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Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, released from a U.S. prison after Donald Trump pardoned him, thanked the former U.S. president and maintained his innocence. The pardon, issued days before Honduras’ elections, reignited controversy over his drug-trafficking conviction

Russian President Vladimir Putin called his five-hour meeting with US envoys on resolving the Ukraine war “necessary” and “useful” but acknowledged major disagreements. The talks, part of Donald Trump’s renewed peace push, continue as US and Ukrainian negotiators prepare for further discussions

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised President Donald Trump for brokering multiple peace deals, including what he called “very dangerous” ones like India–Pakistan, asserting Trump deserves major credit for reshaping US foreign policy. India, however, continues to deny any third-party mediation

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has strongly defended the H-1B visa programme, highlighting how the US economy benefits from Indian immigrants and stressing the need for high-skill talent. Speaking on Nikhil Kamath’s podcast, Musk acknowledged misuse of the system by outsourcing firms but urged reforms instead of shutting it down.

President Donald Trump announced a “permanent pause” on migration from “third world” countries and ordered reevaluation of Green Cards after an Afghan migrant killed a U.S. National Guard member. His administration issued new vetting rules for immigrants from 19 “high-risk” countries

The G20 declaration condemning terrorism unequivocally was a key outcome from India’s perspective

The US has drafted a Russia-Ukraine peace proposal incorporating input from both sides, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. Trump insists the plan is not his final offer as Kyiv weighs the proposal amid internal fears it favours Moscow and faces a looming deadline

South Africa refused to hand over the G20 Presidency to a “junior” US official, rejecting Washington’s request and criticising remarks from the White House that insulted President Ramaphosa. Tensions rose amid Trump’s renewed claims about South Africa, as global leaders arrived for the summit

Reliance Industries has stopped processing Russian crude at its export-only SEZ refinery in Jamnagar, Gujarat, effective November 20, to comply with European Union sanctions. From December 1, all exports will be derived from non-Russian oil, ensuring full compliance ahead of the January 2026 deadline. The move follows US sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, Russia’s largest oil exporters, and EU restrictions on fuels made from Russian crude.

Activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan has alleged that numerous emails were exchanged between Jeffrey Epstein and Anil Ambani, adding an Indian angle to the US push to release thousands of pages from the federal Epstein investigation. Ambani is already facing ED probes in India

The UN Security Council approved a US-drafted resolution endorsing President Trump’s Gaza peace plan and authorising an international stabilisation force. With Russia and China abstaining, the plan establishes a Board of Peace and outlines steps for ceasefire consolidation, reconstruction, and a pathway toward a two-state solution

Donald Trump says he will sue the BBC for up to $5 billion, accusing it of misleadingly editing his January 6 speech in a 2024 documentary. The BBC apologised and admitted the edit created a false impression, but it refuses to pay compensation

President Donald Trump signed a funding bill ending a 43-day US government shutdown that strained workers and divided Congress. The compromise funds key agencies, restores worker protections, and delays the Affordable Care Act subsidy debate, leaving healthcare and tax credit disputes unresolved

The US imposed sanctions on 32 entities and individuals from countries including India, China, and Iran for aiding Iran’s ballistic missile and UAV programmes. India-based Farmlane Pvt Ltd was linked to illicit procurement, as Washington intensified pressure under President Trump’s directive

Spectacle may win elections, but it cannot solve crises — the world’s problems are complex, not theatrical props

US President Donald Trump said he may visit India next year at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s invitation, praising him as a “great man.” Trump also claimed India reduced Russian oil imports and reiterated that tariffs helped him “end” the India-Pakistan conflict

The rise of young Democrat Zohran Mamdani can be seen as a perfect counter-narrative to the racist campaign orchestrated by right-wing elements

Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old Ugandan-born son of filmmaker Mira Nair, won New York City’s mayoral election, defeating Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa. In his fiery victory speech, Mamdani vowed immigrant-led governance, challenged President Trump, and declared “hope over tyranny and big money"

Donald Trump’s ‘G2’ remark and nuclear test claim signal a shift in US-China great power realignments

US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to resume nuclear weapons testing, risking a renewed global arms race. The move threatens the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, raises environmental concerns, and comes amid rising proliferation and stalled arms-control negotiations