US private payrolls unexpectedly declined in November, ADP says

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 has dismissed the possibility of making serious compromises to end the war in Ukraine, as evidenced by a significant drone attack launched by Moscow shortly after rejecting a U.S. peace proposal. This escalation underscores the ongoing conflict and the challenges in achieving a diplomatic resolution.

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.

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. This marks the first formal complaint regarding the Trump administration's airstrikes targeting suspected drug boats, which the administration claims are legally justified under a new interpretation of law.

The Trump administration has paused all asylum decisions and halted visa issuance for Afghan nationals following a shooting incident in Washington, D.C., which critically injured two members of the National Guard. This decision has left many asylum seekers, including those from Afghanistan, in a state of uncertainty regarding their immigration status and future in the U.S.

Talks between U.S. negotiators and Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding a peace deal for Ukraine were described as 'productive' by Russian officials, although no significant breakthroughs were achieved. This meeting follows a series of discussions aimed at addressing the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia.

An industrial boom in Monterrey, Mexico, which has strong ties to the US, is leading to severe air pollution as factories emit toxic heavy metals, posing significant health risks to local residents. Research by The Guardian and Quinto Elemento Lab highlights the alarming situation in this manufacturing hub that primarily exports goods to the US.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth instructed soldiers in Iraq to disregard legal advice regarding rules of engagement, particularly concerning the use of lethal force against enemy combatants. This directive is detailed in Hegseth's recent book, where he criticizes the constraints imposed by international laws of war and the Geneva Conventions.