Top News for November 26, 2025, Afternoon Update • Two National Guardsmen were critically wounded near the White House in Washington, DC following a shooting incident that has heightened concerns around the nation’s capital. • A devastating fire in Hong Kong has left at least 36 people dead and 279 still missing after engulfing several high-rise residential blocks. • In a significant legal development, a judge dismissed the election interference case against President Donald Trump, marking the end of a historic inquiry into the matter. • Amid internal controversy, there are renewed calls to fire a Trump envoy after a leaked Kremlin call raised concerns about improper interactions with Russian officials. • Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau have appeared on state television declaring that they have seized power, signaling a coup and political upheaval in the West African nation. • Taiwan is set to boost its defense by planning a $40 billion investment in U.S. arms, part of a larger effort to increase its military capability in response to regional threats. • A coalition of 21 states has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over changes to immigrant eligibility for SNAP benefits, challenging the current policy direction. • A rapid-moving winter storm is forecast to bring near white-out conditions and winds up to 60 mph, potentially disrupting Thanksgiving travel plans across parts of the United States. • U.S. stock markets rallied this afternoon as investor optimism surged on rate-cut expectations ahead of the holiday season. • In international legal news, former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has lost his corruption appeal, with the court upholding his conviction related to illegal campaign financing. #BreakingNews #WorldNews #USPolitics #InternationalAffairs #WeatherAlert