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@Jerusalem_Post: RT @Jerusalem_Post: An Iranian Jew told Israeli media about his experiences moving from Iran to Israel and serving in the IDF, including se…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date May 5, 2024

An Iranian Jew told Israeli media about his experiences moving from Iran to Israel and serving in the IDF, including seeing combat on October 7. https://t.co/Ex93yJkrvj

— The Jerusalem Post (@Jerusalem_Post) May 4, 2024

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@Newsweek: RT @Newsweek: Russia just lost another Su-25 fighter jet: Kyiv https://t.co/IljyMKu5aW https://t.co/HFMwAYX2l8

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date May 5, 2024

Russia just lost another Su-25 fighter jet: Kyiv https://t.co/IljyMKu5aW pic.twitter.com/HFMwAYX2l8

— Newsweek (@Newsweek) May 5, 2024

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@FBI: RT @FBI: Maryland Financial Advisor Sentenced to Three-And-A-Half Years in Federal Prison for Stealing an Elderly Client’s Life Savings @FB…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date May 5, 2024

Maryland Financial Advisor Sentenced to Three-And-A-Half Years in Federal Prison for Stealing an Elderly Client’s Life Savings @FBIBaltimore https://t.co/44l1QGBdmR

— FBI (@FBI) May 4, 2024

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@IntelCube: RT by @mikenov: 🇮🇱 Israel made a grave mistake by granting permits to foreign news outlets, the majority of which were intended to undermine Israel’s image through baseless and poisonous propaganda. In fact, Israel created its own grave to demonstrate its commitment to free speech and the press.

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date May 5, 2024

🇮🇱 Israel made a grave mistake by granting permits to foreign news outlets, the majority of which were intended to undermine Israel’s image through baseless and poisonous propaganda. In fact, Israel created its own grave to demonstrate its commitment to free speech and the press. pic.twitter.com/8BBmOid2rg

— IntelCube (@IntelCube) May 5, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@IntelCube: RT by @mikenov: 🇮🇱 Israel made a grave mistake by granting permits to foreign news outlets, the majority of which were intended to undermine Israel’s image through baseless and poisonous propaganda. In fact, Israel created its own grave to demonstrate its commitment to free speech and the press.

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date May 5, 2024

🇮🇱 Israel made a grave mistake by granting permits to foreign news outlets, the majority of which were intended to undermine Israel’s image through baseless and poisonous propaganda. In fact, Israel created its own grave to demonstrate its commitment to free speech and the press. pic.twitter.com/8BBmOid2rg

— IntelCube (@IntelCube) May 5, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@FoxNews: RT @FoxNews: NYPD gives chilling update after 56 arrested at NYU, New School: ‘There’s somebody behind this movement’ https://t.co/sXbN8Zmj…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date May 5, 2024

NYPD gives chilling update after 56 arrested at NYU, New School: ‘There’s somebody behind this movement’ https://t.co/sXbN8Zmj4q

— Fox News (@FoxNews) May 5, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@Jerusalem_Post: RT @Jerusalem_Post: The IDF almost caught up to Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, missing him by mere days, National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegb…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date May 5, 2024

The IDF almost caught up to Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, missing him by mere days, National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi reveals. https://t.co/cX9imdSilP

— The Jerusalem Post (@Jerusalem_Post) May 4, 2024

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@ForbesRussia: RT by @mikenov: Страны НАТО определили «по меньшей мере две красные линии», при пересечении которых возможно прямое вступление альянса в конфликт на Украине, пишет итальянская La Repubblica со ссылкой на источники. Издание подчеркивает, что пока это «только оценка… forbes.ru/society/511773…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date May 5, 2024

Страны НАТО определили «по меньшей мере две красные линии», при пересечении которых возможно прямое вступление альянса в конфликт на Украине, пишет итальянская La Repubblica со ссылкой на источники. Издание подчеркивает, что пока это «только оценка…https://t.co/g5YPzx6rBo

— Forbes Russia (@ForbesRussia) May 5, 2024

Russia and Ukraine

“Fluorescente” ou “fosforescente”: qual é o certo?

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date May 5, 2024

E agora, é “ fluorescente” ou “fosforescente”? Ambos os termos estão corretos, porém possuem significados um pouco diferentes. A gente explica.

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@MarkGaleotti: RT @MarkGaleotti: In Moscow’s Shadows 145: How Corruption Works Under Putin The arrest of DepDefMin Timur Ivanov, ‘king of the kickback,’ p…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date May 5, 2024

In Moscow’s Shadows 145: How Corruption Works Under Putin
The arrest of DepDefMin Timur Ivanov, ‘king of the kickback,’ provides an opportunity to consider how corruption is central to Putin’s system: as mechanism to reward, control and socialisehttps://t.co/HEaoB3xrdI

— Mark Galeotti (@MarkGaleotti) May 5, 2024

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CIA’s Surprise Moscow Visit – Global News Briefing: August 29, 2026
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Published August 29, 2026 at 07:24 AM
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Here is your morning news briefing for Saturday, August 29, 2026, focusing on the latest developments in global security, international relations, and world events:

Global Security & Intelligence
CIA’s Surprise Moscow Visit: CIA Director John Ratcliffe made an unannounced trip to Moscow to explicitly request that Russia refrain from sharing intelligence with Iran. The visit also occurred amid heightened discussions and concerns regarding potential Russian military posture toward NATO territory.
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US-Iran War Strains Navy Budget: Six months into the conflict (dubbed “Operation Epic Fury”), the US Navy is facing a severe financial crisis. Internal Pentagon documents reveal the military has been forced to transfer funds from payroll and day-to-day operations to cover the costs of depleted munitions and ongoing combat operations, prompting warnings of critical shortfalls.
AP News

“Operation Economic Outcast”: The US Treasury announced an unprecedented campaign threatening severe sanctions against any country maintaining economic ties with Iran. However, analysts note the strategy faces a major hurdle in China—Iran’s largest trading partner and oil buyer—particularly as the White House prepares to host Chinese President Xi Jinping next month.
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Deadly Strike in Kyiv: A Russian attack on a warehouse outside Ukraine’s capital has killed at least 27 people. President Zelenskyy stated that the initial strike was followed by a massive secondary detonation, triggering major explosions and fires.
Al Jazeera

Geopolitics & Economics
US-Venezuela Oil Deal: President Trump announced what he described as the “biggest oil deal in world history,” claiming the agreement gives the US direct majority control over more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s proven oil reserves.
Al Jazeera

New US-Canada Trade War: The Trump administration announced a new 50% tariff on Canadian cars, trucks, and steel, citing unfair trade practices. In response, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney vowed to retaliate against the “unjustified” tariffs “dollar for dollar”.
The Guardian
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Other Notable Global News
Catastrophic Flooding in Asia: The death toll from severe floods along the Nepal-China border has surpassed 600. Rescue operations have resumed, though experts warn of ongoing dangers from newly formed glacial lakes.
Al Jazeera

Iceland Weighs EU Membership: Rattled by the US administration’s renewed interest in acquiring Greenland, Iceland is heading to the polls for a knife-edge referendum on whether to restart membership talks with the European Union.
Al Jazeera

Ecuadorian Ex-President Sentenced: Former President Lenin Moreno, 73, was sentenced to five years in prison in a bribery case and permanently barred from holding public office.
Al Jazeera

Want me to break down the strategic implications of the CIA’s trip to Moscow?

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What are the strategic implications of the CIA Director’s trip to Moscow, and how might intelligence sharing between Russia and Iran alter the current conflict?