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Day: December 11, 2024

Lindsey Graham throwing his support behind Kash Patel

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 11, 2024

President-elect Trump’s pick to head the FBI, Kash Patel, was back on the Hill Tuesday for a second straight day of meetings with Republican senators, and Se…

Putin and Putinism

Putin and Hungary’s Orban Discuss Ukraine in Call, Kremlin Says – The Moscow Times

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 11, 2024

Putin and Hungary’s Orban Discuss Ukraine in Call, Kremlin Says The Moscow Times

Russia and Ukraine

‘This Is Critical’ — Trump Eager To End Russia-Ukraine War

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 11, 2024

U.S. President-elect, Donald Trump, said addressing the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine will be his foremost priority when he assumes office next month. In an interview with Paris Match on Wednesday, Trump underscored the devastating

Trump and Russia

Inside the suspected CEO killer’s wealthy family history

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 11, 2024

CNN’s Gary Tuchman traces the life of suspected CEO killer Luigi Mangione and his wealthy family upbringing in Baltimore, Maryland. #CNN #News

Russia and Ukraine

@GlasnostGone: Assad’s father gets a late cremation. Syrian rebel fighters appear to have set fire to his mausoleum, including a coffin which appears to have been dragged outside and burnt. Assad’s father and former “president” died in 2000. https://t.co/lPbnjvfudN #Syria pic.twitter.com/7D26jLBWFO

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 11, 2024

Assad’s father gets a late cremation. Syrian rebel fighters appear to have set fire to his mausoleum, including a coffin which appears to have been dragged outside and burnt. Assad’s father and former “president” died in 2000. https://t.co/lPbnjvfudN #Syria pic.twitter.com/7D26jLBWFO

— Glasnost Gone (@GlasnostGone) December 11, 2024

Weapons for Ukraine

FastNews77: Canada bans 324 models of assault weapons on eve of massacre anniversary Prohibited weapons could be donated to Ukraine for battlefield use #News #DailyNews #LiveNews #WorldNews #World https://t.co/wVTpYOtmOw

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 11, 2024

Canada bans 324 models of assault weapons on eve of massacre anniversary
Prohibited weapons could be donated to Ukraine for battlefield use#News #DailyNews #LiveNews #WorldNews #World pic.twitter.com/wVTpYOtmOw

— Breaking News (@FastNews77) December 11, 2024

Russia and Ukraine

FastNews77: Canada bans 324 models of assault weapons on eve of massacre anniversary Prohibited weapons could be donated to Ukraine for battlefield use #News #DailyNews #LiveNews #WorldNews #World https://t.co/wVTpYOtmOw

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 11, 2024

Canada bans 324 models of assault weapons on eve of massacre anniversary
Prohibited weapons could be donated to Ukraine for battlefield use#News #DailyNews #LiveNews #WorldNews #World pic.twitter.com/wVTpYOtmOw

— Breaking News (@FastNews77) December 11, 2024

Russia and Ukraine

Orbán calls Putin to discuss ending Ukraine war

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 11, 2024

The Hungarian and Russian leaders reportedly spoke about finding a diplomatic route to peace in Ukraine.

Weapons for Ukraine

Patrick_Biegel: @maxkeiser @cenkuygur They had a great plate of ‘stupidity’ for breakfast… I’m sure the money is better spent on weapons for the Ukraine… 🤡

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 11, 2024

They had a great plate of ‘stupidity’ for breakfast… I’m sure the money is better spent on weapons for the Ukraine… 🤡

— Patrick Biegel (@Patrick_Biegel) December 11, 2024

Russia and Ukraine

Patrick_Biegel: @maxkeiser @cenkuygur They had a great plate of ‘stupidity’ for breakfast… I’m sure the money is better spent on weapons for the Ukraine… 🤡

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 11, 2024

They had a great plate of ‘stupidity’ for breakfast… I’m sure the money is better spent on weapons for the Ukraine… 🤡

— Patrick Biegel (@Patrick_Biegel) December 11, 2024

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CIA’s Surprise Moscow Visit – Global News Briefing: August 29, 2026
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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.
The Guardian
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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?