Noem announces Arctic defense pact with Canada, Finland to counter rival powers

Saudi Arabia is releasing U.S. citizen Saad Almadi, who was jailed for five months due to social media posts critical of the royal family. His release follows a bilateral meeting between President Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Washington, D.C. Almadi, 75, immigrated to the U.S. in 1976 and was arrested during a family visit in 2021.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced a $15 million reward for information leading to the capture of former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, who faces new charges related to a drug-trafficking operation. Wedding, a 44-year-old Canadian citizen residing in Mexico, is charged with nine offenses, including witness tampering, intimidation, murder, money laundering, and drug-related crimes.

Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder, has been charged with ordering the murder of a witness in a federal narcotics case against him. The witness was reportedly shot in a restaurant after Wedding allegedly shared photographs of the individual.

A new congressional report indicates that China's communist government is enhancing its capabilities to sever undersea communications cables as part of its extensive military expansion and war preparations.

US officials are reportedly delaying the implementation of long-promised semiconductor tariffs by President Donald Trump to avoid escalating tensions with China. This cautious approach has been communicated to stakeholders in both government and private sectors over recent days, indicating a shift in strategy regarding the tariffs.

Naomi Girma has been named to the US women's national team roster for upcoming friendlies against Italy on November 28 and December 1. The defender returns after recovering from a calf injury that sidelined her since the start of the season with Chelsea. Girma recently played in Chelsea's Champions League match against St Pölten and participated in a draw with Liverpool, marking her first involvement with the US team since July 2.

President Trump emphasized the significance of the U.S.-Saudi Arabia partnership, describing it as one of the most consequential globally. He highlighted a $1 trillion investment in American projects, positioning himself as a notably Saudi-friendly president in recent history.

President Trump has proposed a plan to enhance semiconductor chip manufacturing in the United States, which includes the employment of foreign workers. These workers would be utilized primarily to train American workers for high-tech jobs in the industry.