Colombia buys 17 Swedish Gripens, rejects F-16s, and reshapes its defense strategy amid regional tensions.
Day: November 17, 2025
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President #Trump‘s #reversal on the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, escalating tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela, and significant global developments in the Middle East, Ukraine, and Asia.
Today’s top news headlines are dominated by
United States News
Politics: President Trump has shifted his stance and is now urging House Republicans to vote in favor of releasing all Jeffrey Epstein files, stating “We have nothing to hide”. This comes amid an ongoing feud with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who has accused Trump of trying to intimidate Republicans ahead of the vote.
Immigration & Legal: Federal immigration agents have been deployed to Charlotte, North Carolina, for enforcement operations, leading to dozens of arrests and clashes with protesters. A US citizen was arrested for ramming law enforcement vehicles during the sweep.
Aviation: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has lifted its order mandating flight reductions, allowing commercial airlines to resume normal schedules ahead of the busy Thanksgiving travel period.
Crime: A New York Jets cornerback, Kris Boyd, was critically wounded in an early Sunday shooting in New York City. In another case, a dentist accused of poisoning his wife is going on trial.
World News
Bangladesh: Ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death by a special tribunal for crimes against humanity related to a 2024 crackdown on protests that killed over a thousand people.
as the U.S. increases military pressure in the Caribbean and considers designating a Venezuelan cartel as a terrorist organization. President Maduro has denounced U.S. military drills.Venezuela/US Tensions: Tensions are escalating between the U.S. andVenezuela
Middle East: A U.S. plan for Gaza, which includes decommissioning Hamas weapons, faces a crucial UN Security Council vote. Heavy rainfall has caused severe flooding in the camps of displaced Palestinians.
has attacked a Russian oil refinery.Ukraine/Russia:Ukraineis set to purchase up to 100 French fighter jets. Russia has intensified deadly attacks on Kyiv, andUkraine
Natural Disasters: Dozens of Indian pilgrims were killed in a bus crash in Saudi Arabia. Landslides in Indonesia’s Central Java left at least 18 people dead. A strong Pacific storm is causing life-threatening flood risks in Southern California.
For more in-depth reporting and continuous updates, you can visit major news outlets such as ABC News, BBC News, CNN, NPR, and The Washington Post.— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Nov 17, 2025
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