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PoliticsVenezuela Releases 39 Political Prisoners Following US-Backed Talks
Venezuela has released 39 political prisoners following US-backed talks between the interim government and the opposition, according to human rights groups.
PoliticsUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio Warns of Iraq Fragmentation Amid Disarmament Challenges
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that Iraq risks fragmentation unless its armed factions are placed under state control, highlighting ongoing challenges with Iran-aligned militias.
PoliticsUS Administration Extends G20 Summit Invitation to Vladimir Putin in Miami
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that President Donald Trump has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to the upcoming G20 summit in Miami.
PoliticsMarco Rubio Declares International System Broken, Affirms US Will Act Alone
Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared the international system broken during the UN General Assembly, asserting that the US will continue to act unilaterally in its national interest.
PoliticsTrump Urges Shield of the Americas Coalition to Deploy Military Might Against Drug Cartels
US President Donald Trump rallied the Shield of the Americas coalition in New York City to use military might and sanctions against 24 drug cartels, drawing mixed regional reactions.
PoliticsUS and Iraq Discuss Militia Disarmament as Deadline is Extended to June 2027
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi met at the UN General Assembly to discuss disarming militias as Iraq extends its weapons control deadline to June 2027.
PoliticsUN Report Warns US Military Strikes on Alleged Drug Boats May Be Crimes Against Humanity
A United Nations human rights expert has reported that US military strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean violate international law and may constitute crimes against humanity.
PoliticsUS Diplomatic Shift: Marco Rubio Reaches Out to Omani Foreign Minister to Strengthen Alliance
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Omani Foreign Minister Badr Al Busaidi to reaffirm stronger bilateral ties and regional de-escalation, marking a shift from earlier tensions.
PoliticsAllegations Surface That US Military Operations Are Targeting Ecuadorian Fishermen at Sea
Ecuadorian fishermen claim that US military and intelligence operations targeting drug trafficking are wrongfully attacking local vessels, destroying boats, and leaving families searching for missing loved ones.
PoliticsPeru Joins US-Led 'Shield of the Americas' Security Alliance to Combat Cartels
Peru has joined the US-led 'Shield of the Americas' security alliance to combat drug cartels, sparking both government cooperation and local protests during a visit by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
PoliticsUS Pledges $45 Million in Security Funding and Naval Vessels to Support Ecuador's Crackdown on Crime
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a $45m security funding package and additional naval vessels for Ecuador during a visit to Quito, reinforcing joint efforts against regional criminal networks.
Breaking NewsIran Launches Ballistic Missiles at US Forces in Jordan and Ships in Strait of Hormuz Amid Rapidly Escalating Conflict
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched ballistic missiles at US forces in Jordan and attacked vessels in the Strait of Hormuz following US strikes that destroyed five Iranian oil tankers.
PoliticsUS Seeks Closer Trade and Security Alliances in Latin America During Marco Rubio Tour
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Colombia to strengthen trade and security ties with right-wing allies as part of a broader strategy to counter Chinese influence in Latin America.
PoliticsUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio Tours South America Following Regional Right-Wing Victories
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru to meet with newly elected leaders and reinforce strategic alliances amid a broader conservative political shift across Latin America.
PoliticsUS Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Attempt to Deport Pro-Palestinian Students over Free Speech
A US federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration violated the constitutional rights of international students by attempting to deport them for pro-Palestinian advocacy.
EconomyTrump Announces Massive US-Venezuela Oil Deal to Revive Energy Sector and Lower Gas Prices
President Donald Trump announced a historic agreement giving the United States majority control over 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s oil reserves to lower gas prices and revitalize the OPEC nation's economy.
EconomyTrump Announces US Move to Secure 65 Billion Barrels of Venezuelan Oil Reserves
US President Donald Trump announced plans for the US to take control of over 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil to lower energy prices and ease inflation for Americans.
PoliticsUS Imposes Sanctions on Palestine Action and Other Far-Left Groups Over Alleged Terrorism Links
The United States has imposed financial sanctions on Palestine Action and two other far-left groups over alleged terrorism support, drawing criticism from human rights organisations.
PoliticsUS Lawmakers Urge Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Secure Release of Detained American Student Sama Safi
More than 40 US lawmakers have urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to secure the immediate release of Sama Safi, a 20-year-old American student detained without charge by the Israeli military.
PoliticsTrump Administration Halts Global Visa Appointments Amid Sweeping Immigration Crackdown
The Trump administration has temporarily halted global visa appointments to conduct staff training as part of its ongoing, stringent immigration crackdown.
PoliticsUS Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Immigrant Visa Ban Targeting 75 Nations
A US judge has struck down a Trump administration policy that suspended immigrant visas for applicants from 75 countries, ruling that the directive exceeded statutory authority.
EconomyUS Imposes New Economic Sanctions on Cuba Targeting Key Mining and Construction Sectors
The United States has announced new economic sanctions targeting nine state-owned mining, metal, and construction companies in Cuba as part of an ongoing maximum pressure campaign by the Trump administration.
PoliticsUS Imposes Sanctions on ICC President Tomoko Akane and Senior Lawyer Abdoulaye Seye
The US has imposed sanctions on ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior lawyer Abdoulaye Seye as part of an escalating campaign against the court.
PoliticsUS Administration Imposes Sanctions on ICC President and Senior Lawyer
The Trump administration has sanctioned ICC President Tomoko Akane and Senior Trial Lawyer Abdoulaye Seye as part of an ongoing campaign against the international court.