Your World Tonight Russia-Ukraine peace talks, Indigenous opposition to pipeline, Italian actresses demand accountability from their industry, and more
Nov 30, 2025
Rafi Boudjikhan, a reporter specializing in international conflict, shares insights from the latest U.S.-Ukraine peace talks, highlighting concerns over potential territorial concessions. He notes both sides found the discussions productive but fear a lopsided deal favoring Russia. The conversation also delves into Indigenous leaders opposing a controversial pipeline deal in Canada, warning of its environmental risks, and a group of Italian actresses confronting a troubling culture of silence surrounding sexual assault in the film industry.
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Indigenous Pushback Could Block Pipeline
- Indigenous opposition could make a federal Alberta-BC pipeline politically unbuildable despite Ottawa's push.
- First Nations leaders and BC officials warn consent and legal limits give them leverage to stall or stop the project.
Peace Talks May Favor Russia If Leverage Lacks
- U.S. and Ukrainian talks in Miami were called productive but leave big questions about concessions and leverage.
- Observers warn a rushed plan risks being tilted toward Russia if Ukraine lacks bargaining power.
Funding Cuts Risk Reversing HIV Progress
- Cuts to global HIV funding threaten recent gains and could reverse progress toward ending AIDS by 2030.
- Experts warn reduced access to treatment and PrEP plus major donor cuts risk millions of new infections.