Al Jazeera News Updates Netanyahu requests pardon in corruption cases, Sri Lanka declares state of emergency
Nov 30, 2025
Netanyahu seeks a pardon in corruption cases, drawing attention from political figures, including a letter from Trump. Simultaneously, catastrophic floods devastate Indonesia and Thailand, causing significant destruction. Sri Lanka declares a state of emergency after a cyclone claims over 190 lives and displaces thousands. Tensions escalate as Venezuela accuses the U.S. of colonial ambitions, while Hong Kong mourns the tragic loss from a deadly apartment fire that has claimed 146 lives. Sudan grapples with a crippling economy amidst widespread displacement.
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Netanyahu Seeks Presidential Pardon
- Benjamin Netanyahu formally requested a pardon from President Isaac Herzog for corruption charges.
- The request follows a letter from U.S. President Donald Trump urging a full pardon for Netanyahu.
Regional Floods Cause Massive Losses
- More than 600 people died in extreme floods and landslides across Indonesia, Thailand and Sri Lanka.
- Rescue efforts face destroyed homes, blocked roads and desperate survivors needing aid and shelter.
Sri Lanka Declares Emergency
- Sri Lanka declared a state of emergency and appealed for international help after heavy rains and landslides.
- The cyclone killed over 190 people and destroyed more than 20,000 homes, leaving services down in many areas.