Middle East

BBC

November 25, 2025

Indonesia's Mount Semeru Erupts: Ash Clouds Threaten Regional Stability

Java's tallest volcano Mount Semeru erupts with massive ash plumes, engulfing infrastructure and raising concerns about Indonesia's disaster preparedness capabilities.

#Indonesia #volcanic-eruption #Southeast-Asia

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Al Jazeera

November 25, 2025

US Urges Sudan's Warring Factions to Accept Ceasefire Without Changes

US envoy Massad Boulos calls on Sudan's opposing military forces to accept ceasefire terms without preconditions as civil war continues to devastate the nation.

#Sudan #ceasefire #US-diplomacy

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The Guardian

November 25, 2025

COP30 Climate Summit Avoids Collapse as Saudi Arabia Signs Deal

After 12 hours of tense negotiations in Brazil, COP30 narrowly avoided failure when Saudi Arabia made a last-minute decision to sign a climate deal targeting fossil fuel giants.

#climate-change #international-relations #saudi-arabia

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France 24

November 25, 2025

US-Russia Diplomatic Talks in UAE Signal New Ukraine Peace Push

American and Russian officials meet in UAE for critical discussions on Ukraine conflict resolution, marking significant diplomatic development in ongoing war.

#Ukraine #Russia #UAE

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Al Jazeera

November 25, 2025

Mark Kelly Faces Sedition Claims Over Military Order Video

US Senator Mark Kelly and five other Democratic lawmakers with military backgrounds spark controversy by stating troops can refuse illegal orders in viral video.

#Mark Kelly #US Senate #military law

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Deutsche Welle

November 25, 2025

Syrian Refugees in Germany Resist Pressure to Return Home

Growing political pressure on Syrian refugees to return home is creating anxiety among Germany's Syrian community, particularly affecting children born in Germany.

#Syrian refugees #Germany migration #refugee integration

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The Guardian

November 25, 2025

Sydney Restaurant Counter-Sues Pro-Israel Activist Over Media Stunt

Cairo Takeaway fights back against defamation case, alleging trespassing in controversial News Corp operation that sparked international headlines.

#Australia #Israel-Palestine #media-ethics

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The Guardian

November 25, 2025

Trump Orders Review of Muslim Brotherhood for Terror Designation

President Trump signs executive order directing officials to assess designating Muslim Brotherhood chapters as terrorist organizations, targeting groups in Lebanon, Egypt, and Jordan.

#Muslim Brotherhood #Trump administration #Middle East policy

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France 24

November 24, 2025

France-Gabon Reset: Macron Seeks 'New Beginning' Post-Coup

French President Macron visits Gabon to rebuild ties with military leader Oligui Nguema, signaling France's evolving Africa strategy amid reduced military presence.

#France-Africa relations #Gabon coup #French diplomacy

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The New York Times

November 24, 2025

Sectarian Violence Erupts in Homs After Brutal Couple Murder

A brutal killing of a married couple in Homs has reignited sectarian tensions in Syria, forcing government intervention to prevent widespread reprisals.

#Syria #sectarian-violence #Homs

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Al Jazeera

November 24, 2025

Iran's Energy Crisis Fuels Deadly Air Pollution Crisis in Tehran

Tehran faces severe smog crisis as Iran burns dirty fuel amid energy shortages, killing nearly 59,000 Iranians annually from air pollution-related causes.

#Iran #air-pollution #energy-crisis

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BBC

November 24, 2025

Netanyahu's 'Yellow Line' Strategy Balances Gaza Control and Politics

Israel establishes strategic boundary in Gaza, maintaining territorial control while managing domestic political pressures from far-right coalition partners.

#Netanyahu #Gaza #Israeli-politics

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