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đź“…December 3, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Global news highlights include escalating conflicts in Ukraine and Sudan, critical diplomatic visits, major floods in Asia, and political developments in Nigeria and St. Lucia.
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Escalation in Russo-Ukrainian War: Dnipro Missile Strikes and Capture of Pokrovsk

Russian Iskander missile struck Dnipro, Ukraine, killing four and injuring at least 40 people. Russian forces claimed capture of Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast, after months of fighting, marking a significant development in the conflictSource 2.

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Sudanese Civil War: Rapid Support Forces Capture Babanusa

The Rapid Support Forces have taken control of Babanusa, the last stronghold of the Sudanese Armed Forces in West Kordofan, intensifying the ongoing conflict in SudanSource 2.

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Haitian Gangs Escalate Violence, Controlling Large Areas in Artibonite

Haitian gangs launched large-scale attacks in Ouest and Artibonite departments, controlling 50% of Artibonite including Pont-Sondé, causing mass displacementSource 2.

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Nigeria Faces Political Turmoil; Defense Minister Resigns Amid Security Emergency

Nigerian Defense Minister Mohammed Badaru Abubakar resigned following President Bola Tinubu's nationwide security emergency declaration, signaling heightened internal tensionsSource 2Source 3.

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Delhi Prepares for Russian President Putin's Visit with Heightened Security Measures

Ahead of President Putin's visit on December 4–5, Delhi has been fortified with special Russian protection teams monitoring key locations to ensure coordinated securitySource 1.

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India and Russia to Sign Key Agreements, Including Defense Deals During Putin Visit

Focus on S-400 and Su-57 defense systems with aims to boost bilateral trade from $63 billion towards $100 billion by 2030, highlighting deepening Indo-Russian tiesSource 1.

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Severe Flooding in Southeast Asia Causes Over 1,200 Deaths

Catastrophic floods and landslides in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Malaysia have resulted in more than 1,200 fatalities with ongoing rescue operationsSource 2Source 3.

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Canada Joins European Union's Security Action for Europe Defense Initiative

Canada officially joined the EU's defense initiative, allowing greater access for Canadian firms to EU markets and encouraging European investments in Canada’s defense sectorSource 2.

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Belgian Police Arrest Three Amid Fraud Investigation Involving EU Officials

In a crackdown on alleged fraud, Belgian authorities raided a college and EU diplomatic headquarters, arresting three persons connected to the investigationSource 2Source 3.

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US and Russia Threaten Resumption of Nuclear Testing, Raising Global Security Concerns

After decades of moratoriums, both powers have threatened to restart nuclear tests, alarming the international community and jeopardizing established norms on nuclear weapons testingSource 3.