The Wave

1. 3d agoNBC NewsUkraine says Starshield is being limited again, hampering its defenses against RussiaZelensky publicly criticized renewed US-imposed speed restrictions on Starshield and Starlink service along Ukraine's front line, urging Washington to restore speeds.

   20 articles · 13 outlets · Euronews, POLITICO Europe, Axios, Ars Technica Space, New York Post, SFGATE, Chron, Los Angeles Times

   1. 3d agoEuronewsPickupZelenskyy: Starlink again facing restrictions in Ukraine, hampering Russian drone interceptions
   2. 3d agoNBC NewsPickupUkraine says Starshield is being limited again, hampering its defenses against Russia
   3. 3d agoYahooPickupZelenskiy says Starshield speed limited again, hampering Ukraine's defences
   4. 3d agoYahooPickupUkraine reports speed issues with Starshield satellite service
   5. 3d agoThe Kyiv IndependentStarshield speed restrictions return, hampering efforts to intercept Russian drones, Zelensky says
   6. 3d agoPOLITICO EuropePickupUkraine Starlink speed restrictions in effect again, Zelenskyy says
   7. 3d agoAxiosPickupZelensky says Musk-owned satellite system throttled again
   8. 3d agoArs Technica SpacePickupUkraine says it can’t stop Russian strikes because Starshield is limited again
   9. 3d agoNew York PostPickupUkraine faces Starshield speed restrictions again, Zelensky says
   10. 3d agoThe War ZonePickupUkraine Says Starshield Disruptions Are Back As U.S. Negotiators Meet With Putin
   11. 2d agoThe Kyiv IndependentUkraine seeks explanation on Starshield speed restrictions from US
   12. 2d agoYahooPickupZelenskyy Says Ukraine Is Still Seeking Clarity From U.S. On Renewed SpaceX Starshield Speed Limits
   13. 2d agoYahooPickupZelenskiy says restrictions still in place on Starshield, hampering operations inside Ukraine
   14. 2d agoYahooEarliestZelensky criticizes US satellite internet curbs along front line
   15. 14h agoEuronewsPickupZelenskyy questions SpaceX over reported Starshield speed restrictions
   16. 8h agoThe Kyiv IndependentPickupStarshield restrictions hamper Ukraine's ability to defend energy infrastructure from Russian drones, Zelensky says
   17. 7h agoSFGATEPickupZelenskyy says Starshield restrictions threaten Ukraine’s energy defenses ahead of winter
   18. 7h agoChronPickupZelenskyy says Starshield restrictions threaten Ukraine’s energy defenses ahead of winter
   19. 4h agoLos Angeles TimesPickupZelensky says Starshield restrictions threaten Ukraine’s energy defenses ahead of winter
   20. 3h agoSouth China Morning PostPickupZelensky says Starshield restrictions threaten Ukraine’s energy defences ahead of winter

   SpaceDefenseZelensky says SpaceX speed limits on Starshield hamper Ukraine's drone defenses760 linked
2. YesterdayLos Angeles TimesHow Iran used data from social media, fitness apps and satellites to target U.S. basesLos Angeles Times reports that Iran exploited commercial social media, fitness-app and satellite data to target U.S. bases in the Middle East, prompting the military to curb device tracking and rethink its regional footprint.

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   1. YesterdayLos Angeles TimesEarliestHow Iran used data from social media, fitness apps and satellites to target U.S. bases
   2. 15h agoSouth China Morning PostPickupHow Iran used US troops’ digital footprints to hit Mideast bases for billions in damage

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3. YesterdayDaily MailTrump to attend first-ever meeting between leaders of US, China and Russia in just days... but Nvidia 'honeypot' scandal and war in Ukraine will not be discussedTrump is set to hold a trilateral summit with Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin at the APEC conference in Shenzhen, expected to focus on a nuclear arms control pact.

   2 articles · New York Post

   1. 2d agoNew York PostEarliestTrump will have historic meeting with Xi, Putin in China to talk nuclear arms control
   2. YesterdayDaily MailPickupTrump to attend first-ever meeting between leaders of US, China and Russia in just days... but Nvidia 'honeypot' scandal and war in Ukraine will not be discussed

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4. 2d agoDefense NewsDemocrats push to remove US-Israel tech measure from defense billDemocratic senators led by Van Hollen are pressing Congress to strip US-Israel defense technology cooperation provisions from the FY2027 NDAA, arguing they would reduce US control and oversight.

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   1. 2d agoDefense NewsEarliestDemocrats push to remove US-Israel tech measure from defense bill
   2. 2d agoYahooPickupWill Democrats try to strip US-Israel initiative from Pentagon funding?

   DefenseDemocrats weigh Iran war funding and Israel NDAA provision before December 11 deadline40 linked
5. 2d agoThe War ZoneDestroyer That Has Been Deployed Longer Than Any Since WWII Returns HomeThe War Zone reports that destroyers USS Spruance and USS Michael Murphy returned home after 357- and 346-day deployments with the Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group, with Spruance's cruise reportedly the longest for a destroyer since WWII and USS John Finn on track to exceed it.1 outlet3 linked
6. 3d agoBreaking DefenseCry ‘drone,’ and let slip the fruit flies of warArmy is receiving 10,000 of the first 30,000 small drones from Drone Dominance Gauntlet 1, within a program billed as a $1 billion spend over two years.

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   1. 3d agoBreaking DefensePickupCry ‘drone,’ and let slip the fruit flies of war
   2. 3d agoBreaking DefenseEarliestInstead of stockpiling small attack drones, Army looking to simply buy new ones

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7. 6d agoPOLITICO Europe · research by CERT-FRFrance blames Iran for cyberattacks targeting supermarket fridgesFrance formally blamed the IRGC-linked Shahid Kaveh unit for October's sabotage of French grocery refrigeration, opening a judicial probe and seeking arrest warrants.

   7 articles · The Guardian, BleepingComputer, Axios

   1. 6d agoPOLITICO EuropePickupFrance blames Iran for cyberattacks targeting supermarket fridges
   2. 6d agoThe GuardianPickupFrance blames Iran’s Revolutionary Guards for cyber-attacks on supermarket fridges
   3. 6d agoYahooPickupFrance says Iran behind 'unprecedented' cyberattacks on fridges
   4. 6d agoBleepingComputerPickupFrance blames Iranian hackers for supermarket attacks that sparked fires
   5. 6d agoThe RecordEarliestFrance blames Iran for fridge cyberattacks, says some caused fires
   6. 5d agoAxiosPickupFrance says Iranian hackers sabotaged supermarket refrigerators
   7. 5d agoN2K CyberWirePickupFrance attributes refrigeration cyberattacks to Iran.

   CyberFrance blames Iran's Revolutionary Guards for supermarket freezer cyberattacks90 linked
8. 3d agoSouth China Morning PostCold War lessons for the AI age: how a US-China hotline could help stop a nuclear attackAnalysts urge a dedicated US-China hotline to reduce the risk of AI-induced nuclear attacks, as Rubio and Wang Yi agree on leader-level talks on denuclearisation.1 outletAIBessent calls for US-China AI risk cooperation before Trump-Xi Shenzhen meeting13 linked
9. 3d agoYahooTrump Envoys Witkoff and Kushner Meet With Putin in Moscow for Ukraine TalksWitkoff and Kushner met Putin in Moscow after Abu Dhabi Russia-Ukraine talks produced no major breakthroughs, while Zelensky separately complained of renewed Starshield speed restrictions hampering Ukrainian drone interception.1 outletWitkoff and Kushner meet Putin after Abu Dhabi Ukraine talks44 linked
10. 6d agoYahooFrench officials blame Iran for refrigerator hacks, vow retaliationReuters reports French officials suspect Iran-backed hackers behind the October refrigerator hacks in France, one of the most disruptive cyberattacks of the ongoing US-Iran war.

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    1. 6d agoYahooEarliestFrench officials blame Iran for refrigerator hacks, vow retaliation
    2. 6d agoSouth China Morning PostFrench officials suspect Iran is behind fridge cyberattacks, sources say

    CyberFrance blames Iran's Revolutionary Guards for supermarket freezer cyberattacks4 linked
11. 4d agoYahooU.S. Moves To Disrupt Iran’s MANPADS Procurement—History Shows It’ll Have Its Work Cut OutThe State Department sanctioned two individuals and one entity from Belarus, Nigeria and Russia over helping Iran procure MANPADS, days before CENTCOM launched Task Force Iron Gate to interdict sanctioned arms flows.1 outletDefense13 linked
12. 9d agoRoll CallTrump names Stephen Miller his chief of staff ahead of Dem takeoverTrump replaces White House chief of staff Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller after the midterm losses, effective November 9, 2026.

    5 articles · 4 outlets · Axios

    1. 9d agoSemaforTrump elevates Stephen Miller after midterms disaster
    2. 9d agoRoll CallPickupTrump names Stephen Miller his chief of staff ahead of Dem takeover
    3. 8d agoAxiosEarliestTrump replaces chief of staff Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller
    4. 8d agoAxiosTrump's "war-time consigliere" and the Miller Doctrine
    5. 6d agoYahooPickupStephen Miller Is the Real President Now

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13. 6d agoYahooRubio says U.S. has "no need" to restart combat operations in IranTrump tells 60 Minutes he sees no reason to escalate the Iran war while defending its start as historically good, as Qatar's prime minister prepares to meet him and Rubio downplays an imminent deal.1 outletUS-Iran ceasefire and nuclear talks via mediators12 linked
14. 6d agoYahooTrump Grilled on Midterm Losses, His Own Mortality in ‘60 Minutes’ InterviewTrump, in a 60 Minutes interview with Ross Douthat, acknowledged immigration and messaging missteps after Republican midterm losses, defended the Iran war, and said he could not forgive certain enemies.

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    1. 6d agoYahooEarliestTrump Grilled on Midterm Losses, His Own Mortality in ‘60 Minutes’ Interview
    2. 6d agoYahooPickup5 Splashiest Moments From Trump’s Bruising 60 Minutes Interview With Ross Douthat

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15. 6d agoSouth China Morning PostCan Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin give Donald Trump the Iran exit he needs?Trump has floated a trilateral summit with Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, possibly on the sidelines of APEC in Shenzhen, to broker an end to the Iran war.1 outletUS-Iran ceasefire and nuclear talks via mediators15 linked
16. 6d agoPoliticoImmigration groups want more from congressional Democrats than oversightA coalition of over 150 immigrant rights groups sent a letter to congressional Democrats urging a broad immigration agenda, including a pathway to citizenship and oversight of DHS deportation operations, in the next Congress.1 outlet6 linked
17. 6d agoYahooTrump's Immigration IndecisionTrump told Douthat his immigration crackdown may have been too tough and signaled openness to an immigration deal with Democrats, while Nvidia's board probes CEO Jensen Huang over an affair with a suspected Chinese spy.1 outlet38 linked
18. 6d agoThe GuardianTrump admits deportation policy was ‘too tough’ despite promotion of Stephen MillerTrump concedes in a 60 Minutes interview that his deportation policy was "too tough," proposes a deal with Democrats to let long-term undocumented residents stay, and defends his Iran war and crypto-linked wealth.1 outlet16 linked
19. 6d agoSemaforNew White House chief of staff Miller shuts door on big businessSemafor reports that Stephen Miller replacing Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff closes the channel through which CEOs had softened Trump administration policies, leaving business unsure whom to lobby.1 outlet6 linked
20. 6d agoProPublicaFirm Linked to Trump’s Sons Got Nearly $40 Million in Federal Contracts to Screen for Ebola and Other DiseasesCDC and State Department awarded XpresTest about $38.8 million total, $18.8 million for Ebola entry screening at U.S. airports and $20 million for Democratic Republic of Congo outbreak response.1 outletBiotech5 linked
21. 6d agoYahooUN inspectors visit Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plantIAEA inspectors reportedly visited Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant, the first such delegation since June, as Tehran defends its limits on broader agency inspections.1 outlet10 linked
22. 6d agoYahooIran stands by demands to end the war as US ramps up military pressureIran reaffirms its seven-point demands to end the US-Iran war despite fresh US strikes on Qeshm island, as Washington calls the demands unrealistic and mediation continues.1 outletUS-Iran ceasefire and nuclear talks via mediators23 linked
23. 7d agoAxiosBlanche dismisses Means allegations as GOP's MAHA feud deepensBlanche brushed off Calley Means' corruption claims against Susie Wiles and her White House allies, as ex-FDA chief Marty Makary and Rep. Marlin Stutzman called for scrutiny of tobacco and kratom lobbying influence.1 outlet12 linked
24. 6d agoPoliticoHakeem Jeffries has a choice to make: Will he work with Trump?Scalise directed GOP committee chairs to inventory likely Democratic investigations and potential administration targets ahead of the new Democratic majority.

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    1. 10d agoPoliticoEarliestSteve Scalise tells GOP chairs to prep for Democratic investigations
    2. 6d agoPoliticoHakeem Jeffries has a choice to make: Will he work with Trump?
    3. 6d agoPoliticoCapitol agenda: Jeffries faces big choice on Trump

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25. 8d agoArs Technica Space · research by WindwardShips loiter near subsea cables amid Iran's warnings to TrumpWindward tracked Iran-linked tankers drifting over Strait of Hormuz subsea cable corridors, suggesting possible preparation to sabotage undersea internet infrastructure amid renewed war risk.1 outletCyber7 linked
26. 9d agoBreaking DefenseCut to US aid would impact Israeli acquisition timelines, spending: AnalystsIsrael receives $4 billion annually in Foreign Military Financing under a ten-year agreement that expires next year and may be cut early.1 outletDefenseUS military aid to Israel and MOU renewal10 linked
27. MIFA9d agoMitchell Institute for Aerospace StudiesAir Force Absorbs Lessons Learned From Operational Epic FuryAir Force leaders draw lessons from the 38-day Operation Epic Fury campaign against Iran, emphasizing connectivity, base defense, long-range strike, stealth, and repair-capable contracts.1 outletDefense19 linked
28. 10d agoAxiosVance takes a step toward 2028 in MAGA power playAxios reports that Vice President Vance is personally leading indirect talks with Iran through Qatari and Pakistani mediators to secure a new ceasefire, with progress slow and a possible technical meeting not yet scheduled.

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    1. 10d agoAxiosAfter midterm defeat, Trump faces mostly bad options in Iran
    2. 10d agoAxiosVance takes a step toward 2028 in MAGA power play
    3. 9d agoAxiosTrump meets with national security team, says Iran war decision coming "soon"
    4. 8d agoAxiosEarliestVance leads behind-the-scenes push for new Iran deal

    US-Iran ceasefire and nuclear talks via mediators38 linked
29. 9d agoDefense OneThe war on Iran is stripping the western Pacific of US naval forcesDefense One reports that five of Yokosuka's ten destroyers and the carrier George Washington have been pulled to CENTCOM for the Iran war, drawing criticism that this strains Pacific deterrence and allied credibility.1 outlet6 linked
30. 9d agoAxiosHow AI is enabling faster, more dangerous cyber warfareAxios reports that AI and automation are accelerating state-backed cyberattacks, citing CrowdStrike's findings on the China-linked Vapor Panda campaign using the Artex tool and the suspected Russia-linked refrigeration sabotage across European grocery stores.1 outletCyberAI31 linked
31. 11d agoThe War Zone · research by SemaforWhat Trump’s Drastic Reduction Of U.S. Military Aid To Israel Could MeanTrump announced the US plans to end roughly $4 billion in annual aid to Israel after this year while still allowing Israel to buy weapons.

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    1. 12d agoSemaforEarliestTrump says he’ll cut Israel aid, teeing up a fight
    2. 11d agoThe War ZonePickupWhat Trump’s Drastic Reduction Of U.S. Military Aid To Israel Could Mean

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32. 11d agoAxiosOil prices plunge after Vance post on Iran warOil prices dropped about $8 per barrel after Vice President JD Vance posted that the Iran war drove Republican election losses, with analysts tying the move to hopes for a U.S. de-escalation.1 outletUS-Iran ceasefire and nuclear talks via mediators1 linked
33. 10d agoSemaforUncertainty persists over Trump’s next move on IranSemafor reports Republicans are questioning whether a 2028 successor can emerge from Trump's administration after midterm losses tied to the Iran war and economic discontent.

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    1. 13d agoSemaforHow Trump's iron grip on the Republican Party put the Senate in play
    2. 12d agoSemaforPickupTrump administration takes optimistic tone on Iran while launching new strike
    3. 10d agoSemaforPickupTrump blames GOP midterm defeat on the Iran war
    4. 10d agoSemaforPickupUncertainty persists over Trump’s next move on Iran
    5. 9d agoSemaforEarliestRepublicans worry that Trump’s successor can’t come from his White House

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34. 10d agoAtlantic CouncilWhy this US midterm was unusually important for the Middle EastAtlantic Council experts assess how Democrats' sweep of the 2026 midterms could reshape US policy on Iran, energy, markets, NATO, Russia, AI, immigration, Israel and Venezuela.

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    1. 12d agoAtlantic CouncilDispatch from Abu Dhabi: America votes—and the world holds its breath
    2. 11d agoAtlantic CouncilPickupThe midterms are done. Time for the fiscal clashes to begin.
    3. 11d agoAtlantic CouncilEarliestExperts react: Democrats just swept the US midterms. Here’s what it means for the world.
    4. 10d agoAtlantic CouncilPickupWhat the midterms will (and won’t) change for US foreign policy
    5. 10d agoAtlantic CouncilPickupWhy this US midterm was unusually important for the Middle East

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35. 11d agoAxiosGlobal leaders weigh in on America's midterm shake-upForeign governments including Iran, Spain, South Africa, Russia, and China reacted to Democrats' midterm wins, with mixed hopes and skepticism about U.S. relations under a Democratic Congress.1 outlet7 linked
36. 11d agoSemaforQatar searches for strategic LNG hedgeSemafor reports that QatarEnergy is recovering LNG exports via a Hormuz shuttle tactic and securing US supplies, while a Baker Institute paper urges Doha to hedge across Iran, Oman, China and Washington.1 outlet4 linked
37. 12d agoSemaforReading the signs of war in the GulfSemafor's analysis argues that signals about whether the US-Iran war will escalate are increasingly contradictory, with carrier deployments the most telling indicator.1 outletUS-Iran ceasefire and nuclear talks via mediators15 linked
38. 12d agoSemaforUS strikes Iran despite diplomatic pushSemafor reports that US strikes hit Iran's Qeshm Island during a diplomatic push, with officials reportedly keeping them under wraps to avoid signaling renewed major hostilities before the midterms.1 outletUS-Iran ceasefire and nuclear talks via mediators14 linked
39. 12d agoSemaforThe US-China thaw may not outlive the Trump eraSemafor's Andy Mills-style opinion column argues Trump's personal bond with Xi makes the US-China détente fragile and likely to reverse after his term.1 outlet19 linked
40. 12d agoThe War ZoneA Nuclear Strike On Iran? It Sounds Absurd Because It Is. Let’s Talk About ItThe War Zone analyzes Tucker Carlson's claim that Trump may order a nuclear strike on Iran's Pickaxe Mountain, which the White House dismissed and nuclear experts judged highly unlikely while outlining the weapon options and fallout.1 outlet18 linked
41. 12d agoSemaforOil prices fall on US-Iran negotiationsBrent crude fell to a two-week low as Trump signaled progress in US-Iran talks and Iran's supreme leader authorized the government to pursue peace negotiations.1 outletUS-Iran ceasefire and nuclear talks via mediators6 linked
42. 13d agoSemaforGulf states united in call for diplomacy to end warGulf officials at the Manama Dialogue in Bahrain urged diplomacy with Iran and opposed renewed US strikes while the US sent a small delegation.1 outletUS-Iran ceasefire and nuclear talks via mediators8 linked
43. 13d agoSemaforResilience of Gulf oil infrastructure has its limitsAn opinion column argues that Gulf bypass pipelines have proven resilient during the eight-month US-Iran war but cannot protect oil supply from renewed escalation, with Brent above $110 and demand already eroding.1 outlet4 linked
44. Oct 27ITIFA US Agenda for World Radiocommunication Conference 27ITIF urges the United States to set clear WRC-27 positions on satellite spectrum sharing, direct-to-device allocations, 6 GHz unlicensed use, and new IMT bands at 4.4 and 7 GHz.1 outletSpace4 linked
45. Oct 26Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA)US paying most for Hormuz oil shock with world’s largest fuel billCREA estimates the Hormuz oil shock has cost the world an extra $468 billion in fuel, with the US carrying the largest bill because of heavy oil-burning car use and slow electrification.1 outlet21 linked
46. ACOct 22Atlantic CouncilThe US-Israel relationship needs a reset. Here’s how to do it.A former head of Israel's Defense Ministry Political-Military Bureau argues in an Atlantic Council op-ed that the US-Israel relationship needs a reset, laying out a seven-pillar roadmap covering the next US-Israel MOU, defense-industrial ties, and AI and space cooperation.1 outletDefenseAIUS military aid to Israel and MOU renewal15 linked

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