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news today – 5:30 PM
Washington D.C. National Guard shooting, a deadly high-rise fire in Hong Kong, and the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Today’s top news stories for Thursday, November 27, 2025, include developments in the
U.S. News
D.C. National Guard Shooting: The suspect in the shooting that critically injured two National Guard members near the White House was identified as an Afghan national who worked with a CIA-backed counterterrorism unit in Afghanistan before entering the U.S. in 2021. The FBI is executing search warrants in multiple cities in connection with the case. President Trump has ordered a re-examination of all green cards issued to individuals from “countries of concern” in response.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: The 99th annual parade took place in Manhattan on Thanksgiving Day, featuring giant balloons and floats, drawing crowds despite the cold weather.
Georgia Election Interference Case: A Georgia prosecutor has dropped the election interference case against President Trump and others involved.
Thanksgiving Travel and Weather: This Thanksgiving is expected to be one of the busiest travel periods in 15 years. A major cross-country winter storm is forecast to impact post-Thanksgiving travel plans for millions across 40 states.
World News
Hong Kong High-Rise Fire: A massive fire has torn through a housing complex in Hong Kong, killing at least 83 people, with many more still missing as firefighters battle the blaze for a second day. Unsafe scaffolding and foam used in construction are under scrutiny.
Russia-Ukraine War: Russian President Putin stated he is ready for “serious” peace talks and suggested a U.S.-Ukraine draft could be a basis for a deal, but threatened to take land by force if Kyiv does not withdraw from occupied territories.
Guinea-Bissau Coup: A general has been sworn in as the transitional president of Guinea-Bissau after army officers seized power in a swift coup.
South Africa G20: South Africa has hit back at President Trump’s decision to not invite the nation to the 2026 G20 summit.
For more details, you can visit major news outlets like ABC News, NBC News, or CNN.— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Nov 27, 2025
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Does this surprise anyone?
There’s a fundamental logical flaw in Trump’s entire “peace plan.” It assumes Putin’s Russia is a reliable partner for talks and signing any agreements.
This gang must lie beaten and only then can anything be negotiated.
Let the experts speak 👇— pablobojar (@pablobojar) Nov 27, 2025
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#Pope Leo XIV has arrived in #Turkey
today (Thursday, November 27, 2025), marking his first foreign trip as pontiff. The visit aims to promote peace and #Christian unity and includes stops in both Turkey and Lebanon.Yes,Pope Leo XIV arrived in Ankara,Turkey
Key Details of the Visit
Arrival in Ankara: Pope Leo XIV landed at Esenboğa International Airport and was greeted by a military guard of honor and Turkish officials.
Official Meetings: Following his arrival, he visited the Anıtkabir mausoleum, where he laid a wreath at the tomb of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkey. He then met privately with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the Presidential Palace and addressed Turkish authorities and diplomats, urging Turkey to be a “source of stability and rapprochement between peoples”.
Itinerary: The Pope will spend three days in Turkey before heading to Lebanon.Istanbul: He is scheduled to fly to Istanbul later today for interfaith and ecumenical meetings, including a visit to the Blue Mosque and a meeting with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the spiritual leader of Orthodox Christians worldwide.
Nicaea: A key part of the trip is a joint pilgrimage with Patriarch Bartholomew to İznik (ancient Nicaea) to commemorate the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, which formulated the Nicene Creed.Themes: The trip focuses on messages of global peace amidst ongoing conflicts, such as those in Ukraine and Gaza, and the importance of interfaith dialogue.
Thanksgiving: As the first American Pope, he wished American journalists aboard the papal plane a “Happy Thanksgiving” on the U.S. holiday.— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Nov 27, 2025
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:Here are some of the top headlines for Thursday, November 27, 2025
U.S. News
National Guard Shooting in D.C. Two National Guard members remain in critical condition after a “targeted shooting” near the White House on Wednesday. The suspect has been identified as an Afghan national who came to the U.S. during the Biden administration. President Trump has called the incident an “act of terror” and said the U.S. should “re-examine” everyone who came from Afghanistan under the Operation Allies Welcome program.
Thanksgiving Travel and Events Airports are preparing for their busiest Thanksgiving in 15 years. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is set to kick off in Manhattan. NASA astronauts on the International Space Station are also celebrating with a special menu.
Georgia Election Fraud Case Charges against President Trump related to the 2020 Georgia election fraud case have been dropped.
Public Health The CDC has reported 37 infants hospitalized in a botulism outbreak. Cases of infectious norovirus are also rising across the U.S. this holiday season.
World News
Hong Kong High-Rise Fire The death toll from a deadly high-rise blaze has risen to at least 65 people, with hundreds still missing. Three people have been arrested in connection with the fire, and police are investigating a construction company for potential negligence.
Pope’s Foreign Trip Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Turkey, beginning his first foreign trip as pontiff, with a mission to foster Christian unity.
Indonesia Floods Landslides and flash floods on Sumatra island have left at least 23 people dead and dozens missing.
Global Politics South Africa has responded to President Trump’s statement that the U.S. will not invite the country to the G20 summit in 2026, calling the move “punitive”.
For more details on these stories, you can visit major news outlets such as CNN, BBC News, Reuters, or Al Jazeera.— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Nov 27, 2025
Breaking:
France says it will take action against Israel if it does not respect ceasefire with Hamas.
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National Guard members were shot this afternoon
targeted ambush near the White House in Washington, D.C.. A suspect was also shot during the incident, taken into custody, and is currently hospitalized.Two National Guard members were shot and critically wounded this afternoon in a
Here is what is known about the incident:
Location: The shooting occurred around 2:15 p.m. ET near the Farragut West Metro station, just a couple of blocks from the White House.
Victims: The two victims are members of the West Virginia National Guard who were in D.C. as part of a federal deployment related to crime prevention efforts. Both remain in critical condition in separate hospitals.
Incident Details: A lone gunman reportedly came around a corner, raised a firearm, and opened fire on the Guardsmen, who were on high-visibility patrol. At least one Guard member or law enforcement officer returned fire, injuring the suspect.
Investigation: Local law enforcement and federal agencies, including the FBI and U.S. Attorney’s Office, are investigating the shooting, with the FBI leading the inquiry. Officials have described the attack as a “matter of national security”.
Response: The White House was briefly placed on lockdown following the incident. President Donald Trump, who was in Florida, ordered the immediate deployment of an additional 500 National Guard troops to D.C..
Motive: The motive behind the targeted attack is not yet known. The identities of the victims and the suspect have not been publicly released.— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Nov 27, 2025
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