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📅December 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Major global news today includes a severe Nor'easter impacting over 75 million in the U.S., war crime accusations against US Defense Secretary, escalating conflicts in Ukraine and Sudan, a deadly cyclone in Indonesia, and key international political developments relating to peace talks, security, and elections.
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Severe Nor'easter Hits Eastern U.S., Affecting 75 Million People

A Nor'easter is expected to bring heavy snow, ice, and rain across the Eastern United States, impacting more than 75 million residents. Travelers are facing flight delays and thousands of cancellations amid this major winter storm eventSource 1.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Faces War Crime Accusations Over Drug Boat Strikes

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under scrutiny after authorizing two strikes on an alleged drug boat, including a second strike reportedly targeting survivors. Lawmakers from both parties are raising serious questions about the legality and morality of these actionsSource 1Source 3.

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Russian Iskander Missile Strike Kills Four in Dnipro, Ukraine

In the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war, a Russian missile attack struck Dnipro, Ukraine, killing four people and injuring at least 40 others, highlighting continued conflict intensitySource 2.

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Russia Captures Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast Amid Continuing Offensive

Russian forces claim to have captured Pokrovsk, a strategic city in Donetsk Oblast, after months of heavy fighting, marking a significant development in the Ukrainian conflictSource 2.

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Sudanese Rapid Support Forces Capture Babanusa in West Kordofan

In Sudanese civil war dynamics, the Rapid Support Forces report capturing Babanusa, the last stronghold of the Sudanese Armed Forces in West Kordofan, intensifying the civil conflictSource 2.

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Haitian Gangs Expand Control to Half of Artibonite Region After Large-Scale Attacks

Armed gangs in Haiti have launched major attacks in multiple departments, now controlling 50% of the Artibonite region and forcing hundreds to flee, exacerbating the country's security crisisSource 2.

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Cyclone Senyar Causes Over 400 Deaths in Indonesia

A powerful tropical cyclone named Senyar has hit Indonesia, resulting in more than 400 deaths and dozens missing, marking one of the deadliest weather events of the seasonSource 3.

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U.S. Envoy Steve Witkoff to Meet Vladimir Putin to Advance Ukraine Peace Talks

Amid efforts to end the Ukraine conflict, U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff is scheduled to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin to present a peace plan, emphasizing diplomatic moves in a protracted warSource 1Source 3.

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Oxford University Press Names 'Ragebait' as Word of the Year 2025

Reflecting cultural and online discourse trends, 'ragebait' has been selected by Oxford University Press as the 2025 word of the year, indicating the prominence of provocative content designed to elicit angerSource 2Source 3.

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Canada Joins European Union's Security Action for Europe Initiative

Canada has agreed to participate in the EU's Security Action for Europe, facilitating greater market access for defense firms and encouraging European investment in Canadian defense, strengthening transatlantic security tiesSource 2.