Top News Headlines for November 16, 2025
Here's a roundup of the major stories making waves today, drawn from global sources. I've focused on key developments in politics, international affairs, disasters, and sports.
World News
- Typhoon Kalmaegi Devastates Philippines: At least two people have been killed and tens of thousands displaced as the typhoon makes landfall in Central Visayas. A Philippine Air Force helicopter crashed during damage assessments in Agusan del Sur, killing six. Massive rallies in Manila are underway, demanding accountability for a corruption scandal linked to flood-control failures.
- Sudan Conflict Escalates: The Rapid Support Forces accept a humanitarian ceasefire in Darfur after capturing El Fasher, but the Sudanese army vows to fight on. The UN holds a special session on hundreds of killings at a hospital in the region.
- Iran Slams US Aggression: Iran's foreign minister calls for a return to international law amid US and Israeli actions in West Asia, including attacks on seven regional countries over the past two years.
- Vatican Returns Indigenous Artifacts: In a historic move, the Vatican hands back 62 artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada as part of reckoning with the Church's role in cultural suppression.
- Afghanistan Earthquake: A 6.3 magnitude quake near Mazar-i-Sharif kills at least 20, injures hundreds, and damages the historic Blue Mosque.
India News
- South Africa Stuns India in Cricket Test: In a shocking upset, South Africa defeats India by 31 runs in the first Test in Kolkata, bundling out the hosts for 93 while chasing 124. Captain Shubman Gill was ruled out due to injury.
- Rohini Acharya Blasts Family After Bihar Polls: Lalu Prasad Yadav's daughter quits politics, disowns her family, and criticizes aides of brother Tejashwi Yadav following the RJD's rout in Bihar elections. NDA secures a massive victory with 202 seats.
- Tamil Nadu Challenges President on NEET Bill: The state files a Supreme Court petition against the President's refusal to assent to a law exempting it from NEET for medical admissions, calling the delay unconstitutional.
- Venezuela Eyes Indian Investments: Discussions in Visakhapatnam highlight opportunities in critical minerals and mining cooperation.
US News
- Trump's Gaza Peace Plan: President Trump announces a proposal to end the Israel-Hamas war and usher in a new era of Middle East peace.
- Nigeria Designated for Persecution Probe: The US labels Nigeria a "Country of Particular Concern" over murders of Christians at a 5-to-1 rate compared to other groups; investigations begin. (Trending on X)
- SNAP Funding Crisis: A federal judge rules the Trump administration's delay in food assistance payments "unacceptable," risking hunger for 16 million children amid shutdown.
- Epstein Ties Investigation: AG Pam Bondi orders a probe into Jeffrey Epstein's connections to Trump's political opponents, per White House demands.
- UCLA Antisemitism Funding Freeze: The administration demands $1.2 billion from UCLA to restore research funds after accusations of campus antisemitism.
Other Notable Stories
- Aviation Tragedy: A UPS Airlines MD-11 crashes near Louisville Airport, killing nine, injuring 11, with 16 missing.
- Germany-China Trade Talks: Finance Minister Klingbeil visits China to address tensions and the Ukraine war, stressing fair competition. (Trending on X)
- Czechia Braces for Winter: Snow expected nationwide this week; former PM Babiš to address conflict-of-interest concerns.
- Oxford Union Debate: The society overwhelmingly votes Israel a greater threat to regional stability than Iran. (Trending on X)