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Trump invites Colombia’s president Gustavo Petro to the White House after diplomatic tensions

United States President Donald Trump has invited Colombian President Gustavo Petro to visit the White House, signaling a surprising easing of tensions after days of sharp rhetoric and mutual accusations between the two leaders. The invitation followed a lengthy phone conversation in which both presidents......

Taiwan grounds its F-16 fleet after pilot goes missing

Taiwan has temporarily grounded its fleet of F-16 fighter jets to carry out safety inspections following the disappearance of a pilot whose aircraft is believed to have crashed into the sea, defense authorities said on Thursday. According to the Taiwanese Air Force, the incident occurred during a routine......

New US ambassador to Morocco Duke Buchan takes oath of office

The new United States Ambassador to Morocco, Duke Buchan, has officially taken the oath of office before US Vice President J.D. Vance, marking the start of his diplomatic mission in Rabat. In a statement shared on social media platform X, the US Embassy in Rabat said that Ambassador Buchan......

Cop31 in Türkiye seen as a crucial chance to revive global climate momentum after Cop30

Istanbul, January 7, 2026 – After the disappointment surrounding COP30 in Brazil, climate experts believe that Türkiye’s hosting of COP31 in 2026 could represent a decisive opportunity to reinvigorate stalled global climate action, provided Ankara strengthens its domestic climate commitments. Held......

Trump faces backlash after remarks about a transgender athlete

U.S. President Donald Trump has drawn criticism after making remarks about a transgender athlete during a speech delivered to House Republican members at the Kennedy Center on Tuesday. The comments, which were framed as humor, quickly sparked reactions from advocacy groups and political opponents. According......

Turkish and US presidents discuss Venezuela and Gaza

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and US President Donald Trump held a telephone conversation on Monday focusing on bilateral relations and major regional and global issues, with particular attention to Venezuela and the Gaza Strip, according to Türkiye’s Communications Directorate. During......

Machado says she wants to return to venezuela as soon as possible

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said she intends to return to her country as soon as possible, following the recent capture of former president Nicolás Maduro during a U.S. military operation. Speaking in an interview with an American television network, Machado outlined her......

Maduro appears in New York court for first hearing after capture

Venezuela’s ousted president Nicolás Maduro arrived at a New York court on Monday for his first court appearance, two days after being captured in Caracas during a US military operation, according to media reports. Maduro, 63, has been held in Brooklyn since Saturday evening. He faces multiple......

Dozen oil tankers quietly leave Venezuela amid US pressure

Around a dozen oil tankers loaded with Venezuelan crude oil and fuel have discreetly departed the country’s territorial waters in recent days, according to maritime monitoring service TankerTrackers.com. The movements come amid tight US pressure that intensified prior to the capture of ousted Venezuelan......

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......

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