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G20 Johannesburg: Guterres Urges Action

The G20 Johannesburg Summit, a historic first for the African continent, officially commenced on November 22, 2025, gathering leaders from major economies to address pressing global issues like economic stability and sustainable development. With a theme of "Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability," the summit aims to foster international cooperation on inclusive growth and challenges faced by the Global South, a call echoed by U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for positive global change.

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Feds Seize Congress Phone Data, Outcry

A recent report revealing federal authorities obtained phone data from a House committee chairman overseeing the Justice Department has ignited a fierce debate in Washington over government surveillance and the separation of powers. This controversy intensified after disclosures that the FBI analyzed phone records of several lawmakers in 2023, leading to a Senate provision allowing lawsuits for unauthorized data access, which the House subsequently voted to repeal.

Nitish Kumar: Bihar CM for Record 10th Term

Nitish Kumar is set to make history by being sworn in as Bihar's Chief Minister for an unprecedented tenth time on Thursday, November 20, 2025, following the National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) decisive victory in the recent Bihar Assembly elections. This significant political event, marked by the NDA securing 202 out of 243 seats, will see Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other prominent leaders attend, with Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha slated as Deputy Chief Ministers.

Russian Attacks Kill Dozens; Zelenskyy Seeks

Overnight Russian drone and missile attacks on November 19, 2025, devastated multiple regions across Ukraine, resulting in at least 19 fatalities and dozens wounded amidst significant civilian casualties and infrastructure damage. These widespread assaults coincided with President Zelenskyy's critical trip to Turkiye for stalled peace negotiations, underscoring the urgent need for diplomatic solutions while Russia reportedly refused to participate in the talks.

UN Approves US-Backed Gaza Force

The United Nations Security Council has officially approved a U.S.-backed international stabilization force for the Gaza Strip, primarily tasked with disarming Hamas and other armed Palestinian groups to bring long-term security to the region. While the resolution passed with 13 votes, China and Russia abstained due to concerns, and Hamas swiftly rejected the initiative, denouncing it as an "international trusteeship" that infringes on their "right to resistance.

Epstein Emails Link Trump to Misconduct

Recently released emails from Jeffrey Epstein's estate, made public by House Democrats, allege that Donald Trump was aware of Epstein's illicit activities, directly contradicting Trump's repeated denials. These revelations are intensifying scrutiny on the connections between Epstein and prominent figures, with Trump and the White House dismissing the claims as a "distraction" and a "hoax.

House Ends Record 43-Day US Shutdown

The U.S. House of Representatives successfully passed a critical bipartisan funding package, bringing an end to the nation's unprecedented 43-day government shutdown that had furloughed hundreds of thousands of federal employees. Now heading to President Trump's desk for an expected signature, this legislative action will officially reopen the federal government, provide backpay for affected workers, and offer a temporary reprieve from the fiscal impasse until January 30, 2026.

Senate Passes Bill to End Shutdown

The U.S. Senate has passed crucial legislation to reopen the federal government, bringing an end to the nation's longest shutdown after 41 days of closure. This bipartisan agreement, which now moves to the House, aims to restore full operations, provide back pay for furloughed federal workers, and fund most agencies through January 30, 2026.

India SC Probes Women's Parliament Delay

India's Supreme Court, on November 10, 2025, expressed significant concern over the declining presence of women in Parliament, referring to them as the nation's "largest minority," during a pivotal hearing. The Court subsequently issued notice to the Central government, demanding a timeline for the implementation of the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam,' a law granting 33% reservation for women in legislative bodies, which has been delayed by a contested condition.

Trump Pardons 2020 Election Overturn Allies

In a controversial move, President Donald Trump has issued sweeping and unconditional pardons to over 70 key allies, including Rudy Giuliani and Mark Meadows, who were accused of backing his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. While these pardons aim to cover all federal charges related to their actions, they are largely symbolic as no federal charges were pending, and they do not protect against ongoing state-level prosecutions in various jurisdictions.

Senate Deal Nears End of US Govt Shutdown

After over 40 days, senators have reached a crucial stopgap deal, marking a significant step towards ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. This bipartisan agreement aims to temporarily fund federal agencies, allowing for formal debate and offering relief to affected workers and disrupted programs.

Prabowo-Gibran First Year: High Approval

A recent survey by Indikator Politik Indonesia reveals widespread satisfaction among Indonesians with President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka's first year in office, with a significant 77.7 percent expressing approval. This strong public backing is primarily attributed to perceptions of the administration's assertive leadership, anti-corruption efforts, and impactful social assistance programs, notably the Free Nutritious Meal initiative.

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G20 Johannesburg: Guterres Urges Action

Feds Seize Congress Phone Data, Outcry

Nitish Kumar: Bihar CM for Record 10th Term

Russian Attacks Kill Dozens; Zelenskyy Seeks

UN Approves US-Backed Gaza Force

Epstein Emails Link Trump to Misconduct

House Ends Record 43-Day US Shutdown

Senate Passes Bill to End Shutdown

India SC Probes Women's Parliament Delay

Trump Pardons 2020 Election Overturn Allies

Senate Deal Nears End of US Govt Shutdown

Prabowo-Gibran First Year: High Approval

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G20 Johannesburg: Guterres Urges Action

Feds Seize Congress Phone Data, Outcry

Nitish Kumar: Bihar CM for Record 10th Term

Russian Attacks Kill Dozens; Zelenskyy Seeks

UN Approves US-Backed Gaza Force

Epstein Emails Link Trump to Misconduct

House Ends Record 43-Day US Shutdown

Senate Passes Bill to End Shutdown

India SC Probes Women's Parliament Delay

Trump Pardons 2020 Election Overturn Allies

Senate Deal Nears End of US Govt Shutdown

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