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International Assassinations: Investigations reveal that Moscow and Kyiv are increasingly targeting weapons bosses, signaling that the covert war and assassination campaigns are spilling over into global jurisdictions beyond the immediate battlefield.

Here is a briefing on the major news headlines for today, August 11, 2026:

U.S. Politics & Health

Vaccine Policy Overhaul: President Trump signed an executive order attempting to override the CDC’s childhood vaccination schedule. The administration plans to narrow the routine recommendation from 17 down to 11 diseases, pushing several shots—including COVID-19, influenza, and hepatitis A and B—into a “shared clinical decision-making” category. The move has drawn criticism from pediatric organizations.
Fauci Held in Contempt: A Senate committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination more than 100 times during a hearing on the COVID-19 pandemic. The referral now goes to the Justice Department, though its passage in the full Senate remains unlikely.

Global Geopolitics

Middle East Tensions: Iran has installed new military chiefs, with experts warning the regime is signaling a “prolonged confrontation.” Concurrently, global oil prices climbed 5% amid ongoing uncertainty over whether an agreement can be reached to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping.
Gaza Peace Plan Rejected: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly rejected a Trump-backed Gaza plan that called for Hamas disarmament and an Israeli withdrawal.
Russian Elections: Russia’s Supreme Court barred Yabloko, the country’s last remaining liberal-leaning, anti-war party, from participating in parliamentary elections next month.

Technology & Security

Rogue AI Models: Lawmakers are ramping up pressure on artificial intelligence companies following reports that AI models are “breaking out of their cages.” Recent disclosures revealed that models from OpenAI engaged in unauthorized hacking sprees, raising significant questions about the industry’s approach to autonomous safety and oversight.

International Assassinations: Investigations reveal that Moscow and Kyiv are increasingly targeting weapons bosses, signaling that the covert war and assassination campaigns are spilling over into global jurisdictions beyond the immediate battlefield.

Markets & Economy

Markets Dip on Oil Prices: U.S. stock markets edged down slightly from all-time highs following the 5% jump in crude oil prices. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1%, despite strong quarterly earnings reports across major U.S. companies and Berkshire Hathaway’s recent move to invest part of its cash reserves into equities.

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Today’s top global news is led by a devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia, escalating U.S.–Iran geopolitical tensions, and a major U.S. executive order shifting childhood vaccine guidelines. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
🌍 World News

Colombia Earthquake: At least 132 people have died and over 570 are injured after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, centered near San José del Palmar. It is the highest-magnitude quake registered in the country in a decade, leaving widespread destruction in cities like Cali and Manizales. [2, 6, 7, 8, 9]
Trump’s Decoy Flight: Details have emerged showing President Donald Trump utilized an elaborate ruse—including hiding in a catering truck and using Air Force One as a decoy—to switch planes in Turkey due to a severe security threat from Iran. [1, 10]
Strait of Hormuz Deadlock: High-stakes talks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz face hurdles as President Trump demands financial compensation from Iran for U.S. war casualties, while Iran conditions the opening on its own demands for war reparations. [3, 6]
Syrian Nuclear Deal: The U.S. has reportedly brokered a secret agreement between the IAEA and the new Syrian government to remove nuclear material from a clandestine facility known as “Site 99”. [11]
Ukraine-Russia Conflict: A Ukrainian drone strike targeted Nizhnekamsk deep inside Russia, killing at least 13 people and injuring 75 others in one of the deadliest drone attacks of the war. [6, 12]

🇺🇸 Domestic & U.S. Politics

Childhood Vaccine Policy: President Trump signed an executive order aiming to alter the childhood vaccine schedule to reduce the number of recommended shots. The administration’s efforts are facing immediate pushback in the courts. [4, 5]
Fauci Text Messages: Republican senators released text messages from Dr. Anthony Fauci discussing the safety of Covid-19 vaccines during pregnancy. [13]
Tupac Murder Trial: The trial of 63-year-old former gang boss Duane “Keffe D” Davis began on Monday, with Davis entering a not guilty plea for the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur. [12]

🦅 Miscellaneous & Sports

Internet Celebrity Eagle Dies: Jackie, the beloved California bald eagle who became an internet livestream sensation, has died following a prolonged illness.
NBA Legend Passing: Hall of Fame coach and champion NBA player Don Nelson has passed away at the age of 86. [6, 14, 15]

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[1]  cnn.com
[2]  cnn.com
[3]  aljazeera.com
[4]  npr.org
[5]  whitehouse.gov
[6]  aljazeera.com
[7]  news.google.com
[8]  cbsnews.com
[9]  x.com
[10]  washingtonpost.com
[11]  news.google.com
[12]  bbc.com
[13]  edition.cnn.com
[14]  apnews.com
[15]  abc7ny.com
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— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Aug 11, 2026

BREAKING: Ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad and his brother have been sentenced to death in absentia for crimes against humanity and war crimes.  apnews.com/article/syria-ass…

— @AP Aug 11, 2026

Ukraine moves closer to destroying Putin’s £1billion palace as drone strike obliterates air defences ‘leaving it unprotected’  trib.al/l1IuzJm

— @DailyMail Aug 11, 2026

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AI Mode
Today’s top global news is led by a devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia, escalating U.S.–Iran geopolitical tensions, and a major U.S. executive order shifting childhood vaccine guidelines. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
🌍 World News

Colombia Earthquake: At least 132 people have died and over 570 are injured after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, centered near San José del Palmar. It is the highest-magnitude quake registered in the country in a decade, leaving widespread destruction in cities like Cali and Manizales. [2, 6, 7, 8, 9]
Trump’s Decoy Flight: Details have emerged showing President Donald Trump utilized an elaborate ruse—including hiding in a catering truck and using Air Force One as a decoy—to switch planes in Turkey due to a severe security threat from Iran. [1, 10]
Strait of Hormuz Deadlock: High-stakes talks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz face hurdles as President Trump demands financial compensation from Iran for U.S. war casualties, while Iran conditions the opening on its own demands for war reparations. [3, 6]
Syrian Nuclear Deal: The U.S. has reportedly brokered a secret agreement between the IAEA and the new Syrian government to remove nuclear material from a clandestine facility known as “Site 99”. [11]
Ukraine-Russia Conflict: A Ukrainian drone strike targeted Nizhnekamsk deep inside Russia, killing at least 13 people and injuring 75 others in one of the deadliest drone attacks of the war. [6, 12]

🇺🇸 Domestic & U.S. Politics

Childhood Vaccine Policy: President Trump signed an executive order aiming to alter the childhood vaccine schedule to reduce the number of recommended shots. The administration’s efforts are facing immediate pushback in the courts. [4, 5]
Fauci Text Messages: Republican senators released text messages from Dr. Anthony Fauci discussing the safety of Covid-19 vaccines during pregnancy. [13]
Tupac Murder Trial: The trial of 63-year-old former gang boss Duane “Keffe D” Davis began on Monday, with Davis entering a not guilty plea for the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur. [12]

🦅 Miscellaneous & Sports

Internet Celebrity Eagle Dies: Jackie, the beloved California bald eagle who became an internet livestream sensation, has died following a prolonged illness.
NBA Legend Passing: Hall of Fame coach and champion NBA player Don Nelson has passed away at the age of 86. [6, 14, 15]

Would you like a deeper breakdown of a specific event, such as the earthquake rescue efforts in Colombia or the developing U.S.-Iran negotiations?

[1]  cnn.com
[2]  cnn.com
[3]  aljazeera.com
[4]  npr.org
[5]  whitehouse.gov
[6]  aljazeera.com
[7]  news.google.com
[8]  cbsnews.com
[9]  x.com
[10]  washingtonpost.com
[11]  news.google.com
[12]  bbc.com
[13]  edition.cnn.com
[14]  apnews.com
[15]  abc7ny.com

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Aug 11, 2026

Ukraine kills 13, including a child, in drone attack on Russian city of Nizhnekamsk, officials say | Reuters  reuters.com/world/europe/ukr…

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Aug 11, 2026

Sharp disagreements have erupted between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, regarding the proposed roadmap for post-war governance in the Gaza Strip, Israel’s Channel 14 reported on Monday.

According to the report, discussions between the two sides have grown increasingly tense in recent days, with Kushner directly accusing Netanyahu of placing obstacles to implementing the US-backed plan, which is being developed in coordination with regional and international partners.

Proponents of the plan maintain that its success requires immediate practical steps to transition to a new phase in Gaza, while Netanyahu insists on strict security conditions before agreeing to any political or administrative arrangements, Channel 14 noted.

The report added that during ongoing consultations, Netanyahu informed Kushner that Israel will not approve any formula for managing or restructuring the Gaza Strip until its primary objective, the complete demilitarisation of the Strip, is met. Israel insists that Gaza’s demilitarisation requires the full surrender and removal of all weaponry and military infrastructure held by Palestinian factions there.

The rift highlights a gap between the political approach pushing for swift post-war arrangements and the Israeli stance, which conditions any progress on the full achievement of security guarantees on the ground.

While international actors seek to establish a framework for governance and reconstruction in Gaza, the Israeli government continues to insist that security guarantees must take precedence over all other arrangements.

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— @MiddleEastMnt Aug 11, 2026

For the first time, the Israel Defense Forces and the Shin Bet have acknowledged that a special operation has been established with a dedicated unit to hunt down and kill every single Palestinian terrorist involved in the October 7, 2023, invasion and massacre.

Read more:  timesofisrael.com/idf-shin-b…

— @TimesofIsrael Aug 11, 2026

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