contaminated food, such as a sandwich eaten by a boar, and have mobilized hundreds of police, rangers, and military personnel to contain the outbreak. 


Spain Declares Alert Over African Swine Fever Outbreak 

India-Russia- Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India from December 4-5, 2025, marking his first trip since the Ukraine conflict began. The visit aims to reinforce the special strategic partnership between India and Russia, with a focus on defense cooperation, including discussions on the S-400 missile system and Su-57 fighter jets. 

India-Russia: Putin's First India Visit Amid Ukraine War, To focus on S-400 , Su-57 Jets 

A passenger ferry carrying 267 people ran aground off the southwestern coast of South Korea near Sinan Island. All passengers and crew were safely rescued with no serious injuries reported. The 26,546-ton vessel struck submerged rocks, causing damage to its bow but no flooding.


South Korean Ferry Runs Aground: All 267 Rescued with No Serious Injuries

Israel-Gaza: An Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed at least 27 Palestinians, including women and children, according to local health officials. The attack targeted residential areas, intensifying the conflict between Israel and Hamas, which has condemned the strikes as a "dangerous escalation." 

Israel-Gaza: Israeli Airstrike Kills 27 in Gaza, Hamas Calls Airstrikes 'Dangerous Escalation' 

China: China has ramped up operations at its Lop Nur﻿ nuclear test site, the location of its first atomic bomb test in 1964, with new tunnels discovered via satellite imagery. This surge in underground construction indicates enhanced preparations for nuclear testing capabilities. 


China: New Tunnel Excavations Signal Increased Operations at Lop Nur﻿ Desert Site 

Gaza: The UN Security Council has approved the Trump administration’s comprehensive 20-point Gaza peace plan, authorizing an international stabilization force and establishing a transitional governing board for Gaza until 2027.


Gaza: UN Security Council Approves Trump’s Controversial Gaza Peace Plan  

China's 15-year plan at the plenum last month is coming under the scanner. While the longer and more detailed text is set to be published at the two sessions in march 2026, the first look of China's fourth plenum showed the priorities for the 15th five-year plan are more or less the same as 2014's key focus areas.


China's Plenum Focus of Geopolitics Comes Under Scanner

Settlers Violence: Masked Israeli settlers launched attacks on the Palestinian villages of Beit Lid and Deir Sharaf in the occupied West Bank, injuring at least four people. The settlers set fire to properties, including a food warehouse and farmland, as they clashed with local residents and Israeli forces sent to intervene. 


Settlers Violence: Masked Israeli Settlers Attack Two Palestinian Villages, Four Injured 

The Hongqi Bridge, a newly constructed 758-meter highway bridge in Sichuan province, China, partially collapsed after a massive landslide struck the mountainous terrain nearby. Completed earlier in 2025, the bridge was designed to improve connectivity between central China and Tibet but had been closed to traffic a day before the incident due to detected cracks and shifting ground. 

Dramatic Collapse of Hongqi Bridge in Southwest China Following Landslide

US-India: Sergio Gor has officially been sworn in as the United States Ambassador to India, marking a new chapter in the strengthening of U.S.-India diplomatic relations. At the swearing-in ceremony, held amid growing bilateral cooperation, President Donald Trump welcomed Gor, emphasizing the importance of deepening strategic ties and economic partnerships between the two nations. 


US-India: Sergio Gor Officially Sworn in as US Ambassador to India 

Israel has confirmed the remains returned by Hamas belong to Lieutenant Hadar Goldin, an Israeli soldier killed in Gaza during the 2014 war. His body was held in Gaza for 11 years before being returned under a ceasefire agreement brokered with the United States. Lt. Goldin was killed in an ambush by Hamas shortly after a ceasefire in August 2014 and has since been a symbol of national loss in Israel. 

Israel-Gaza: Hadar Goldin’s Remains Returned to Israel After 11 Years in Gaza

US-Gaza: The United Nations is considering a draft resolution that would grant the United States and its international partners a broad, two-year mandate to govern and provide security in Gaza. This resolution proposes establishing an international stabilization force tasked with securing Gaza’s borders, protecting civilians, and overseeing disarmament efforts while supporting reconstruction and governance reforms. 


Gaza: Draft UN Resolution Grants US and Partners Authority to Govern, Secure Gaza for 2 Years

Tik Tok: China has officially approved the transfer agreement for TikTok, the popular short video app owned by China-based ByteDance, according to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. This approval follows intense negotiations between the U.S. and China and comes after President Trump’s order in September that allows TikTok’s sale to a consortium of U.S. and global investors.


Tik Tok: China Approves TikTok Transfer Deal, Says U.S. Treasury Chief Scott Bessent 

Gaza Ceasefire: The United States has intervened to halt Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plans for an expanded Gaza war, urging restraint amid fragile ceasefire negotiations. U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance, have traveled to Israel to push for peace talks and emphasize the importance of maintaining the truce. Netanyahu, facing pressure from Washington and internal coalition tensions, has publicly stated the need to dismantle Hamas and ensure Gaza's demilitarization but is being urged to pursue diplomatic avenues to avoid further escalation. 

Gaza Ceasefire: U.S. Slams Brakes on Netanyahu's Gaza War Plans 

The Taliban government in Afghanistan has ordered the immediate construction of dams on the Kunar River, a key water source flowing into Pakistan. This move aims to assert Afghanistan’s sovereignty over its water resources and restrict water supply to Pakistan, escalating tensions in the region. 

Water Wars: Pakistan-Afghanistan Tensions Escalate Over Kunar River Dam Plans 

Taliban: Afghanistan is currently enduring a total internet blackout imposed by the Taliban regime, which has severed fiber-optic connections and cut mobile internet and telephone services nationwide. The shutdown, which began with regional restrictions earlier this month, escalated to a complete telecommunications blackout by late September 2025. 


Taliban: Afghanistan Under 'Total' Internet Blackout 

Gaza Peace Plan: The historic agreement between U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on a new 20-point Gaza peace plan aimed at ending the ongoing conflict. 

Gaza Peace: Trump and Netanyahu Agree On New Plan, Historic Step Toward Ending Conflict

An American citizen, Amir Amiri, has been released by the Taliban after nearly nine months of detention in Afghanistan. The release was secured through extensive mediation efforts led by Qatari diplomats. Amiri was detained in December 2024 and was on his way back to the United States following his release.


Taliban Releases U.S. Citizen After Nine Months in Detention, Rubio Hails Release 

Middle East Crisis: President Donald Trump signals optimism about a breakthrough in the Gaza ceasefire plan, outlining a comprehensive 21-point peace proposal aimed at ending the conflict. The plan calls for an immediate ceasefire, swift release of all hostages held by Hamas, and a phased withdrawal of Israeli forces. 

Middle East Crisis: Trump Promises 'Something Special' in Gaza Ceasefire Effort 

Israel-Gaza:  In a decisive statement, U.S. President Donald Trump declared he will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank, signaling a major stance on the contentious Middle East issue. Trump emphasized his direct conversations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and stressed the importance of halting unilateral annexation efforts to preserve peace prospects.


Israel-Gaza: Trump Says No to West Bank Annexation by Israel 

France: Just three days into autumn, the southern Alps of France are already blanketed by an early snowfall, marking an unusually swift shift to wintery conditions. 


France: Early Snow Arrives in Southern Alps, Snowfall At an Altitude of 2000 M  

Bangkok: A massive 50-metre-deep sinkhole opened up in Bangkok, swallowing a vehicle and damaging several electrical poles.


Bangkok: 50-Metre-Deep Sinkhole Opens, Engulfs Vehicle and Power Lines

Gaza Peace Effort: US President Donald Trump unveiled a 21-point plan to end the Gaza war during a meeting with Arab and Muslim leaders this week, according to his envoy. Meanwhile, Gaza’s civil defense reported dozens killed in ongoing Israeli strikes.


Gaza Peace Effort: Trump Presents New Strategy to Arab and Muslim Officials

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China: Snow, Gale Force Winds Strand 60+ Vessels in Shandong

Spain Declares Alert Over African Swine Fever Outbreak

India-Russia: Putin's First India Visit Amid Ukraine War, To focus on S-400 , Su-57 Jets

South Korean Ferry Runs Aground: All 267 Rescued with No Serious Injuries

Israel-Gaza: Israeli Airstrike Kills 27 in Gaza, Hamas Calls Airstrikes 'Dangerous Escalation'

China: New Tunnel Excavations Signal Increased Operations at Lop Nur Desert Site

Gaza: UN Security Council Approves Trump’s Controversial Gaza Peace Plan

China's Plenum Focus of Geopolitics Comes Under Scanner

Settlers Violence: Masked Israeli Settlers Attack Two Palestinian Villages, Four Injured

Dramatic Collapse of Hongqi Bridge in Southwest China Following Landslide

US-India: Sergio Gor Officially Sworn in as US Ambassador to India

Israel-Gaza: Hadar Goldin’s Remains Returned to Israel After 11 Years in Gaza

Gaza: Draft UN Resolution Grants US and Partners Authority to Govern, Secure Gaza for 2 Years

Tik Tok: China Approves TikTok Transfer Deal, Says U.S. Treasury Chief Scott Bessent

Gaza Ceasefire: U.S. Slams Brakes on Netanyahu's Gaza War Plans

Water Wars: Pakistan-Afghanistan Tensions Escalate Over Kunar River Dam Plans

Taliban: Afghanistan Under 'Total' Internet Blackout

Gaza Peace: Trump and Netanyahu Agree On New Plan, Historic Step Toward Ending Conflict

Taliban Releases U.S. Citizen After Nine Months in Detention, Rubio Hails Release

Middle East Crisis: Trump Promises 'Something Special' in Gaza Ceasefire Effort

Israel-Gaza: Trump Says No to West Bank Annexation by Israel

France: Early Snow Arrives in Southern Alps, Snowfall At an Altitude of 2000 M

Bangkok: 50-Metre-Deep Sinkhole Opens, Engulfs Vehicle and Power Lines

Gaza Peace Effort: Trump Presents New Strategy to Arab and Muslim Officials

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China: Snow, Gale Force Winds Strand 60+ Vessels in Shandong

Spain Declares Alert Over African Swine Fever Outbreak

India-Russia: Putin's First India Visit Amid Ukraine War, To focus on S-400 , Su-57 Jets

South Korean Ferry Runs Aground: All 267 Rescued with No Serious Injuries

Israel-Gaza: Israeli Airstrike Kills 27 in Gaza, Hamas Calls Airstrikes 'Dangerous Escalation'

China: New Tunnel Excavations Signal Increased Operations at Lop Nur﻿ Desert Site

Gaza: UN Security Council Approves Trump’s Controversial Gaza Peace Plan

China's Plenum Focus of Geopolitics Comes Under Scanner

Settlers Violence: Masked Israeli Settlers Attack Two Palestinian Villages, Four Injured

Dramatic Collapse of Hongqi Bridge in Southwest China Following Landslide

US-India: Sergio Gor Officially Sworn in as US Ambassador to India

Israel-Gaza: Hadar Goldin’s Remains Returned to Israel After 11 Years in Gaza

Gaza: Draft UN Resolution Grants US and Partners Authority to Govern, Secure Gaza for 2 Years

Tik Tok: China Approves TikTok Transfer Deal, Says U.S. Treasury Chief Scott Bessent

Gaza Ceasefire: U.S. Slams Brakes on Netanyahu's Gaza War Plans

Water Wars: Pakistan-Afghanistan Tensions Escalate Over Kunar River Dam Plans

Taliban: Afghanistan Under 'Total' Internet Blackout

Gaza Peace: Trump and Netanyahu Agree On New Plan, Historic Step Toward Ending Conflict

Taliban Releases U.S. Citizen After Nine Months in Detention, Rubio Hails Release

Middle East Crisis: Trump Promises 'Something Special' in Gaza Ceasefire Effort

Israel-Gaza: Trump Says No to West Bank Annexation by Israel

France: Early Snow Arrives in Southern Alps, Snowfall At an Altitude of 2000 M

Bangkok: 50-Metre-Deep Sinkhole Opens, Engulfs Vehicle and Power Lines

Gaza Peace Effort: Trump Presents New Strategy to Arab and Muslim Officials

China: New Tunnel Excavations Signal Increased Operations at Lop Nur Desert Site