{"id":1030,"date":"2025-11-26T16:34:27","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T16:34:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/twinconkers.com\/blog\/?p=1030"},"modified":"2025-11-26T16:34:29","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T16:34:29","slug":"world-news-for-november-26-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/twinconkers.com\/blog\/world-news-for-november-26-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"World News for November 26, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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    India Loses Test Series to South Africa in Crushing Defeat<\/h2>\n

    A team that had only suffered four home Test defeats between February 2013 and September 2024 has now endured five losses in the last 13 months, with the latest being a devastating defeat against South Africa at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati on November 26, 2025. This outcome has raised serious questions about the Indian cricket team’s form and strategy on home soil, marking one of the most disappointing results in recent years for the sport’s dominant force in the country.<\/p>\nSource: The Hindu<\/a>\n<\/li>\n

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    Supreme Court Rules BLOs Cannot Decide Citizenship in Electoral Rolls Revision<\/h2>\n

    Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, representing Kerala and West Bengal, argued before the Supreme Court on November 26, 2025, that Booth Level Officers (BLOs) lack the authority to determine citizenship during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, insisting that such decisions must be made by the Union government following proper inquiry. This stance highlights ongoing concerns about the accuracy and fairness of voter list updates in multiple states, potentially affecting millions of citizens’ voting rights.<\/p>\nSource: The Hindu<\/a>\n<\/li>\n

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    CJI Warns Against Dividing Society on Caste Lines Amid Census Announcement<\/h2>\n

    Chief Justice of India Surya Kant remarked on November 25, 2025, during a hearing that society must not be divided along caste lines following the Union Government’s announcement of a caste census, emphasizing unity over division in social policies. The observation came in response to submissions on the potential implications of the census, sparking debates on balancing affirmative action with national cohesion in India’s diverse demographic landscape.<\/p>\nSource: The Hindu<\/a>\n<\/li>\n

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    ICC Announces T20 World Cup 2026 Venues Including Iconic Indian Stadiums<\/h2>\n

    The International Cricket Council unveiled the venues for the 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka on November 25, 2025, featuring prominent grounds like Narendra Modi Stadium and Eden Gardens, setting the stage for high-stakes matches. Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav expressed confidence in facing Australia in a potential final at the same venue where India lost the 2023 ODI World Cup, underscoring the event’s significance for cricket’s global fanbase.<\/p>\nSource: The Indian Express<\/a>\n<\/li>\n

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    Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Open to Discussing Peace Plan with Trump<\/h2>\n

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on November 26, 2025, that his country is ready to advance a peace plan and will discuss disputed points directly with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. This development signals potential diplomatic breakthroughs in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, amid continued international efforts to broker a resolution after nearly three years of war.<\/p>\nSource: The Indian Express<\/a>\n<\/li>\n

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    European Skepticism Grows Over U.S. Ukraine Peace Proposal<\/h2>\n

    European leaders expressed increasing frustration on November 26, 2025, over being sidelined in U.S.-led talks on a peace plan for Ukraine, criticizing it as overly accommodating to Russia and detrimental to long-term continental security. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s recent discussions in Geneva highlighted progress between Washington and Kyiv, but underscored transatlantic divisions in addressing the protracted conflict.<\/p>\nSource: NPR World News<\/a>\n<\/li>\n

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    Israel Returns 20 Living and 26 Deceased Hostages Under Ceasefire Deal<\/h2>\n

    Israel announced on November 26, 2025, that 20 living hostages and the remains of 26 deceased individuals held by Hamas have been returned as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement in Gaza. This exchange marks a significant step in de-escalating hostilities, though ongoing violations and humanitarian concerns continue to challenge the truce’s stability in the region.<\/p>\nSource: BBC News<\/a>\n<\/li>\n

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    COP30 Climate Summit Underscores Urgent Need for Amazon Protection<\/h2>\n

    Pope Francis addressed delegates at the COP30 climate conference in Bel\u00e9m, Brazil, on November 26, 2025, urging global action to protect the Amazon as a vital symbol of creation amid escalating environmental threats. The summit highlighted the intersection of climate change, biodiversity loss, and indigenous rights, with calls for increased funding and policy reforms to combat deforestation and support vulnerable ecosystems.<\/p>\nSource: Global Issues<\/a>\n<\/li>\n

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    UN WFP: Ending Global Hunger by 2030 Costs Less Than Military Spending<\/h2>\n

    The United Nations World Food Programme reported on November 26, 2025, that eradicating hunger by 2030 would require just $93 billion annually\u2014less than 1% of the $21.9 trillion spent on military budgets over the past decade\u2014emphasizing the feasibility of achieving Sustainable Development Goal 2. This stark comparison has renewed advocacy for reallocating resources from defense to food security initiatives in famine-affected regions worldwide.<\/p>\nSource: Global Issues<\/a>\n<\/li>\n

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    Heavy Rains Trigger Deadly Floods and Landslides in Southeast Asia<\/h2>\n

    Monsoon-like heavy rains battered Southeast Asia on November 26, 2025, causing deadly flooding and landslides that have displaced thousands and claimed numerous lives across affected countries. Emergency responses are underway, but climate experts warn that intensifying weather patterns due to global warming are exacerbating these disasters, straining regional infrastructure and humanitarian aid efforts.<\/p>\nSource: ABC News International<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    India Loses Test Series to South Africa in Crushing Defeat A team that had only suffered four home Test defeats between February 2013 and September 2024 has now endured five losses in the last 13 months, with the latest being a devastating defeat against South Africa at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati on November 26, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1030","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news"],"blocksy_meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/twinconkers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1030","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/twinconkers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/twinconkers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/twinconkers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/twinconkers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1030"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/twinconkers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1030\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1031,"href":"https:\/\/twinconkers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1030\/revisions\/1031"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/twinconkers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1030"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/twinconkers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1030"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/twinconkers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1030"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}