National Guard Soldier Killed in D.C. Shooting; Trump Suspends Afghan Immigration Applications – 11/28/2025, 8:29:27 AM

National Guard soldier dies after shooting in Washington, D.C. President Trump announced that one of two National Guard troop members shot in Washington, D.C. has died. Authorities say they were allegedly shot by an Afghan national who sources say worked for a CIA-backed paramilitary group. Trump is suspending all immigration applications from Afghan nationals and calling for a “re-examination” of those who came to the U.S. under the Biden Administration.[2]

Major winter storms impact North America Back-to-back storms are affecting millions across the continent, with lake effect snow piling up in parts of Michigan, Pennsylvania, and New York amid the Thanksgiving holiday travel period. A new cross-country storm system is expected to impact millions heading back home from the holiday.[2]

Hong Kong high-rise fire death toll rises At least 40 people are dead and hundreds remain missing after a massive fire engulfed Hong Kong apartment buildings.[1][2]

Putin reiterates hardline stance on Ukraine Russian President Vladimir Putin doubled down on hardline demands to end the war in Ukraine during a visit to Kyrgyzstan, stating Russia is ready to “fight to the last Ukrainian” amid U.S. peace efforts.[1][2]

Pope Leo XIV makes first foreign trip The new Pope is making his first foreign trip to the Middle East.[2]

International conflicts and security incidents Multiple incidents reported globally including a drone attack on a northern Iraq gas field triggering widespread power outages, militants killing three police officers at a checkpoint in northwest Pakistan, and gunshots heard near the presidential palace in Guinea-Bissau following a military seizure of power.[1]

Natural disasters More than 20 people are dead and 14 missing as heavy rains triggered landslides and floods in Sri Lanka. Additionally, a moderate magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck 124 km northwest of Hihifo, Tonga.[1][4]

Corruption cases and political developments Bangladesh’s ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was sentenced to 21 years in prison in three corruption cases related to land allocations, and former Peruvian President Martín Vizcarra received a 14-year prison sentence for corruption.[1]

Nigeria security crisis Nigeria’s president declared an emergency and beefed up forces following mass abductions of over 300 schoolchildren and numerous attacks on civilians.[1]

Myanmar political prisoners released Families greeted relatives released from Myanmar’s Insein Prison as part of a mass amnesty granted by the country’s military rulers ahead of next month’s election.[1]