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Trump talked to Putin, told Russian leader not to escalate in Ukraine – The Washington Post

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 10, 2024

Trump talked to Putin, told Russian leader not to escalate in Ukraine The Washington Post

Trump and Russia

Trump in phone call advised Putin not to escalate in Ukraine …

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 10, 2024

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump spoke on the phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday and discussed the war in Ukraine, the Washington Post reported on Sunday, citing people …

Trump and Russia

Drone warfare: Both Russia and Ukraine massively increase drone deployment into enemy territory

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 10, 2024

Russia and Ukraine have intensified drone attacks against each other, sending out unprecedented numbers of unmanned aerial vehicles. Ukraine’s President Volo…

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Some legal Analysts think Trump’s criminal trials may have come to an end

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 10, 2024

Big legal questions still loom over Donald Trump, even as he’s won the Presidency. Andrew Weissman and Mary McCord join The Weekend to discuss the challenge …

Trump and Russia

Trump talked to Putin, told Russian leader not to escalate in Ukraine

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 10, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday and discussed the war in Ukraine, according to people familiar with the call.

Trump and Russia

This Week with George Stephanopoulos Full Broadcast – Sunday, November 10, 2024

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 10, 2024

‘GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy joins This Week in an interview on Donald Trump’s return to the White House. “The Breakfast Club” co-host Charlam…

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“Environment is shifting right now” on Israeli hostage deal, Sen. Bill Hagerty says

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 10, 2024

Republican Sen. Bill Hagerty of Tennessee, who served in the first Trump administration as ambassador to Japan, told “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,”…

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‘He’s going to be a president for all Americans’: Vivek Ramaswamy on Trump’s election

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 10, 2024

ABC News’ Jonathan Karl interviews GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy on “This Week.”

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Bernie Sanders says Americans ‘have a right to be angry’: Full interview

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 10, 2024

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) joins Meet the Press to discuss his criticism of the Democratic Party and what’s next for Democrats after Kamala Harris’ projecte…

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U.K. ambassador says “it’s no say” for European leaders to discuss what Trump will do

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 10, 2024

Karen Pierce, Britain’s ambassador to the U.S., tells “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” that amid the world reaction to President-elect Trump’s return…

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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”.
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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?