November 16, 2025
US
•16.11.2025
•Sunday
•14 days ago
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US media on November 16th began the day focused on President Trump's contemplation of military operations in Venezuela, alongside federal immigration crackdowns in Charlotte. As the day progressed, the ongoing Jeffrey Epstein scandal and its political implications continued to be reported, particularly discussions about potential House Republican votes to release files. Trump's messaging efforts and foreign policy initiatives also received coverage. By afternoon, the public feud and potential reconciliation between Trump and Marjorie Taylor Greene gained prominence, with various outlets detailing their dispute. Later reports emphasized the internal GOP divisions surrounding the Epstein files vote and the deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford to the Caribbean near Venezuela.
Israel
•16.11.2025
•Sunday
•14 days ago
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Israeli media on November 16 focused on the government's decision to establish a non-state investigative commission into the October 7th failures, with a ministerial committee to determine its mandate within 45 days. This move drew considerable criticism, labeled as a "cover-up committee" by the opposition, a sentiment echoed through the afternoon and into the evening.
Concurrently, the Supreme Court's decision regarding the oversight of the former Military Advocate General's investigation was a major theme. The Court ruled that Justice Minister Levin could appoint an external overseer but rejected his initial choice of Judge Kola. Levin had previously asserted that rejecting Kola would enable a cover-up. By evening, reports indicated Levin was struggling to find new candidates.
Throughout the day, discussions also continued on potential US-Saudi normalization, which included F-35 sales and nuclear considerations, with some reports suggesting delays and conditions from Saudi Arabia, and concerns in Israel about the impact on its qualitative military edge.
Germany
•16.11.2025
•Sunday
•14 days ago
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German media on November 16th initially focused on Donald Trump's perceived influence on European energy policy and discussions regarding his image at Mount Rushmore. The ongoing war in Ukraine also featured prominently, with reports of drone defense strategies and alleged Russian oil deals.
Later, the debate intensified around rising extremism within conservative political movements, particularly the far-right in the US and the UK's proposed stricter asylum laws. Domestically, the German pension debate persisted, with the Young CDU's radical proposals drawing attention, and Markus Söder intervening in the dispute.
By afternoon and evening, Chancellor Merz faced increasing scrutiny and internal party opposition over his pension reform proposals, eventually defending the package and offering a compromise. Separately, an auction of Nazi documents drew condemnation.
France
•16.11.2025
•Sunday
•14 days ago
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French media primarily focused on the liberation and return to France of Camilo Castro, who had been detained in Venezuela since June. Announcements by President Macron in the early morning were followed by details of his arrival in France in the late afternoon. This narrative dominated throughout the day, with various outlets providing updates and reactions from his family.
Concurrently, the discussion around the 2026 budget continued, with renewed concerns about its implementation by ordinances in the early afternoon, a topic that has been central in previous days' reports. Another prominent story was the serious injury of a 12-year-old in a Grenoble drug-dealing spot, which saw new leads emerge in the late afternoon. Additionally, reports of a septuagenarian's disappearance in Ardèche due to severe weather gained traction in the early afternoon.
Concurrently, the discussion around the 2026 budget continued, with renewed concerns about its implementation by ordinances in the early afternoon, a topic that has been central in previous days' reports. Another prominent story was the serious injury of a 12-year-old in a Grenoble drug-dealing spot, which saw new leads emerge in the late afternoon. Additionally, reports of a septuagenarian's disappearance in Ardèche due to severe weather gained traction in the early afternoon.
Lebanon
•16.11.2025
•Sunday
•14 days ago
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Lebanese media on November 16 continued to focus on President Aoun's request for a UN complaint against Israel regarding the border wall construction, with new reports on diplomatic moves to counter Israeli encroachment (Lebanon24, Lebanon Files). Speaker Berri emphasized the need for a unified Lebanese stance against Israel (Al-Manar).
Reports also emerged of America prioritizing Damascus over Beirut for support in 2026 (Lebanon24). Concerns were raised about Lebanon entering a phase of "complete desecration" (Al-Akhbar), and internal security issues were highlighted with a car carrying weapons (Kataeb).
Later in the day, the election of Imad Martinos as the new head of the Bar Association became a prominent story (Al Joumhouria, L'Orient-Le Jour, Kataeb).
The most significant development occurred in the evening, with reports of an alleged Israeli drone strike assassinating a Hezbollah leader in Mansouri (Janoubia). This incident reignited discussions about a potential new war with Israel and Israel's fear of a "new Hezbollah" (Lebanon24, Lebanon Files).
Reports also emerged of America prioritizing Damascus over Beirut for support in 2026 (Lebanon24). Concerns were raised about Lebanon entering a phase of "complete desecration" (Al-Akhbar), and internal security issues were highlighted with a car carrying weapons (Kataeb).
Later in the day, the election of Imad Martinos as the new head of the Bar Association became a prominent story (Al Joumhouria, L'Orient-Le Jour, Kataeb).
The most significant development occurred in the evening, with reports of an alleged Israeli drone strike assassinating a Hezbollah leader in Mansouri (Janoubia). This incident reignited discussions about a potential new war with Israel and Israel's fear of a "new Hezbollah" (Lebanon24, Lebanon Files).
Ukraine
•16.11.2025
•Sunday
•14 days ago
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Ukrainian media on November 16 initially focused on President Zelenskyy's announcement of a "historic agreement" with France to strengthen aviation and air defense. Concurrently, reports detailed intense fighting in the Pokrovsk direction and discussed potential gas supplies from Greece.
Later in the day, attention shifted to Zelenskyy's official visit to Greece, where an agreement was signed for Greece to begin supplying gas to Ukraine starting January 2026. This development was a prominent topic throughout the afternoon.
By evening, reporting highlighted continued intense fighting on the front lines, with nearly 200 battles, alongside widespread reports of scheduled power outages for November 17 in Kyiv and other regions.
Later in the day, attention shifted to Zelenskyy's official visit to Greece, where an agreement was signed for Greece to begin supplying gas to Ukraine starting January 2026. This development was a prominent topic throughout the afternoon.
By evening, reporting highlighted continued intense fighting on the front lines, with nearly 200 battles, alongside widespread reports of scheduled power outages for November 17 in Kyiv and other regions.
Palestine
•16.11.2025
•Sunday
•14 days ago
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Palestinian media on November 16 prominently featured Hamas's receipt of a list containing 1468 Gazan prisoners held in Israeli jails, a significant development in ongoing prisoner exchange discussions. This occurred as reports continued on Israeli actions in the West Bank, including a martyr killed in Askar refugee camp and land confiscations. Concurrently, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza due to winter weather and Israeli blockades remained a major focus, with reports of widespread flooding and a severe hepatitis outbreak. Discussions intensified around an American draft resolution at the UN Security Council concerning Gaza, with Israeli pressure for changes and calls from Palestinian resistance factions for Algeria to reject it. Netanyahu reiterated his opposition to a Palestinian state.
UK
•16.11.2025
•Sunday
•14 days ago
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UK media opened the day reporting on Labour's proposed immigration overhaul, including ending benefits for asylum seekers and implementing Denmark-based reforms. Reports also emerged of internal Labour party dynamics, with some MPs jockeying to unseat Starmer. By late morning, the Home Secretary confirmed plans to end "golden ticket" asylum support and tackle a "broken" system. The feud between Donald Trump and Marjorie Taylor Greene also continued to be discussed ahead of an Epstein files vote.
In the afternoon, a Labour MP called for Prime Minister Starmer to step down amidst protests against asylum seeker plans. This was followed by reports of federal agents launching an immigration crackdown in Charlotte, US. In the evening, the Home Secretary vowed to transform the UK's asylum system, with reports suggesting refugees could face a 20-year wait to settle permanently under new reforms. The day closed with further announcements of major changes to the UK immigration system, threatening countries that do not take back migrants with visa bans.
In the afternoon, a Labour MP called for Prime Minister Starmer to step down amidst protests against asylum seeker plans. This was followed by reports of federal agents launching an immigration crackdown in Charlotte, US. In the evening, the Home Secretary vowed to transform the UK's asylum system, with reports suggesting refugees could face a 20-year wait to settle permanently under new reforms. The day closed with further announcements of major changes to the UK immigration system, threatening countries that do not take back migrants with visa bans.
Iran
•16.11.2025
•Sunday
•14 days ago
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Iranian media on November 16 centered on Foreign Minister Araqchi's denials of undeclared enrichment, emphasizing that Iran's facilities are under IAEA supervision (BBC Persian, Radio Farda, Tehran Times). This came after earlier reports of a phone call between Russian President Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu concerning Iran, Syria, and Gaza, and deepening nuclear ambiguity after recent attacks (Iran International, BBC Persian).
Throughout the day, Araqchi also highlighted renewed calls for negotiations, warning against external aggression and criticizing US actions as a "return to the law of the jungle" (ISNA, Mehr News, Tasnim News, Tasnim News English, Kayhan London, Al-Alam News Network). Separately, CENTCOM condemned the IRGC's seizure of the Talara tanker (Iran International), building on reports from the previous two days.
Throughout the day, Araqchi also highlighted renewed calls for negotiations, warning against external aggression and criticizing US actions as a "return to the law of the jungle" (ISNA, Mehr News, Tasnim News, Tasnim News English, Kayhan London, Al-Alam News Network). Separately, CENTCOM condemned the IRGC's seizure of the Talara tanker (Iran International), building on reports from the previous two days.
Russia
•16.11.2025
•Sunday
•14 days ago
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Russian media began the day reporting a Ukrainian drone attack on Volgograd, injuring three. Throughout the day, further drone attacks were reported across various Russian regions, with 57 downed overnight and another 16 shot down in three hours. Concurrently, Russian media focused on US-Russia relations, with the Russian Embassy in the US noting a "window of opportunity" for normalization. However, the anticipated Putin-Trump meeting was reportedly postponed. The conflict in Ukraine remained a central theme, with reports of Russia seizing two new villages and discussions around Ukrainian military casualties and morale. Towards the evening, an attack on the Novokuibyshevsk oil refinery was reported, alongside continued focus on declining Ukrainian troop morale.
Italy
•16.11.2025
•Sunday
•14 days ago
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Italian media on November 16 predominantly focused on the ATP Finals final match. Early morning reports set the stage for the Sinner-Alcaraz showdown. Throughout the afternoon and into the evening, live updates on the match dominated headlines across multiple outlets, detailing score changes, player conditions, and even a brief interruption due to a spectator's illness. By late evening, Sinner's victory over Alcaraz, confirming him as "Maestro" in Torino, became the primary celebratory news story.
Concurrently, President Mattarella's speech at the Bundestag, condemning wars of aggression and unpunished attacks on civilians, continued to be a significant topic, alongside discussions regarding Israel's stance on Palestinian statehood and military control. Debates on military aid to Ukraine and corruption investigations in Kyiv also featured.
Japan
•16.11.2025
•Sunday
•14 days ago
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Japanese media on November 16, 2025, continued to focus on the political implications of Prime Minister Takaichi's rising popularity, noting concerns that it may stall necessary reforms, particularly as the LDP marked its 70th anniversary (Kyodo News English). This builds on previous reporting regarding her administration's handling of diplomatic issues with China. By early afternoon, Kyodo News confirmed a significant increase in public support for Takaichi's Cabinet, reaching 69.9%.
Concurrently, the government's economic stimulus package, estimated to exceed 17 trillion yen, began to take shape (Yahoo News Japan). This coincided with a continued advisory from China for its citizens to carefully consider studying in Japan (Yahoo News Japan), a development following earlier diplomatic tensions.
Concurrently, the government's economic stimulus package, estimated to exceed 17 trillion yen, began to take shape (Yahoo News Japan). This coincided with a continued advisory from China for its citizens to carefully consider studying in Japan (Yahoo News Japan), a development following earlier diplomatic tensions.
Netherlands
•16.11.2025
•Sunday
•14 days ago
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Dutch media on November 16th initially reported on the UK's stricter asylum policies and the ongoing presence of Dutch military in Bosnia. By late morning and early afternoon, attention shifted domestically, with Martin Bosma's bid for Speaker of the House becoming a prominent story, alongside a renewed focus on the unresolved issues of labor migrant exploitation, five years after the Roemer report. The discussion around the speaker's position continued throughout the day, with three candidates emerging. Concurrently, reports on the Epstein affair leading to Republican dissent against Donald Trump also gained traction, maintaining international attention.
India
•16.11.2025
•Sunday
•14 days ago
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Indian media focused heavily on the Delhi blast investigation, with initial reports in the morning confirming the suspect's identity and the recovery of 9mm cartridges. By early afternoon, details emerged about the use of dead-drop emails to conceal the plot. Throughout the day, reports intensified on a doctor's decade-long connection to Jaish-e-Mohammed and financial disclosures related to the blast. In the late afternoon, the NIA confirmed the Red Fort explosion was a car-borne suicide attack and announced the arrest of Amir Rashid Ali, accused of procuring the i20 car used. Concurrently, Bihar's political developments remained a significant focus, with preparations for a new government, expected resignations, and ongoing internal RJD family turmoil.
Poland
•16.11.2025
•Sunday
•14 days ago
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November 16 in Poland saw a dual focus, with the arrest of a 19-year-old for threatening President Nawrocki initially dominating early morning reports. However, by early afternoon, media attention shifted significantly to two other major stories. The controversial German auction of Nazi crime victim memorabilia, and reportedly Katyń artifacts, garnered widespread condemnation, with Foreign Minister Sikorski's intervention leading to the swift removal of all items. Concurrently, reports emerged of damaged railway tracks in Mazovia, which Prime Minister Tusk later described as a potential act of sabotage. This quickly became a central and urgent concern, alongside the ongoing fallout from the German auction.
Spain
•16.11.2025
•Sunday
•14 days ago
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Spanish media on November 16 began the day with continued focus on political tensions, including discussions around the Supreme Court's potential ruling on the Attorney General and Sánchez's efforts to improve his public image among young people.
Later, attention shifted to the Alcaraz-Sinner tennis final, which experienced an interruption due to a medical incident in the stands, with continuous updates on the match's progression.
The dominant story of the afternoon, however, became the judge's decision to archive the case against the Secretary General of the Presidency in the Begoña case, just eleven days after her indictment. This development received widespread coverage and became the central point of discussion across multiple outlets. Towards evening, Sinner's victory in the tennis final was also extensively reported, alongside initial results from the Chilean presidential elections.
Later, attention shifted to the Alcaraz-Sinner tennis final, which experienced an interruption due to a medical incident in the stands, with continuous updates on the match's progression.
The dominant story of the afternoon, however, became the judge's decision to archive the case against the Secretary General of the Presidency in the Begoña case, just eleven days after her indictment. This development received widespread coverage and became the central point of discussion across multiple outlets. Towards evening, Sinner's victory in the tennis final was also extensively reported, alongside initial results from the Chilean presidential elections.
Turkey
•16.11.2025
•Sunday
•14 days ago
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Turkish media on November 16th focused on clarifying reports regarding the Şule Çet murder case. Morning headlines from Bianet announced the release of Berk Akand, who was convicted in the case. This led to significant public discussion. However, by early afternoon, the Ministry of Justice issued a statement refuting these claims, clarifying that Akand had been on temporary leave and not permanently released (Milliyet, Yeni Akit, Bianet, Gerçek Gündem). The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office also indicated an expansion of the ongoing investigation into illegal betting scandals (Hürriyet, Gerçek Gündem). Meanwhile, international news included a UN report of Israeli troops firing on peacekeepers in Lebanon (Daily Sabah), and China's strong response to Japanese provocations (Aydinlik).
China
•16.11.2025
•Sunday
•14 days ago
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Chinese state media on November 16 continued extensive coverage of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area hosting the National Games, emphasizing regional integration, a narrative from previous days. Concurrently, reports emerged concerning a Japan-Philippines defense pact and Japanese intervention in Taiwan as potential deterrents to China, echoing earlier concerns. By mid-morning, the focus shifted dramatically to the publication of the first volume of "Selected Works of Xi Jinping on Rule of Law," a new dominant narrative. This event was extensively highlighted across all major state media, including Xinhua, People's Daily, and CCTV, underscoring its perceived significance in legal and political discourse. Independent outlets continued reporting on China's coast guard patrols in the Diaoyu Islands and other geopolitical issues.
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