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Japan-China Diplomatic Crisis 2025
China-Japan relations have fluctuated between cooperation and conflict for centuries, yet economic interdependence often tempered escalation until the 2025 crisis sparked by PM Takaichi’s remarks.
DeepSeek launches V3.2 rivaling OpenAI
The launch of DeepSeek V3.2 and its specialized MathV2 model has attracted significant attention as a breakthrough in open-source AI development.
Coupang data breach triggers US-South Korea tensions and legal firestorm
Coupang, South Korea’s leading e-commerce platform, is currently grappling with the largest data breach in the country's history, which was first disclosed in late Nov 2025.
Trump proposes Ukraine Peace Plan
President Donald Trump’s administration drove a US-brokered “28-point peace plan” for Ukraine in 2025, aiming to end Russia’s nearly four-year invasion.
Australia bans social media for 2.6m minors
Australia has enacted a world-first law banning children under 16 from designated social media platforms, effective Dec 10, 2025.
Trump brokers multi-phase Gaza Ceasefire
A fragile multi-phase ceasefire in Gaza, brokered by the Trump administration in late 2025 based on a 20-point US peace plan
COP30 delivers climate finance gains, but fossil fuel divide remains
COP30 held in Nov 2025 in Brazil concluded with mixed results, characterized by a landmark deal on adaptation finance without commitment to a fossil fuel phase-out.
Ukraine’s $100M Corruption Scandal
Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) revealed a major corruption scandal behind Energoatom, the state nuclear agency.
Two former Peruvian presidents sentenced in two days
In late Nov 2025, former Peruvian presidents Pedro Castillo and Martín Vizcarra were both sentenced to significant prison terms a day apart.
Google launches Gemini 3 and Ironwood
The AI race between tech giants Google, Meta, and Nvidia centers on dominance in AI hardware, cloud infrastructure, and advanced AI models.
Eli Lilly first pharma to reach $1trillion market cap
Eli Lilly became the first healthcare or pharma to reach a $1trillion market cap on Nov 21, 2025, driven by strong demand for its weight-loss drugs.
Saudi Arabia pledges $1trillion investment in the US
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) pledged to up investment commitments in the US to nearly $1 trillion.
President Trump moves to release Epstein files
In 2025, President Trump introduced the Epstein Files Transparency Act requiring the DOJ to release all unclassified documents.
Bangladesh former PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death
On 17 Nov 2025, a special International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) sentenced former Sheikh Hasina to death in absentia for crimes against humanity.
Tom Cruise wins first Oscar at 63
The award was an Honorary Academy Award presented at the 16th Governors Awards in Los Angeles recognizing his "extraordinary distinction in lifetime achievement".
2025 US Government shutdown
In 2025, the United States federal government underwent a 43-day shutdown from October 1 to November 12, the longest in US history.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s historic White House visit
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa's historic visit (first for a Syrian leader) to the White House on November 10, 2025 was regarded a success.
Close to $1trillion wipeout for Big Tech stocks over AI Fears
Early November 2025 saw nearly $1 trillion wiped off the value of the "Magnificent Seven" US tech giants.
Tesla approves $1trillion pay package for Elon Musk
In Nov 2025, Tesla shareholders approved an unpredented $1T pay package for CEO Elon Musk, which could make him the first Trillionaire.
Argentina’s trial of the century: the “Notebooks” Scandal
The "Notebooks of Corruption" trial (Cuadernos de las Coimas), frequently dubbed Argentina's "Trial of the Century," is the largest graft prosecution in the country's history.