Tuesday 06 January 2026 - 14:50
NASA announced Friday that its Artemis II mission will roll out to the launch pad in under two weeks, kicking off the first crewed trip to lunar orbit in more than five decades. Industry watchers call this the start of an unprecedented year for lunar missions, with at least five commercial landers also targeting 2026 launches alongside NASA's......
The European Union issued a carefully worded statement Sunday calling for calm and respect for international law after US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, but refrained from condemning the military action or assessing its legality, exposing deep divisions over how to address Washington's aggressive unilateralism. Backed......
Colombian President Gustavo Petro issued a stark warning to the United States on Monday, pledging to take up arms to defend his nation's sovereignty after President Donald Trump accused him of cocaine trafficking and threatened military intervention. "I swore never to touch a weapon again after the 1989 Peace Pact, but for the Homeland,......
US President Donald Trump ramped up threats to seize Greenland on Sunday, telling reporters aboard Air Force One that America "needs" the Danish territory for national security and setting a roughly two-month deadline to resolve the issue. The remarks follow a US military operation in Venezuela that captured President Nicolás......
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife pleaded not guilty Monday in a Manhattan federal court to drug trafficking charges, just two days after US special forces captured the couple in a dramatic raid on Caracas that sent shockwaves through global markets. Dubbed "Operation Absolute Resolution," the weekend operation......
The United States Department of Health has announced a revision of its childhood immunization guidelines, reducing the number of vaccines recommended for all children. The decision has sparked concern among many health professionals, who warn of possible public health consequences. Under the updated policy, several vaccines that were previously......
A rising number of Western-sanctioned oil tankers have switched to the Russian flag in recent weeks to dodge American seizures, including at least three vessels operating near Venezuela that reregistered in Russia since late December. The standout case involves the Bella 1, renamed Marinera and listed in Russia's official ship registry......
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 the call, the two leaders exchanged......
Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated on Monday that NATO could explore strengthening defenses for Greenland if required, as European allies rallied behind Denmark following President Donald Trump's renewed threats to seize the Danish territory. Addressing reporters in Lithuania, Wadephul noted that Greenland falls under......
Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen announced efforts to open direct channels with Washington, aiming to revive past cooperation with the United States while firmly opposing renewed calls from President Donald Trump to annex the Arctic territory. Speaking at a press conference in Nuuk, Nielsen stressed the need for a straightforward......
Stephen Miller, deputy White House chief of staff, forcefully backed the Trump administration's actions in Venezuela and its designs on Greenland during a heated CNN interview. He argued that American military presence grants the United States authority over Venezuela's future, while challenging Denmark's territorial claim to the......
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 vision for Venezuela’s future, emphasizing......
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