Maduro in US custody at New York detention center as Trump says US will ‘run’ Venezuela

CARACAS/WASHINGTON, Jan 3 – Nicolás Maduro, the deposed Venezuelan leader, arrived in the United States to face criminal charges after being captured in a daring overnight military operation. Once firmly in control of the South American nation, the long-time leader was taken into U.S. custody following a highly coordinated overnight military operation inside Caracas. The … Read more

Zohran Mamdani to become first New York City mayor sworn in on the Quran as city rings in the New Year

NEW YORK, Dec 31 – As New York City counts down to the New Year, Zohran Mamdani, 34, is set to make history as the city’s youngest mayor in a century when he takes the oath of office at midnight on New Year’s Day. In the lead-up to assuming office, Mamdani has been working to … Read more

Trump offers 15-Year security guarantees, but Ukraine’s territorial future remains uncertain, Zelenskyy says

FLORIDA, Dec 29 – Efforts to end the war between Russia and Ukraine moved a step forward but remained deeply complicated following high level talks involving U.S. President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. While both sides expressed optimism after their meeting in Florida, major political and territorial questions are still unresolved, particularly the future of … Read more

Zelenskiy to meet Trump in Florida as Russian strikes intensify across Ukraine

PALM BEACH, Florida, Dec 28 – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is due to sit down with U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida later today for direct talks focused on ending the war in Ukraine, as Russia continues to intensify its missile and drone campaign against Ukrainian cities. The meeting takes place under mounting pressure on Kyiv, … Read more

US conducts joint military action against extremist groups in Nigeria

NIGERIA, Dec 26 – The United States has carried out air strikes against militants linked to the Islamic State group in north western Nigeria, marking a significant escalation in Washington’s involvement in the country’s long running fight against jihadist violence. The strikes targeted camps used by the extremist group in Sokoto state, close to Nigeria’s … Read more

California Faces Dangerous Christmas Deluge as Floodwaters Overtake Roads and Homes

CALIFORNIA, Dec 25 – Christmas celebrations across California were overshadowed by relentless rainfall that swept through large parts of the state, triggering floods, evacuations, power outages, and deadly incidents. What began as steady rain quickly escalated into a powerful storm system that left highways submerged, neighborhoods threatened by mudslides, and emergency crews working through the … Read more

Mother arrested after body of missing nine-year-old girl found

Mother arrested after body of missing nine-year-old girl found

December 23 – The arrest of a California mother in connection with the death of her nine-year-old daughter has shocked communities across multiple states, as investigators outlined what authorities describe as a deliberate and carefully planned crime that unfolded over several weeks. Ashlee Buzzard, 40, was taken into custody on Tuesday and booked into the … Read more

Doctors warn this flu season could be more severe than expected

Doctors warn this flu season could be more severe than expected

December 22 – As winter approaches, doctors and scientists across the United States are sounding alarms about the current influenza season. While flu outbreaks are expected every year, this one is raising more concern than usual. Medical professionals say early indicators point to a season that could be more intense, more widespread, and harder on … Read more