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North Pacific Northwest Flooding and Emergency Response: In early December 2025, the Pacific Northwest of the United States and southwestern British Columbia experienced widespread flooding triggered by an unusually strong atmospheric river, leading to rivers and lowlands overflowing in Washington, Oregon, and parts of Canada. Government authorities declared states of emergency in multiple regions, with Washington’s governor deploying the National Guard to assist in evacuatio

UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) Concludes in Brazil: The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) was held in Belém, Brazil, from November 10–21, bringing together delegates from across the world to negotiate climate policy and finance. Parties debated contentious issues including fossil fuel phase‑outs and adaptation finance, with concluding agreements focusing on tripling support for adaptation by 2035 and the establishment of a Just Transition Mechanism t

Russia‑U.S. Summit Plans Collapse Amid Ukraine Negotiation Stalemate: An anticipated high-level summit between U.S. and Russian leaders in Budapest, Hungary, was canceled in late October after protracted talks over Ukraine. Officials from both countries had engaged in preparatory diplomatic calls and proposals to discuss ceasefire terms and territorial control, but disagreements — particularly Russia’s insistence on sovereignty over occupied regions — led to cancellation. The

1. United Nations General Assembly (80th Session) Opens: On September 9–10, 2025, world leaders gathered in New York City for the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), a centerpiece of global diplomacy. Heads of state and foreign ministers addressed urgent issues including continuing conflicts in the Middle East, tensions between major powers, climate change, and economic instability. The assembly spotlighted disagreements over international aid, securit