Armed conflicts and attacks

The Israeli Ministry of Defence announces that it has signed an agreement to acquire 25 F-15EX fighter jets from Boeing as part of a $5.2 billion aid package from the U.S. government. At least four jets will be delivered annually beginning in 2031. (Reuters)

• https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israel-signs-deal-acquire-25-f-15-fighter-jets-boeing-co-2024-11-07/

Law and crime

Police in Argentina charge three people in the death of English singer Liam Payne. (Sky News) (People)

• https://news.sky.com/story/liam-payne-three-charged-in-connection-with-death-of-one-direction-star-prosecutors-office-says-13250215
• https://people.com/liam-payne-death-three-people-charged-8741765

Law and crime

The Federal Bureau of Investigation announces an inquiry into a widespread text message harassment campaign targeting Black Americans with threats of enslavement. (CNN) (NBC)

• https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/09/us/racist-texts-black-people-investigation-what-we-know/index.html
• https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/black-people-text-messages-picking-cotton-nearest-plantation-rcna179036

Politics and elections

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump announces Susie Wiles as his White House Chief of Staff, the first woman to serve in this position. (ABC News)

• https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/president-elect-trump-names-campaign-chief-susie-wiles-115622540

Politics and elections

The Labor Ministry of Ecuador temporarily suspends Vice President and ambassador to Israel Verónica Abad Rojas until April 2025 for failing to comply with an order to leave Israel due to security concerns in Gaza. (Reuters)

• https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/ecuador-government-suspends-vice-president-office-ahead-2025-elections-2024-11-09/