US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Venezuela’s interim authorities will hand over between 30 million and 50 million barrels of crude oil to the United States. The oil will be sold at market value, with the proceeds controlled by the US government. According to Trump, the revenue will be used to benefit both the…
Russia has dispatched naval assets to escort an oil tanker currently being monitored by US forces in the North Atlantic, amid rising tensions over sanctions enforcement. The tanker, which is not carrying cargo at present, has a history of transporting Venezuelan crude and was reportedly located between Scotland and Iceland on Tuesday. The move comes…
The White House has confirmed that President Donald Trump is exploring multiple options to acquire Greenland, including the potential use of military force, citing national security concerns. The semi-autonomous Arctic territory is part of Denmark, a fellow NATO member. According to the White House, Greenland represents a “national security priority,” and the President and his…
Netflix has removed the Chinese drama series Shine on Me from its Vietnam platform following objections from the Vietnamese authorities over a map depicting contested territorial claims in the South China Sea. The 27-episode romance drama included images of the so-called nine-dash line, which Vietnam described as “inaccurate” and a violation of its national sovereignty….
As US special forces executed a nighttime operation in Venezuela’s capital, President Nicolás Maduro was reportedly meeting with China’s top envoy to Latin America, praising Beijing’s leadership. Hours later, elite US commandos captured Maduro from his residence, sending shockwaves across international political circles. China and Venezuela have historically maintained close diplomatic and economic ties, underpinned…
Khan Younis, Gaza – At least three Palestinians were killed on Sunday in separate shooting incidents in the southern Gaza Strip city of Khan Younis, according to local health authorities. The fatalities included a 15-year-old boy, a fisherman shot outside areas still controlled by Israel, and another man killed east of the city in areas…
Caracas, Venezuela — In a high-stakes operation, U.S. Delta Force troops captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro at his Caracas residence in the early hours of January 3, 2026, marking the culmination of months of careful planning by American military and intelligence agencies. According to officials, the operation — dubbed “Absolute Resolve” — involved extensive coordination…
The United Kingdom and France carried out a joint airstrike on an underground Islamic State (IS) arms cache in Syria, the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed. Royal Air Force Typhoon jets joined French aircraft in targeting the facility, located in the mountains north of Palmyra, an ancient site in central Syria. Intelligence assessments indicated…
Caracas, Venezuela — As news spreads of President Nicolás Maduro’s capture by U.S. forces, Venezuelans are reacting with a mix of hope, apprehension, and uncertainty. The streets of Caracas on Saturday reflected a range of emotions, from cautious celebration to vocal protest. Residents emerged cautiously after a night punctuated by explosions in the Caracas Valley….
In a bold escalation, the United States carried out a large-scale strike in Venezuela early Saturday morning. President Donald Trump announced that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife have been captured and removed from the country in an operation coordinated with U.S. law enforcement. Residents in Caracas reported multiple explosions, low-flying aircraft, and widespread…
