Global Update Preview: A Volcano in Ethiopia Spews Ash Into Asia, Disrupting Flights
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November 25, 2025, 2:09 p.m. Eastern time

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A huge plume of white ash rises from a dark mountain against a blue sky. Barren ground and a light path are in the foreground.

A Volcano in Ethiopia Spews Ash Into Asia, Disrupting Flights

The ash cloud drifted over northern India, causing some flight delays and cancellations, and continued toward China.

Places mentioned: India

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping stand beside each other, both in blue suits. U.S. and Chinese flags frame them in the background.

China and Japan Are in a Showdown, With Trump in the Middle

With Japan’s new leader refusing to back down from China’s show of force and claims on Taiwan, Xi Jinping picks up the phone to try to pry the U.S.-Japan alliance apart.

Places mentioned: Japan

Five shirtless workers wearing red gloves load batteries into an open box truck.

The Auto Industry Was Warned: Battery Recycling Was Poisoning People

Despite decades of evidence on the toxic effects of lead battery recycling, companies opted not to act and blocked efforts to clean up the industry.

Places mentioned: West Africa

Lai Ching-te smiles, holding a scallop in a pair of chopsticks. He sits on a sofa, holding a plate of assorted sushi and sashimi.

Warmed by Japan’s Support, Taiwan Takes Up Sushi Diplomacy

China closed off Japanese seafood imports after Japan’s new leader declared strong support for Taiwan. Suddenly, sushi is everywhere on Taiwanese social media.

Places mentioned: Japan

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