In Hat Yai, Songkhla province, Thailand, floodwaters have risen to 1.5–3 meters, triggering a full evacuation of residents and tourists.

Nigeria: At least 11 people — including a pregnant woman and children — were abducted in a new terrorist attack in Isapa near Eruku, Kwara State.

Russian FM Lavrov:

Europe had a chance to participate in the settlement of the Ukraine issue, but it failed to do so.

NATO's Rutte:

For a new ally to become a member of NATO, you need unanimity.

All members need to agree, some allies are against Ukraine joining NATO.

The US Space Force quietly awarded several sub-$9 million contracts to undisclosed companies to build early prototypes of space-based missile interceptors for Trump’s Golden Dome defense program.

The awards use fast, low-transparency contracting rules and keep contractor names secret for security reasons.

Source: Bloomberg

Somalia: Puntland authorities say a rumored U.S.-led raid near Habar Bakuuje caves did occur, reportedly targeting senior IS-S figures, with details pending.

Turkish President Erdogan:

In the past two years, Israel has killed more than 20,000 children in Gaza.

In the Gaza genocide, two-thirds of the 70,000 Palestinians killed are women and children.

These numbers are horrifying for anyone with a conscience.

Turkish President Erdogan:

The barbarity inflicted on women in Gaza has not received the response it deserves.

As always, the identities of the perpetrator and the victim have determined the intensity of the reaction.

Florida seized 500+ Chinese-made drones and is giving them to US Special Operations Command for use as live targets.

Next month, Navy SEALs, Rangers, and Marines will test shotguns as a last-ditch defense against drones in what organizers call the largest U.S. counter-drone destruction event.

The competitions aim to speed up U.S. innovation as drone warfare accelerates globally.

BREAKING: Ukraine has agreed in principle to a U.S.-brokered peace proposal, with only minor details left to finalize.

Ukraine says it has a “common understanding” of the core terms, and Zelensky may visit Washington soon to complete the deal.

Source: CBS News

NEW: Macron will unveil a new voluntary, paid 10-month national military service to boost army numbers.

He insists it won’t send young people to fight in Ukraine but is meant to strengthen national defence and respond to Russia’s “hybrid confrontation.”

Volunteers would earn €900–1,000/month.

Source: BBC

BIG: The revised peace plan includes a major concession from Ukraine: it has agreed to limit its armed forces to 800,000 troops, with final details to be settled directly between Trump and Zelensky.

Source: FT

The European Parliament approved a €1.5B ($1.7B) EU defence investment programme (EDIP) to boost Europe’s defence industry and support Ukraine.

The plan, running through 2027, requires 65% of defence components to come from the EU or partner countries.

Source: Reuters

NOW: Coalition of the willing meeting begins.

White House:

Over the past week, the United States has made tremendous progress towards a peace deal by bringing both Ukraine and Russia to the table.

There are a few delicate, but not insurmountable, details that must be sorted out and will require further talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States.

NEW: FBI is arranging interviews with six Democratic lawmakers who recently released a video telling U.S. service members to refuse illegal orders.

Those lawmakers include Sens. Elissa Slotkin and Mark Kelly, and Reps. Jason Crow, Maggie Goodlander, Chris Deluzio, and Chrissy Houlahan.

Source: Fox News

BREAKING: Zelensky wants to meet Trump as soon as Thanksgiving to finalize a U.S.–Ukraine peace framework.

Most of the plan is already agreed, but territorial concessions remain the key sticking point — something Zelensky wants to negotiate directly with Trump.

Source: Axios

Trump on JB Pritzker:

I would never want to talk about his weight.

I don't talk about people being fat.

I refuse to talk about the fact that he is a fat slob.

Trump on Ukraine-Russia:

I think we are getting very close to a deal.

We will find out.

Trump pardons a turkey for Thanksgiving.

Trump on Washington DC:

We haven't had a murder in six months.