The United Nations Security Council is set to convene an emergency meeting to address the deepening crisis in Venezuela, following mounting tensions between Caracas and Washington. The session, scheduled at UN headquarters, was requested by the Venezuelan government to discuss what it has termed “ongoing United States aggression.”......

Ukraine launched a wave of drone attacks that penetrated deep into Russian territory, striking energy and industrial facilities and prompting widespread power outages across several regions. The incidents mark one of the boldest Ukrainian operations against strategic infrastructure inside Russia as both sides intensify their reciprocal drone......

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told European leaders in Brussels that Europe’s proposed security guarantees cannot replace the binding commitment of the United States. Speaking at the European Council summit, he insisted that only a US-backed system modeled on NATO’s Article 5 could provide Ukraine with real deterrence......

Russia has cast new doubt on the possibility of peace negotiations with Ukraine as both sides exchange diplomatic gestures amid ongoing clashes on the battlefield. Renewed tension over talks Russian President Vladimir Putin told reporters in Moscow that Ukraine remains “unwilling” to engage in meaningful peace talks, insisting......

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced a high-energy opening concert for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, set to ignite fan excitement just before the tournament begins. Hosted at the OLM Souissi fan zone in Rabat on Saturday, December 20, the event kicks off at 6:00 p.m. and runs until midnight, creating a vibrant......

Ukrainian troops have strengthened their position around the strategic city of Kupiansk following a decisive counteroffensive that has left Russian forces encircled and isolated. The advance marks one of Kyiv’s most significant battlefield achievements in recent months, signaling renewed momentum amid tense diplomatic efforts with Western......

Russian President Vladimir Putin sharply criticized European leaders in a speech in Moscow, calling them “piglets” just hours before a decisive European Union summit on Ukraine’s future funding. The comments, made at a defense ministry meeting, underscored the rising tension between Moscow and Western capitals as the EU considered......

FIFA President Gianni Infantino extended warm congratulations to Morocco after its national team triumphed in the FIFA Arab Cup final, defeating Jordan 3–2 after extra time. The match, held at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar, brought together 85,000 spectators in what Infantino described as an “incredible atmosphere” that showcased......

A small private aircraft carrying retired race car driver Greg Biffle, his wife, and their two children crashed in North Carolina, killing everyone on board. Local authorities confirmed the tragedy occurred on Thursday near a rural airfield, prompting an immediate response from state police and aviation officials. Details of the crash According......

European leaders have signaled a potential shift in their approach to Russia after French President Emmanuel Macron suggested that the continent may need to reopen direct communication with Vladimir Putin if current peace negotiations fail to deliver a durable settlement in Ukraine. His remarks came as the European Union approved a landmark......

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine are “getting close,” signaling intensified diplomacy ahead of a weekend meeting in Miami involving American and Russian representatives. Growing momentum before Miami meeting The discussions, scheduled for Saturday, are expected......

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued a stark warning in Brussels, cautioning that Ukraine faces a severe funding crisis unless the European Union secures new financial commitments by early 2026. Without urgent support, he said, Kyiv risks losing up to $50 billion in funding, forcing it to drastically reduce production of combat drones......

A Russian official confirmed on Friday that a Ukrainian drone attack caused damage to a civilian infrastructure site in the Oryol region, southwest of Moscow. The strike, which caused no reported casualties, is part of a sharp escalation in aerial operations between the two countries as winter sets in and both sides intensify long-range assaults. Civilian......