Politics & International Relations

• Guinea-Bissau Installs New Transitional Government: Guinea-Bissau's transitional president, Horta Inta-A, announced the formation of a new cabinet on November 30, 2025, following a recent military intervention. The new government consists of 23 ministries and five secretariats of state, with key appointments including Joao Bernardo Vieira as Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Communities, Mamasaliu Embalo as Minister of Interior and Public Order, and Carlos Pinto Pereira as Minister of Justice and Human Rights. Most new cabinet members are reportedly linked to the electoral camp of the deposed President Umaro Sissoco Embalo. The United Nations had previously condemned the military coup and urged the restoration of constitutional order.
• Trump's Ukraine Peace Plan Faces Obstacles: Former US President Donald Trump's proposed peace framework for the Ukraine conflict is meeting resistance. Internal political divisions in Kyiv and Moscow's strategic leverage are complicating the plan, with analysts indicating the proposal is far from acceptance.
• Kazakhstan Condemns Ukraine Over Oil Asset Attacks: Kazakhstan has issued a condemnation against Ukraine for targeting assets that manage over 1% of global oil supplies.
• UN Security Council Addresses Ukraine and Gaza: The UN Security Council has been engaged in discussions regarding resolutions concerning Russia's invasion of Ukraine (Resolution 2774) and the ongoing situation in Gaza (Resolution 2803). Specifically, Resolution 2803 on Gaza has sparked debate regarding its implications for international law and Palestinian political agency.
• India Ranks Third in Asia Power Index 2025: India secured the third position in the Asia Power Index 2025 for both economic capability and future resources, highlighting its robust economic growth and increasing geopolitical significance.

Economy

• Nomura Completes Major Acquisition: On December 1, 2025, Nomura successfully concluded its acquisition of Macquarie's US and European public asset management business. This $1.8 billion deal incorporates approximately $166 billion in client assets under Nomura's global asset management brand, aligning with Nomura's 2030 Management Vision.
• US Colleges Face Significant Financial Loss: New international student enrollment at US colleges saw a sharp 17% decline in Fall 2025, primarily attributed to visa restrictions and policy changes. This downturn is projected to result in a nearly $1 billion loss for the US economy, impacting tuition, student spending, and resources for educational programs.
• Gaza's Economic Collapse Warning: A report from the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) warned that the Occupied Palestinian Territory is experiencing its most severe economic crisis ever recorded, with Gaza facing an "unprecedented and catastrophic" collapse. Gaza's GDP in 2024 plummeted by 83% compared to the previous year, reducing GDP per capita to a mere $161 annually.
• Global Arms Producers Report Record Revenue: The world's largest arms manufacturers collectively saw their revenue increase by 5.9% last year, reaching a record high.

Science & Technology

• Breakthrough in Ultrafast UV-C Light Generation: Scientists have developed a novel platform for generating and detecting ultrashort UV-C laser pulses on femtosecond timescales. This innovation holds potential for transforming optical wireless communication, material processing, and medical imaging.
• New Heart Patch for Healing After Heart Attack: Researchers have created a microneedle patch designed to deliver IL-4 directly into damaged heart tissue, showing promising results for healing after a heart attack.
• Self-Fertilizing Wheat Developed: UC Davis scientists have successfully engineered wheat that can partially fertilize itself by releasing a specific chemical, a development that could significantly impact agricultural practices.
• Gene-Editing Method for Thalassemia: A new gene-editing method, adenine base editing, has been successfully tested to correct severe mutations responsible for thalassemia, an inherited blood disorder.

Social Welfare

• Sri Lanka Declares Emergency Amid Cyclone Devastation: Sri Lanka has declared a nationwide state of emergency following widespread loss of life, displacement, and severe infrastructure damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah. This measure aims to expedite relief and recovery efforts.
• UN and WHO Warn on Cervical Cancer Deaths: The United Nations and the World Health Organization have jointly issued a warning concerning cervical cancer deaths, underscoring persistent global health challenges.

Awards

• International Emmy Awards 2025: The 53rd International Emmy Awards ceremony took place on November 25, 2025, in New York City. While India's film "Amar Singh Chamkila" garnered two nominations for Best TV Movie/Mini-Series and Best Actor (Diljit Dosanjh), it did not receive any awards.

Sports

• Syed Modi International Badminton: Indian badminton players Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand successfully defended their women's doubles title at the Syed Modi International Super 300 tournament on December 1, 2025.
• Amdavad to Host 2030 Commonwealth Games: Amdavad (Ahmedabad), India, was officially ratified on November 26, 2025, as the host city for the Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030.