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• Afghan watchdog: US taxpayer-funded weapons left behind have formed 'core of the Taliban security apparatus' - The final report from a government watchdog tasked with overseeing Afghanistan reconstruction efforts reveals impact of weapons and equipment left behind.
• Iran fires ballistic and cruise missiles at simulated targets near Persian Gulf - Iran's Revolutionary Guards Navy is conducting military drills near the Persian Gulf involving ballistic and cruise missile launches, according to reports.
• Powerful Israel-backed clan leader who fought Hamas murdered in Gaza - Gaza militia leader Yasser Abu Shabab dies from injuries sustained in clan confrontation while working to distribute aid and fight Hamas in Rafah.
• Israeli mother appeals to Trump administration and mediators to bring home final two Gaza hostages - Deceased policeman Ran Gvili saved dozens at the Nova Festival before being kidnapped and taken to Gaza by Hamas. His mother makes an emotional plea to bring the last two hostages home to Israel.
• Pope Leo XIV calls for 'divine gift of peace' in maiden visit to Middle East - America's first pope visits Lebanon during crisis, meeting Christian and Muslim leaders to encourage coexistence in the conflict-torn Middle East.
• Muslim dad, sons allegedly drowned teen over 'Western' lifestyle, refusing to wear headscarf - Syrian father and sons of "strict" Muslim family face 25 years for alleged killing of 18-year-old Ryan Al Najjar in Netherlands after she refused to wear headscarf.
• Muslim dad, sons allegedly drown teen over 'Western' lifestyle, refusing to wear headscarf - Syrian father and sons of "strict" Muslim family face 25 years for alleged killing of 18-year-old Ryan Al Najjar in Netherlands after she refused to wear headscarf.
• Trump envoy Steve Witkoff heads to Moscow as Ukraine peace talks gain momentum - Steve Witkoff, U.S. special envoy to the Middle East, will travel to Moscow on Monday as Ukraine-Russia peace talks show signs of progress.
• Reporter's Notebook: Thanksgiving weekend in Turkey with an American Pope, next stop Lebanon - Pope Leo XIV completes pilgrimage to Turkey, meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and religious leaders while promoting peace and unity before traveling to Lebanon.