School Assembly News Headlines, 22 November 2025: National, International, Business and Sports Updates

School assemblies often help students stay informed about major developments across different sectors, and today’s update for 22 November 2025 brings together key stories from India and around the world. These headlines cover national events, global affairs, business movements, and sports updates that shaped the last 24 hours. The aim is to give students a clear picture of ongoing discussions in government, changes in policies, activities in the corporate world, and performances in international sports.

National News

• India raised the need for countries to increase climate finance collectively while speaking at COP30, highlighting the importance of shared responsibility at global climate meetings.
• The Centre has made a senior-level change in the bureaucracy by appointing Neeraj Mittal as the new Petroleum and Natural Gas Secretary.
• The Indian Meteorological Department issued a cyclone alert over the Bay of Bengal, warning of heavy rain in parts of the Andaman region.
• Rahul Gandhi said that Jawaharlal Nehru’s writings should be seen as a record of India’s evolving conscience rather than just historical accounts.
• The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches in parts of Jharkhand and West Bengal as part of its investigation into what it described as a ‘coal mafia’ network.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi travelled to South Africa to attend the G20 summit, which will see leaders discussing multiple global issues.

• Japan’s Prime Minister said he aims for “constructive” ties with China and added that Japan’s position on Taiwan continues to remain stable.
• Google and the US government continued their legal battle over digital advertising, a case that could influence how online ads operate in the future.
• Singapore introduced sanctions and entry bans on four Israeli settlers from the West Bank, citing its foreign policy guidelines.
• Japan’s cabinet approved a large economic stimulus package amid concerns about the fiscal approach of Sanae Takaichi.
• The Kremlin said it has not received confirmation from Kyiv about discussions linked to a peace plan suggested by Donald Trump.
• A fire broke out at Hindalco’s facility in New York, which became the second similar incident reported there within a little more than two months.
• The US imposed sanctions on some Indian companies and individuals for their links to the sale of Iranian petroleum and related products.
• Russia’s Defence Ministry announced that its forces had shot down 33 Ukrainian drones overnight during ongoing border tensions.
• Fatima Bosch from Mexico won the Miss Universe 2025 title.

• Redrob raised USD 10 million in a funding round led by Korea Investment Partners, reflecting continued interest in the start-up sector.
• Foxconn and OpenAI confirmed their partnership to work together on manufacturing AI hardware.
• The government may introduce a small-hydro policy in the Union Budget 2026 to tap into nearly 16,000 MW of unused hydro potential.
• Samsung Electronics appointed TM Roh, currently leading its mobile division, as the company’s new co-CEO.
• Meta and Mark Zuckerberg agreed to pay USD 190 million to settle a long-running shareholder case linked to privacy issues.
• Reliance stopped using Russian oil at its export-only refinery in order to comply with European Union sanctions.

• The West Indies brought back fast bowler Kemar Roach for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand.
• In the opening Ashes Test of 2025, Mitchell Starc delivered a career-best performance by taking seven wickets as Australia bowled England out for 172 on the first day.
• Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty reached the quarterfinals at the Australian Open badminton tournament, where Lakshya Sen also advanced but HS Prannoy was knocked out.
• Italian football faces a crucial moment as the national team must beat Northern Ireland and then either Wales or Bosnia to qualify for the World Cup.
• Naomi Osaka withdrew from the Auckland WTA tournament because she will represent Japan at the United Cup.