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Nasry Asfura declared winner of Honduras presidential election with Trump’s backing

Conservative candidate Nasry Asfura has been officially declared the winner of Honduras’ presidential election, marking a return of the right to power in the Central American country after a closely contested and controversial vote. The result was announced by electoral authorities several weeks......

Investigation finds Uber employs drivers with serious criminal records in the United States

A recent investigation has raised serious concerns about passenger safety in the United States after revealing that Uber has allowed individuals with significant criminal histories to work as drivers in several states. The findings suggest gaps in the company’s background-check procedures, despite......

Kosovo and Serbia need to normalize their relationship, says Kosovo’s prime minister

Kosovo and Serbia must move toward a normalization of their relations, Kosovo’s outgoing prime minister Albin Kurti said on Wednesday, as the country approaches key parliamentary elections. Speaking in an interview, Kurti stressed that dialogue with Belgrade remains essential, despite long-standing......

EU officials defend sovereignty after US sanctions on Thierry Breton

European officials have strongly defended the bloc’s sovereignty following U.S. sanctions targeting former European Commissioner Thierry Breton and four other EU figures involved in tech regulation. “None of these sanctions will silence the sovereignty of European peoples,” stated......

Venezuela denounces U.S. naval blockade as 'Greatest Extortion in History' at UN

Venezuela has accused the United States of committing the “greatest extortion in history” during a tense UN Security Council meeting on Tuesday, amid growing international scrutiny over sanctions and a U.S.-led naval blockade. The emergency session, requested by Caracas with support from......

US federal judge upholds $100,000 fee on key work visas under Trump policy

A US federal judge has authorized the Trump administration to enforce a $100,000 fee on highly sought-after work visas widely used in the technology sector, marking a significant setback for industries dependent on foreign skilled labor. The measure, announced by President Donald Trump in September,......

Trump warns Maduro to “not play tough”; Venezuelan leader fires back

U.S. President Donald Trump issued a sharp warning to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro while announcing the construction of two new American warships, escalating already strained relations between Washington and Caracas. Speaking during the announcement, Trump suggested that Maduro should consider......

Trump announces new warship class bearing his name

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday the launch of a new class of large warships that will bear his name, an extremely rare move for a sitting president. Speaking from his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, Trump said the vessels would be “the best in the world” and revealed that......

U.S. Consulate in Casablanca strengthens visa teams amid rising demand

Casablanca – The U.S. Department of State has reinforced the staffing levels at the United States Consulate General in Casablanca in response to a sharp increase in visa applications, according to an official announcement by the diplomatic mission. The measure aims to accommodate......

Trump appoints Louisiana Governor as Greenland special envoy; Denmark urges respect

President Donald Trump has appointed Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as a special envoy to Greenland, highlighting continued U.S. interest in the strategically important Arctic territory. The announcement, made on Sunday, comes amid longstanding U.S. discussions about Greenland’s security and mineral......

Ceasefire agreement in October deemed “rushed” ahead of Trump visit

Thailand’s Foreign Minister, Sihasak Phuangketkeow, described the ceasefire agreement signed in October with Cambodia as “rushed,” following its suspension and renewed border clashes. The deal had been brokered under the auspices of former U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking in Kuala......

Russia lacks the capacity to conquer Ukraine or Europe, says US intelligence chief

The United States intelligence community does not believe that Russia has the military capability to conquer either Ukraine or Europe, according to the Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard. In a public statement shared on the social media platform X, Gabbard dismissed claims suggesting that......

Iran offers support to Venezuela amid tensions with Washington

Venezuela has announced that Iran has expressed its willingness to support Caracas in the face of growing tensions with the United States. The offer was made following a phone conversation between the foreign ministers of both countries, according to Venezuelan officials. The statement comes at a time......

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