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President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Representative Michael Waltz, a retired Army National Guard officer and war veteran, as his national security adviser. Waltz, a strong Trump supporter and hawkish on defense, will face numerous national security challenges, including managing military aid to Ukraine, addressing the growing alliance between Russia and North Korea, and dealing with Iran-backed militia threats. A three-term congressman from Florida and the first Green Beret elected to Congress, Waltz has been an outspoken critic of the U.S. military's focus on diversity and equity programs, calling for a return to military readiness and a focus on winning wars.

Seven people, including a toddler, were injured on Monday after Hezbollah launched over 165 rockets at northern Israel. The attacks targeted several areas, including Karmiel and Haifa, causing significant damage and prompting a response from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), which intercepted many rockets. Hezbollah claimed responsibility for targeting military sites, while the IDF confirmed the destruction of a rocket launcher used in the assault. The escalation comes amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Lebanon.

Alyssa Ogletree, a Texas mother of three, has set a new Guinness World Record for breast milk donation, surpassing her own previous record with a total of 2,645.58 liters. Her journey began in 2010 after the birth of her son Kyle when she began donating her surplus milk to mothers in need. Over the years, Ogletree has continued to donate, helping potentially over 350,000 premature babies. She credits her success to a strict pumping routine, staying hydrated, and maintaining a healthy diet. Through her selfless acts, Ogletree hopes to inspire other women to consider donating breast milk and making a difference in the lives of others.

Ukraine launched its largest drone assault on Moscow since the start of the war, injuring one person and forcing the closure of three major airports. The attack, which targeted the Russian capital overnight, was part of a broader escalation in the conflict, coinciding with Russia’s unprecedented launch of 145 drones against Ukraine. While Ukrainian drones struck key sites in Moscow, including the Moscow region, Russia claimed to have downed 70 of them, with air defences successfully intercepting most threats. This sharp increase in drone warfare underscores the growing intensity of the conflict, with both nations ramping up aerial attacks on critical infrastructure.

Tensions erupted in Chittagong, Bangladesh, on November 5 following clashes between the Hindu community and security forces, sparked by a controversial social media post. The post, made by Osman Ali, a member of the radical group Jamat-e-Islami, contained derogatory remarks about Hinduism and ISKCON, leading to protests from local Hindus. The situation escalated as security forces, including the Bangladesh Army, were deployed to quell the unrest, resulting in violent confrontations. Allegations of unfair targeting by security forces have been raised by Hindu leaders, while concerns over the safety of religious minorities in Bangladesh continue to grow. The incident has drawn attention to the rising sectarian tensions and violence against Hindus in the country.