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Drone Strike Halts Khor Mor Gas Field, Causing Widespread Power Outages in Iraq
The attack ignited a fire that responders contained by early the following day, with no fatalities reported but minor injuries to personnel.
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Attack on West Virginia National Guard Members in Washington, DC: Analysis of Suspect's Unconfirmed CIA Ties, Immigration Suspension
Rahmanullah Lakanwal’s entry into the United States occurred during the evacuation efforts following the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in August 2021.
Nov 27 • 
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UK Royal Navy and RAF Track Russian Intelligence-Gathering Vessel RFS Yantar After Laser Beam Directed at RAF Aircraft Off Scotland
Russian Navy Vishnya-class research ship RFS Yantar—classified by the UK as an intelligence-gathering vessel—maneuvered in northern approaches off…
Nov 23 • 
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U.S.-Philippine Task Force Philippines Coordinates Response to Ongoing PRC Maritime Presence in South China Sea
Task Force Philippines maintains operational focus on maritime domains where Philippine vessels regularly encounter interference.
Nov 22 • 
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U.S. Airstrikes Target ISIS-Somalia Amid Global Resurgence: Analysis of Recent Attacks and Trends
This operation aligns with ongoing efforts to degrade the affiliate’s capabilities, as Islamic State of Iraq and Syria and branches continue operations…
Nov 20 • 
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Ukrainian ATACMS Strikes on Russian Targets in Voronezh Oblast, Russia
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the strikes as successful without disclosing locations.
Nov 19 • 
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Russian Hybrid Operations Against NATO Eastern Flank – Helsinki Commission Hearing Assessment
These operations integrate airspace violations, sabotage, GPS interference, shadow-fleet operations, and weaponized migration alongside continuing…
Nov 19 • 
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Iran Denies Any Uranium Enrichment Since June Strikes as IAEA Unable to Verify Stockpile Amid Recent Tanker Seizure
Iranian officials deny any ongoing enrichment activities across nuclear facilities. U.S. intelligence maintains no active nuclear weapon decision by…
Nov 17 • 
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U.S. Condemns Iranian IRGC Seizure of Marshall Islands-Flagged Tanker M/V Talara In International Waters
The vessel remains anchored in Iranian territorial waters pending investigation, according to Iranian Navy announcements on November 15.
Nov 16 • 
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U.S. Marines Exchange Gunfire with Suspected Gang Members at Embassy in Haiti
A state of emergency has remained in effect since March 2024, expanded to the entire country in September 2024 due to escalating violence.
Nov 16 • 
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Oil Tanker Talara Intercepted by Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps East of Khawr Fakkan Amid Maritime Tensions
An update indicated the incident involved state activity with the vessel transiting towards Iranian territorial waters.
Nov 14 • 
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U.S. Military Operations in Latin America: Operation Southern Spear and Regional Security Efforts
The U.S. Navy deployed the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford to the U.S. Fourth Fleet area on November 11
Nov 14 • 
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