Global Developments: Gaza Peace Plan, US-Saudi Ties Deepen, and Climate Talks Continue Amidst Conflicts
November 19, 2025
The past 24 hours have been marked by significant geopolitical and environmental events. The UN Security Council approved a controversial US-backed plan for an international stabilization force in Gaza, chaired by former President Trump. Simultaneously, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia met with President Trump, resulting in agreements on civil nuclear energy and F-35 jet sales, with Saudi Arabia being designated a "major non-NATO ally." The COP30 climate summit in Brazil continues to grapple with fossil fuel dependency and climate targets. Conflicts persist in Ukraine, with Russian forces advancing in Zaporizhia, while Bangladesh faces the aftermath of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's death sentence.