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Here are the full details on what happened in Nigeria — plus the broader context: --- What Happened 1. Kidnapping Details Gunmen attacked St. Mary’s Private Catholic School in Papiri, Agwara LGA, Niger State, Nigeria.  Around 303 students (aged roughly 10 to 18) and 12 teachers were abducted.  According to Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), those are the verified numbers.  2. Escape of 50 Children 50 students managed to escape “between Friday and Saturday” (i.e., some time within the first two days after abduction).  They have reunited with their families.  The escape was confirmed by CAN’s Niger State chairman, Most Rev. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna.  3. Remaining Hostages Despite the escape, 253 students and 12 teachers are still with the kidnappers, according to CAN.  The exact location where the captives are being held is not confirmed.  No group has publicly claimed responsibility for the kidnapping yet.  4. Reactions & Response Pope Leo...

Good question. Here’s a detailed breakdown of what the COP30 climate deal in Belém, Brazil, especially the Just Transition Mechanism, is — what it means, its strengths, and its shortcomings: --- What the COP30 Deal (Belém Package) Includes — Key Highlights 1. Belém Package At COP30, 195 Parties agreed on the Belém Package, a set of 29 decisions around climate finance, adaptation, gender, technology, and just transition.  The package emphasizes “people and equity” — meaning that climate action is not just about reducing emissions, but also about ensuring vulnerable communities are supported.  2. Just Transition Mechanism (JTM) / Belém Action Mechanism (BAM) One of the headline outcomes is a Just Transition Mechanism to support workers, Indigenous peoples, and communities that may be adversely affected by the shift away from fossil fuels.  This mechanism is also referred to as the Belém Action Mechanism (BAM).  The JTM aims to enhance international cooperation, technic...

 The rift between the US and South Africa at the 2025 G20 Summit is multi-layered and involves long-standing diplomatic tensions, ideological differences, and a very public showdown. Here are the full details and key issues: --- Key Points of the Rift 1. US Boycott / Partial Boycott Initially, the US (under President Donald Trump) indicated it would boycott the G20 summit in Johannesburg, citing what it called “abuses” of white South Africans — specifically Afrikaners — and land-expropriation policies.  The White House even directed US agencies to halt work related to the G20 summit.  Later, there was a somewhat last-minute shift: the US said it would attend “in some form” but only sent a chargé d’affaires (a lower-level diplomat) instead of a senior official or head of state.  2. Handover Dispute Traditionally, when a country concludes its G20 presidency, there is a formal “handover” ceremony to the next country. South Africa refused to hand over its pre...

Breaking News: Reggae Legend Jimmy Cliff Dies at 81 Legendary Jamaican reggae icon Jimmy Cliff has passed away at the age of 81, his family announced on November 24, 2025.  --- What Happened: Cause of Death According to a statement from his wife, Latifa Chambers, Cliff died following a seizure, which was followed by pneumonia.  In her message, she expressed deep gratitude to family, friends, fellow artists, and fans, describing their support as a constant source of strength for him throughout his career.  --- A Brief Look at His Life & Legacy Born: James Chambers, in St. James Parish, Jamaica  Early Career: Moved to Kingston in his youth; by age 14, he had his first hit with “Hurricane Hattie.”  Music & Influence: Over six decades, Cliff was a central figure in bringing reggae, ska, and rocksteady to a global audience.  His most famous songs include “You Can Get It If You Really Want,” “Many Rivers to Cross,” and his cover of “I Can See Clearly Now”...

Dharmendra in 2023. “There’s no role he cannot do,” his biographer said. “You cannot slot him into a pigeonhole.”Credit...Sujit Jaiswal/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images --- Breaking News: Dharmendra, Bollywood’s Iconic “He-Man,” Passes Away at 89 Date: November 24, 2025 Place: Mumbai, India --- A Legend’s Final Chapter Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra (born Dharmendra Kewal Krishan Deol) has died at the age of 89, ending a six-decade-long legacy that defined an era of Indian cinema. He passed away in his Mumbai residence, after a brief illness.  --- The Illness and Last Days In early November, Dharmendra was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai due to respiratory issues.  Reports say he was on ventilator support starting November 10.  On November 12, he was discharged to continue his recovery at home.  He passed away on November 24, just two weeks before his 90th birthday (which would have been December 8, 2025). --- Funeral and Tributes His ...

 this report checks out. Here’s a breakdown of what’s actually happening, what it means, and the possible implications. --- What’s Really Going On 1. B-52 / U.S.–Mauritania Air Exercises On November 19, 2025, a U.S. B-52H Stratofortress from the 96th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron (based in Barksdale, Louisiana) participated in a joint training exercise with the Mauritanian Air Force near Atar, Mauritania.  The exercise involved Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs) — U.S. JTACs worked alongside Mauritanian counterparts to guide the B-52 in simulated bombing runs (“simulated bombing runs,” close air support training).  According to AFRICOM, the exercise is meant to “strengthen regional security” and improve air-ground integration / interoperability.  Maj. Gen. Justin Hoffman (US Africa Command) said these kinds of exercises are not just capacity-building, but also about projecting power and deterrence.  2. Czech Involvement The photos from the U.S. Africa Comma...

this is a real and major development: --- What’s going on: 1. Arrest: Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been arrested by the Federal Police on a preventive arrest warrant issued by Brazil’s Supreme Court (STF).  2. Reason: The exact justification for the warrant hasn’t been made fully public, but media reports suggest it’s tied to concerns of public order.  3. Legal Background: In September 2025, Bolsonaro was convicted by a Supreme Court panel and sentenced to 27 years and 3 months in prison for plotting a coup to overturn the 2022 election.  However, that sentence hadn’t yet started being enforced fully — he was under house arrest prior to this.  The preventive arrest now seems separate from immediate execution of that prison sentence.  4. Court’s Position: The Supreme Court (through Justice Alexandre de Moraes) previously denied Bolsonaro’s request to lift his house arrest, citing “real fear of flight” and repeated violations of court-imposed rest...

 Here’s what the latest credible reports say about the incident: --- What Happened Gunmen attacked St. Mary’s School, a Catholic primary and secondary school, in the Papiri community of Niger State, Nigeria.  According to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), 303 schoolchildren and 12 teachers have been abducted.  The earlier number reported was 215 pupils, but this was revised after a full census/verification.  The children are aged roughly 10 to 18.  A security personnel was “badly shot” during the attack.  The attackers struck between 1 a.m. and 3 a.m. local time.  After the kidnapping, military squads and local hunters were reportedly deployed to look for the abducted.  As of now, no group has publicly claimed responsibility.  --- Why This Is Significant / Context This is part of a wider wave of kidnappings in Nigeria, particularly targeting schools.  Such abductions are increasingly being used by armed gangs (“bandits”) to gai...

Good question. Here’s a breakdown of what President Volodymyr Zelensky is warning, the context, and what it means: --- What Zelensky Is Saying 1. A Stark Political Choice Zelensky warned that Ukraine faces “one of the most difficult moments” in its history.  He says Ukraine may have to choose between losing its dignity or risking the loss of a key partner (i.e., the U.S.).  2. Criticism of the U.S. Peace Plan The plan in question is reported to be a 28-point proposal drafted by the U.S. that includes terms very controversial in Kyiv.  Some of those points reportedly demand Ukraine to: give up parts of its territory, cut down its military, and commit to not joining NATO.  In return, Kiev is offered “security guarantees,” but Zelensky and others suggest those guarantees are vague.  3. Firm on Not Betraying Ukraine Zelensky has said he will push back — he plans to “present arguments … propose alternatives.”  He underlines that he is not going to “betray” Ukrai...

Good question. Yes — there is credible reporting that Zelensky is warning of a serious rift with the U.S. over a newly proposed U.S.-backed peace plan, and that the alliance may be under strain. Here’s a breakdown: --- What Zelensky Is Saying 1. Tough Choice Ahead Zelensky has said Ukraine is facing “one of the most difficult moments in our history.”  He frames the dilemma starkly: either “loss of dignity” or “the risk of losing a key partner.”  By “key partner,” he clearly means the United States.  2. Concerns About the U.S. Peace Proposal The peace plan reportedly has 28 points, and according to reports, would require Ukraine to make major concessions: ceding territory (Donbas, possibly Crimea), reducing its military, and limiting its future NATO ambitions.  Zelensky says he’ll propose alternatives to the plan, rather than simply accepting it.  He insists on “fair treatment” and maintaining core Ukrainian principles.  3. Danger of Being Sidestepped Zelens...

 Yes — there’s growing reporting that the Kremlin deliberately plans to shift blame for its unpopular tax hikes onto the West, rather than onto Putin himself. Here’s a breakdown of what’s going on, what the evidence is, and what it means. --- What the Reports Say 1. Media Guidelines to Blame the West According to Meduza, the Kremlin has issued internal guidelines to state-run and pro-government media on how to frame the tax increases.  One key talking point: portray the tax rise as a forced response to “Western military spending.”  Another: stress that the increases are necessary to preserve social programs and national security, making the burden on citizens seem justified.  Importantly, the guidelines instruct journalists to avoid linking the tax hikes directly to Putin — his name should be excluded from tax-increase stories.  2. Kremlin’s Strategic Use of Unpopular Measures The tax hikes are very real: the 2026 draft budget proposes raising VAT from 20% to 22...

### Breaking: First Human Death from Novel H5N5 Bird Flu Strain in Washington State On November 21, 2025, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) announced the death of a resident from Grays Harbor County due to complications from an H5N5 avian influenza infection—the first confirmed human case of this strain worldwide. The patient, an older adult with underlying health conditions, was hospitalized in King County in early November after developing flu-like symptoms. Testing at the University of Washington Medicine Clinical Virology Lab, confirmed by the CDC, identified the virus as H5N5, which had previously only been detected in birds and mammals (first reported in eastern Canada in 2023) but never in humans. #### Key Details of the Case - **Patient Profile**: The individual maintained a backyard flock of mixed domestic poultry exposed to wild birds, which is the most likely source of infection. Environmental samples from the flock tested positive for avian influenza. - **Time...

Good question. Here’s a breakdown of what’s going on — and what Texas is asking the Supreme Court to do: --- What Happened 1. Lower Court Ruling A federal three-judge panel, in a 2-1 decision, blocked Texas from using its new 2025 congressional map for the 2026 elections.  Judge Jeffrey Brown (Trump appointee) wrote a 160-page opinion finding “substantial evidence” that the map was racially motivated, not just politically: race predominated over partisanship.  He pointed to a July letter from the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division (led by Harmeet Dhillon) that urged Texas to redraw “coalition districts” — districts where no one racial group is a majority, but combined minorities are — which he said injected race into a supposedly race-neutral process.  Brown also cited statements from Governor Greg Abbott and other lawmakers, concluding they “explicitly directed the Legislature to redistrict based on race.”  The court said that without blocking the map, “voters will be forc...

### Confirmation of Resignation Yes, U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) announced on November 21, 2025, that she will resign from Congress effective January 5, 2026. This comes amid a high-profile public feud with President Donald Trump, her longtime ally, over issues including the release of Jeffrey Epstein-related files, foreign policy, and healthcare. In a 10-minute video posted to X (formerly Twitter), Greene stated she did not want her district to face a "hurtful and hateful primary" backed by Trump, whom she had supported fervently since her 2020 election. ### Background on the Feud - **Epstein Files Dispute**: Greene was a vocal advocate for declassifying all Epstein documents, citing justice for victims (including American women trafficked as minors). Congress overwhelmingly approved their release in a bipartisan vote, but Trump opposed it, labeling Greene a "traitor," "disgrace," and "ranting lunatic." He withdrew his endorsement fo...