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At Least 10 Killed, Dozens Missing as Floods and Landslides Hit Indonesia’s Sumatra

Kamal Yalwa03 mins

Torrential monsoon rains have unleashed destructive floods and landslides across Indonesia’s Sumatra island, killing at least 10 people and leaving dozens more missing, local authorities said on Wednesday. Days of relentless rainfall forced rivers in North Sumatra to overflow, sending mud, rocks, and uprooted trees crashing into villages across six regencies. Rescue teams are struggling to reach isolated communities due to damaged roads, unstable slopes, and ongoing downpours. Officials reported that five bodies and three injured survivors were recovered in the coastal city of Sibolga, the hardest-hit area. Search teams are still looking for four missing residents as damage assessments continue. In neighbouring Central Tapanuli, landslides crushed several homes, killing at least four members of one family and submerging nearly 2,000 houses and public buildings. Further south, floods and falling trees killed one resident in South Tapanuli and injured another. A bridge in Mandailing Natal district was destroyed, cutting off access for nearby communities, while 470 homes were inundated. On Nias island, mud and debris blocked the main road linking several villages. Videos circulating online show torrents of water sweeping over rooftops as families scramble to higher ground. In some areas, flash floods surged so rapidly that streets turned into violent currents carrying tree trunks, household items, and rubble. Sibolga police chief Eddy Inganta said emergency shelters have been set up across the city, urging residents near unstable slopes to evacuate immediately. He warned that persistent rainfall could trigger further landslides. The disaster comes just as Indonesia’s National Disaster Mitigation Agency ended a 10-day search in Central Java, where earlier storms killed 38 people. Authorities called off operations due to unstable ground and worsening weather, leaving 13 people still missing in Cilacap and Banjarnegara. Indonesia faces frequent floods and landslides during the rainy season from October to March, with millions living in flood-prone lowlands or on steep, unstable hillsides.

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Russia-Ukraine War Live: US Envoy Steve Witkoff Heads to Moscow as Trump Pushes for Rapid Peace Deal

Kamal Yalwa03 mins

At least 19 civilians have been wounded following a series of overnight Russian drone strikes on Ukraine’s southeastern Zaporizhzhia region, authorities said, as heavy fighting continues along the front lines. The attacks came amid intensifying diplomatic activity, with the United States confirming that special envoy Steve Witkoff will travel to Moscow for high-level talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin as part of Washington’s push to secure a ceasefire agreement. Ukraine signals openness to US plan The Ukrainian government said it supports the “essence” of a new US-backed proposal aimed at ending the nearly four-year war. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that “progress” is being made, even as negotiations drag on in Geneva and other European capitals. Witkoff’s visit is the most direct engagement yet between Washington and Moscow under the Trump administration’s peace initiative. Russia accuses Europe of undermining peace efforts Russia’s Foreign Ministry claimed that European politicians and media outlets are attempting to undermine US-led efforts to broker a settlement, accusing Western governments of trying to prolong the conflict to weaken Moscow. The EU, UK and other Western partners have publicly expressed concerns about parts of the US plan, warning that any agreement must protect Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Russian air defences repel multiple drone attacks Russia’s Defence Ministry said its air defence units intercepted 33 Ukrainian drones across the Belgorod, Voronezh, Lipetsk, and Bryansk regions on Tuesday night. No casualties were reported. As diplomatic efforts resume and battlefield intensity escalates, the coming days are expected to be pivotal in determining whether the warring parties move closer to a negotiated settlement or brace for another winter of fighting.

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Russia-Ukraine War Live: US, European Officials Meet in Geneva to Discuss Trump’s Peace Plan

Kamal Yalwa02 mins

Officials from the United States, Ukraine, and national security advisers from France, the United Kingdom, and Germany are holding critical talks in Geneva today to review and negotiate Washington’s draft proposal aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war. The high-level meeting comes as the Trump administration continues pushing its controversial peace framework, which has drawn mixed reactions among Western allies and sharp scrutiny in Kyiv. Drone strike hits Moscow region Russia has reported that a major heat and power station in the Moscow region was struck by a Ukrainian drone attack. While authorities have yet to disclose the full extent of the damage, the incident marks another escalation in the cross-border strikes that have intensified in recent months. Several injured in Zaporizhia attack Ukrainian officials say at least five people were injured after Russian forces targeted the southeastern city of Zaporizhia. Rescue teams worked through the night to pull survivors from damaged residential structures. Western leaders: Plan “needs more work” European leaders and other Western allies have acknowledged the US plan as a potential starting point for negotiations, but emphasize that it requires “additional work” before it can be considered a viable basis for ending the conflict. The Geneva talks are expected to continue through the day as diplomats attempt to close widening gaps between Kyiv’s demands, Moscow’s conditions, and Washington’s proposed framework.

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Norris, Piastri Disqualified from Las Vegas GP, Reigniting Fierce F1 Title Battle Formula One championship leader Lando Norris and his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri have been disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix after post-race inspections revealed technical infringements on their cars. According to F1 officials, the skid blocks on both McLaren cars were found to be below the minimum permitted depth, resulting in the team losing Norris’s second-place finish and Piastri’s fourth-place result. Before the disqualification, Norris had crossed the line behind Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, who is pushing to close the points gap in the closing stages of the championship. Title race reshaped With the penalties applied, Norris now holds a 24-point lead over both Piastri and Verstappen heading into next weekend’s Qatar Grand Prix, which also features a sprint race. A total of 58 points remain up for grabs across the final two rounds of the 2025 season. This means Norris could mathematically seal the championship in Qatar if he outscores both Verstappen and Piastri by at least two points over the weekend. The shock disqualification has reignited a title battle that appeared to be narrowing—and sets up a dramatic showdown as F1 heads into its penultimate race.

Kamal Yalwa02 mins

Formula One championship leader Lando Norris and his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri have been disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix after post-race inspections revealed technical infringements on their cars. According to F1 officials, the skid blocks on both McLaren cars were found to be below the minimum permitted depth, resulting in the team losing Norris’s second-place finish and Piastri’s fourth-place result. Before the disqualification, Norris had crossed the line behind Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, who is pushing to close the points gap in the closing stages of the championship. Title race reshaped With the penalties applied, Norris now holds a 24-point lead over both Piastri and Verstappen heading into next weekend’s Qatar Grand Prix, which also features a sprint race. A total of 58 points remain up for grabs across the final two rounds of the 2025 season. This means Norris could mathematically seal the championship in Qatar if he outscores both Verstappen and Piastri by at least two points over the weekend. The shock disqualification has reignited a title battle that appeared to be narrowing—and sets up a dramatic showdown as F1 heads into its penultimate race.

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Zelenskyy Says Ukraine Faces ‘Difficult Choice’ as Trump Pushes for Rapid End to War

Kamal Yalwa07 mins

Kyiv weighs US plan seen as endorsing key Russian demands; European allies express concerns. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Kyiv is approaching a defining moment in its war with Russia as it considers a United States peace proposal that critics say aligns closely with Moscow’s demands. Speaking on Friday in the street outside his presidential office, Zelenskyy urged national unity and insisted he would not betray Ukraine’s core values. “Now is one of the most difficult moments of our history,” he said. “Ukraine can face a very difficult choice — either losing dignity or risk losing a major partner. I will fight 24/7 to ensure that at least two points are not overlooked: the dignity and freedom of Ukrainians.” Trump Sets Deadline for Acceptance The statement comes as US President Donald Trump appears to be tightening pressure on Kyiv to accept his 28-point proposal to end the nearly four-year war. Trump told Fox News Radio on Friday that next Thursday was “an appropriate” deadline for Ukraine to accept the deal. Reuters, citing two people familiar with the matter, reported that the Trump administration has threatened to cut off intelligence support and weapons supplies if Kyiv refuses. According to multiple media reports, the US plan includes terms long demanded by Russia, such as: Ukraine ceding more territory Limits on the size of Ukraine’s military A ban on Ukrainian membership in NATO Lifting Western sanctions on Moscow Reintegration of Russia into the G8 Putin Calls Proposal ‘A New Version’ of Earlier Plans Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow had received the “modernised” US plan, calling it “a new version” of what was discussed earlier this year before the Alaska summit. He added that the text had not been negotiated directly with Russia, “and I can guess why,” noting that Washington has not yet secured Kyiv’s approval. “Ukraine is against it,” Putin said. “Apparently, Ukraine and its European allies are still under illusions of inflicting a strategic defeat on Russia on the battlefield.” Battlefield Pressures Intensify Ukraine is facing growing military challenges as Russian forces continue to make gains. At least 31 people were killed and 94 wounded in a Russian missile strike on an apartment block in the western city of Ternopil earlier this week. The Kremlin claimed that 5,000 Ukrainian soldiers were trapped on the eastern bank of the Oskil River in Kharkiv region — a claim Kyiv has not commented on. Fighting continues around the eastern cities of Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad, with Russian advances also reported in Zaporizhzhia. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said battlefield gains should convince Zelenskyy that “it is better to negotiate now rather than later,” adding that “the space for freedom of decision-making is shrinking” as Ukraine loses territory. Jim Townsend, former US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Europe and NATO, told Al Jazeera that Ukraine faces increasing pressure. “If the US pulls back and says, ‘If you’re not going to agree to this, we won’t support you,’ then Zelenskyy will be under tremendous pressure to accept — no matter how hard it feels,” he said. European Leaders Push Back, Call for ‘Just Peace’ Key European leaders — French President Emmanuel Macron, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz — held talks with Zelenskyy on Friday.They welcomed US efforts but stressed that any peace must protect European and Ukrainian security interests. In a joint message, they reiterated their “unwavering and full support for Ukraine” and its path toward a “lasting and just peace.” EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned of the dangers of accepting a deal dictated by Russian aggression. “We all want this war to end, but how it ends matters,” she said. “Russia has no legal right whatsoever to concessions from the country it invaded.” Reporting from Berlin, Al Jazeera’s Dominic Kane noted that while Europe is presenting a united front, its leaders are unlikely to determine the final terms. “Ultimately, the capitals where everything will be decided are Moscow, Kyiv, and Washington,” he said.

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LIVE UPDATE: 14 Killed in Israeli Air Attacks in Lebanon as Strikes Continue in Gaza

Kamal Yalwa02 mins

At least 14 people have been killed in a series of Israeli air attacks across southern Lebanon and the Gaza Strip, as cross-border violence continues to intensify despite international calls for restraint. In southern Lebanon, an Israeli strike targeting a vehicle killed one person and left several others injured. This comes a day after another Israeli attack on a Palestinian refugee camp in the region killed at least 13 people, according to local authorities. Meanwhile, in Gaza, Israel’s military launched multiple air raids on Rafah and Khan Younis overnight, hitting several residential areas. Gaza’s Government Media Office says Israel has violated the latest ceasefire agreement 393 times, killing 279 people and injuring 652 in those incidents alone. The wider Israeli offensive on Gaza, ongoing since October 2023, has killed at least 69,483 Palestinians and wounded 170,706. The war began following the Hamas-led attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023, which left 1,139 people dead and around 200 others taken captive. The situation remains volatile as regional tensions rise and diplomatic efforts struggle to halt the escalating violence.

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Trump Hosts Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman — 5 Key Takeaways From High-Profile White House Meeting

Kamal Yalwa05 mins

November 19, 2025 United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday hosted Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) at the White House, marking one of the most elaborate state welcomes of his administration and signalling a new phase in US–Saudi relations. MBS, who arrived through the South Portico, was received with marching bands, flag-bearing horsemen and a military flyover—an extravagant display underscoring Washington’s deepening ties with Riyadh. Both leaders later met journalists in the Oval Office, highlighting cooperation in security, investment, technology and Middle East diplomacy. Below are the key highlights from the meeting: 1. Progress on Possible Saudi–Israel Normalisation Trump and MBS confirmed they held “good talks” on Saudi Arabia potentially joining the Abraham Accords. While no timeline was given, the crown prince reiterated Riyadh’s long-standing position: any agreement must include a clear path to a Palestinian state. “We want to be sure we secure a clear path to a two-state solution,” MBS said. 2. US Grants Saudi Arabia ‘Major Non-NATO Ally’ Status At a black-tie dinner, Trump formally recognised Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally, joining 19 other nations with privileged access to US military equipment. Both countries also signed a new strategic defence agreement, with the White House stating it will strengthen deterrence in the Middle East and secure increased Saudi contributions to shared security costs. Trump further confirmed he will approve the sale of F-35 fighter jets to the kingdom. 3. Trump Says Iran Wants a Deal While boasting about US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities earlier in the year, Trump also adopted a softer tone, suggesting Tehran now seeks diplomacy. “I am totally open to it,” he said. MBS told reporters Saudi Arabia would support a US–Iran agreement “that satisfies the region and the world”. 4. Saudi Arabia Set to Invest Up to $1 Trillion in the US Trump thanked the crown prince for what he described as $600 billion to $1 trillion in new Saudi investments into the US economy, spanning technology, artificial intelligence, rare minerals and manufacturing. MBS echoed this, saying the kingdom wants to anchor its economic transformation around emerging American technologies. 5. Warmth, Praise and Political Messaging The meeting was marked by unusually warm exchanges. Trump described MBS as “fantastic” and “brilliant”, even grabbing his hand while mocking former President Joe Biden’s fist-bump meeting with the crown prince in 2021. The optics underscored the administration’s view of Saudi Arabia not only as a strategic partner but also as a central pillar of its Middle East policy. What It Means The high-profile meeting signals: – A revived push for Saudi–Israel normalisation – Deeper defence and security alignment – Massive economic ties and tech partnerships – Potential diplomatic openings with Iran With Trump and MBS projecting unity and ambition, Washington and Riyadh appear poised for one of the closest bilateral partnerships in decades.

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Ukraine Endures ‘Exhausting Battles’ as Russia Pushes Deeper Into Zaporizhia and Donetsk

Fola Badmus05 mins

Ukrainian forces are locked in intense fighting across the eastern Donetsk and southern Zaporizhia regions, as Russian troops increase pressure on the strategic towns of Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad. Kyiv’s military leadership said the two towns have become the focus of almost half the battles along Ukraine’s 1,200km (745-mile) front line. Commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskii reported that Russia has deployed roughly 150,000 troops—nearly a quarter of its forces in Ukraine—to seize control of the area. Russia views Pokrovsk as a key route to the remaining parts of Donetsk region not yet under its control since declaring the area annexed in 2022. Fierce Urban Combat Fighting in Pokrovsk remains fluid and highly destructive. Ukrainian and Russian units trade control of streets and even individual buildings, according to soldiers speaking to Reuters.“One building is held by our side, the next by the enemy, and hours later it swaps,” said “Hus,” a drone squad commander with the 68th Jaeger Brigade. Russian forces captured the town centre earlier in November and are now pushing east and west. Ukrainian defenders continue to hold strong positions in the north of Pokrovsk. In nearby Myrnohrad, Russian troops have made limited gains in the town’s eastern and northern sections, but Ukraine still controls most of the area. Both towns remain vulnerable, with Russia attempting to encircle them from the north, south, and east, leaving only narrow routes open for Ukrainian resupply and evacuation. The Institute for the Study of War said the strategic value of these towns will depend on whether Ukraine can conduct an orderly withdrawal if required, and whether Russia can exploit any collapse in Ukrainian lines. Pressure Mounts in Zaporizhia To the southwest, Russia also stepped up its offensive around Huliaipole, straddling the boundary between Donetsk and Zaporizhia. Syrskii said the situation there had “significantly worsened,” with “exhausting battles” taking place for Rivnopillia and Yablukove. Geolocated footage indicates Ukrainian forces withdrew from Rivnopillia on Tuesday. Drone Warfare Intensifies Despite Russian advances, Ukrainian drone units continued to inflict significant losses, Syrskii said.He reported that Ukraine’s short-range drones struck 77,000 Russian targets in October, up from 66,500 in September and 60,000 in August. The rising figures suggest Russia’s attempts to destroy Ukrainian drone teams have been only partially successful. Russian Claims of Gains Russia’s Defence Ministry claimed its forces had captured several settlements across multiple regions, including Uspenovka, Novoye and Sladkoye in Zaporizhia, Volchye in Dnipropetrovsk, and Gnatovke in Donetsk. The claims could not be independently verified. Ukraine Strikes Russian Infrastructure Beyond the front line, Ukraine continued targeting Russian energy infrastructure to disrupt fuel supplies. A drone attack forced Lukoil’s Volgograd refinery to halt operations on November 6 after damaging major processing units, according to sources cited by Reuters. Ukraine also struck electrical substations near Belgorod over the weekend, causing a citywide blackout, and triggered a fire at the port and oil terminal in Tuapse on the Black Sea during another drone operation.

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