US Vice President JD Vance reportedly asked President Volodymyr Zelensky to halt Ukrainian strikes on tankers in the Black Sea, the Financial Times reports.
The White House was allegedly concerned the attacks could further destabilize oil markets and hurt US companies, including through strikes involving vessels carrying Kazakh oil to Russia’s Novorossiysk port.
Zelensky reportedly agreed to stop attacks on CPC infrastructure and non-Russian ships unless they are under Ukrainian sanctions or carrying Russian oil or other Russian cargo.
Photo: Ukraine’s presidential office
— @KyivPost Aug 12, 2026
Month: August 2026
🇦🇿Azerbaijani President: However, after the opening of the Zangezur Corridor, a second railway connection between Azerbaijan and Iran will become operational.
● Upon entering Nakhchivan through the Zangezur Corridor, there is a railway connection to Iran from the Julfa railway hub.
● So, this project could be realized even sooner. The North–South Transport Corridor extends toward the Persian Gulf. From there, it can extend to regions further afield, for instance, Pakistan.
● In short, this will be a crucial transport project, and Nakhchivan will stand at its center.
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— @operativmedia Aug 12, 2026
President Donald Trump claimed Tuesday that the US has “total control” over Iran’s money, with Washington effectively acting as Tehran’s banker as the two countries remain locked in a military conflict.
“We control their money, what they had, which is a lot,” Trump said in an interview with TV host Wayne Allyn Root. “We have total control of it. I’m their banker. I am their banker.”
Read: middleeastmonitor.com/202608…
— @MiddleEastMnt Aug 12, 2026
Germany is considering giving its intelligence services powers to launch preemptive cyberattacks on Russian drone makers.
“The best drone is one that never takes off,” a senior lawmaker said.
— @KyivPost Aug 12, 2026
#CIA #DIA #Mossad
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Focusing on global security and defense developments, here is the latest news:Geopolitics & Global Security
U.S., Israel & Iran Tensions: The Trump administration is pivoting back to economic sanctions, dubbed “Operation Economic Fury,” to exert pressure on Iran. This strategy aims to force Iran to end its nuclear program and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to oil and natural gas tankers. Meanwhile, global oil prices have climbed as recent attacks—including a Houthi strike that killed six on a ship near the Bab al-Mandeb strait—diminish hopes of reopening the critical maritime chokepoints.
Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that
Ukraine has sent proposals to the U.S. aimed at ending the war with Russia.
google.com/search?q=Ukraine+…Concurrently, hostilities remain intense, with a recent Russian missile barrage on Kyiv resulting in 17 deaths.
google.com/search?q=a+recent…U.S. Defense & Domestic Policy
Military Deportations Probe: Congressional Democrats have launched an investigation into the Trump administration’s efforts to deport U.S. military service members and their families. The probe follows an Associated Press report finding that over 50 spouses and parents of active-duty troops have been detained by immigration authorities.
Birthright Citizenship: Following a recent 6-3 Supreme Court ruling that struck down a broader attempt to end birthright citizenship, President Trump signed new executive actions. These new orders seek to curb “birth tourism” and limit automatic citizenship for specific categories of people, such as children of adults with foreign embassy connections.
Other Global DevelopmentsColombia Earthquake: A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, with the United Nations joining the national response efforts.
Key Primaries: Several U.S. battleground states, including Wisconsin and Minnesota, are holding primary elections that could reshape the strategies of both major political parties.
–News – 2 AM – AI Mode
Top global headlines on August 12, 2026, focus on a secret security operation involving President Donald Trump, a devastating earthquake in Colombia, severe Midwest storms, and major U.S. election primary results. [1, 2, 3]
🌎 Top National & World NewsTrump Secret Plane Swap: Reports reveal the Secret Service and military rushed President Trump off Air Force One onto a secret flight last month in Turkey due to threats of a shoulder-fired missile and an Iranian assassination plot. [1, 4, 5]
Colombia Earthquake: A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake has struck Colombia, killing over 200 people with the death toll rapidly rising as rescue crews struggle to reach the epicenter. [1, 6]
Severe Midwest Storms: Over 1 million customers are without power and at least three people are dead after intense storms with 80 mph winds ripped through the U.S. Midwest. [3, 4]Ukraine-Russia Escalation: A Ukrainian drone strike killed 13 people inside Russia, marking one of the deadliest cross-border attacks in the last two years. [7]
UnitedHealthcare Trial Prep: Pre-trial proceedings have begun for Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in late 2024, ahead of his state trial next month. [8]
🗳️ 2026 Primary Election Results
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[6] cnn.com[7] cnn.com
[8] youtube.com
[9] npr.org— https://x.com/mikenov/status/2087433650941939772— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Aug 12, 2026
GLOBAL #SECURITY AND #INTELLIGENCE #NEWS REVIEW
Global Security and Defense News – 2 AM
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Focusing on global security and defense developments, here is the latest news:Geopolitics & Global Security
U.S., Israel & Iran Tensions: The Trump administration is pivoting back to economic sanctions, dubbed “Operation Economic Fury,” to exert pressure on Iran. This strategy aims to force Iran to end its nuclear program and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to oil and natural gas tankers. Meanwhile, global oil prices have climbed as recent attacks—including a Houthi strike that killed six on a ship near the Bab al-Mandeb strait—diminish hopes of reopening the critical maritime chokepoints.
Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that
Ukraine has sent proposals to the U.S. aimed at ending the war with Russia.
google.com/search?q=Ukraine+…Concurrently, hostilities remain intense, with a recent Russian missile barrage on Kyiv resulting in 17 deaths.
google.com/search?q=a+recent…U.S. Defense & Domestic Policy
Military Deportations Probe: Congressional Democrats have launched an investigation into the Trump administration’s efforts to deport U.S. military service members and their families. The probe follows an Associated Press report finding that over 50 spouses and parents of active-duty troops have been detained by immigration authorities.
Birthright Citizenship: Following a recent 6-3 Supreme Court ruling that struck down a broader attempt to end birthright citizenship, President Trump signed new executive actions. These new orders seek to curb “birth tourism” and limit automatic citizenship for specific categories of people, such as children of adults with foreign embassy connections.
Other Global DevelopmentsColombia Earthquake: A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, with the United Nations joining the national response efforts.
Key Primaries: Several U.S. battleground states, including Wisconsin and Minnesota, are holding primary elections that could reshape the strategies of both major political parties.
–News – 2 AM – AI Mode
Top global headlines on August 12, 2026, focus on a secret security operation involving President Donald Trump, a devastating earthquake in Colombia, severe Midwest storms, and major U.S. election primary results. [1, 2, 3]
🌎 Top National & World NewsTrump Secret Plane Swap: Reports reveal the Secret Service and military rushed President Trump off Air Force One onto a secret flight last month in Turkey due to threats of a shoulder-fired missile and an Iranian assassination plot. [1, 4, 5]
Colombia Earthquake: A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake has struck Colombia, killing over 200 people with the death toll rapidly rising as rescue crews struggle to reach the epicenter. [1, 6]
Severe Midwest Storms: Over 1 million customers are without power and at least three people are dead after intense storms with 80 mph winds ripped through the U.S. Midwest. [3, 4]Ukraine-Russia Escalation: A Ukrainian drone strike killed 13 people inside Russia, marking one of the deadliest cross-border attacks in the last two years. [7]
UnitedHealthcare Trial Prep: Pre-trial proceedings have begun for Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in late 2024, ahead of his state trial next month. [8]
🗳️ 2026 Primary Election Results
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[9] npr.org— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Aug 12, 2026
GLOBAL #SECURITY AND #INTELLIGENCE #NEWS REVIEW
Global Security and Defense News – 2 AM
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Focusing on global security and defense developments, here is the latest news:Geopolitics & Global Security
U.S., Israel & Iran Tensions: The Trump administration is pivoting back to economic sanctions, dubbed “Operation Economic Fury,” to exert pressure on Iran. This strategy aims to force Iran to end its nuclear program and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to oil and natural gas tankers. Meanwhile, global oil prices have climbed as recent attacks—including a Houthi strike that killed six on a ship near the Bab al-Mandeb strait—diminish hopes of reopening the critical maritime chokepoints.
Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that
Ukraine has sent proposals to the U.S. aimed at ending the war with Russia.
google.com/search?q=Ukraine+…Concurrently, hostilities remain intense, with a recent Russian missile barrage on Kyiv resulting in 17 deaths.
google.com/search?q=a+recent…U.S. Defense & Domestic Policy
Military Deportations Probe: Congressional Democrats have launched an investigation into the Trump administration’s efforts to deport U.S. military service members and their families. The probe follows an Associated Press report finding that over 50 spouses and parents of active-duty troops have been detained by immigration authorities.
Birthright Citizenship: Following a recent 6-3 Supreme Court ruling that struck down a broader attempt to end birthright citizenship, President Trump signed new executive actions. These new orders seek to curb “birth tourism” and limit automatic citizenship for specific categories of people, such as children of adults with foreign embassy connections.
Other Global DevelopmentsColombia Earthquake: A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, with the United Nations joining the national response efforts.
Key Primaries: Several U.S. battleground states, including Wisconsin and Minnesota, are holding primary elections that could reshape the strategies of both major political parties.
–News – 2 AM – AI Mode
Top global headlines on August 12, 2026, focus on a secret security operation involving President Donald Trump, a devastating earthquake in Colombia, severe Midwest storms, and major U.S. election primary results. [1, 2, 3]
🌎 Top National & World NewsTrump Secret Plane Swap: Reports reveal the Secret Service and military rushed President Trump off Air Force One onto a secret flight last month in Turkey due to threats of a shoulder-fired missile and an Iranian assassination plot. [1, 4, 5]
Colombia Earthquake: A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake has struck Colombia, killing over 200 people with the death toll rapidly rising as rescue crews struggle to reach the epicenter. [1, 6]
Severe Midwest Storms: Over 1 million customers are without power and at least three people are dead after intense storms with 80 mph winds ripped through the U.S. Midwest. [3, 4]
Ukraine-Russia Escalation: A Ukrainian drone strike killed 13 people inside Russia, marking one of the deadliest cross-border attacks in the last two years. [7]
UnitedHealthcare Trial Prep: Pre-trial proceedings have begun for Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in late 2024, ahead of his state trial next month. [8]🗳️ 2026 Primary Election Results
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[9] npr.org— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Aug 12, 2026
”Zelensky: We have Russian documents – Putin plans full mobilization of hundreds of thousands right after next month’s elections”
So Zelenskyy claims Ukraine got leaked russian docs showing Putin plans a full-scale mobilization right after their parliamentary election next month.
. hundreds of thousands more guys sent to the front plus potential martial law to stop protests. guess we will see how that goes down in Russia this time lol
source: zelenskyy / isw / csis (via kyiv independent)
— @jalle51 Aug 12, 2026
Global Security and Defense News – 2 AM
share.gemini.google/L6uWFGc6…
Focusing on global security and defense developments, here is the latest news:Geopolitics & Global Security
U.S., Israel & Iran Tensions: The Trump administration is pivoting back to economic sanctions, dubbed “Operation Economic Fury,” to exert pressure on Iran. This strategy aims to force Iran to end its nuclear program and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to oil and natural gas tankers. Meanwhile, global oil prices have climbed as recent attacks—including a Houthi strike that killed six on a ship near the Bab al-Mandeb strait—diminish hopes of reopening the critical maritime chokepoints.
Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine has sent proposals to the U.S. aimed at ending the war with Russia. Concurrently, hostilities remain intense, with a recent Russian missile barrage on Kyiv resulting in 17 deaths.
U.S. Defense & Domestic Policy
Military Deportations Probe: Congressional Democrats have launched an investigation into the Trump administration’s efforts to deport U.S. military service members and their families. The probe follows an Associated Press report finding that over 50 spouses and parents of active-duty troops have been detained by immigration authorities.
Birthright Citizenship: Following a recent 6-3 Supreme Court ruling that struck down a broader attempt to end birthright citizenship, President Trump signed new executive actions. These new orders seek to curb “birth tourism” and limit automatic citizenship for specific categories of people, such as children of adults with foreign embassy connections.
Other Global DevelopmentsColombia Earthquake: A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, with the United Nations joining the national response efforts.
Key Primaries: Several U.S. battleground states, including Wisconsin and Minnesota, are holding primary elections that could reshape the strategies of both major political parties.
–News – 2 AM
AI Mode
Top global headlines on August 12, 2026, focus on a secret security operation involving President Donald Trump, a devastating earthquake in Colombia, severe Midwest storms, and major U.S. election primary results. [1, 2, 3]
🌎 Top National & World NewsTrump Secret Plane Swap: Reports reveal the Secret Service and military rushed President Trump off Air Force One onto a secret flight last month in Turkey due to threats of a shoulder-fired missile and an Iranian assassination plot. [1, 4, 5]
Colombia Earthquake: A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake has struck Colombia, killing over 200 people with the death toll rapidly rising as rescue crews struggle to reach the epicenter. [1, 6]
Severe Midwest Storms: Over 1 million customers are without power and at least three people are dead after intense storms with 80 mph winds ripped through the U.S. Midwest. [3, 4]
Ukraine-Russia Escalation: A Ukrainian drone strike killed 13 people inside Russia, marking one of the deadliest cross-border attacks in the last two years. [7]
UnitedHealthcare Trial Prep: Pre-trial proceedings have begun for Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in late 2024, ahead of his state trial next month. [8]🗳️ 2026 Primary Election Results
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[9] npr.org— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Aug 12, 2026
Zelensky says Ukraine has handed US envoys proposals for ending Russia’s war.
He also urged Washington to strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses and increase pressure on Moscow.
— @KyivPost Aug 12, 2026