The US is considering acquiring and state-owning up to 10 large nuclear reactors, using part of Japan's $550 billion funding. Japan is ready to invest up to $80 billion in Westinghouse reactors and over $300 billion in American energy projects.
A conflict has arisen among Republicans in the US Congress over a provision in a bill that allows senators to sue the Department of Justice and receive $500,000 each for violations related to the seizure of their phone records. Senator Lindsey Graham has already announced his intention to file a lawsuit for "tens of millions" of dollars.
The President of Brazil is stepping up pressure on COP30 summit participants for a quick breakthrough in climate agreement negotiations. He plans personal meetings with key negotiators to resolve contentious issues, including the phasing out of fossil fuels and climate finance.
As a result of a Russian missile strike on Ternopil, 21 children were injured, three of whom died, and 18 are in hospital. The total number of dead rose to 25 people, 90 sought medical attention.
The meeting between Trump's adviser Stephen Witkoff and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Ankara has been canceled. The reason was Zelenskyy's vision, which Russia will never accept, according to Axios.
A large-scale reconstruction of the Darb al-Labbana district under the Saladin Citadel is underway in Cairo. Restorers are restoring buildings, preserving historical facades and street plans, and integrating modern communications.
The President of Ukraine stated that Russia's massive attack on Ternopil claimed 25 lives, including three children, and injured 93 people. He emphasized that Russia will not stop on its own, and only strong pressure on the aggressor can stop it.
For the first time in 20 years, Great Britain is creating a network of new factories for the production of ammunition and military explosives. This is intended to increase the country's combat readiness and strengthen defense support for Ukraine.
Madagascar's new president, Michael Randrianirina, found a 300-kilogram emerald in the palace, which is planned to be sold at auction. The stone has been in the palace since 2009, and its value could reach 70 euros per gram.
Iran is ready to resume talks with the United States on its nuclear program, but insists on maintaining its previous conditions. Supreme Leader's advisor Kamal Kharrazi noted that discussions should be based on equality and mutual respect, and the agenda will be prepared in advance.
Ukrainian mobile operators have increased compensation for generator owners who support the operation of base stations during blackouts. Different levels of compensation have been set for diesel and gasoline devices, as well as an increased amount of compensation for stations in the 30-kilometer zone of hostilities.
The Trump administration is secretly developing a new peace plan with Russia to end the war in Ukraine. Special envoy Steve Witkoff is leading the effort, and talks accelerated this week due to new Kremlin willingness to reach a deal.
Russia decided to sell a 56. 15% stake in the Serbian oil and gas company NIS after US sanctions. The buyer's name has not yet been disclosed; the majority of shares are controlled by Gazprom Neft.
The state agency PlayCity appealed to the BEB with a demand to investigate possible illegal gambling conducted under the guise of state lotteries. This could lead to losses for the state budget and indicates criminal violations.
The UN insists on immediate access to the city of Al-Fashir in Sudan's Darfur. There, after its capture by the Rapid Support Forces, witnesses report executions, detentions, and rapes.
In Nigeria, armed men attacked a church in Eruku, killing two people and abducting the pastor and several parishioners. President Bola Tinubu canceled trips and ordered increased security, as well as intensified searches for abducted schoolgirls.
Ternopil Mayor Serhiy Nadal announced that after Russia's night missile strike on residential areas of Ternopil, which resulted in the death of civilians, a three-day mourning period has been declared in the city from November 19 to 21.
Last week, 109,645 cases of ARVI and COVID-19 were registered in Ukraine, of which 62,698 were among children. The incidence rate did not exceed the epidemic threshold in any region.
Scientists from Iran traveled to Russia twice in 2024, including November, seeking secret technologies for their nuclear program. The delegations included researchers from universities, some of which are under sanctions.
Lithuania is reopening two border crossings with Belarus that were temporarily closed due to smuggler weather balloon flights. The government's decision comes after a reduction in airspace incidents, which previously led to the closure of Vilnius Airport.
Kallas stated that the European Union's ties with Beijing limit the bloc's ability to effectively pressure China regarding its support for Russia in the war in Ukraine.
The US House of Representatives has almost unanimously passed a bill requiring the publication of all unclassified materials in the Jeffrey Epstein case. The bill, known as the "Epstein Files Transparency Act," was supported by 427 members of the House and now awaits Senate approval.
ATESH partisans reported that Russian military personnel in the Kherson direction are dying or being injured due to the use of expired Soviet ammunition. In a unit of the 11th Russian Airborne Assault Brigade, three servicemen sustained severe injuries while equipping drones, two of whom died.
On November 18, 2025, 150 combat engagements took place on the front, with the largest number of attacks recorded in the Pokrovsk direction. Russian troops launched 1 missile, 33 air strikes, and used 2,440 kamikaze drones.
Hamas rejected demands for immediate disarmament and the creation of an international guardianship mechanism, undermining Trump's peace plan approved by the UN Security Council. This creates obstacles to stabilizing the region.
The US canceled scheduled meetings with General Rudolph Hashem in Washington. This happened after the Lebanese army criticized Israel's actions on the border.
Spain will provide Ukraine with annual support of 1 billion euros as part of a bilateral security agreement. A new defense package of 300 million euros and economic aid of 200 million euros have also been allocated.
Chinese astronauts are stranded on the Tiangong space station after their Shenzhou-21 spacecraft urgently returned the previous crew to Earth. The capsule from the previous Shenzhou-20 mission was damaged by suspected space debris, leaving the current crew without a vehicle for return.
A federal judge ruled that Meta's acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp do not violate US antitrust law. This decision is a significant defeat for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which failed to prove market monopolization.
According to a Human Rights Watch report, the Malian army and allied militias killed 31 civilians during raids in the villages of Kamona and Balle. The victims were accused of collaborating with an Al-Qaeda-linked group.
