A Russian missile and drone attack on the western Ukrainian city of Ternopil has resulted in at least 25 fatalities, including three children, and 73 injuries, including 15 children. The strikes, considered one of the deadliest in the region since the full-scale invasion, targeted residential flats, with significant damage reported. The Ukrainian air force claimed to have intercepted a significant number of missiles and drones, including some shot down by Western-supplied fighter jets, but requested continued and timely supplies of aviation weapons to bolster defense capabilities, highlighting the devastating impact of the attacks.
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The Russian Federation launched a night attack on multiple Ukrainian cities, including Ternopil, Lviv, and Ivano-Frankivsk, targeting residential buildings and critical infrastructure. The situation is most dire in Ternopil, where two residential buildings sustained damage, resulting in 10 confirmed deaths and 37 injuries, including 12 children, with rescue operations ongoing to locate individuals trapped under rubble. Rescue efforts involve extensive resources, including aviation, specialized teams, and psychological support, while authorities are also establishing support services for affected civilians and documenting evidence of war crimes. Other regions reported injuries and damage, including warehouse fires in the Lviv region and disruptions to heat supply in Prykarpattia.
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In a significant development, U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright and Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud, finalized a Joint Declaration on Civil Nuclear Cooperation. The agreement signifies a commitment to expand the partnership, bringing American nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia while upholding nonproliferation safeguards. Secretary Wright emphasized the historic nature of the deal and credited it to a vision of fostering prosperity and peace in the Middle East. The collaboration aims to shift the region’s focus towards commerce rather than conflict.
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Defence Secretary John Healey announced that the Russian spy ship Yantar is currently operating on the edge of UK waters, marking its second deployment to the area this year. The vessel, designed for intelligence gathering and mapping undersea infrastructure, prompted the deployment of a Royal Navy frigate and RAF planes, during which the Yantar directed lasers at British pilots. Healey warned Russia that the UK is monitoring the ship’s activities and is prepared to respond to any further actions, acknowledging a “new era of threat” to the UK’s defense. This follows a report highlighting the UK’s need for a comprehensive homeland defense plan, despite the government’s efforts to boost military readiness.
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British Defence Secretary John Healey reported that a Russian spy ship, the Yantar, entered the UK’s waters and directed lasers at military aircraft monitoring its movements. Healey warned Russia of the UK’s readiness if the vessel proceeds further south. This incident is part of a pattern of provocations, as NATO observes Russia testing the alliance’s resolve amid escalating tensions. Additionally, a NATO ally, Poland, accused Russia of sabotaging a key rail line, and Romania reported a Russian drone violating its airspace.
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The Cambridge Dictionary has chosen “parasocial” as its Word of the Year, defining it as a relationship felt by someone towards a famous person they do not know. This term, coined in 1956, describes the relationships formed by individuals with celebrities and online personalities, particularly as social media has amplified these connections. Recent examples, such as the interest in Taylor Swift’s life and interactions with AI bots, demonstrate the word’s growing relevance. The surge in usage, and the word’s endurance, has solidified its place in the dictionary, alongside other newly added terms.
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The National Meeting for Unity and Peace in Tripoli on November 15th, brought together nearly a thousand Libyans to reignite the discussion of restoring Libya’s constitutional monarchy by reactivating the 1951 Independence Constitution. This document, the first of its kind in the region, is viewed as the only legitimate framework for stabilizing the country after years of instability, with Crown Prince Mohammed El-Senussi as a unifying figure above partisan politics. For the United Kingdom, which played a key role in Libya’s original independence and has significant strategic interests tied to the country’s stability, supporting a Libyan-led process to restore institutional legitimacy and national unity is crucial. A stable Libya based on the 1951 framework would not only benefit regional security, but also advance the UK’s long-term diplomatic, security, and economic objectives.
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Arab sources have revealed that the Muslim Brotherhood misappropriated half a billion dollars intended for Gaza. This alleged theft involved funds collected through donations. The source quoted Farghali as pointing out the Muslim Brotherhood’s history of exploiting Gaza and Palestine for financial gain. The misappropriated funds were intended to aid the displacement of Palestinians, as seen in camps such as the one in Gaza City on November 14, 2025.
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US sanctions targeting Chinese oil infrastructure and Russian energy firms have significantly reduced flows of Russian and Iranian oil into China, the world’s top oil importer, with Chinese seaborne imports of Russian crude potentially dropping by two-thirds. This shift follows sanctions on major Russian oil producers and a key Chinese port, impacting Iranian shipments as well. While state-owned Chinese refiners have paused purchases, smaller private refineries are also showing caution, influenced by EU and UK blacklistings, resulting in a glut of unsold oil and lower prices. Despite the slowdown, some ports and traders are circumventing restrictions through practices like ship-to-ship transfers, suggesting that the impact may be temporary.
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