WATCH HERE: His parachute shredded over Iran, he hit the ground with a broken back, broken arm, broken shoulder, then climbed a 7,000 foot ridge and hid for two days, his only message home was three words, God is good, then America came for him with 176 aircraft
https://t.co/rmnqkUsPDu
Nvidia’s board is preparing to oust CEO Jensen Huang after he had two extramarital affairs, including one with a suspected Chinese spy, according to the Wall Street Journal.
The board is preparing to meet as soon as today to determine his future.
A U.S. Army guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier stopped his patrol to call out Pete Hegseth's group:
"All visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times!"
Some were laughing and chatting at the memorial after a Veterans Day ceremony.
Demonstrations over the cost of living took place in several Spanish cities tonight, with the largest drawing tens of thousands in Barcelona. Organizers put the Barcelona turnout at 400,000.
Zelensky:
The American side very often raises the topic of Donbas, part of our Ukrainian land.
They think that to stop this war, we have to give up our territory.
You know, it's impossible to talk this way with us, with an independent country. So they are trying to find some modification of it.
Italy PM Meloni:
"We will not let an anonymous email decide our children's school calendar.
Whoever did this wanted a nation that was paralyzed and afraid. They will find a nation that wakes up tomorrow, takes its children to school, and goes to work. That is the response, and it is the strongest one we have."
Italian police evacuated schools across several districts after bomb alerts were sent by email.
Italy's Education Minister put the number of affected schools at 300 and warned the count may rise.
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov on U.S. talks with the Europeans over Ukraine:
Moscow does not consider this format the best approach. Russia cannot prevent the Americans from engaging with Europe on the issue, and it does not want to.
WSJ Report: Vice President JD Vance is considering a face-to-face meeting with Iran's Rezaei.
President Trump is open to Vance restarting talks with Iran.
Axios: The U.S. wants Moscow to spell out its security demands in a new agreement with Europe, part of the push to end the war in Ukraine.
Washington is also asking for steps to lower tensions and reassure Europe against future attacks.
Trump envoys Witkoff and Kushner meet Putin in Moscow on Thursday. They will press for European participation in future peace talks.
Russia remains opposed to any European role. European governments doubt the proposal.
Early warnings went out in Taif, Yanbu and Khamis Mushait, per Saudi Civil Defense.
The all clear has since been given for the Taif and Yanbu governorates.
Israeli Foreign Ministry:
“Israel views with utmost seriousness France’s decision to bar a law-abiding elected Israeli official from entering the country on clear political and ideological grounds.
This is an entirely unacceptable move. Israel will demand explanations from the French government and consider its next steps accordingly.”
Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council in Judea and Samaria, was barred from entering France in an unusual move, according to Jerusalem Post.
Iran now sits on the U.N. body that helps set priorities on human rights, women's rights, counterterrorism and disarmament.
The General Assembly handed it 144 votes for a seat on the Committee for Program and Coordination.
Israeli Finance Minister Smotrich enters the Netanyahu and Eisenkot dispute, urging Gadi Eisenkot to keep the military out of politics:
"If Eisenkot were genuinely concerned about the state's security, he would have requested a secret meeting with the prime minister and the chief of staff, reviewed the intelligence picture, and expressed his views and demands behind closed doors.
Eisenkot served as chief of staff and knows full well that sensitive security matters are handled behind closed doors, not in public forums.
The public message he delivered through the media is intended to undermine the Israeli military's and public's confidence in decision-making mechanisms. It is a direct and regrettable extension of the Israeli left's willingness, on the eve of war, to undermine Israel's most sacred security principles and use them as a political bargaining chip to achieve partisan goals.
I appeal to Gadi Eisenkot: keep the Israeli military out of politics, and do not jeopardize Israel's security and the unity of its leadership through irresponsible actions.
Simply put: don't do it."
Gadi Eisenkot to PM Netanyahu:
"I demand of you: in this sensitive period you are required to show national responsibility, exercise restraint and caution against dangerous moves that can wait for the swearing in of a new government that wins the confidence of the Knesset. Do not desecrate the people's trust in the institutions of government and the decision making process.
Activating the security forces without a direct and immediate threat that cannot be delayed could lead to devastating consequences for Israeli democracy and for citizens' trust in the institutions of government.
Do not place the heads of the security establishment in a severe constitutional conflict and doubts about what is required of them and the right thing to do. Allow them to uphold, without doubt, the sacred command placed upon them."
Israel Prime Minister’s Office:
“All decisions made by the government under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership were based solely on security considerations and made in full coordination with the security establishment.
Eisenkot’s letter is an irresponsible move that publicly discusses sensitive security matters.
This is a transparent attempt to politicize Israel’s national security issues.”
Gadi Eisenkot to PM Netanyahu:
"I demand of you: in this sensitive period you are required to show national responsibility, exercise restraint and caution against dangerous moves that can wait for the swearing in of a new government that wins the confidence of the Knesset. Do not desecrate the people's trust in the institutions of government and the decision making process.
Activating the security forces without a direct and immediate threat that cannot be delayed could lead to devastating consequences for Israeli democracy and for citizens' trust in the institutions of government.
Do not place the heads of the security establishment in a severe constitutional conflict and doubts about what is required of them and the right thing to do. Allow them to uphold, without doubt, the sacred command placed upon them."
Gadi Eisenkot to PM Netanyahu:
"I demand of you: in this sensitive period you are required to show national responsibility, exercise restraint and caution against dangerous moves that can wait for the swearing in of a new government that wins the confidence of the Knesset. Do not desecrate the people's trust in the institutions of government and the decision making process.
Activating the security forces without a direct and immediate threat that cannot be delayed could lead to devastating consequences for Israeli democracy and for citizens' trust in the institutions of government.
Do not place the heads of the security establishment in a severe constitutional conflict and doubts about what is required of them and the right thing to do. Allow them to uphold, without doubt, the sacred command placed upon them."
U.S. CENTCOM:
‘U.S. forces continue to work around the clock keeping the Strait of Hormuz open for commercial shipping, strictly enforcing the ironclad naval blockade against Iran, and working with U.S. interagency partners to prevent the IRGC from using land routes and the Caspian Sea to move advanced weapons systems, dual-use tech, sanctioned materials, and illegal revenue streams.’