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National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom dies after Washington ambush

A West Virginia National Guard specialist shot near the White House has died as authorities upgrade charges against the suspect and federal agencies pause asylum and visa processing tied to the case

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6,000 - Number of Airbus A320 family aircraft ordered to receive urgent software updates

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"Are you stupid?" — President Donald Trump

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National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom dies after Washington ambush

A deadly ambush on two West Virginia National Guard members in Washington, D.C. has become the focal point of criminal charges and sweeping immigration policy changes. Authorities have upgraded charges while federal agencies pause asylum and visa processing tied to the suspect.

Trump says he plans to pardon ex Honduran president Hernández

President Trump announced multiple interventions in foreign policy by pledging to pardon convicted former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández, triggering domestic outrage and debate over US interference ahead of Honduran elections.

Airbus recall disrupts global travel as A320s need urgent fix

Airbus ordered an urgent global software fix for A320 family jets after an incident linked to intense solar radiation. Airlines and regulators scrambled to comply, risking major holiday travel disruptions and grounding thousands of aircraft for immediate software updates.

Zelensky chief of staff resigns after anti corruption raid

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Hong Kong begins three days of mourning after deadly blaze

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Death toll rises after floods and landslides on Sumatra island

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Cyclone Ditwah kills dozens in Sri Lanka

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State Department boosts pause on visas for Afghan passport carriers

The Trump administration moved to restrict immigration and visa issuances tied to Afghan nationals after the DC shooting, including immediate pauses on Afghan passport holders. The measures reflect an aggressive shift in vetting and asylum policy.

Trump says autopen signed Biden documents are terminated

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Hegseth defends strikes on alleged drug boats as lawful

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Trump vows land operations against Venezuelan drug traffickers very soon

The White House signaled an expanded campaign against Venezuelan drug traffickers including possible land operations while local coastal economies reel from US strikes. The moves escalate US military involvement in the region.

Bomb threat forces ground stop at Philadelphia airport

A reported bomb threat triggered a ground stop at Philadelphia International Airport, compounding holiday travel chaos already worsened by other aviation software alerts. Authorities briefly halted landings and diverted flights as a precaution.

Three shot at Westfield Valley Fair mall in San Jose

A Black Friday shooting and related incidents at Westfield Valley Fair in San Jose left multiple victims and sent shoppers fleeing. Local police continue investigations amid conflicting early reports about the number of injured.

Worldwide markets roiled by data center snafu

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Northwestern agrees to pay 75 million to settle federal probe

Northwestern University reached a federal agreement to pay $75 million to resolve probes and restore frozen research funding after an antisemitism investigation. The settlement ends a high profile dispute with the Trump administration.

Russian drones and missiles strike Kyiv residential areas

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Israeli raid in southern Syria kills at least 13

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Russia blacklists Human Rights Watch in widening crackdown

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Coup d etat sweeps Guinea Bissau as military seizes control

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Peru to declare state of emergency at border amid migrant surge

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Nigerian president declares national emergency over jihadi abductions

Nigeria declared a state of emergency after jihadi mass abductions and escalating attacks threatened civilian safety. The government vowed stronger security measures as families and international partners demanded action.

Mystery blasts rock Russia linked oil tankers off Turkey coast

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Silver hits record highs as traders seek safe haven

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Report outlines Trump s real plan for ending war in Ukraine

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"If Tito Asfura wins for President of Honduras, because the United States has so much confidence in him, his Policies, and what he will do for the Great People of Honduras, we will be very supportive. If he doesn’t win, the United States will not be throwing good money after bad, because a wrong Leader can only bring catastrophic results…"