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North Korea fires suspected ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan

North Korea launched several projectiles believed to be ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan on Sunday, according to South Korea’s military authorities. The launches were detected from the vicinity of Pyongyang in the early morning hours, heightening concerns over rising tensions on the Korean......

At least four killed in protests in western Iran, rights groups say

At least four people were killed on Saturday during protests in western Iran, according to human rights organizations, as clashes erupted between demonstrators and security forces. The incidents occurred amid a wave of nationwide unrest driven by economic hardship and growing political frustration. Rights......

Venezuela appoints Delcy Rodríguez as interim president following Maduro’s detention

Venezuela’s vice president, Delcy Rodríguez, has been appointed to assume presidential duties on an interim basis following the detention of President Nicolás Maduro by the United States, according to a ruling issued by the country’s Supreme Court. In a statement released on......

France and The United Kingdom carry out joint strikes against islamic state in Syria

France and the United Kingdom have conducted a joint military operation targeting positions linked to the Islamic State group in central Syria, according to official statements released by British defense authorities. The strikes were carried out in a mountainous area north of the ancient city of Palmyra,......

France rejects externally imposed solution in Venezuela while criticising Maduro’s grip on power

France has voiced its opposition to any political solution imposed from outside Venezuela, while sharply criticising President Nicolas Maduro for undermining democratic principles and concentrating power. The position was outlined by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot following the recent......

Maduro faces drug and terrorism charges in the United States

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is facing serious criminal charges in the United States after being taken into U.S. custody during a military operation announced by Washington. According to American officials, the charges include drug trafficking and links to terrorism-related activities. U.S. Attorney......

Zelensky announces defense minister reshuffle amid Ukraine war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced plans to reorganize key positions within his government as the country continues to face the challenges of war. The proposed changes include replacing the current defense minister and assigning him a new role in the energy sector, a move that still......

First victims identified after deadly bar fire in Crans-Montana

Swiss authorities have begun identifying the first victims of the deadly fire that broke out during New Year’s celebrations in a crowded bar in the ski resort of Crans-Montana. The tragedy, which occurred overnight, claimed dozens of lives and left many others injured, prompting a large-scale emergency......

Maduro taken into US custody to face criminal charges

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has been taken into custody by United States forces following a military operation carried out early on Saturday, according to statements from US officials relayed by a Republican senator. Senator Mike Lee said on social media that Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed......

Colombia deploys troops to Venezuela border after US strikes

Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced on Saturday that he has ordered the deployment of troops to the border with Venezuela following military strikes carried out by the United States. The strikes, according to US President Donald Trump, resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. President......

Who is Nicolas Maduro? a profile of Venezuela’s controversial leader

Nicolas Maduro has been the president of Venezuela since 2013, following the death of Hugo Chavez. A former bus driver and union organizer, Maduro rose through the ranks of Venezuela’s leftist political movement and became a close ally of Chavez. He served as foreign minister and later as vice......

Global reactions to US strikes on Venezuela

The United States carried out a large-scale military operation in Venezuela early Saturday, targeting sites linked to President Nicolás Maduro, who, according to US President Donald Trump, was captured along with his wife and removed from the country. Trump described the operation as coordinated......

Saudi Arabia supports Yemeni forum amid southern conflict

Saudi Arabia has welcomed Yemen’s request for a diplomatic forum in Riyadh to address the ongoing conflict in southern Yemen, which has escalated in recent days. The Saudi Foreign Ministry called on all southern factions to participate in discussions aimed at developing a comprehensive and fair......

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