EU refuses to recognise Venezuela’s interim president
The European Union declined on Tuesday to recognise Delcy Rodríguez as Venezuela’s legitimate leader, sticking to its stance that the country’s authorities lack a democratic mandate while signalling continued engagement with Caracas following the dramatic US capture of President Nicolás Maduro. European Commission......
Putin calls Russian troops’ war duty a sacred mission
President Vladimir Putin attended an Orthodox Christmas service on Wednesday morning, praising soldiers for their divine duty to defend Russia as the war in Ukraine nears its fourth anniversary. At the Church of St George the Victorious on Moscow’s Poklonnaya Hill, Putin told uniformed troops and their families that Russian warriors......
Trump announces Venezuelan oil transfer of up to 50 million barrels to US
President Donald Trump announced on Monday that Venezuela’s interim authorities will transfer between 30 and 50 million barrels of oil to the United States, to be sold at market prices with the proceeds controlled by Trump for the benefit of both nations. The move comes just days after a US military operation captured Venezuelan President......
White House floats military action over Greenland
The White House confirmed on Tuesday that President Donald Trump is exploring “various possibilities” to acquire Greenland, including the potential use of US armed forces, in a statement that has sharpened a diplomatic crisis threatening to split NATO just days after American forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás......
Global stock markets hit record highs across all continents
Stock markets around the world reached unprecedented levels on Tuesday 6 January 2026 as investors brushed aside geopolitical turbulence from a recent US military operation in Venezuela and extended a strong start to the year across multiple continents. The rally reflected broad based optimism about economic resilience and corporate earnings......
Copper hits record high on supply fears and tariff worries
Gold and silver prices surged on January 5 after the U.S. military captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, as investors rushed to precious metals amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty. Spot gold climbed 2.7% to $4,444.52 per ounce, while silver jumped 4.6% to $75.90 per ounce, kicking off a dramatic start to commodity markets......
Oil falls to four year low as global glut deepens
Oil prices have dropped to their lowest level in nearly four years, with Brent trading around 61 dollars a barrel on 6 January 2026, capping a historic slide driven by one of the largest supply surpluses in two decades. The December 2025 monthly average of 63 dollars a barrel was the weakest since early 2021, while the full year average of......
Europe warns Trump that taking Greenland would spell the end of NATO
In the wake of a United States military operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, President Donald Trump has intensified his push to acquire Greenland, triggering an angry response from Denmark and a coordinated warning from European allies that any American takeover of the Arctic territory could shatter......
White House rhetoric on Greenland sparks NATO security fears
The White House has refused to rule out the use of military force to bring Greenland under United States control, triggering a wave of concern among European leaders over the future of NATO and the postwar security order. In an interview broadcast on CNN, deputy White House chief of staff Stephen Miller argued that Greenland should become......
Trump targets Venezuelan oil after Maduro capture
The Trump administration eyes control over Venezuela's vast energy and mineral wealth following the dramatic capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Officials highlight the country's oil reserves and critical minerals as key assets, even as major U.S. oil firms deny consultations on the operation. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick......
China wraps major military drills around Taiwan after US arms sale
China completed large-scale military exercises around Taiwan on December 30, deploying warships, fighter jets, and missiles in what Beijing dubbed "Justice Mission 2025." The maneuvers marked the latest escalation in strait tensions following a record $11.1 billion U.S. arms sale to the island. Taiwan reported ongoing Chinese military......
Emerging markets hit record highs amid Venezuela crisis
Emerging market stocks surged to unprecedented levels on Monday and Tuesday, defying expectations as investors brushed aside the geopolitical storm from the U.S. military's capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and instead bet on artificial intelligence momentum and a weakening U.S. dollar. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index......
Ukrainian drones hit Russian oil depot, sparking major fire
Ukrainian drones launched widespread nighttime strikes on Russian oil facilities and industrial sites across more than 20 regions overnight from January 5 to 6, igniting fires at key energy infrastructure and prompting Moscow to activate air defenses throughout its western territories. In the Lipetsk region, the Usmanskaya oil depot suffered......
NASA's Artemis II mission heads to launch pad in two weeks
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......
EU avoids condemning US military intervention in Venezuela
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......