It’s another edition of NRTC WEEKLY Roundup —in this week’s edition, we are focusing on five trending stories across the globe due to a fast-paced world where headlines change by the hour.
While it’s easy to miss some of the biggest global developments, our roundup, as usual, will cut across the top five beats in our media organisation, NRTC [your one-stop hub for rich and reliable content covering entertainment, sports, politics, metro, and leading stories].
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Epstein files controversy sparked Trump–greene rift
NRTC WEEKLY learnt that the drama surrounding the impending release of files linked to deceased financier Jeffrey Epstein intensified US political turmoil this week.
In a high-profile move, President Donald Trump withdrew his endorsement of key Republican ally Marjorie Taylor Greene, signalling a major rift within the party.
Trump simultaneously increased scrutiny on Democrats, demanding a Justice Department investigation into former President Bill Clinton over his alleged connections to the Epstein network.
Despite the public calls for transparency, Trump also labelled the push to release the files a “hoax” orchestrated by his political opponents, adding further complexity to an already polarised political climate as the House of Representatives advanced the bill mandating the files’ release.
COP30 Summit focused on climate finance, justice
The 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, centred on closing the emissions gap and securing critical climate financing, NRTC WEEKLY gathered.
Marking the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement, the summit featured the release of the UNEP Emissions Gap Report 2025, which highlighted the severe gap between national climate plans and the 1.5°C target.
Indigenous communities staged vocal protests, demanding greater inclusion and respect for their land rights in global climate policymaking.
Key negotiations focused on mobilising funds for climate-resilient social services, especially in vulnerable African nations, and on scaling up renewable energy capacity to meet global commitments and mitigate severe environmental shocks.
Gaza: Floods, diplomatic efforts deepened humanitarian crisis
NRTC WEEKLY gathered that the humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepened this week, driven by the fallout from a fragile ceasefire and extreme weather.
Heavy seasonal rains battered the region, triggering destructive floods that swept through tent camps housing displaced families and worsened sanitation challenges.
Welfare agencies raised alarms over deteriorating mental health, reporting that children displayed heightened aggression and violence stemming from prolonged conflict trauma.
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Diplomatically, the crisis remained deadlocked, with the United States reportedly pushing its own proposal for a UN resolution aimed at achieving a lasting solution, while Russia countered with a rival text, highlighting the continued international division over Gaza’s political future and security arrangements.
UN warned of “largest displacement crisis” in Sudan war
The UN issued an urgent global warning over the escalating civil war in Sudan, describing it as the world’s most severe displacement crisis, NRTC WEEKLY gathered.
UNHCR chief Filippo Grandi warned that Sudanese civilians were “running out of time” as large communities remained cut off from vital humanitarian aid.
The crisis worsened following reports of mass atrocities against civilians in El Fasher, North Darfur, after the city fell to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, prompting sharp condemnation from the UN Secretary-General.
The international body called for an immediate cessation of violence and a halt to external supplies of weapons and fighters, urging the warring factions to return to serious peace negotiations.
Super Typhoon Fung-wong devastated millions in Philippines
NRTC WEEKLY gathered that Super Typhoon Fung-wong struck the Philippines, becoming one of the most powerful storms of the year as it unleashed catastrophic damage across 16 regions.
The storm affected more than five million people, including about 1.7 million children who faced severe disruption. The devastation included confirmed fatalities and widespread destruction of essential infrastructure such as homes, schools, and critical health facilities.
The disaster starkly highlighted the extreme vulnerability of the Philippine archipelago, which frequently endured severe climate-related and geophysical shocks, placing immense strain on national resources and ongoing recovery efforts.
Here, the curtain of this week’s episode of NRTC WEEKLY will drop. Join us for another edition next week as we take you around the trending stories in Nigeria.
