Israel builds walls into Lebanon crossing Blue Line, blocking 4,000 sq meters. UNIFIL condemns violation as peacekeepers shot at. Lebanon files UN complaint.
Slug: israel-wall-lebanon-un-fumes
US designates Maduro’s Cartel de los Soles as terrorist organization effective Nov 24
Bitcoin crashed to $94K Friday, erasing 2025 gains. Down 20% from October peak as long-term holders dump 815K BTC and ETFs hemorrhage cash.
IRGC seizes Marshall Islands tanker Talara in Strait of Hormuz. US CENTCOM condemns “blatant violation” as vessel held off Iran’s coast.
US Army Col. Marante coordinates Gaza aid with German forces at Israel’s Civil-Military Coordination Center. No US troops entering Gaza, US Central Command confirms.
Trump briefed on Venezuela strike options in 3 White House meetings this week as USS Ford deploys. No decision yet but 15,000 troops now in region.
China’s Foreign Ministry has warned its citizens to avoid travel to Japan, citing a “deteriorating security environment” and “major risks” from tensions over Taiwan.
US Ambassador Michel Issa arrives in Beirut November 14, 2025, tasked with disarming Hezbollah and restoring Lebanese sovereignty amid Israeli strikes.
Slug: us-ambassador-michel-issa-arrives
USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group enters Caribbean with destroyers and B-52 bomber, signaling potential operations against Venezuela under SOUTHCOM.
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced “Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR,” a new SOUTHCOM task force to “remove narco-terrorists” from the Western Hemisphere.