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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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Putin said that Russia will not “sign any documents with the current [Ukrainian] leadership,” claiming that Kyiv “made a strategic mistake” by not holding presidential elections. pic.twitter.com/BhBfG9vJEl
— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) November 27, 2025
⚡ İsrailin Müdafiə Nazirliyinin Müdafiə Tədqiqat və İnkişaf İdarəsinin rəisi generalı Daniel Qold Azərbaycana gəlib
● Azərbaycanla İsrail arasında xüsusilə hərbi-texniki sahədə əməkdaşlığın cari vəziyyətindən razılıq ifadə olunub.
● Zakir Həsənovla Daniel Qold arasında keçirilən görüşdə hər iki ölkə arasında hərbi əlaqələrin inkişafında qarşılıqlı səfərlərin vacibliyi qeyd olunub.
— operativmedia (@operativmedia) Nov 27, 2025
Breaking:
France says it will take action against Israel if it does not respect ceasefire with Hamas.
— _MegaPolitics (@_MegaPolitics) Nov 27, 2025
BREAKING; ISRAELI officials issued a stark warning to RUSSIA, stating that any assistance to IRAN in developing nuclear weapons—or even facilitating the sale of IRAN’s smuggled oil and gas—would prompt “direct action” against MOSCOW.!! pic.twitter.com/UOyUf2anKE
— Global Surveillance (@Globalsurv) November 27, 2025
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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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Russia and Ukraine News Review
U.S.-backed peace proposal that is currently being negotiated, although its status remains uncertain due to disagreements between all parties and ongoing hostilities.The latest news on the Russia-Ukraine war is focused heavily on a
Key Developments
Peace Negotiations: U.S. officials, including special envoy Steve Witkoff and potentially Jared Kushner, are leading a diplomatic push for a peace deal. An initial U.S. proposal was widely seen as favorable to the Kremlin’s demands, including limiting Ukraine’s military size and ceding occupied territories in the Donbas region. Following pushback from European allies and Ukraine, the plan has been modified, and Ukrainian officials have agreed to the “essence” of a refined framework.
Russian Stance: The Kremlin has largely stuck to its maximalist demands and signaled resistance to changes negotiated by Ukraine. Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov stated on Wednesday that it is “premature” to talk about a near-future deal. Russia continues to portray Ukrainian counterattacks as proof that Kyiv does not want peace.
Military Activity: Russia launched a new wave of deadly missile and drone strikes on Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv and Ternopil, targeting residential buildings and energy infrastructure. U.S. and Ukrainian assessments indicate that Russia has significantly expanded its domestic arms industry and is stockpiling missiles to potentially devastate Ukraine’s energy grid this winter.
International Reaction: European leaders, especially France, have pushed back against the initial U.S. plan, emphasizing the need for strong deterrence and security guarantees for Ukraine to prevent future Russian aggression. France has pledged to sell up to 100 fighter jets to Ukraine to bolster its defense capabilities.
The core sticking points remain the future of Russian-occupied territories and security guarantees for Ukraine, with no consensus reached on control over the disputed regions or a guarantee against future attacks.— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Nov 26, 2025