Australia: Liberal Party formally abandons net zero by 2050 climate target<\/a><\/span> China: China\u2019s first 076 \u2018drone carrier\u2019 amphibious assault ship Sichuan starts sea trials<\/a><\/span> Japan: Takaichi declines to confirm stance on \u20183 non-nuclear principles\u2019<\/a><\/span> Laos: Laos Uncovers Widespread Corruption, Records Billions in Losses Over Five Years<\/a><\/span> South Korea: Lee announces joint fact sheet on trade, security agreements with US<\/a><\/span> Taiwan: Taiwan has freest Internet in Asia: Freedom House<\/a><\/span> Thailand: Anwar reaches out to Anutin and Hun Manet, offering to resume mediator role<\/a><\/span> Vietnam: Introducing Mr. Tran Van Bay, Nguyen Cong Vinh, Hoang Nguyen Dinh to elect Vice Chairman of the People\u2019s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City<\/a><\/span> Albania: Tirana Mayor Set to Run Capital City from Prison Cell<\/a><\/span> Bulgaria\/Romania: Bulgaria, Romania race to avoid impact of US sanctions on Russia\u2019s Lukoil<\/a><\/span> EU: Von der Leyen pressures Belgium on Russian money for Ukraine<\/a><\/span> EU: EU probes Google for punitive demotions of news rankings<\/a><\/span> EU: EU to fund Zambian railway in rare-earth gold-rush<\/a><\/span> Germany: Germany agrees new military service plan to boost troop numbers<\/a><\/span> Poland: Poland sets up first-ever military satellite launch<\/a><\/span> Spain: Spain and China sign agreement to strengthen cooperation on Spanish king\u2019s visit<\/a><\/span> Switzerland: Swiss gruy\u00e8re crowned world’s best cheese<\/a><\/span> Iran: Iran faces its worst drought in six decades, considers ‘evacuating Tehran’<\/a><\/span> Lebanon: UN peacekeepers say Israel built walls inside Lebanese territory<\/a><\/span> Palestine: South Africa lets 153 Palestinians disembark following 12-hour plane ordeal<\/a><\/span> Syria: Syria reopens embassy in London after more than a decade<\/a><\/span> Syria: Syria to join US-led coalition to defeat IS group after Trump meeting<\/a><\/span> Burkina Faso & C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire: Burkina Faso Volunteer Militias Create Problems in C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire<\/a><\/span> Ethiopia: Ethiopia Investigates Cases of Suspected Viral Hemorrhagic Fever<\/a><\/span> Kenya: Court lifts order stopping recruitment of 10,000 police officers after IG Kanja plea<\/a><\/span> Mali: Expert: Wagner Legacy in Mali Is \u2018Disrespect,\u2019 \u2018Brutality\u2019<\/a><\/span> Mali: Terror Attacks Spread Across Sahel Nations<\/a><\/span> Nigeria: Crocodile Lift 2025 Strengthens Nigerian Naval Capabilities<\/a><\/span> South Africa: All Systems Go For G20 Summit Despite U.S. Snub<\/a><\/span> South Africa: Des van Rooyen: Weekend special. \u2018Gupta minister\u2019. And now, leader of the opposition<\/a><\/span> South Africa: South Africa Admits 130 Palestinians After Initial Entry Denial<\/a><\/span> Zimbabwe: Chinese Mining Stirs Up Anger in Zimbabwe<\/a><\/span> India: Bihar Assembly election 2025 results LIVE: Early trends show BJP taking lead<\/a><\/span> Kyrgyzstan: Head of Kyrgyzstan\u2019s State Committee for National Security Announces Resolution of All Border Disputes with Tajikistan<\/a><\/span> Pakistan: Pakistan Says Facing \u2018Two-Front War\u2019 with India and Afghanistan After Islamabad Suicide Attack<\/a><\/span> Brazil: UK court finds mining firm liable for Brazil’s worst environmental disaster<\/a><\/span> Canada: Prime Minister Carney announces second tranche of nation-building projects referred to the Major Projects Office<\/a><\/span> Canada: Seniors set to Receive a $3,100 Pension Increase as of November 2025<\/a><\/span> Colombia: U.S. Air-strike on Alleged Rebel Camp leaves 19 dead<\/a><\/span> Guatemala: President Alvaro announces new tariff deal with the Trump Administration set to take effect in 2026.<\/a><\/span> Guatemala: Record-low Cold Temperatures Pose New Threat for Guatemala\u2019s Most Vulnerable of the Country\u2019s Highland Communities<\/a><\/span> The SHU World Review is produced by the Student Research Assistants of the\u00a0<\/span><\/span>DiploLab<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0at the School of Diplomacy and International Relations at Seton Hall University. 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\nABC (Australia)<\/em>
\nThe Liberal Party has agreed to formally abandon its commitment to net zero emissions by 2050, a day after the majority of members came out in support of scrapping the climate target. A meeting of Liberal shadow ministers on Thursday also decided to repeal Labor’s 2030 emissions reduction legislation but determined to remain in the Paris Agreement and set five-yearly interim targets, though only from the government.<\/p>\n
\nSouth China Morning Post (Hong Kong)\u00a0<\/em>
\nExtended flight deck makes Type 076 one of the world\u2019s largest vessels of its kind, with PLA Navy delivery expected by the end of 2026.<\/p>\n
\nAsahi Shimbun\u00a0(Japan)\u00a0<\/em>
\nPrime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Nov. 11 avoided stating whether her defense and security policies would adhere to the \u201cthree non-nuclear principles\u201d that Japanese administrations have followed for decades. Takaichi is planning accelerated revisions of the three security-related documents within 2026.<\/p>\n
\nLaotian Times\u00a0(Laos)\u00a0<\/em>
\nLaos has uncovered widespread corruption cases nationwide over the past five years, identifying 334 individuals implicated in financial misconduct between 2021 and 2025, with total losses exceeding LAK 642.93 billion (nearly USD 30 million), alongside significant losses in multiple foreign currencies. Khamphanh Phommathat, President of the State Inspection Authority (SIA), presented the findings during the 10th Ordinary Session of the 9th Legislature on 14 November.<\/p>\n
\nThe Korea Herald\u00a0(South Korea)\u00a0<\/em>
\nSouth Korea and the United States on Friday released a joint fact sheet on their trade deal outlining Seoul’s $350 billion investment pledge and security agreements, including Washington’s approval of South Korea’s plan to build a nuclear-powered submarine. President Lee Jae Myung made the announcement more than two weeks after he concluded the trade deal during his summit with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in South Korea on Oct. 29.<\/p>\n
\nTaipei Times\u00a0(Taiwan)\u00a0<\/em>
\nTaiwan holds the title of freest internet in Asia based on the U.S. think tank Freedom House. In contrast to some other countries, Taiwan has held the same score of 79\/100 points for a second year; other countries such as the U.S. and Germany have dropped a few points due to their \u201ctightening restrictions\u201d regarding \u201chateful or controversial speech\u201d.<\/p>\n
\nThe Nation Thailand\u00a0(Thailand)\u00a0<\/em>
\nMalaysian Prime Minister contacted Thai and Cambodian prime ministers following recent border tension, reaffirming Malaysia\u2019s readiness to continue its role as facilitator in guiding both sides towards peace.<\/p>\n
\nTuoi Tre News\u00a0(Vietnam)\u00a0<\/em>
\nThe Inspector of Ho Chi Minh City officially announced the three candidates running for Vice\u00a0Chairman\u00a0to the Ho Chi Minh City People\u2019s Committee: Tran Van Bay, Nguyen Cong Vinh, and Hoang Nguyen Dinh for the 2021-2026 term.<\/p>\nEurope & Eurasia<\/h3>\n
\nBalkan Insights (Serbia)\u00a0<\/em>
\nJailed Tirana Mayor Erion\u00a0Veliaj\u00a0is set to run the capital of Albania from his cell until the next local elections are due in 2027, creating an unprecedented situation in local politics. He is accused of corruption, money laundering, and concealing wealth.<\/p>\n
\nBalkan Insights (Serbia)\u00a0<\/em>
\nAs US sanctions on the Russian energy giant start to bite, Bulgaria and Romania are hurrying to find new owners for its operations in their countries, while\u00a0neighbour\u00a0Serbia also\u00a0seeks\u00a0to guarantee fuel supplies.<\/p>\n
\nEU Observer (Belgium)\u00a0<\/em>
\nThe EU Commission has indicated that it has no better way to fund Ukraine if Belgium refused to mobilize frozen Russian assets.<\/p>\n
\nEU Observer (Belgium)\u00a0<\/em>
\nEU authorities are launching an investigation into Google after having found indications that the company is demoting media publishers in Google search through a policy intended to reduce spam and manipulation of their search feed.<\/p>\n
\nEU Observer (Belgium)\u00a0<\/em>
\nThe EU announced a \u20ac50 grant to develop infrastructure in the Lobito corridor to strengthen access to minerals, many of which are essential for chip production.<\/p>\n
\nBBC (United Kingdom)\u00a0<\/em>
\nThe recently approved new military service plan will mandate all 18-year-old men to fill out a questionnaire on their suitability to serve and, from 2027, to undergo medical screening.<\/p>\n
\nDefense News (United States)\u00a0<\/em>
\nIn a bid to secure an Earth observation system for the country\u2019s armed forces, Poland is advancing a project to have its first three military satellites launched this month.<\/p>\n
\nAP News (United States)\u00a0<\/em>
\nKing Felipe VI\u2019s visit to China was a positive one, with both sides agreeing to explore cooperation in renewable energy and artificial intelligence, and to pursue more balanced trade relations.<\/p>\n
\nLe Monde (France)\u00a0<\/em>
\nThe\u00a018-month-old\u00a0cheese beat more than 5,000 rivals from 46 countries at the competition in Bern on Thursday.<\/p>\nNear East<\/h3>\n
\nLe Monde (France)\u00a0<\/em>
\nThe country is experiencing its sixth consecutive year of drought, with reservoirs supplying several major cities, including the capital, at record lows. This unprecedented situation is linked to climate change but is also the result of poor water management. The\u00a0president has stated that Tehran may need to be evacuated if there is no rain by December.<\/p>\n
\nAl Jazeera (Qatar)\u00a0<\/em>
\nThe United Nations peacekeeping force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) says the Israeli military has constructed walls in Lebanese territory that cross a UN-backed, unofficial \u201cborder\u201d between the two countries. The statement on Friday comes as Israel has carried out near-daily attacks across Lebanon \u2013 including in the south of the country, in particular \u2013 despite a ceasefire signed a year ago with Lebanese group Hezbollah.<\/p>\n
\nAl Jazeera (Qatar)\u00a0<\/em>
\nSouth Africa has allowed more than 150 Palestinian airline passengers to disembark, after they were kept on a plane for almost 12 hours by the country\u2019s border police. South Africa\u2019s Department of Home Affairs authorized the passengers to get off the plane on Thursday night after a local humanitarian organization guaranteed to provide the passengers with accommodation during their stay in South Africa if needed.<\/p>\n
\nAP\u00a0News\u00a0(United States)\u00a0<\/em>
\nSyria\u2019s foreign minister officially reopened the country\u2019s embassy in London on Thursday after more than a decade-long closure, the latest step in Syria\u2019s reintegration into the international community after the ouster of former President Bashar Assad.<\/p>\n
\nBBC (United\u00a0Kingdom)\u00a0<\/em>
\nSyria will join the international coalition to combat the Islamic State group, marking a shift in US foreign policy in the Middle East, a senior Trump administration official has confirmed. The announcement came as President Donald Trump met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the White House – the first such visit from a Syrian leader in the country’s history.<\/p>\nSub-Saharan Africa<\/h3>\n
\nAfrica Defense Forum (United States)<\/em>
\nA new threat, Volunteers for the Defense of the Fatherland (VDP), in Burkina Faso and Northern C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire, worries civilians more than the jihadi terror groups. This new volunteer militia in Burkina Faso was created to aid in the fight against terrorist organizations,\u00a0but has targeted Fulanis, an ethnic group found among many terrorist groups. This has led to\u00a0nearly 70,000\u00a0Burkinabe citizens fleeing their homes to seek shelter in C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire, and many farmers are unable to do their work efficiently due to fear of terrorists and the VDP.<\/p>\n
\nallAfrica (United States)<\/em>
\nEight suspected cases of viral hemorrhagic fever were reported in the South Ethiopia Region, prompting health authorities to launch more investigations and strengthen their response. The World Health Organization has aided by sending responders, emergency funding, and medication supplies to\u00a0identify\u00a0the cause and prevent further outbreaks.<\/p>\n
\nDaily Nation (Kenya)\u00a0<\/em>
\nDue to legal challenges, the police recruitment exercise of 10,000 police officers in Kenya was halted. However, following the Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, who insisted on lifting the order due to national security concerns, the High Court has lifted the hold.<\/p>\n
\nAfrica Defense Forum (United States)\u00a0<\/em>
\nTo combat terrorist groups like\u00a0Jama\u2019at\u00a0Nusrat al-Islam\u00a0wal-Muslimin (JNIM) and the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA), Mali\u2019s ruling junta invited in the Wagner Group, Russian mercenaries who left violence and brutality in their counterterrorism approach. Wagner Group fighters aided Mali\u2019s military in retaking territory, but they often clashed with soldiers and left behind many civilian casualties. Now replaced with Africa Corps, which is taking a much more limited approach in fighting and joint operations, terrorist groups have expanded their reach.<\/p>\n
\nAfrica Defense Forum (United States)\u00a0<\/em>
\nMali-based terrorist organization\u00a0Jama\u2019at\u00a0Nusrat al-Islam\u00a0wal-Muslimin (JNIM) has spread its attacks to Nigeria, its first, according to Nigerian military sources. The JJNIM is competing for territory across Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger with the Islamic State Sahel Province (ISSP). Attacks in the Sahel have jumped to more than 5,500 in 2024 compared to\u00a0fewer than 1,900 in 2019, with many fearing that a JNIM victory in Mali could result in an al-Qaida-affiliated regime.<\/p>\n
\nAfrica Defense Forum (United States)\u00a0<\/em>
\nThe Nigerian Navy and Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) collaborated with the French Navy to\u00a0participate\u00a0in an exercise aimed at strengthening maritime security. Known as Crocodile Lift 2025, the Nigerian Navy’s Rear Adm. Ifeanyi Okpala praises the annual exercise for enhancing operational readiness to combat threats in the Gulf of Guinea, as well as strengthening international cooperation to counter threats such as piracy and trafficking.<\/p>\n
\nallAfrica\u00a0(United States)\u00a0<\/em>
\nFor the first time, the 2025 G20 summit will be hosted in Africa, with Johannesburg, South Africa, as the host city. Although the U.S. is boycotting the summit under President Trump, who opposed its focus on global wealth inequality, climate resilience, and other key issues, President Cyril Ramaphosa\u00a0remains\u00a0hopeful that the summit will take place and\u00a0benefit\u00a0the Global South.<\/p>\n
\nNews24 (South Africa)\u00a0<\/em>
\nDes van\u00a0Rooyan\u00a0has been appointed as the MKP opposition parliamentary caucus leader, replacing John Hlophe. Hlophe was suspended for acting without consulting the party leader, President Jacob Zuma, when he decided to promote Van Rooyen to chief whip, a decision Zuma later reversed the next day.<\/p>\n
\nallAfrica\u00a0(United States)\u00a0<\/em>
\nAfter initially denying entry to 130 Palestinians who arrived at OR Tambo International Airport from Kenya because they did not meet the immigration requirements, the humanitarian organization Gift of the Givers offered to accommodate them, leading to the Ministry of Home Affairs clearing their entry.<\/p>\n
\nAfrica Defense Forum (United States)\u00a0<\/em>
\nLarge-scale industrial mining operations, particularly by Chinese companies that control around 90% of Zimbabwe\u2019s mining sector, are causing significant environmental damage. Damages like deforestation, water contamination, and habitat destruction have sparked public outrage, with reports of human rights violations\u00a0showcasing\u00a0little legal accountability.<\/p>\nSouth & Central Asia<\/h3>\n
\nThe Hindu\u00a0(India)\u00a0<\/em>
\nVoting has gone live for Bihar\u2019s 243 Assembly constituencies, showing that currently the BJP is in the lead of the NDA parties.<\/p>\n
\nFergana News\u00a0(Russia)\u00a0<\/em>
\nThe Deputy Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan and security chief\u00a0Tashiev\u00a0have officially settled all disputes on border divisions between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.<\/p>\n
\nThe\u00a0Khaama\u00a0Press\u00a0(Afghanistan)\u00a0<\/em>
\nThe Defense Minister of Pakistan, Khawaja Asif labels the country\u2019s relationship with India and Afghanistan a \u201ctwo-front war\u201d after a suicide bombing killing more than 12 people. Although Pakistan chooses to remain open to dialogue, Defense Minister Asif highlights that Kabul must prove their willingness to cooperate\u00a0in order to\u00a0avoid further terrorism.<\/p>\nWestern Hemisphere<\/h3>\n
\nBBC (United Kingdom)\u00a0<\/em>
\nA mining firm, BHP, has been found liable by a United Kingdom court for a 2015 dam collapse that had caused tens of millions of meters of toxic waste and mud to be unleashed upon communities around the dam. The dam failure had killed 19 people, polluted the river, and destroyed hundreds of homes. There are more than 600,000 \u2013 civilians, local governments and businesses alike \u2013\u00a0 people demanding compensation amounting up to $48 billion dollars.<\/p>\n
\nPrime Minister\u2019s Office (Canada)\u00a0<\/em>
\nSet on making the country economically independent of a certain single trade partner, the current government of Canada has released its 2025 60$ billion-dollar investment plan known as Canada Strong. It looks like it will completely transform the economy into more self-sufficient, strong, and resilient against global shocks. This new strategy involves the development of infrastructure: ports, mines, trade corridors, and other major projects to make use of natural resources that can be exported across seas into global markets around the world.<\/p>\n
\nhiit5158 (Australia)<\/em>
\nSeniors are rejoicing as the current government of Canada has announced a major $3,100 pension boost for seniors starting in November 2025, which has been called as one of the largest increases in recent years. This move is\u00a0in light of\u00a0recent economic shocks, thus leading the current government to want to correct inflation and boost the purchasing power of the older generation of Canadian citizens in uncertain economic times.<\/p>\n
\nBBC (United Kingdom)\u00a0<\/em>
\nAs of November 12th, 19 people have been reported to have been killed in an U.S. air strike on a suspected rebel camp in the Colombian province of Guaviare, according to the country\u2019s military. Gustavo Petro, the current left-wing president, had been in the past reluctant to use air strikes to hit rebel camps. However, following the breakdown of peace talks with the Trump administration and the Trump administration accusing the president of allowing drug trade to expand. He has given the green light for the military to take the offensive after learning of the \u2018imminent threat [the group] posed to the population and security forces,\u2019 the Colombian Defense Minister Pedro Sanchesz has said.<\/p>\n
\nNeuvo Mundo (Guatemala)\u00a0<\/em>
\nGuatemalan authorities have reached a new trade agreement with the United States\u00a0that\u2019ll\u00a0take effect in 2026 that will exempt 70% of Guatemala\u2019s exports to the U.S. from tariffs while the remaining 30% will\u00a0maintain\u00a0a reduced 10% tariff. Officials at the Ministry of Economy have come out and said the recent negotiations secured more favorable conditions for Guatemalan exporters.<\/p>\n
\nNeuvo Mundo (Guatemala)\u00a0<\/em>
\nThe reported cold temperatures in the western\u00a0highlands\u00a0according to\u00a0authorities\u00a0have dropped drastically in the early morning hours. The Departments of Quetzaltenango,\u00a0Tetoonicapan,\u00a0Hehuetengango, and San Marcos have seen numbers as low as 0 degree\u00a0celsius, in addition to accelerated heavy winds, leaving as many as 6,000 vulnerable households at risk. Claudine Ogaldez, the executive secretary of Conred, has come out and expressed to the media, \u201cwe have reports of people suffering from respiratory illnesses, crop losses, and damage to homes due to wind. Unfortunately, one person has already died from hypothermia.\u201d<\/p>\n
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