Orban says now is not the right time for Putin to visit Hungary
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated on Monday that the current moment does not suit a visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin to Budapest, citing a lack of pressing bilateral issues demanding their attention. Speaking at his annual international press conference, Orban emphasized that despite Hungary's close ties with Moscow,......
Russia kills 2 in massive drone strike on Ukraine
Russian forces unleashed one of their most intense aerial assaults in recent weeks against Ukraine overnight from January 4 to 5, launching 165 attack drones and nine ballistic missiles. Ukrainian air defenses managed to down 137 of the drones, yet the barrage still claimed at least two civilian lives and injured several others across multiple......
Trump threatens Colombia strike and Venezuela follow-up
President Donald Trump issued a barrage of threats against Colombia and Venezuela on Sunday while speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, signaling an aggressive foreign policy stance toward multiple nations after the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Queried on "Operation Colombia," Trump replied a......
China opposes foreign interference in Latin America
China's Foreign Ministry reiterated Monday its opposition to foreign meddling in Latin American affairs as the UN Security Council convened an emergency meeting to review the U.S. military operation capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro three days prior. In statements released Monday morning, the ministry declared Beijing......
Trump demands full access to Venezuela's oil reserves
President Donald Trump declared Sunday evening that the United States holds control over Venezuela and demanded "full access" to the country's vast oil reserves following a military operation capturing President Nicolás Maduro, heightening tensions over Washington's role in the oil-rich South American nation. Speaking......
Trump warns Venezuela of second strike if cooperation fails
Oil prices dipped slightly on Monday as President Donald Trump threatened another military operation against Venezuela while his administration tightened a petroleum embargo aimed at forcing sweeping changes in the South American nation. Brent crude fell 1.4 percent to settle at $59.91 per barrel, with West Texas Intermediate declining to......
Ukraine launches massive drone assault on Moscow, closing airports
Ukrainian forces unleashed one of their largest drone barrages on Moscow and surrounding Russian regions late on January 3 and overnight into January 4, prompting temporary shutdowns of two major airports and widespread flight disruptions in the capital. Russia's Defense Ministry reported intercepting 90 Ukrainian drones between 11:30......
Russia claims capture of two Ukrainian villages
Russia's Defense Ministry announced on January 3 and 4 that its forces seized the village of Bondarne in Donetsk region and Podoly in Kharkiv region, the latest territorial claims as Moscow presses its grueling offensive in eastern Ukraine. Ukrainian authorities offered no comment on the assertions, and independent verification remains......
Ethereum whales withdraw and stake $215 million in accumulation push
Major cryptocurrency holders have pulled substantial Ethereum from exchanges and staked it in recent days, signaling a coordinated buildup amid renewed institutional demand through spot exchange-traded funds. One unidentified whale withdrew 20,000 ETH worth $62.3 million from trading platforms, while corporate giant Bitmine staked an additional......
Pope urges respect for Venezuelan sovereignty after Maduro capture
Pope Leo XIV voiced deep concern on Sunday over Venezuela's political crisis, calling for respect of the nation's sovereignty following a dramatic U.S. military operation that captured President Nicolás Maduro. Speaking during the Angelus prayer in St. Peter's Square on January 4, the pontiff stressed that "the good......
Asian stocks hit record highs amid tech rally
Asian stock markets soared to historic peaks on Monday, driven by a robust surge in technology shares as investors shrugged off geopolitical shocks from the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro over the weekend. Gold prices spiked sharply while oil traded in a narrow range early in the session. The rally extended last......
Iran announces cash payments amid deadly economic protests
Iran's government revealed plans on Sunday to distribute monthly cash payments of roughly $7 per person for four months, as protests against the nation's deepening economic crisis entered their second week. Demonstrations have spread across dozens of cities, with at least 16 deaths reported in clashes between protesters and security......
Trump predicts Cuba's collapse after Venezuela cuts off oil lifeline
President Donald Trump forecasted the imminent downfall of Cuba following the U.S. capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, which severed the island nation's critical supply of subsidized Venezuelan petroleum. Speaking aboard Air Force One en route to Washington on January 4 and 5, Trump asserted that no military intervention......
Six nations condemn US military operation in Venezuela
Six countries have issued a joint statement sharply criticizing the United States' military operation in Venezuela that led to President Nicolás Maduro's capture, labeling it a blatant breach of international law and the United Nations Charter. Spain, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Uruguay voiced deep concern over the......
Venezuelan opposition leader vows Israel alliance if she takes power
María Corina Machado, the Nobel Peace Prize winner speaking from hiding in a detailed interview published Saturday, pledged to position Venezuela as Israel's closest ally in Latin America upon gaining power. This commitment aims to reverse decades of animosity that began under Hugo Chávez and deepened under Nicolás......