Arrogant Putin sees ‘no point in making any serious compromises’ — as Moscow launches major attack on Ukraine after peace stalemate

On November 26, 2025, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, allegedly carried out a shooting near the White House in Washington, D.C., critically injuring two members of the West Virginia National Guard. The incident has raised questions about how Lakanwal, who passed security reviews during his entry into the U.S. and asylum processes, became radicalized.

Ben Wolfgang discusses the potential for a peace deal in Ukraine, questioning whether a plan with Russia can genuinely end the conflict or if it is merely another broken promise from Moscow. The dialogue reflects ongoing international efforts to resolve the war, which has persisted for years.

In 'Little Kabul', a community of Afghan immigrants in the United States, residents express feelings of needing to re-establish their loyalty to the US. This sentiment arises amidst ongoing challenges and scrutiny faced by Afghans in the wake of recent geopolitical events and the US withdrawal from Afghanistan.

US private payrolls unexpectedly declined by 32,000 jobs in November, following an upwardly revised increase of 47,000 jobs in October, according to the ADP employment report. This decline contrasts with economists' expectations of a 10,000 job increase for November, highlighting a potential slowdown in the job market.

Images and video of Jeffrey Epstein's private Caribbean island have been released by U.S. politicians, providing a glimpse into the secluded villa linked to the convicted sex offender. This release comes amid ongoing discussions regarding transparency and accountability related to Epstein's activities and connections.

Richard Pazdur, the newly appointed chief of the FDA's drug division, has indicated a potential retirement just weeks into his role, contributing to the ongoing turmoil within the agency amid increasing political pressures.

Russian President Vladimir Putin's five-hour meeting with U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner concluded without a breakthrough on the ongoing Ukraine conflict, as territorial disputes remain unresolved despite what were described as 'constructive' discussions.

A family in Colombia has filed a formal complaint with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, alleging that Alejandro Carranza Medina was unlawfully killed in a US airstrike on September 15, 2025. This incident is characterized by the family as an 'extrajudicial killing,' highlighting concerns over the legality and accountability of US military actions abroad.