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Switzerland freezes potential Maduro assets with immediate effect

The Swiss government announced on Monday that it has ordered the immediate freezing of any potential assets belonging to Venezuela’s ousted president Nicolás Maduro, in a move aimed at preventing capital flight. The decision also applies to individuals closely linked to him, while explicitly......

Macron says France does not endorse US method to remove Maduro

French President Emmanuel Macron stated on Monday that France does not support the method used by the United States to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, according to the government spokesperson. Speaking at the Council of Ministers, Macron described Maduro as “a dictator”......

Morocco named among potential buyers of the next-generation M1E3 abrams tank

Morocco has emerged as one of the countries under consideration for the possible acquisition of the next-generation M1E3 Abrams main battle tank, according to a recent report by the U.S. Congressional Research Service (CRS). The mention places the North African kingdom among a limited group of trusted......

Iran calls for the release of Venezuela’s president Maduro

Iran on Monday called for the release of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who was transferred to the United States following a high-profile U.S. military operation in Caracas. Speaking at a weekly press conference in Tehran, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaïl Baghaï strongly......

Guinea’s supreme court confirms general Mamadi Doumbouya’s presidential victory

Guinea’s Supreme Court on Sunday officially confirmed the victory of General Mamadi Doumbouya in the presidential election held on December 28, marking a decisive first-round win for the country’s military leader. According to the final results announced by the court, Doumbouya, who ran......

China condemns U.S. raid in Venezuela and rejects ‘World Policeman’ role

China has strongly criticized the United States following its military operation in Venezuela, denouncing the use of force and rejecting the idea that any country should act as a global enforcer. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for respect for national sovereignty and demanded the immediate release......

Trump reiterates desire for a U.S. Greenland despite Danish objections

Former U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed on Sunday his wish for Greenland to come under American control, despite firm objections from Denmark, which has urged Washington to stop what it describes as threats against the autonomous territory. Speaking to journalists aboard Air Force One, Trump argued......

Colombian president urges Trump to stop “Slandering” him

Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Sunday strongly rejected accusations and threats made by U.S. President Donald Trump, who claimed without evidence that Petro was involved in drug trafficking. In a message posted on social media platform X, Petro stated that his name does not appear in any judicial......

After Maduro’s capture, Pyongyang reasserts its nuclear capabilities

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen new hypersonic missile tests, describing them as part of preparations for a “real war” in the context of what he called an escalating geopolitical crisis. The announcement follows the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by the......

Finnish president calls for respect of international law after US operation in Venezuela

Finnish President Alexander Stubb emphasized the need to uphold international law following recent US military action in Venezuela, despite questioning the democratic legitimacy of the country’s leadership. In a statement posted on the social media platform X on Sunday, Stubb said that President......

UK open to deeper alignment with EU single market, says prime minister Starmer

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Sunday that Britain is willing to pursue closer alignment with the European Union’s single market if doing so clearly benefits the national interest. His remarks signal a potential shift toward strengthening economic ties with the EU in the post-Brexit era. Speaking......

Netanyahu backs “Decisive” U.S. action in Venezuela

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday expressed his government’s support for what he described as the “decisive decision and determined action” taken by the United States in Venezuela. His remarks were made during a cabinet meeting, following recent developments involving......

South Korean president arrives in China for first visit focused on trade relations

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung arrived in Beijing on Sunday for his first official visit to China, aiming to strengthen economic ties with Seoul’s largest trading partner while carefully avoiding politically sensitive issues such as China’s recent military activities around Taiwan. Accompanied......

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