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UN/WMO: 2023-25 Hottest Years, Dire Warning

The United Nations and World Meteorological Organization have issued a dire warning, confirming that the period from 2023 to 2025 ranks among the hottest on observational records, with 2024 being the warmest year, underscoring a deepening climate crisis. This unprecedented heat streak, marked by accelerated ocean warming and record greenhouse gas concentrations, necessitates urgent global action to prevent irreversible environmental damage, even as limiting global warming to 1.5°C in the near future appears "virtually impossible.

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Alphabet Nears $4 Trillion Valuation on AI

Alphabet is rapidly approaching a monumental $4 trillion market valuation, driven by robust investor confidence in its advanced artificial intelligence strategy and a remarkable 70% stock rally this year. This surge is attributed to strong cash flows, strategic in-house chip development, and successful AI integration across its core products, including models like Gemini 3 and Gemini Nano Banana, which also led to its first-ever $100 billion quarterly revenue in Q3 2025.

Bolsonaro Jailed for Coup, Monitor Breach

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was dramatically taken into federal police custody on November 22, 2025, after allegedly tampering with his ankle monitor, which authorities deemed an attempt to evade incarceration. He subsequently began serving a 27-year prison sentence on November 25, 2025, following his conviction for orchestrating a coup attempt after the 2022 presidential election.

AlphaFold Reveals Heart Disease Key

Scientists, leveraging Google DeepMind's AlphaFold, have achieved a monumental breakthrough by successfully mapping the intricate structure of apolipoprotein B100 (apoB100), the large protein central to forming "bad cholesterol," which promises to redefine the understanding and treatment of heart disease, the leading cause of death globally. This unprecedented atomic-level view, made possible through an innovative combination of cryo-electron microscopy and AlphaFold's predictive power, is expected to revolutionize pharmaceutical research by enabling the design of novel preventative therapies for atherosclerosis.

PM Modi Hoists Flag at Ayodhya Ram Temple

Prime Minister Narendra Modi ceremonially hoisted the saffron Dharma Dhwaj at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on November 25, 2025, signifying the formal completion of the temple's construction and a pivotal moment for millions of devotees. This significant event, symbolizing the fulfillment of a 500-year-old resolve and the triumph of truth, officially signals the conclusion of the main temple's structural development.

Iran Moves Capital as Tehran Sinks

Facing severe environmental degradation, including extreme drought and rapidly sinking land, Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has announced an unprecedented plan to relocate the nation's capital from Tehran to the Makran coast. This drastic move is driven by Tehran's ecological collapse, where the city of 10 million is literally sinking due to exhausted aquifers, making the coastal region a strategic and necessary new home.

SpaceX Expands Starlink with New Launch

SpaceX successfully launched 28 new Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit on November 24, 2025, from Vandenberg Space Force Base, significantly bolstering its global broadband network. This crucial expansion enhances Starlink's capacity and extends high-speed, low-latency internet access to various sectors worldwide, including remote and underserved regions.

Italy Wins Third Straight Davis Cup Title

Italy has made history by clinching its third consecutive Davis Cup title, defeating Spain 2-0 in a thrilling final held on home soil in Bologna. This monumental victory, secured by stellar performances from Matteo Berrettini and Flavio Cobolli despite the absence of their top-ranked players, marks Italy's fourth overall championship and their first "three-peat" since the United States achieved it over 50 years ago.

Xi Reaffirms Taiwan Claims to Trump

Chinese leader Xi Jinping recently reiterated Beijing's long-standing claims over Taiwan during a phone call with former U.S. President Donald Trump, asserting the island's return as an "integral part of the postwar international order." Taiwan's Premier Cho Jung-tai, however, firmly rejected "reunification" as an option, emphasizing the island's sovereignty amidst differing interpretations of the call and heightened regional tensions.

US Adviser in Caribbean Amid Venezuela

General Dan Caine, the nation's top military officer and President Donald Trump's primary military adviser, is currently visiting American troops in Puerto Rico and aboard a Navy warship in the Caribbean, underscoring an intensifying pressure campaign against Venezuela that includes evaluating potential military action. This high-profile visit coincides with a significant military buildup and "Operation Southern Spear," a comprehensive anti-drug trafficking effort targeting Venezuela, further bolstered by the designation of Venezuela's "Cartel de los Soles" as a Foreign Terrorist Organization.

Ethiopia Volcano Erupts, Disrupts Air Travel

Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano erupted on November 23, 2025, for the first time in 12,000 years, unleashing a massive ash plume 14 kilometers high and causing widespread disruption to international air travel, especially impacting flights bound for India. This significant geological event led to numerous flight cancellations by major Indian airlines and prompted aviation advisories, though the ash cloud is anticipated to clear Indian skies by Tuesday evening.

India Protests China Over Woman's Detention

India has issued a strong diplomatic protest to China after an Indian woman from Arunachal Pradesh was allegedly detained and harassed for 18 hours at Shanghai Pudong Airport on November 21, 2025, with Chinese officials disputing her Indian passport's validity due to her birthplace. This incident, stemming from China's territorial claims over Arunachal Pradesh, prompted India to firmly assert its sovereignty and condemn the detention as a violation of international civil aviation conventions.

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