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H Mexico presses US to cut auto tariffs in USMCA talks WSJ, citing people familiar with talks, reports Mexico is pressing the US to lower North American auto tariffs in discussions to revise the US—Mexico—Canada Agreement. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 13, 2026, 12:26 AM UTC

H Ukraine reports fire at Izmail port infrastructure after Russian attack Ukrainian authorities report a fire in the infrastructure of the port of Izmail following a Russian attack, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 13, 2026, 12:25 AM UTC

M Mexico urges reduction of auto tariffs in trade talks — WSJ Mexico is urging the reduction of auto tariffs as part of ongoing trade negotiations, according to WSJ, with no additional figures or specific tariff details provided in the alert. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 13, 2026, 12:21 AM UTC

H Mexico plan proposes U.S. tariffs only on non-North America vehicle parts value WSJ reports that under Mexico’s plan, the U.S. would apply tariffs only on the value of vehicle parts made outside North America. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 13, 2026, 12:20 AM UTC

H Izmail port infrastructure burns after Russian strike, local authorities say Local authorities report that the Izmail port infrastructure is ablaze following a Russian strike; no further details, casualty figures, or damage estimates are provided in the feed. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 13, 2026, 12:15 AM UTC

H Russia strikes Ukraine’s Izmail port, local authorities say Local authorities say Russia struck Ukraine’s Izmail port, but no details on damage, casualties, or broader market impact were provided in the alert. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 13, 2026, 12:15 AM UTC

H US on track to withdraw all forces from Iraq by Sept. 30 ABC News reports the US is on track to withdraw all forces from Iraq by September 30, ending its military presence there since the 2003 invasion, as Iraqi forces take full responsibility for countering ISIS. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 10:39 PM UTC

H Trump administration says Israel’s southern Lebanon plans conflict with US framework Axios reports the Trump administration says Israel’s plans for a permanent military presence in southern Lebanon are inconsistent with the US-backed framework. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 10:16 PM UTC

M White House says Trump signs memo for cyber disruption abroad The White House says Trump has signed a memo empowering U.S. law enforcement to use cyber tools to disrupt criminal organizations operating in foreign jurisdictions. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 09:48 PM UTC

H Trump signs memo authorizing law enforcement cyber disruption abroad The White House says Trump signed a memo authorizing U.S. law enforcement to deploy cyber tools to disrupt criminal groups in foreign jurisdictions, with no further details provided. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 09:45 PM UTC

H Iran must remediate Gulf environmental damage The announcement states that Iran’s Strait of Hormuz users must remediate environmental damage in the Gulf, with no specific magnitude, deadline, or cited catalyst provided. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 09:32 PM UTC

H US Commerce Secretary: Ford Adds Jobs Due To Tariffs US Commerce Secretary Lutnick says Ford is bringing more jobs due to tariffs GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 08:54 PM UTC

H US Commerce Secretary: Ford Adds Jobs Due To Tariffs US Commerce Secretary Lutnick says Ford is bringing more jobs due to tariffs GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 08:51 PM UTC

H US Official: Israel's Presence In Southern Israel Inconsistent US State Department official says Israel's presence in southern Israel is inconsistent with its commitments GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 08:48 PM UTC

H US Urges Parties To Abide By Framework Agreement US urges all parties to abide by the framework agreement to ensure long-term peace and security GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 08:41 PM UTC

H Trump Admin Criticizes Israeli Minister Trump administration criticizes Israeli Defense Minister KATZ's remarks on Lebanon GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 08:39 PM UTC

M Emirati Royal Jet Visits Tehran Again Emirati royal jet travels to Tehran for second consecutive day GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 08:11 PM UTC

H Britain, Italy Considered For Hezbollah Disarmament Mission Britain, Italy, Switzerland and Indonesia are being considered for a foreign mission to verify Hezbollah's disarmament in southern Lebanon GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 08:11 PM UTC

H US Secretary Of War Pete Hegseth US Secretary Of War Pete Hegseth says President Trump does not tolerate free-riding GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 08:04 PM UTC

M Emirati Royal Jet Visits Tehran Again Emirati royal jet A6-RJA travels to Tehran today after a similar trip yesterday GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 08:04 PM UTC

M Emirati Royal Jet Visits Tehran Again Emirati royal jet A6-RJA travels to Tehran today after a similar trip yesterday GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 08:03 PM UTC

M Trump Names Leavitt Top Advisor Trump praises Leavitt as one of the best White House press secretaries GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 07:59 PM UTC

H Iran Raises Risk Of Prolonged Strait Of Hormuz Crisis Iran's harder military posture and shipping disruptions raise the risk of a prolonged Strait of Hormuz crisis GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 07:57 PM UTC

H Iran, US Talks Deadlocked Iran and US demand concessions as Hormuz talks remain deadlocked GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 07:57 PM UTC

H Iran Shifts To More Offensive Military Doctrine Iran shifts toward a more offensive military doctrine as US talks stall GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 07:57 PM UTC

H Pentagon Seeks US Deployment Pentagon wants to deploy lasers and other counter drone tech in US GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 07:49 PM UTC

M Trump Asks Karoline Leavitt to Serve as Adviser Karoline Leavitt says Trump has asked her to serve as an outside adviser GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 07:49 PM UTC

M Trump: Karoline Leavitt Departing WH Karoline Leavitt is departing as White House Press Secretary at the end of the month GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 07:35 PM UTC

H Colombia Joins US Counter-Cartel Coalition Colombia authorizes joint military operations with the US, says Hegseth GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 07:31 PM UTC

H U.S. Forces Redirect 59 Vessels, Disable 3 U.S. forces have redirected 59 commercial vessels, disabled 3 and boarded 2 to enforce the blockade against Iran GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 07:21 PM UTC

H Saudi-Backed Mercenaries Targeted In Yemen Saudi-backed mercenaries' positions are being targeted in Al-Mahra, Yemen GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 07:07 PM UTC

H Saudi-Backed Mercenaries Targeted In Yemen Saudi-backed mercenaries' positions are being targeted in Al-Mahra, Yemen GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 07:06 PM UTC

H Canada Rejects US Tariff Deal Offer Canada is unsatisfied with the latest US tariff deal offer GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 07:04 PM UTC

H Canada, US Not Ready For Tariff Deal Canada and the US are not yet ready to make a tariff deal, Canada is unsatisfied with the latest US offer GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 07:04 PM UTC

H Strait of Hormuz Remains Blocked The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked until Iran's conditions are met GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 07:03 PM UTC

H Strait of Hormuz Remains Blocked The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked until Iran's conditions are met GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 07:00 PM UTC

H Yemeni Forces Strike Houthi Gatherings Yemeni Armed Forces conduct drone strikes on Houthi gatherings in Al Jawf GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 05:50 PM UTC

H Iran Warns Ships In Strait Of Hormuz Iranian Security official warns ships violating regulations in Strait of Hormuz GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 05:46 PM UTC

H Iran: Large Ships Can't Pass Through Strait of Hormuz Iran says large ships cannot pass through the Strait of Hormuz due to existing risks GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 05:45 PM UTC

H Iran Keeps Hormuz Strait Closed Iran keeps Hormuz Strait closed, no policy change GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 05:42 PM UTC

H Iran Warns Ships Violating Hormuz Strait Protocols Iran is warning ships violating Hormuz Strait protocols GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 05:42 PM UTC

H Iran Warns Ships In Hormuz Strait Iran is warning ships violating Hormuz Strait protocols GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 05:41 PM UTC

H Iran: Hormuz Strait Remains Closed Iran says Hormuz Strait remains closed, no policy change GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 05:40 PM UTC

H US, Ukrainian Forces Hold Military Exercise US and Ukrainian forces engaged in a head-to-head exercise, with Ukraine's drones emerging victorious GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 05:37 PM UTC

H Canada Weighs Auto Tariff Proposal Canada is weighing a proposal on auto tariffs in US talks GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 05:36 PM UTC

H Ottawa Weighs Auto Tariffs Proposal Ottawa considers auto tariffs proposal as it presses US for reprieve, sources say GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 05:33 PM UTC

H Canada Seeks US Auto Tariff Reprieve Canada is weighing a proposal on auto tariffs in US talks GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 05:24 PM UTC

H Ottawa Weighs Auto Tariffs Proposal Ottawa considers auto tariffs proposal as it presses US for reprieve, sources say GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 05:23 PM UTC

H Ottawa Weighs Auto Tariff Proposal Ottawa considers auto tariff proposal as it presses US for reprieve GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 05:23 PM UTC

H Ukrainian Drones Overwhelm US Forces Ukrainian drones overwhelm US forces in a war game GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 05:22 PM UTC

H US, Ukraine Forces Hold Exercise US and Ukrainian forces engage in a military exercise where Ukraine's drones emerge victorious GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 05:20 PM UTC

H US Fires More Missiles Than Any Year Since Desert Storm US military fires more missiles and interceptors in five months than in any year since Desert Storm GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 04:51 PM UTC

H Russia Redirects Freight Flows Russia is working on redirecting freight flows towards alternative routes GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 04:48 PM UTC

L Paramount CEO Asked For Congressional Interview Paramount CEO is asked to do interview with Congress GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 04:02 PM UTC

L Iran FM Araghchi Meets Pakistan Interior Minister Iran FM Araghchi meets Pakistan Interior Minister in Mashhad GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 03:48 PM UTC

H Pakistani Mediator Seeks Ceasefire Extension Pakistani mediator wants to lengthen a 60-day ceasefire GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 03:32 PM UTC

M Pakistan Mediator Sees Possible 60-Day Extension Pakistan mediator feels positive about a possible 60-day extension GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 03:32 PM UTC

H US, Iran Nuclear Talks Delayed Mediators need more time to process stuck files between America and Iran GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 03:27 PM UTC

H Pakistani Mediator Seeks Truce Extension Pakistani mediator seeks to extend 60-day truce, according to Al Arabiya GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 03:24 PM UTC

M Trump Sued Over Truth Social Posts Plan US President Trump is being sued over a plan to sell fast access to Truth Social posts GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 03:13 PM UTC

H Yemen's Houthis Threaten Israeli Presence Yemen's Houthis threaten to attack any Israeli presence in Somalia and surrounding area GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 03:06 PM UTC

M Trump Sued Over Truth Social Posts Plan US President Trump is being sued over a plan to sell fast access to Truth Social posts GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 03:03 PM UTC

H Trump Sued Over Truth Social Posts Trump is being sued over a plan to sell fast access to Truth Social posts GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 03:03 PM UTC

H Yemen Houthis Target Israeli Presence Yemen Houthis will target any Israeli presence in Somalia and the region GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 03:02 PM UTC

H US Ends Support For Arctic Climate Report US to end support for key Arctic climate report GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 02:47 PM UTC

H Trump Criticizes Iran's Economy Trump says Iran has no money and faces 300% inflation GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 02:33 PM UTC

H Trump: Iran Cannot Challenge US Naval Blockade Trump says Iran cannot challenge US naval blockade GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 02:32 PM UTC

H Trump Claims US Control Over Strait of Hormuz Trump says the US has total control over the Strait of Hormuz GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 02:32 PM UTC

H Trump: US Has Control Over Strait of Hormuz US President Trump says the US has total control over the Strait of Hormuz GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 02:32 PM UTC

H Trump: US Controls Strait of Hormuz Trump says the US has total control over the Strait of Hormuz and will keep it GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 02:31 PM UTC

H Katz Instructs IDF Prepare For Long-Term Stay Katz instructs IDF to prepare for long-term stay GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 02:29 PM UTC

H Ukraine's Odesa Port Hub Sees 159 Vessels In July Ukraine's Odesa Port Hub had 159 vessels enter for loading in July, down from almost 400 last year GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 02:28 PM UTC

H Israel Defence Minister: IDF to Stay in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza Israel's Defence Minister Katz instructs IDF to prepare for long-term stay in security zones GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 02:26 PM UTC

H Israel Katz: IDF Remains in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza Israel Katz says IDF will stay in security zones in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 02:26 PM UTC

H Russia Hits Vessel In Odessa Port Russia says it hit a vessel in the port of Odessa GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 02:26 PM UTC

H Russia Strikes Vessel In Odesa Port Russia strikes vessel in Odesa port, according to Russian Defence Ministry GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 02:26 PM UTC

H Russia Strikes Vessel In Odesa Port Russian Defence Ministry says Russian strikes vessel in Odesa port GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 02:25 PM UTC

M US State Dept AI Goods Program Part Of Pax Silica US State Dept AI goods program is part of Pax Silica initiative GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 02:20 PM UTC

H US Launches AI Trade Initiative US launches initiative to accelerate trade in AI products among allies GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 02:19 PM UTC

H US Speeds AI Trade With Allies US State Dept launches effort to speed up AI goods trade with allies GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 02:19 PM UTC

M US State Dept Launches AI Goods Program State Dept AI goods program is part of Pax Silica initiative GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 02:18 PM UTC

H US Launches AI Trade Initiative The US launches an initiative to accelerate trade in AI products among allies GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 02:18 PM UTC

L Pakistan Interior Minister Arrives In Mashhad Pakistan's interior minister arrives in Mashhad GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 02:09 PM UTC

M Pakistan Interior Minister Visits Iran Pakistan's Interior Minister arrives in Mashhad, Iran GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 02:08 PM UTC

H Kuwait Foils Terrorist Scheme Kuwait says it foiled a terrorist scheme to attack a vital facility GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 01:20 PM UTC

H Russia: Ukrainian Attacks Worsen Global Grain Shortage Ukrainian attacks are exacerbating global grain shortage and driving up food prices worldwide, according to Russian Foreign Ministry GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 01:15 PM UTC

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H Pakistan Mediates Iran-US MOU Talks Pakistan continues mediation efforts for Iran and US to return to MOU GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 12:54 PM UTC

H Strait of Hormuz Traffic Remains Low Only 14 vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, far below pre-war levels GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 12:52 PM UTC

H Pakistan Mediates Iran-US MOU Talks Pakistan continues mediation efforts for Iran and US to return to MOU GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 12:51 PM UTC

H NATO Allies Discuss Poland, Romania Airspace Violations NATO allies are meeting to discuss airspace violations in Poland and Romania GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 12:49 PM UTC

H NATO Allies Discuss Poland, Romania Airspace Violations NATO allies are meeting to discuss Poland and Romania airspace violations GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 12:48 PM UTC

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M Powerus Announces $2.51M Purchase Order Powerus receives $2.51M order for 1,500 FPV aircraft and kits GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 12:32 PM UTC

M PUSA Wins $2.51M Drone Order PUSA announces $2.51M purchase order for drones GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC

H Iran's Jask County Reports Explosion Market sources report an explosion in Jask County, Iran GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 11:51 AM UTC

H Iran IRGC Commander Claims Missile Production Outpaces Launches IRGC Commander Mohammad Reza Naqdi says Iran manufactures more missiles daily than it launches GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 11:41 AM UTC

H Iran Floats Prolonging War Until Trump Leaves Iran considers prolonging war until Trump leaves office GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 11:40 AM UTC

H Iran Floats Prolonging War Until Trump Leaves Iran considers prolonging war until Trump leaves office GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 11:39 AM UTC

H Equity Futures Rise Equity futures advance on upbeat AI infrastructure results GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 11:33 AM UTC

L NEXN - Nexxen Names Chance Johnson President NEXN - Nexxen Names Chance Johnson President GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 11:30 AM UTC

H Iran-US Ceasefire To Be Extended Pakistan security sources say Iran-US ceasefire to be extended GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 11:29 AM UTC

H Iran-US Ceasefire Extension Reported Iran-US ceasefire to be extended, according to Pakistan security sources GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 11:28 AM UTC

H US Treasury Secretary Suggests Tougher Iran Sanctions US Treasury Secretary Bessent tells President Trump tougher sanctions might force Iran to submit GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 11:23 AM UTC

H Iran Says No Discussions On Extending Ceasefire With US Iran says there are no discussions on extending a ceasefire with the US GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 11:02 AM UTC

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H Novorossiysk Water Supply Suspended Novorossiysk's water supply is suspended due to damage from Ukrainian drones GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 10:55 AM UTC

H Crude Oil Futures Recover Brent and WTI crude oil futures erase losses GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 10:53 AM UTC

H Iran Says No Ceasefire Extension Talks With US Iran says there are no discussions over extending a ceasefire with the US GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 10:52 AM UTC

H Iran Rules Out Ceasefire Extension Talks Iran says there are no discussions to extend the U.S.-Iran ceasefire GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 10:52 AM UTC

H Iran: No Progress On Issue Iran reports no progress on issue, according to senior Iranian source GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 10:52 AM UTC

H Iran: US Violated Interim Pact US violated interim pact 48 hours after it was reached, says senior Iranian source GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 10:50 AM UTC

H Iran Says US Violated Interim Pact Iran claims the US violated the interim pact 48 hours after it was reached GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 10:50 AM UTC

H Iran: No Ceasefire To Extend Iran says there is no ceasefire to extend, according to a senior Iranian source GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 10:49 AM UTC

H Iran Sees No Ceasefire To Extend Iran claims there is no ceasefire to extend from their perspective GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 10:49 AM UTC

H Iran Says No Talks On Extending US Ceasefire Iran says there are no discussions over extending ceasefire with the US GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 10:49 AM UTC

H Iran: No Talks On Extending US Ceasefire Iran says there are no discussions over extending ceasefire with the US GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 10:49 AM UTC

H Kyiv Under Large Russian Drone Attack Kyiv is under a large Russian drone attack currently GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 10:49 AM UTC

H Iraqi Security Delegation Visits Saudi Arabia Iraqi security delegation visits Saudi Arabia to discuss security files GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 10:48 AM UTC

H Kyiv Under Drone Attack Explosions are being heard in Kyiv as drones attack the city GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 10:14 AM UTC

H Iran Reorganizes Military Iran is reorganizing its military to be more agile and aggressive abroad GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 10:13 AM UTC

H US, Canada Trade Officials Mapping Deal Canada and US trade officials are mapping out a potential deal to pitch to Trump next week GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 10:06 AM UTC

H Brent Crude Holds Near $89 Brent crude oil fluctuates around $89 per barrel amid US-Iran talks GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 10:01 AM UTC

H Oil Prices Swing on Hormuz Uncertainty Crude oil prices fluctuate around $83 per barrel amid conflicting signals on US-Iran agreement GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC

H Pakistan Peace Process Stalled Pakistan's larger peace process is stalled but may resume soon GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC

H Pakistan: US-Iran MoU Deadline Can Be Extended Pakistan says US-Iran MoU deadline can be extended GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC

H Pakistan Says US-Iran MOU Deadline Can Be Extended Pakistan says US-Iran MOU deadline can be extended GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 09:52 AM UTC

H Drone Strikes Hit Grain Terminals Drone strikes damaged three grain terminals at Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiysk GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 09:46 AM UTC

H Trump: US Has Total Control Over Hormuz Strait Trump says US has total control over the Hormuz Strait and does not trust Iran GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 09:32 AM UTC

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H Novorossiysk Grain Plant Loading Gallery Collapses The loading gallery at Novorossiysk Grain Plant collapses GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 09:25 AM UTC

H US VP Vance Asks Ukraine To Halt Tanker Strikes US VP Vance asks Ukraine to halt strikes on tankers using Russian port GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 09:17 AM UTC

H US, Iran Extend Ceasefire The US and Iran have agreed to extend the ceasefire, according to Pakistani officials GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 09:12 AM UTC

H Houthis Shell Al-Mokha Port Houthis shell Al-Mokha port with ballistic missiles GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 09:12 AM UTC

H Iran To Join BRICS Development Bank Iran is joining BRICS' new development bank soon GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 09:12 AM UTC

H Houthis Shell Al-Mokha Port Houthis are shelling Al-Mokha port with ballistic missiles GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 08:52 AM UTC

H Ukraine Hits Russia's Novorossiysk Naval Base Ukraine's President Zelenskiy says Ukraine hit Russia's Novorossiysk Naval Base with drones, missiles, and unmanned boats overnight GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC

H Ukraine Strikes Russia's Novorossiysk Naval Base Ukraine struck Russia's Novorossiysk naval base with drones, missiles and unmanned boats overnight GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 08:07 AM UTC

M Japan's Takaichi Holds Call With Iran President Japan's Takaichi held a phone call with Iran's President GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 07:37 AM UTC

M Japan's Takaichi Holds Call With Iran President Japan's Takaichi holds phone call with Iran president GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 07:36 AM UTC

M Pakistan Foreign Ministry: 5 Days Left In MOU Deadline Pakistan Foreign Ministry says 5 days remaining in 60-day MOU deadline GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC

H Oil Extends Gains on Hormuz Uncertainty Crude oil climbs toward $84 per barrel amid conflicting US-Iran signals GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 07:19 AM UTC

M Pakistan Remains Optimistic As Mediator Pakistan's Foreign Office spokesperson remains optimistic as a mediator despite escalations GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 07:18 AM UTC

H Brent Extends Gains on Hormuz Uncertainty Brent crude strengthens above $89 per barrel on US-Iran tensions GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 07:17 AM UTC

H NKHP Grain Terminal Damaged, Halts Operation NKHP grain terminal is damaged and halts operation after an attack GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 06:58 AM UTC

H Pakistan Army Chief Contacts Gulf, Iran, US Officials Pakistan Army Chief is in touch with Gulf, Iran, and US officials GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 06:52 AM UTC

M Pakistan Interior Minister Sends Message Pakistan Interior Minister gave an important message to Iranian leaders GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 06:50 AM UTC

M Pakistan Engaged In Mideast Crisis Resolution Pakistan remains engaged in resolving the Mideast crisis, according to the Foreign Ministry spokesperson GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 06:46 AM UTC

H Novorossiysk Grain Terminal Halts Operations Novorossiysk Grain Terminal halts operations due to damage from an attack GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 06:41 AM UTC

H Iran Security Chief Sets Conditions Iran's new security chief says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US meets Iranian demands GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 06:34 AM UTC

H Pakistan: 3 Nationals Killed In Red Sea Vessel Attack Three Pakistani nationals were killed in an attack on a vessel in the Red Sea GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 06:26 AM UTC

H Russia Downs 502 Ukrainian Drones Russia downed 502 Ukrainian drones overnight GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 05:27 AM UTC

M UK PM Burnham Chairs COBR Meeting UK PM Burnham is chairing a COBR meeting on wildfires and drought GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 05:06 AM UTC

H Russia's Krasnodar Region Hit Drone debris strikes four industrial sites in Russia's Krasnodar region GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 04:25 AM UTC

H Drone Strikes Hit Russian Krasnodar Region Drone strikes in Russian Krasnodar region kill and injure civilians, including children, overnight GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 04:24 AM UTC

H Khamenei's Absence Sparks Iranian Factions' Infighting Iranian factions are squabbling over war aims due to Khamenei's absence GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 04:13 AM UTC

H US VP Vance Asks Ukraine To Halt Tanker Strikes US VP Vance asks Ukraine to stop striking tankers using Russian port GEOPOLITICS | Aug 12, 2026, 04:12 AM UTC