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26-11-2025
The United Nations released a report on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, stating that 50,000 women and girls were killed by intimate partners or family members in 2024, averaging 137 women per day or one every 10 minutes. The report, based on data from 117 countries, found that 83,000 women and girls were intentionally killed in 2024, with 60% of those murdered by partners or relatives. The highest rate of femicide was recorded in Africa, followed by the Americas, Oceania, Asia, and Europe. The report highlighted that technological advancements have exacerbated violence against women and girls, including non-consensual image-sharing and deepfake videos. The UN called for the implementation of laws to hold perpetrators accountable and prevent such violence.
Entities: United Nations, UN Women, John Brandolino, Sarah Hendricks, Africa • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
26-11-2025
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te announced a supplementary defense budget of $40 billion to counter China's accelerating military preparations near the island. Lai stated that Beijing aims to seize Taiwan by force by 2027 and has intensified its infiltration and influence campaign to undermine Taiwan's democracy. The announcement comes amid a diplomatic dispute between China and Japan over Taiwan, with the US supporting Taiwan's defense efforts. China has rejected Taiwan's plans, calling them a 'provocation for independence.'
Entities: Taiwan, China, President Lai Ching-te, Beijing, Xi Jinping • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
26-11-2025
Taiwan's prime minister, Cho Jung-tai, has stated that returning to China is not an option, following a phone call between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump where Xi mentioned Taiwan's return to mainland China as part of the post-war international order. Taiwan's government has rejected this, describing the island as a 'fully sovereign and independent country.' The US has not taken a side on Taiwan's sovereignty but opposes any use of force to seize the territory. Relations between Beijing and Tokyo have deteriorated after Japan's prime minister suggested that an attack on Taiwan would spark a military response, prompting denouncement from China's foreign ministry.
Entities: Taiwan, China, Xi Jinping, Donald Trump, Cho Jung-tai • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
26-11-2025
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te has announced that the country will prepare for combat by 2027 amid escalating threats from China. Lai stated that China, under Xi Jinping's leadership, is accelerating its military preparations to take Taiwan by force. In response, Taiwan plans to boost its defense spending with a $40 billion budget, focusing on equipment such as missiles and drones, as well as artificial intelligence and cooperation with the US. Lai emphasized that any attempt at compromise in the face of aggression will only lead to war and that giving up is the most threatening scenario.
Entities: Taiwan, China, Lai Ching-te, Xi Jinping, Donald Trump • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
26-11-2025
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has vowed to defy any US attempt to overthrow his government, brandishing a sword during a march in Caracas. The US, under Donald Trump's administration, has been conducting military strikes against vessels suspected of drug trafficking in international waters, killing at least 80 people. Maduro claims the US is seeking to violently overthrow his government and is driven by economic motives, wanting Venezuela's natural resources. The US has designated Venezuela's Cartel de los Soles as a foreign terrorist organization, but Maduro's government denies any involvement. The situation is tense, with Cuba accusing the US of aggression and calling for restraint.
Entities: Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela, United States, Donald Trump, Caracas • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
26-11-2025
The article discusses the strained relations between China and Japan following Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan, and how this diplomatic freeze could potentially strengthen her grip on power. The situation has escalated with China unleashing economic retaliation and diplomatic offensives against Japan. The US President Donald Trump's response has been lukewarm, adding to the complexity of the situation.
Entities: Sanae Takaichi, China, Japan, Taiwan, Beijing • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
26-11-2025
Taiwan's government has announced a $40 billion special defence budget to counter China's 'intensifying' threats, with President Lai Ching-te stating that there is 'no room for compromise on national security'. The move comes amid escalating harassment, espionage, and military pressure from China, with Lai emphasizing the need to defend 'democratic Taiwan' against Beijing's attempts to annex it. The defence budget increase is expected to lift Taiwan's spending to 3.3% of GDP in 2026, with a pledge to reach 5% by 2030. China has responded by accusing Taiwan of 'squandering money on currying favour with external powers', while the US has welcomed the announcement as a 'major step towards maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait'.
Entities: Taiwan, China, Lai Ching-te, Xi Jinping, Donald Trump • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
