November 2025

UK Prime Minister Arrives South Africa For G20 Summit

UK Prime Minister Arrives South Africa For G20 Summit

November 21, 2025 2:57 am

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer arrived in Johannesburg on Friday for the start of the G20 summit, a global meeting of major economies that will proceed without the United States after President Donald Trump chose not to attend.

Starmer’s visit is part of a broader effort to position the UK as an active player in trade and investment across Africa. The prime minister plans to highlight opportunities for British firms at a time when Downing Street views the continent as a key source of future economic growth.

Ahead of the summit, Starmer toured a Johannesburg rail depot where trains …

US Peace Plan For Ukraine Draws Scrutiny As Russia Advances

US Peace Plan For Ukraine Draws Scrutiny As Russia Advances

November 21, 2025 2:37 am

Russia pushed forward on several parts of the front this week while a proposed United States peace plan for Ukraine triggered debate in Kyiv, Moscow and Western capitals. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that Washington had presented him with a draft outlining possible terms to end the conflict. He said Ukraine was prepared for what he called honest work with the US on the document.

The plan would involve Ukraine giving up remaining pockets of territory it controls in the Donbas region, accepting a smaller military and agreeing not to pursue membership of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation. According to …

Singapore Sanctions Israeli Settlers Over West Bank Violence

Singapore Sanctions Israeli Settlers Over West Bank Violence

November 21, 2025 2:16 am

Singapore announced on Friday that it will freeze financial dealings with four Israeli settlers and block their entry into the country, saying the men carried out severe acts of violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.

The foreign affairs ministry said the actions of Meir Mordechai Ettinger, Elisha Yered, Ben-Zion Gopstein and Baruch Marzel were unlawful and harmed efforts to achieve a two-state solution. All four have previously been sanctioned by the European Union.

In its statement, the ministry said Singapore “opposes any unilateral attempts to change facts on the ground through acts which are illegal under international law,” …

Trump Lifts Brazil Tariffs In Major Reversal On Food Imports

Trump Lifts Brazil Tariffs In Major Reversal On Food Imports

November 21, 2025 1:51 am

U.S. President Donald Trump scrapped his 40 percent tariffs on Brazilian food imports on Thursday, reversing a policy that had sharply increased the price of beef, coffee, cocoa, and fruit in American markets since July.

The decision marks a significant retreat from the administration’s earlier stance, which imposed the duties to pressure Brazil over the prosecution of former president Jair Bolsonaro, a close Trump ally. The reversal suggests the White House is moving to ease costs for U.S. consumers ahead of the holiday season.

The order, published by the White House, applies to Brazilian shipments arriving on or after November …

Japan To Restart Biggest Nuclear Plant In The World

Japan To Restart Biggest Nuclear Plant In The World

November 21, 2025 1:33 am

Japan will learn on Friday whether Niigata Governor Hideyo Hanazumi will approve the partial restart of the Kashiwazaki Kariwa nuclear plant, a decision that could shape the country’s energy policy for years. His announcement is expected at four in the afternoon local time.

The outcome carries major weight because Kashiwazaki Kariwa is the largest nuclear power station on earth. Approval would clear the final hurdle for operator Tokyo Electric Power Company, better known as TEPCO, to move ahead with plans to bring two of the plant’s biggest reactors back online.

The restart would mark TEPCO’s first since the 2011 earthquake …

Namibia Father And Son Jailed For Fatal Family Assault Case

Namibia Father And Son Jailed For Fatal Family Assault Case

November 20, 2025 3:27 pm

Two men in Namibia receive 20-year and 15-year prison sentences for beating a young man to death, highlighting severe risks of domestic violence.

Namibian father and son have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for the fatal assault of a family member, in a case that has drawn national attention to domestic violence.

Judge Philanda Christiaan of the Windhoek High Court handed down the sentences on Friday November 14, 2025, concluding the trial of Hendrik le Roux, 61, and his son, Borris le Roux, 31. Hendrik received 25 years in prison, with five years suspended, while Borris was sentenced to …

US Court: Jails Nigerian For Sextortion Linked To Teen Death

US Court: Jails Nigerian For Sextortion Linked To Teen Death

November 20, 2025 2:52 pm

Nigerian man is sentenced to six years in the US for a sextortion scheme that led to a Pennsylvania teen’s death, highlighting global cybercrime risks.

U.S. Federal court has sentenced 27-year-old Nigerian national Imoleayo Aina to six years in prison for his central role in a sextortion scheme that authorities say contributed to the death of a young man in Pennsylvania.

Judge Joel Slomsky of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania handed down the sentence in October, 2025, alongside five years of supervised release and a restitution payment of $3,250, according to a statement from the US Department of Justice.

Mr …

Elon Musk Hails Cybertruck As “Alien Tech” For Speed, Strength

Elon Musk Hails Cybertruck As “Alien Tech” For Speed, Strength

November 20, 2025 1:29 pm

Tesla CEO Elon Musk describes the Cybertruck as “alien technology,” boasting bulletproof design, Porsche-level speed, and unmatched towing power.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has described the company’s Cybertruck as “alien technology,” claiming the vehicle defies conventional limits in size, speed, and strength.

The Cybertruck’s sharply angular design and stainless steel exoskeleton have drawn both awe and skepticism since its unveiling. Its bold, industrial look diverges sharply from traditional trucks, reflecting Musk’s focus on futuristic design over conventional styling.

On The Joe Rogan Experience, Musk explained the vehicle’s capabilities, emphasizing both performance and resilience. “I thought it’d be cool to have …

ICE Accused of Detaining ‘Out-of-Status’ Immigrants At USCIS

ICE Accused of Detaining ‘Out-of-Status’ Immigrants At USCIS

November 20, 2025 12:22 pm

San Diego reports say applicants at a citizenship center were arrested during routine appointments, sparking concern among attorneys and migrant advocates.

Attorneys and migrant-rights advocates in San Diego say federal immigration officers have been arresting “out-of-status” immigrants inside a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) building, targeting people arriving for routine citizenship and visa appointments. The reports have raised fears of a growing enforcement tactic at a site traditionally viewed as a neutral processing center rather than an arrest point.

Concerns intensified this week after the detention of Hanne Daguman, a Norwegian national who was attending a USCIS appointment on …

Tantalizers Sign Five-Year Prawns Export Deal To United States

Tantalizers Sign Five-Year Prawns Export Deal To United States

November 20, 2025 10:58 am

Nigerian food group Tantalizers Plc, secures multi-million-dollar seafood pact with United States importer, boosting hopes for stronger non-oil exports.

Tantalizers Fisheries Limited, a subsidiary of Nigerian Tantalizers Plc, has signed a five-year offtake agreement with US-based Harvester Fisheries LLC to export premium prawns and shrimps to the American market. The deal marks a significant step for the Nigerian company as it seeks to expand beyond its traditional fast-food and domestic operations.

The agreement, described as a multi-million-dollar partnership, was disclosed in a filing to the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) and signed by the company’s secretary, Olamide Babawale-Mo. Under the terms, Tantalizers

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Al Jazeera/ G20 Summit South Africa: Security Tightened Ahead Of Protests

G20 Summit South Africa: Security Tightened Ahead Of Protests

November 20, 2025 7:21 am

South African police and army units staged a high-profile parade in Johannesburg on Wednesday, showcasing helicopters and motorcycle units in preparation for expected protests surrounding the Group of 20 (G20) leaders’ summit this weekend.

Authorities have reinforced security with 3,500 additional police officers and placed the army on standby under the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure, which coordinates the country’s police, military, and intelligence agencies for major events.

Deputy National Commissioner for Policing Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili said demonstrations are anticipated not only in Johannesburg but also in other major South African cities. “We will allow that right [to …

Andy Burnham Leadership Bid Questions Continue To Grow

Andy Burnham Leadership Bid Questions Continue To Grow

November 20, 2025 7:07 am

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham again refused to rule out a future Labour leadership bid on Thursday as questions intensified over whether he plans to return to Parliament. The discussion reignited after a Labour MP said he would be willing to vacate his seat to give Burnham a route back to Westminster.

Burnham has been a focal point of internal party speculation since Labour’s autumn conference. Under Labour rules, any challenger to the sitting leader must be a Member of Parliament and secure the support of at least eighty MPs. Burnham, who left Westminster in 2017 to run for mayor, …

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