Typhoon Fung-wong has left 27 dead in the Philippines and damaged 3.6 million people
The losses are huge, thousands of houses are destroyed or damaged, 170,000 families are sheltered in evacuation centres, and communication is very difficult, with 37 bridges collapsed and at least 12 national roads flooded.
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Trump gave Maduro a deadline until last Friday to leave Venezuela
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Zelenski sought the support of European leaders in his meeting with Macron
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Iberia cancels flights to Venezuela until 31 December
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Putin will meet with the US special envoy on Tuesday to discuss Trump's proposal for Ukraine
The Russian president "will hold several meetings today behind closed doors to prepare the course of relations between Russia and the United States."
The Strait of Hormuz, the most tense point on the world's energy map
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Netanyahu calls for pardon to stop his corruption trial
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The US and Ukraine have resumed talks for a "lasting and prosperous" peace
"We want to see the end of death and suffering," the US Secretary of State said. He also stressed that peace must ensure that Ukraine is "sovereign and independent, so that the country can live in prosperity."
Venezuela's main airport remains as usual, despite Trump's assurances that airspace is closed
Venezuela has "roundly rejected" the US president's message and criticized the nation's "threat to sovereignty" and "attempt to give orders." du. "Venezuela will not accept orders, threats or interference from a foreign power."