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The Pentagon says U.S. forces have boarded a third oil tanker in the Indian Ocean as part of ongoing sanctions enforcement, continuing a series of ship-boardings after two other vessels, with few details released about the targeted ship or the operation's outcomes.
Panama’s government occupied two ports at the entrances to the Panama Canal, operated by CK Hutchison’s Panama Ports Co., after a Supreme Court ruling declared the concession unconstitutional, a move that sparked protests in Hong Kong.
The Mexican army killed the leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel during an operation to capture him, sparking concerns of heightened violence as the cartel may retaliate against authorities and communities across the country.
Kim Jong Un was reelected to the top post of North Korea’s ruling Workers’ Party, with the party praising the country’s nuclear buildup and signaling a continued emphasis on expanding its military program.
The Mexican army killed Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, the head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, during a military operation in Jalisco, marking a major blow to one of Mexico’s most powerful cartels.
Pakistan says its security forces struck militant hideouts along the Afghan border after a surge in deadly attacks, signaling ongoing cross-border action as militancy persists in the region.
Hundreds gathered in Lyon to protest the killing of nationalist activist Quentin Deranque, as President Emmanuel Macron urged calm and restraint amid rising political tension.
Protesters blocked roads in Beirut after Lebanon's cabinet approved new taxes that would raise fuel prices, triggering demonstrations in the capital.
Tarique Rahman was sworn in as Bangladesh’s prime minister after his party secured a landslide election win, signaling a major political shift and continuing the legacy of his family in national leadership.
North Korea opened a new housing district for families of those killed in the Ukraine war, signaling a rare social-policy move by Pyongyang amid ongoing regional tensions.
Reuters reports the U.S. is preparing for a potentially sustained, weeks-long campaign against Iran if Trump orders an attack, with additional carrier groups and troops in the region; Geneva diplomacy continues as Washington weighs options, while Trump hints at regime change and Iran vows retaliation, raising the risk of a broader regional conflict.
A report in The Sun alleges King Charles III, when he was Prince of Wales, helped fund about $2 million of a $16 million loan to Prince Andrew to settle Virginia Giuffre’s civil suit and silence her, with most of the loan reportedly financed by the late Queen Elizabeth II. The payment allegedly allowed Andrew to avoid testimony in court. Charles has since reduced Andrew’s public role, but critics say the move signals Crown interference. The piece notes ongoing scrutiny surrounding Epstein-related materials and confirms Andrew’s denials of wrongdoing.
Nicaragua’s government has blocked a key transit route used by Cuban migrants seeking to reach the United States, underscoring ongoing regional migration challenges and shifting routes through Central America.
The U.S. military conducted a right‑of‑visit, maritime interdiction and boarding of the sanctioned oil tanker Aquila II in the INDOPACOM region, a vessel tied to Russia’s shadow fleet and Venezuelan oil. The DoW released footage showing commandos and a sniper advancing on the ship, framing the operation as an incident-free interdiction aimed at cutting off adversaries’ finances without direct confrontation.
Hawkish Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hopes for a big win as national elections open, a result that could bolster her security agenda and push for constitutional changes, signaling how Japan will approach defense and regional policy next year.