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Day: December 14, 2024

@unlimited_ls: RT @unlimited_ls: JUST IN: UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect Luigi Mangione screams at reporters and struggles with police during his e…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 14, 2024

JUST IN: UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect Luigi Mangione screams at reporters and struggles with police during his extradition hearing

“It is completely out of touch and an insult to the intelligence of the American people!” pic.twitter.com/AuG3Oadkd2

— Unlimited L’s (@unlimited_ls) December 10, 2024

Weapons for Ukraine

@L_Mykola: @POTUS Sir US President Joseph Biden. Please urgently provide Ukraine with weapons, drones, ammunition, military equipment worth 6 billion US dollars for the Ukrainian army, under the PDA program.

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 14, 2024

Sir US President Joseph Biden. Please urgently provide Ukraine with weapons, drones, ammunition, military equipment worth 6 billion US dollars for the Ukrainian army, under the PDA program.

— Mykola Lavrushko (@L_Mykola) December 14, 2024

Russia and Ukraine

@L_Mykola: @POTUS Sir US President Joseph Biden. Please urgently provide Ukraine with weapons, drones, ammunition, military equipment worth 6 billion US dollars for the Ukrainian army, under the PDA program.

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 14, 2024

Sir US President Joseph Biden. Please urgently provide Ukraine with weapons, drones, ammunition, military equipment worth 6 billion US dollars for the Ukrainian army, under the PDA program.

— Mykola Lavrushko (@L_Mykola) December 14, 2024

Trump and Russia

Putin’s military ‘drained’ as Assad’s fall takes its toll

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 14, 2024

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Russia and Ukraine

@DefenceU: Long-awaited family reunion. 📹: @United24media pic.twitter.com/bkUsShSRGI

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 14, 2024

Long-awaited family reunion.

📹: @United24media pic.twitter.com/bkUsShSRGI

— Defense of Ukraine (@DefenceU) December 14, 2024

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@nypost: RT @nypost: Luigi Mangione retains former Manhattan prosecutor to defend him in slaying of UnitedHealthcare CEO https://t.co/KWr39deZcj htt…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 14, 2024

Luigi Mangione retains former Manhattan prosecutor to defend him in slaying of UnitedHealthcare CEO https://t.co/KWr39deZcj pic.twitter.com/67eGTqbzJe

— New York Post (@nypost) December 14, 2024

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@RCInvestigates: RT @RCInvestigates: RealClearInvestigations’ Picks of the Week https://t.co/PgSltjMBKe

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 14, 2024

RealClearInvestigations’ Picks of the Week https://t.co/PgSltjMBKe

— RealClearInvestigations (@RCInvestigates) December 14, 2024

Russia and Ukraine

@ZelenskyyUa: Every day, we witness the outstanding work of our defenders in the skies. Last night brought yet another wave of Russian strike drone terror—over 130 strike drones launched. Nearly 60 were destroyed, and more than 70 were lost due to location disruption. I thank all our… pic.twitter.com/S1MuFtGrXk

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 14, 2024

Every day, we witness the outstanding work of our defenders in the skies. Last night brought yet another wave of Russian strike drone terror—over 130 strike drones launched. Nearly 60 were destroyed, and more than 70 were lost due to location disruption.

I thank all our… pic.twitter.com/S1MuFtGrXk

— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) December 14, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@mikenov: This is why the internet is in love with Luigi Mangione https://t.co/7R4iMDa3rt

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 14, 2024

This is why the internet is in love with Luigi Mangione https://t.co/7R4iMDa3rt

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) December 14, 2024

Russia and Ukraine

@mikenov: This is why the internet is in love with Luigi Mangione https://t.co/7R4iMDa3rt

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 14, 2024

This is why the internet is in love with Luigi Mangione https://t.co/7R4iMDa3rt

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) December 14, 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.
YouTube
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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

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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?