NEW YORK, Jan 5 – Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro appeared before a federal court in New York this Monday, rejecting sweeping U.S. drug trafficking charges and insisting he remains the legitimate leader of Venezuela. His court appearance, following a U.S. military operation that removed him from power, has triggered intense debate over international law, … Read more
WASHINGTON, Jan 5 – The US Department of Defense and a sitting member of the Senate, after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced disciplinary action against Democratic Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona. The move has drawn intense scrutiny from lawmakers, legal experts, and veterans, as it raises serious questions about civil military relations, free speech protections, and … Read more
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
CARACAS, Venezuela, Jan 3 – The United States carried out what it described as a large scale military strike against Venezuela in the early hours of Saturday, followed by an extraordinary announcement that President Nicolás Maduro had been captured and flown out of the country. The operation, revealed by US President Donald Trump through social … Read more
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
RIYADH, Dec 30 – Saudi Arabia has issued an unusually firm national security warning amid rapidly escalating tensions in Yemen, after the head of Yemen’s presidential leadership council formally asked United Arab Emirates forces to leave the country within 24 hours. The warning came shortly after airstrikes were carried out at the southern Yemeni port … Read more
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
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
KYIV, Dec 27 – Russia launched one of its most intense aerial assaults on Ukraine’s capital in recent months early Saturday, striking Kyiv with a barrage of missiles and drones just a day before a highly anticipated meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump. The pre dawn attack killed at least … Read more
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