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BEFOCUS NEWS DESK — Daily Highlights (November 18, 2025)

BEFOCUS NEWS DESK — Daily Highlights

Date: November 18, 2025

  1. 1. Cristiano Ronaldo Meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at White House Dinner

    Football icon Cristiano Ronaldo joined Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince during an official White House dinner hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump — a major global spotlight moment combining diplomacy, sports influence and cultural power.

    Source: AP News

  2. 2. Gunmen Kidnap 25 Schoolgirls in Kebbi State, Nigeria

    In a tragic early-morning attack on Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State, gunmen abducted 25 girls and killed a staff member. A manhunt by security forces is ongoing.

    Source: Dawn News

  3. 3. WHO Reports South-East Asia Leading Global TB Cases

    The World Health Organization warns that South-East Asia now accounts for over one-third of global tuberculosis cases, putting the 2025 End-TB targets at severe risk.

    Source: WHO

  4. 4. Gombe-Born Nigerian Aerospace Engineer Builds Indigenous Rocket Prototype

    A young Nigerian aerospace engineer from Gombe State has successfully built a functional rocket prototype, attracting global engineering and innovation attention.

    Source: Punch Nigeria

  5. 5. Canada & Sweden Reaffirm Support for Ukraine

    During an official state visit, Canada and Sweden renewed their military and humanitarian support plan for Ukraine amidst intensifying geopolitical tensions.

    Source: Government of Canada

  6. 6. Nigeria Supports Regional Efforts to Eliminate Violent Extremism in Lake Chad Basin

    The Nigerian government has intensified joint operations with neighbouring nations to counter violent extremism across the Lake Chad Basin.

    Source: Champion News

  7. 7. Japan Issues Fresh Travel Warning as China Tension Rises

    Japan has released a new advisory urging citizens to be cautious when travelling to China amid escalating diplomatic pressure and regional security tensions.

    Source: ABC News

  8. 8. Cloudflare Outage Disrupts Major Websites Worldwide

    A major Cloudflare disruption temporarily affected banking portals, media platforms and government websites, reigniting global conversations about cybersecurity and digital resilience.

    Source: Global News

  9. 9. Africa’s Economic Potential Highlighted as Intra-African Trade Surges

    A new S&P Global report shows Africa’s intra-continental trade is rising sharply, signalling stronger market integration and regional economic growth.

    Source: PR Newswire

  10. 10. India Set to Host the Earth Summit 2025-26 Beginning November 20

    India will host the annual Earth Summit in Hyderabad, focusing on rural innovation, sustainable development and climate-resilient communities.

    Source: Times of India

Editorial Note

Today’s global, African and Nigerian headlines highlight a world undergoing rapid transformation — from technology failures and geopolitical alignments to youth-driven innovation in science and alarming security challenges at home.

BEFOCUS NEWS DESK remains committed to tracking these developments with clarity, accuracy and a focus on the opportunities and risks they present for young people across Africa and the world.

© 2025 BEFOCUS Children & Youth Foundation • Witty Global Industries Ltd. Abuja, Nigeria.

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