Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, arrived in the U.S. during the evacuation of Afghanistan in 2021. He worked with the CIA during the war.
Day: November 27, 2025
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#Pope Leo XIV has arrived in #Turkey
today (Thursday, November 27, 2025), marking his first foreign trip as pontiff. The visit aims to promote peace and #Christian unity and includes stops in both Turkey and Lebanon.Yes,Pope Leo XIV arrived in Ankara,Turkey
Key Details of the Visit
Arrival in Ankara: Pope Leo XIV landed at Esenboğa International Airport and was greeted by a military guard of honor and Turkish officials.
Official Meetings: Following his arrival, he visited the Anıtkabir mausoleum, where he laid a wreath at the tomb of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkey. He then met privately with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the Presidential Palace and addressed Turkish authorities and diplomats, urging Turkey to be a “source of stability and rapprochement between peoples”.
Itinerary: The Pope will spend three days in Turkey before heading to Lebanon.Istanbul: He is scheduled to fly to Istanbul later today for interfaith and ecumenical meetings, including a visit to the Blue Mosque and a meeting with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the spiritual leader of Orthodox Christians worldwide.
Nicaea: A key part of the trip is a joint pilgrimage with Patriarch Bartholomew to İznik (ancient Nicaea) to commemorate the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, which formulated the Nicene Creed.Themes: The trip focuses on messages of global peace amidst ongoing conflicts, such as those in Ukraine and Gaza, and the importance of interfaith dialogue.
Thanksgiving: As the first American Pope, he wished American journalists aboard the papal plane a “Happy Thanksgiving” on the U.S. holiday.— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Nov 27, 2025
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:Here are some of the top headlines for Thursday, November 27, 2025
U.S. News
National Guard Shooting in D.C. Two National Guard members remain in critical condition after a “targeted shooting” near the White House on Wednesday. The suspect has been identified as an Afghan national who came to the U.S. during the Biden administration. President Trump has called the incident an “act of terror” and said the U.S. should “re-examine” everyone who came from Afghanistan under the Operation Allies Welcome program.
Thanksgiving Travel and Events Airports are preparing for their busiest Thanksgiving in 15 years. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is set to kick off in Manhattan. NASA astronauts on the International Space Station are also celebrating with a special menu.
Georgia Election Fraud Case Charges against President Trump related to the 2020 Georgia election fraud case have been dropped.
Public Health The CDC has reported 37 infants hospitalized in a botulism outbreak. Cases of infectious norovirus are also rising across the U.S. this holiday season.
World News
Hong Kong High-Rise Fire The death toll from a deadly high-rise blaze has risen to at least 65 people, with hundreds still missing. Three people have been arrested in connection with the fire, and police are investigating a construction company for potential negligence.
Pope’s Foreign Trip Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Turkey, beginning his first foreign trip as pontiff, with a mission to foster Christian unity.
Indonesia Floods Landslides and flash floods on Sumatra island have left at least 23 people dead and dozens missing.
Global Politics South Africa has responded to President Trump’s statement that the U.S. will not invite the country to the G20 summit in 2026, calling the move “punitive”.
For more details on these stories, you can visit major news outlets such as CNN, BBC News, Reuters, or Al Jazeera.— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Nov 27, 2025
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:Here are some of the top headlines for Thursday, November 27, 2025
U.S. News
National Guard Shooting in D.C. Two National Guard members remain in critical condition after a “targeted shooting” near the White House on Wednesday. The suspect has been identified as an Afghan national who came to the U.S. during the Biden administration. President Trump has called the incident an “act of terror” and said the U.S. should “re-examine” everyone who came from Afghanistan under the Operation Allies Welcome program.
Thanksgiving Travel and Events Airports are preparing for their busiest Thanksgiving in 15 years. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is set to kick off in Manhattan. NASA astronauts on the International Space Station are also celebrating with a special menu.
Georgia Election Fraud Case Charges against President Trump related to the 2020 Georgia election fraud case have been dropped.
Public Health The CDC has reported 37 infants hospitalized in a botulism outbreak. Cases of infectious norovirus are also rising across the U.S. this holiday season.
World News
Hong Kong High-Rise Fire The death toll from a deadly high-rise blaze has risen to at least 65 people, with hundreds still missing. Three people have been arrested in connection with the fire, and police are investigating a construction company for potential negligence.
Pope’s Foreign Trip Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Turkey, beginning his first foreign trip as pontiff, with a mission to foster Christian unity.
Indonesia Floods Landslides and flash floods on Sumatra island have left at least 23 people dead and dozens missing.
Global Politics South Africa has responded to President Trump’s statement that the U.S. will not invite the country to the G20 summit in 2026, calling the move “punitive”.
For more details on these stories, you can visit major news outlets such as CNN, BBC News, Reuters, or Al Jazeera.— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Nov 27, 2025
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