The Philippine government and communist rebels, represented by the National Democratic Front, agree to resume peace talks after six years.
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November 28, 2023 (Tuesday)
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Armed conflicts and attacks
Two Palestinians are killed during clashes with Israeli Defense Forces in the West Bank.
Hamas releases two Thai migrant workers, 10 Israeli hostages and a pet dog, while Israel releases 30 Palestinian prisoners.
Russian forces advance on "all sides" of Avdiivka in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine as they move to encircle the city. Heavy fighting is reported for control of the Avdiivka Coke Plant.
Disasters and accidents
Rescuers in Uttarakhand, India, successfully drill through to 41 men trapped for over two weeks following a tunnel collapse.
International relations
A Russian district court extends American journalist Evan Gershkovich's detention on espionage charges until January 30, 2024.
Finland closes the entire border with Russia after accusing the Russian government of facilitating the entry of asylum seekers into the country.
Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh is chosen to host the 2030 World Expo, over South Korean port city Busan and Rome for the event expected to draw millions of visitors.
Law and crime
The Australian government announces a ban on the import of disposable electronic cigarettes, effective January 1, 2024, in an effort to reduce nicotine addiction in children and young adults.
The Court of Justice of the European Union rules that employees can be banned from wearing "signs of religious belief", such as Islamic hijabs, in all European Union member states.
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