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US President Donald Trump has said he does not rule out the possibility of a military conflict with Venezuela, as Washington intensifies pressure on the government of President Nicolás Maduro through economic and maritime measures. In a recent media interview, Trump stated that the Venezuelan......

The United Nations has launched an emergency funding appeal to support the growing number of refugees who have crossed into Burundi following renewed violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The appeal comes amid intensified clashes involving the M23 armed group in South Kivu province,......

US President Donald Trump has unveiled plans for the "Patriot Games," a youth athletic competition to mark the United States’ 250th anniversary in 2026. The event will take place in Washington D.C. and will feature one male and one female student athlete from each state and territory. According......

A small private aircraft carrying retired race car driver Greg Biffle, his wife, and their two children crashed in North Carolina, killing everyone on board. Local authorities confirmed the tragedy occurred on Thursday near a rural airfield, prompting an immediate response from state police and aviation......

The United States has announced an immediate suspension of the diversity immigrant visa lottery, citing security concerns following a recent series of deadly shootings in the northeastern part of the country. The decision was made after authorities linked the suspected perpetrator to the visa program. According......

US President Donald Trump indicated on Thursday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may visit him in Florida during the Christmas holiday period, as diplomatic efforts continue around the next stage of discussions on the Gaza situation. Speaking to reporters ahead of his departure to his......

The United States Congress has approved legislation that permanently lifts American sanctions imposed on Syria, marking a significant shift in Washington’s policy toward the war-torn country. The measure was adopted as part of the National Defense Authorization Act, following approval by both chambers......

Ukraine has accused the United States of exerting pressure on European countries to abandon plans to use frozen Russian assets to support Kyiv, according to a senior Ukrainian official speaking anonymously. The official claimed that several European states are reluctant to publicly endorse the idea......

The United States has approved a new arms sale to Taiwan worth around 11 billion dollars, marking the second such deal this year and one of the largest military packages provided to the island in decades. The decision reflects Washington’s continued commitment to supporting Taiwan’s security......

Former US president Donald Trump announced a new escalation in tensions with Venezuela by ordering a blockade targeting oil tankers subject to American sanctions. The announcement was made on Tuesday through his social media platform, marking a significant hardening of Washington’s stance toward......

Global economic losses from natural disasters are projected to have declined by 33 percent in 2025, reaching $220 billion, according to Swiss Re, the Zurich-based reinsurer. Despite the devastating Los Angeles wildfires in January, which alone caused an estimated $40 billion in insured losses—the......

Comments made by US President Donald Trump following the deaths of renowned filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Reiner, have triggered widespread criticism across the political spectrum. The couple was found dead at their Los Angeles residence, in a case authorities are investigating as a double......

Eight people were killed on Monday during new U.S. military strikes targeting three vessels suspected of involvement in drug trafficking in the Pacific Ocean, according to an announcement by the United States Southern Command. The U.S. military stated that intelligence services had identified the boats......