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📅December 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Today's global headlines feature high-level diplomacy between India and Russia, US-led peace efforts in Ukraine, a devastating cyclone in Sri Lanka, and significant regional peace agreements in Africa, alongside major climate and technology developments.
1

Modi and Putin Hold Landmark Bilateral Talks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin met at Rashtrapati Bhavan, strengthening India-Russia strategic ties amid international pressures and discussing trade and defense cooperation Source 1Source 5.

2

US Presents Ukraine Peace Proposal to Russia

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner presented a peace plan to Putin, with Russia indicating selective openness. Ukraine remains cautious, demanding direct participation and fair negotiations Source 1Source 3.

3

Cyclone Ditwah Devastates Sri Lanka

Cyclone Ditwah caused widespread damage in Sri Lanka, highlighting the urgent human costs of climate change and prompting international relief efforts Source 1.

4

DRC-Rwanda Sign US-Brokered Peace Agreement

Presidents Tshisekedi and Kagame signed a peace deal in Washington, D.C., hosted by President Trump, aiming to stabilize the region and address underlying resource disputes Source 1Source 6.

5

IndiGo Faces Major Operational Crisis

IndiGo cancelled nearly 600 flights across major Indian airports, exposing vulnerabilities in the aviation sector and prompting calls for systemic improvements Source 1Source 4.

6

Cold Wave Sweeps Northern India

A severe cold wave affected northern India, underscoring the immediate impacts of climate change on public health and infrastructure Source 1.

7

Canada Joins EU Defense Fund

Canada has joined a major European Union defense initiative, signaling a strategic pivot and increased defense cooperation between Canada and the EU Source 5Source 6.

8

Asia Flood Death Toll Surpasses 1,500

Catastrophic floods and landslides in parts of Asia have led to over 1,500 deaths, with growing calls to address deforestation and climate resilience Source 5.

9

OpenAI Acquires Neptune, AI Sector Grows

OpenAI's acquisition of Neptune and Micro1's rapid growth highlight the accelerating infrastructure maturation in the global AI revolution Source 1.

10

Community Business Week Celebrated in UK

Community businesses across the UK celebrated their impact with events, parties, and music, supported by toolkits from Power to Change Source 8.