Venezuela’s interim leader Delcy Rodríguez has described relations with the United States as carrying a “stain” following a U.S. military operation in early January 2026 that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Rodríguez acknowledged the unprecedented impact of the attack on bilateral relations but defended ongoing negotiations to sell Venezuelan crude to the United States as a

Amid escalating tensions between Washington and Caracas, Russia reportedly dispatched a submarine and naval vessels to escort an oil tanker attempting to evade United States sanctions enforcement near Venezuela. The tanker, originally known as Bella 1, was a rusting vessel previously involved in transporting oil in violation of U.S. sanctions targeting Venezuela, Iran, and associated entities.

Two Pakistani Muslims have made history by being elected Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Cambridge, Massachusetts, reflecting the growing diversity and representation in local politics across the United States.

Donald Trump has said he is very serious about the United States taking control of Greenland, linking the issue to recent developments involving Venezuela and arguing that the Arctic island is critical for national and global security. He claims Greenland is strategically important not only for the safety of the United States but also for the protection of Europe, describing it as vital for

Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris criticized recent U.S. military actions in Venezuela, describing them as unlawful, unwise, and risky to American lives. She highlighted that these operations appear driven by energy interests rather than clear security or humanitarian goals, reflecting a broader concern about the long-term consequences of foreign interventions.

Venezuela’s ambassador to the United Nations, Samuel Reinaldo Moncada Acosta, condemned the U.S. military operation that led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, calling it an illegitimate attack with no legal justification. Moncada addressed the UN Security Council, stating that the actions on January 3 violated the United Nations Charter, breached the principles of sovereign equality,

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that a U.S. military intervention in Mexico is highly unlikely, despite former President Donald Trump repeatedly suggesting it during phone calls with her. Speaking at her daily press briefing, Sheinbaum emphasized that Mexico has firmly rejected any such request, citing the country’s sovereignty and the lack of necessity for foreign troops on Mexican

Iran’s government has introduced a monthly financial support program providing one million tomans, approximately $7, to most citizens over a four-month period. This initiative comes amid widespread public protests driven by rising living costs and mounting economic pressures. The payments are intended to bolster household purchasing power, help manage inflation, and improve access to essential

Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has stated that U.S. President Donald Trump should be taken seriously regarding his repeated statements about wanting to take over Greenland, even though both Denmark and Greenland have firmly rejected this idea. Frederiksen emphasized that Greenland is not for sale and any decisions about its future must be made by the people of Greenland and the

US President Donald Trump has announced a landmark agreement with Venezuela following the recent U.S. military operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. According to Trump, interim authorities in Venezuela will transfer up to 50 million barrels of oil to the United States. This historic move is intended to stabilize energy supplies and strengthen U.S. energy