28 November 2025
United States
President Trump declared that land action against alleged drug trafficking networks will start very soon. Trump stated this during a Thanksgiving call to US service members.
President Trump announced that the US will “permanently pause migration from all Third World countries”. This is in the wake of the death of one of the National Guardsmen shot in Washington, DC, by an Afghan immigrant.
United Kingdom
The British Army paused the use of its new Ajax armoured vehicles after thirty soldiers became ill while training. These soldiers suffered symptoms related to noise and vibration. More than 160 vehicles have been built out of the intended 589. Recently, the British government stated that NATO allies would be interested in purchasing the Ajax.
Belgium
Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever expressed concern over a plan to lend frozen Russian assets to Ukraine. This renewed opposition to the plan stems from concerns that, if Russia files a lawsuit, Belgium will be left solely responsible.
North Korea
The North Korean hacking group Lazarus is suspected of being responsible for the theft of 45 billion won (USD 30.6 million) in cryptocurrency. The group has been suspected of other cryptocurrency thefts in the past. In 2019, it occurred when the North Korean regime was trying to raise money amid a foreign currency shortage.
Tajikistan
Tajikistan’s Foreign Office confirmed that three Chinese workers were killed by armed drones and firearms emanating from Afghanistan. The drone dropped grenades while there was a firearms attack. It is unclear what that meant. The Afghan Taliban has provided sanctuary for many terrorist groups, including Tajik in origin.
Hungary-Russia
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is in Moscow to discuss Russian oil and gas imports to Hungary. A month ago, Trump spoke with Orbán in Washington about how Hungary should reduce its Russian oil and gas imports and granted the country a one-year exemption from US sanctions.
Social media wires
Oh no, not in front of the boss.
Russia is using thermite to destroy anti-drone nets along logistical routes
Featured Photo: “Trump visits soldiers during Thanksgiving, 2019” – Trump White House, Flickr, 2025
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