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Ukraine denies targeting civilians in deadly Kherson drone strike

Ukraine has categorically rejected Russian claims that its New Year's Eve drone attack on occupied Kherson deliberately killed civilians, amid concerns that the disputed incident could undermine ongoing U.S.-led efforts to broker an end to the nearly four-year war. Russian-installed authorities......

U.S. conducts military strikes in Venezuela amid claims of Maduro’s capture

The United States carried out targeted military operations in Venezuela early Saturday, focusing on several strategic sites, including military installations, according to U.S. officials. The announcement comes amid escalating tensions in the region following a significant buildup of U.S. naval forces,......

Powerful explosions reported in Caracas amid rising regional tensions

Loud explosions accompanied by sounds resembling aircraft flyovers were reported early Saturday morning in Caracas, according to local observations and media accounts. The detonations were heard around 2:00 a.m. local time and continued intermittently for several minutes, raising concern among residents......

Trump warns Iran against violent crackdown on protesters

US President Donald Trump warned Iran on Friday that the United States would respond if Iranian authorities violently repress peaceful demonstrators, as protests over rising living costs continue to spread across the country. In a message published on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump said......

US urges restraint as China conducts major military drills near Taiwan

The United States has urged China to show restraint and prioritize dialogue after Beijing carried out its largest military exercises to date near Taiwan, raising concerns about regional stability and the risk of escalation in the Taiwan Strait. The drills, known as “Justice Mission 2025,”......

Venezuela: Maduro avoids confirming alleged US attack, signals readiness for talks

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has avoided confirming or denying reports of a US attack on Venezuelan port facilities, while stating that he remains open to negotiations with Washington amid rising tensions between the two countries. Speaking on state television, Maduro responded cautiously......

Netanyahu celebrates New Year's Eve with Trump at Mar-a-Lago

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara joined President Donald Trump for an opulent New Year's Eve gala at the Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, capping a week of high-stakes diplomacy centered on Gaza's fragile ceasefire. Netanyahu arrived at Trump's residence on Monday......

Trump announces withdrawal of National Guard from major US cities after court setbacks

Former US President Donald Trump announced the withdrawal of National Guard troops from Chicago, Portland, and Los Angeles, following a series of judicial rulings that challenged the legality of their deployment. In a statement posted on his social media platform, Trump claimed that crime had significantly......

Netanyahu celebrates 2026 with Trump at Mar-a-Lago New Year's Eve gala

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara joined US President Donald Trump at the president's opulent New Year's Eve celebration at the Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida. The high-profile gathering marked the arrival of 2026 amid a backdrop of key diplomatic discussions.......

Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York's first Muslim mayor on Quran

In a historic ceremony at a landmark Manhattan subway station, Zohran Mamdani took the oath of office as New York City's first Muslim mayor, placing his hand on a copy of the Quran to affirm his commitment to the nation's largest metropolis. The 34-year-old democratic socialist, born in Uganda......

Trump vetoes key measures in early days of second term

In a notable move during the first week of his second term, U.S. President Donald Trump has exercised his veto power on two significant measures. The White House confirmed late Tuesday that Trump blocked the Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act, a bipartisan initiative aimed at providing safe drinking......

Mali and Burkina Faso impose entry restrictions on U.S. citizens in retaliation

Mali and Burkina Faso have announced new entry restrictions for U.S. citizens, invoking the principle of “reciprocity” after Washington recently added both countries to a list of nationalities barred from entering the United States. In separate statements released on Wednesday and reviewed......

Zohran Mamdani takes office as New York mayor amid major challenges

Zohran Mamdani officially assumes office as mayor of New York on January 1, 2026, becoming one of the youngest leaders in the city’s history. Elected on a bold progressive platform, the 34-year-old Democrat now faces a series of complex political, economic and social challenges in America’s......

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