The Daily Brief

🚨🇷🇺🇺🇦 Video captures the devastating human cost of the war between Russia and Ukraine.

🚨🇺🇦 Near Alchevsk, a vehicle reportedly “caught fire” beside a Russian mobile fire group tasked with providing protection from drones.

🚨🇮🇷🇺🇸 Marco Rubio says the firing of the Secretary of Defense was unfair and that he did a good job. A “good job”? How, exactly—by ordering a school bombed and children killed?

🚨🇺🇦 A Kharkiv metro train reportedly traveled through a tunnel with a door open.

🚨🇭🇹 Reports say Wilson Joseph, leader of Haiti’s 400 Mawozo gang, is seeking talks with the government agency overseeing efforts to dismantle armed groups, calling for “peace, stability and national reconciliation.” Joseph also told the Associated Press he had written to the UN secretary-general requesting a delegation to mediate among the factions and discuss the presence of Salvadoran troops. A gang spokesperson said the group was prepared to cooperate with the government and disarm in exchange for peace and an end to what it called “international interference.” The statements followed Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele’s post on X showing Joseph’s home and saying, “Where is that house? Give us the exact address, and we’ll destroy it.”

🚨🇨🇦 #Canada. A close call near Brighton on Friday. Fortunately, a driver's quick thinking to stop a train avoided potential disaster, but it highlights the risks and costs associated with reckless incidents, contributing to rising insurance rates.

🚨🇺🇸🇶🇦🇮🇷 President Trump told Reuters he favors a peaceful resolution after talks with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman.

🚨🇺🇸🇬🇧🇮🇷 Reports say several U.S. military aircraft, including KC-135R refueling tankers and CV-22B Ospreys, dispersed from RAF Mildenhall to other locations within U.S. European Command. A U.S. official told The War Zone that force-protection measures were increased at RAF Mildenhall and RAF Lakenheath. The Wall Street Journal reported the aircraft moved amid a potential threat from Iran. The bases reportedly shifted to FPCON Charlie, a heightened security posture indicating a possible threat.

🚨🇺🇲 The US President has expressed intentions to keep backing Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in the face of a resolution introduced in the US House of Representatives to begin the impeachment process against him.

🚨🇸🇦 🇾🇪 Reports say the Royal Saudi Air Force carried out airstrikes on fuel infrastructure in Sana’a, Yemen’s capital. The strikes reportedly hit Al-Mafzar gas station on the city’s northern outskirts and the headquarters of the Ansarallah-run Yemen Petroleum Company in southwestern Sana’a.

🚨🇺🇸🇮🇷 Report: U.S. and Iran discuss preliminary nuclear deal The U.S. and Iran are reportedly considering a preliminary agreement that would cap uranium enrichment in Iran at 3.67%, down from the reported current level of 60%, Al Arabiya says, citing sources. The proposed Qatari-Pakistani initiative may also involve a third country helping reduce enriched uranium levels and the return of IAEA inspectors to Iran, though their authorities remain unclear. In return, the U.S. could release $6–9 billion in Iranian assets. The reported proposal also calls for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the naval blockade.

🚨🇺🇲 UFC President Dana White took the podium in the White House briefing room after being introduced by President Donald Trump.

🚨🇮🇷🇺🇲 Iran says it has begun studying captured U.S. military equipment to advance its technical capabilities and strengthen its defense industry. IRGC officials reportedly said “various pieces” of American gear are being examined, while Tehran has also claimed to have captured several U.S. drones.

🚨🇧🇷 Severe storm damages Curitiba Wind gusts of more than 130 km/h caused damage to structures in Curitiba, Paraná, on Sunday, November 8, according to the report.

🚨🇾🇪🇸🇦 The Houthis released footage they say shows their fighters sniping Yemeni army personnel on the Taiz front lines.

🚨🇷🇺 Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu accused European countries of increasing militarization and staging provocations near Russia’s borders, speaking at a meeting of CIS security officials. Shoigu also praised U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to resolve the war in Ukraine, while claiming that Kyiv and its European supporters are preparing to continue the conflict rather than seek peace. He said Russia expects a CIS delegation in Moscow for a demonstration of the Rassvet satellite system.

🚨🇺🇦 Russian sources claim that Ukrainian forces suffered roughly 1,170 casualties across the front over the past 24 hours. Their breakdown attributes more than 200 to Battlegroup North, over 220 to West, about 180 to South, more than 335 to Center, over 200 to East, and around 35 to Dnepr. The figures also list reported losses of vehicles, artillery and armored equipment.

🚨🇻🇪 Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is reportedly turning to faith while held in a U.S. prison. The New York Times says he has been studying religious texts and meeting with clergy, including a rabbi. The report also says he has lost weight, which he attributes to the poor quality of prison food.

🚨🇮🇷 🇮🇶 An Iranian drone reportedly struck the Khor Mor oil and gas field in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region.

🚨🇺🇸 MASSIE MOVES TO FORCE HOUSE VOTE ON HEGSETH IMPEACHMENT Rep. Thomas Massie has filed articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, alleging unauthorized military actions involving Iran, Yemen and Venezuela, violations of civilian protections, and retaliation against critics. By filing a privileged resolution, Massie is pressing the House to take it up soon. Republicans still hold the House majority, but are set to become the minority in January after midterm losses.

🚨🇩🇪 Chaos erupts in Germany as '€1 Kebab' shop sparks mass frenzy. A kebab shop in Dortmund has sparked widespread unrest, with over a thousand people flocking to the location to take advantage of a promotional offer. The scene turned violent as fights broke out, prompting police to deploy a helicopter to maintain order.