The same symbol is also tattooed on U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Trump to a reporter:

You are the most obnoxious reporter in the whole place.

You are an obnoxious, terrible reporter.

It is always the same thing with you.

Trump:

Biden gave $350 billion to Ukraine.

You know what I gave them? Nothing.

Well, I gave them Javelins at the beginning, they knocked out tanks.

Reporter: Any reaction to EU fining X?

Trump: That is nasty. I don't see how they can do that.

Trump:

Europe has to be very careful.

We want to keep Europe, Europe.

Europe is going in some bad directions.

We don't want Europe to change so much.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Murat Yiğit, Director of the Africa Studies Institute at the National Defense University:

The United States has moved to fill the hegemonic vacuum that has existed since the 1990s, and is now once again striving to be active in the region.

One of the major motivations is the natural resources and minerals located there.

It is believed that some of the minerals in this region—particularly gold, cobalt, and coltan—play a very significant role.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo does not want to lose its dominance over these resources.

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Journalist Murat Pazarbaşı:

“Sniper hunting” during the Bosnian War is being investigated in three cities: Milan, Turin, and Trieste.

According to Croatian journalist Margetić, a criminal complaint was filed with the Milan Prosecutor’s Office against Vučić.

Vučić was also allegedly involved in these horrific incidents.

Italian journalist Ezio Gavazzeni claimed that a large number of Italians, as well as people from Germany, France, and the United Kingdom, paid large sums of money to participate in this program.

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Congress has moved to block major U.S. troop reductions in Europe and South Korea as part of the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

The bill would prevent the Pentagon from cutting forces below 76,000 in Europe and 28,500 in South Korea without detailed security justifications and consultation with allies.

The legislation is expected to reach the President’s desk before Christmas.

Source: Fox News

Even Russian state media has started reporting on Trump falling asleep at public events.

Trump:

I have informed President Xi, of China, that the United States will allow NVIDIA to ship its H200 products to approved customers in China, and other Countries, under conditions that allow for continued strong National Security.

President Xi responded positively! $25% will be paid to the United States of America.

The Department of Commerce is finalizing the details, and the same approach will apply to AMD, Intel, and other GREAT American Companies.

Israel bombs Lebanon again.

White nationalist figure Nick Fuentes:

In Israel, they have my politics… they want to maintain a Jewish majority.

If they had it their way, it would only be Jewish People.

They are fighting like hell so the Jewish people can have as much territory…

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis designated the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR as terrorist groups and ordered state agencies to block their activities.

The U.S. is pressing Zelensky to quickly accept a peace plan that would require major territorial concessions to Russia, including the full Donbas region.

Kyiv believes the plan favors Moscow and says Washington is applying more pressure on Ukraine than on Putin.

The push intensified after Trump envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Putin, then urged Zelensky to give an immediate “yes” on a follow-up call.

Source: Axios

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio will brief the “Gang of Eight” — top congressional leaders — on Tuesday.

Source: Reuters

The European Commission insists it “will make sure” Elon Musk's X pays €120 million fine, saying “X will have to pay that fine” — though the company has 90 days to respond or appeal in court.

BIG: Germany is set to green-light a record €52 billion in military procurement.

This is the largest single-year commitment to defense equipment in the nation's history.

The money funds 73 major projects—including F-35 jets, missiles, drones, air defense, vehicles, and small arms.

NEW: Thailand launched dozens of F-16 airstrikes into southern Cambodia yesterday and today.

What started as a few strikes has surged to 20+ sorties.

So far:
At least 14 dead, including civilians.
500,000+ displaced.
Both sides deny being the aggressor.

Syrian Army commander speaking at celebrations in Deir ez-Zor sent a blunt warning to the Syrian Democratic Forces:

If they do not come through politics, by the sword!

By the sword we guide the lost to the right path.

The Syrian kid who went viral 14 years ago screaming “Bashar al-Assad killed us—what did we ever do to him?” is now grown.

He spoke again at liberation anniversary in Damascus yesterday:

“Those were tears of fear. Today, they are tears of joy.”