Putin Says US-backed Peace Plan Is ‘Basis for Future Agreements’

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Nov. 27 that a U.S.-backed peace plan could form the basis of ending the war in Ukraine.

US Extends Tariff Exclusion on Some Chinese Goods for 1 Year Following Trade Truce

The US extended its one-year reprieve on tariffs for certain Chinese goods after a trade deal reached between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
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Brazil’s Former President Bolsonaro Begins 27-Year Prison Sentence Following Coup Conviction

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has begun serving a 27-year prison sentence after being convicted of an attempted coup.

Hong Kong Buildings Blaze Kills at Least 36 People, Hundreds Missing

At least 36 people were killed and 279 were missing after Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades ripped through high-rise towers under bamboo scaffolding.

More Than 23,000 Patients in Canada Died Last Year While on Health-Care Wait Lists

More than 23,000 Canadians have died while waiting for health care over the past year, recent government data suggests.

China Suffering From US Restrictions on Chip Exports

U.S. bans on advanced chips are impacting China and offering a parallel to Beijing’s threats to cut off rare earths, but both will likely lead to workarounds.

EU Proposes Deepening Defense Industry Ties With Ukraine

EU proposed deeper integration of the bloc’s defense industry with Ukraine while negotiations continue over Trump’s plan to end war between Kyiv and Moscow.

Meta Pitching App Store Age Verification Law to Liberal Government

Meta is urging the federal government to require age verification at the app store level, shifting responsibility to companies instead of platforms.