US seizes 2 sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela in North Atlantic and Caribbean
U.S. forces boarded a Venezuela-linked sanctioned oil tanker in the North Atlantic after pursuing it...
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Philippines evacuates 3,000 villagers after volcano activity raises alert level
The chief volcanologist Teresito Bacolcol said it is too early to tell if Mayon’s restiveness...
Trump leaves Venezuela’s opposition sidelined and Maduro’s party in power
President Trump has sidelined Venezuela's opposition party by allowing Nicolas Maduro's vice president, Delcy Rodríguez,...
Iran army chief threatens preemptive attack over ‘rhetoric’ targeting country after Trump’s comments
Iranian officials including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have been responding to Trump's comments.
Denmark and Greenland seek talks with Rubio after the White House says again it wants the island
Tensions escalated after the White House said Tuesday that the “U.S. military is always an...
How Delcy Rodríguez courted Donald Trump and rose to power in Venezuela
Rodríguez's efforts have made her a key figure in U.S. business and political circles.
Trump’s former Russia adviser says Russia offered US free rein in Venezuela in exchange for Ukraine
Although no formal offer was made, Moscow's ambassador to the U.S. hinted at a swap.
What’s next in deposed Venezuela leader Nicolás Maduro’s criminal case
The next court appearance is scheduled for March 17.
Cuba releases details of 32 officers killed in US strike on Venezuela as US defends attack
The deceased include colonels, lieutenants, majors and captains, aged 26 to 60.
Trump says US to get 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela at market price
Venezuela’s AG said prosecutors would investigate what he described as a “war crime.”
Israel clears final hurdle to start settlement construction that would cut the West Bank in two
Most consider Israeli settlement construction in the West Bank to be illegal.
Musk’s AI chatbot faces global backlash over sexualized images of women and children
Musk pitches his chatbot as an edgier alternative to rivals with more safeguards.
Security forces clash with protesters in Iran’s main market as at least 36 killed in demonstrations
The protests Tuesday come as Iran's rial currency fell to a record low.
Ukraine’s allies agree to provide multilayered security guarantees as part of a peace proposal
The size of the supporting forces was not made public.
After Maduro capture, Trump’s tough talk evokes a return to the days of American imperialism
It's the kind of talk not heard since the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Trump says the US ‘needs’ Greenland for Arctic security. Here’s why
Greenland is a self-governing territory of Denmark.
Trump’s vague claims of the US running Venezuela raise questions about planning for what comes next
It's complicated by seemingly contradictory statements from Trump and Rubio.
Trump administration’s capture of Maduro raises unease about the international legal framework
The situation has raised concerns about the erosion of global legal order.
White House says military ‘always an option’ in Greenland as European leaders reject US takeover
The leaders issued a statement Tuesday reaffirming the strategic, mineral-rich Arctic island “belongs to its...
Danish prime minister says a US takeover of Greenland would mark the end of NATO
The dead-of-night operation by U.S. forces left the world stunned, and heightened concerns.
Cuba faces uncertain future after US topples Venezuelan leader Maduro
Severing Cuba from Venezuela could have disastrous consequences for its leaders.
FACT FOCUS: Fabricated and misrepresented images shared widely online after US removal of Maduro
President Donald Trump shared multiple videos he falsely claimed showed Venezuelans celebrating the operation.
Venezuelan government seeks to show it is operating free from US control
Delcy Rodríguez was sworn in as interim president.
US-based multinational companies will be exempt from global tax deal
Critics say the deal undermines efforts to prevent profit shifting to tax havens.
Finland’s battle against fake news starts in preschool classrooms
Finland is teaching media literacy to children as young as 3.
US allies and adversaries use UN meeting to blast Venezuela intervention as America defends action
The meeting began with the top U.N. official warning America may have violated international law.
US expands list of countries whose citizens must pay up to $15,000 bonds to apply for visas
Thirteen countries are now on the list.
A Paris court finds 10 people guilty of cyberbullying France’s first lady Brigitte Macron
One defendant was sentenced to six months in prison.
After Maduro, who’s next? Trump spurs speculation about his plans for Greenland, Cuba and Colombia
Rubio declared the communist government in Cuba is “in a lot of trouble.”
US capture of Maduro divides a changed region, thrilling Trump’s allies and threatening his foes
U.S. actions in Venezuela exposed stark political divisions from Mexico to Argentina.
Holocaust survivor Eva Schloss, stepsister of Anne Frank, dies at 96
King Charles III praised Schloss for her lifelong dedication to overcoming hatred and prejudice.
Trump says that Ukraine didn’t target Putin residence in a drone strike as Kremlin claims
President Trump initially appeared to take the Russian allegations seriously and said he was angry.
Maduro says ‘I was captured’ as he pleads not guilty to drug trafficking charges
Maduro said: “I’m innocent. I am not guilty. I am a decent man."
Trump’s plan to seize and revitalize Venezuela’s oil industry faces major hurdles
American oil companies will want a stable regime in the country before they are willing...
Maduro’s case will revive a legal debate over immunity for foreign leaders tested in Noriega trial
Although Trump’s ordering of the operation in Venezuela raises constitutional concerns because it wasn’t authorized...
Venezuelans wonder who’s in charge as Trump claims contact with Maduro’s deputy
There was no immediate sign that the U.S. was running Venezuela.
Capture of Maduro and US claim it will run Venezuela raise new legal questions
The stunning development caps months of aggressive U.S. military action in the region.
US military operation in Venezuela disrupts Caribbean holiday travel, hundreds of flights canceled
Major airlines canceled hundreds of flights across the eastern Caribbean after the FAA imposed restrictions.
How the US captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro
Trump described Maduro as being 'highly guarded' in a presidential palace.
Who is Nicolás Maduro? Venezuela’s leader never escaped his predecessor’s shadow
His presidency was marked by a severe crisis, pushing millions into poverty and driving mass...
What we know about a US strike that captured Venezuela’s Maduro
Trump said the U.S. is 'going to run' Venezuela until a transition of power can...
A timeline of the US military’s buildup near Venezuela and attacks on alleged drug boats
On Saturday, the U.S. conducted a “large-scale strike” against Venezuela. Here is the timeline of...
US plans to ‘run’ Venezuela and tap its oil reserves, Trump says, after operation to oust Maduro
The United States hit Venezuela with a “large-scale strike” early Saturday and said its president...
US Coast Guard searches for survivors of boat strikes as odds diminish days later
The U.S. has not said how many people jumped into the water.
BTS announces March comeback date, putting an end to a nearly four-year hiatus
All seven members of BTS completed South Korea’s mandatory military service during the hiatus.
Pakistan sentences journalists, YouTubers and ex-military officers to life over inciting violence
The charges stemmed from the violent unrest that erupted in 2023.
Grandmother and grandson burn to death in Gaza tent while cooking; Jolie visits Rafah crossing
Thousands of Palestinians are battling winter conditions in flimsy makeshift housing.
Israeli hostage released from 2 years of captivity in Gaza struggles to rebuild his life
During his time in captivity, he endured severe hunger and physical torture.
What to know about the Swiss Alpine bar fire that killed 40
Witnesses described a chaotic scene as people tried to escape.
Earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 rattles southern and central Mexico
There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
Maduro open to US talks on drug trafficking, but silent on CIA strike
Venezuela is open to reaching an agreement with the United States to combat drug trafficking,...
A tall building under construction collapses in Nairobi, with 4 believed to be trapped
Building collapses are common in Nairobi, where housing is in high demand and unscrupulous developers...
Trump and top Iranian officials exchange threats over protests roiling Iran
Trump wrote that “We are locked and loaded and ready to go."
About 40 people dead and 115 injured in fire at Swiss Alpine bar during New Year’s celebration
Le Constellation bar in the Crans-Montana resort morphed from a scene of revelry into the...
US imposes sanctions on 4 Venezuelan oil firms and 4 more tankers in Maduro crackdown
The action Wednesday is part of the Trump administration’s pressure campaign on Maduro.
Hong Kong greets 2026 without fireworks after deadly high rise fire
Fireworks are typically a celebratory centerpiece of Hong Kong’s New Year celebrations. Not this year.
Palestinians watch as Israeli bulldozers claw down their West Bank homes
Tens of thousands of people have been displaced.
A rough year for journalists in 2025, with a little hope for things to turn around
It's likely to be the deadliest year on record for journalists across the world.
Thieves drill into a German bank vault and steal tens of millions of euros’ worth of property
About 3,000 safety deposit boxes were broken into.
What to know about the mystery of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 as the search resumes
The disappearance remains a mystery more than a decade later.
Drummers pound in the new year as others mark 2026 with defiance or hope
Auckland was the first major city to ring in 2026.
Nearly 25 Islamic State fighters killed or captured in Syria, US military says
U.S. Central Command said 11 missions were carried out over the past 10 days.
US commits $480M in health funding to Ivory Coast, the latest to sign ‘America First’ health deals
The signing covers areas such as HIV, malaria, maternal and child health, and global health...
China’s top diplomat blasts US arms sale to Taiwan as military drills around the island unfold
The package worth more than $11 billion includes missiles, drones, artillery systems and military software.
European and Canadian leaders discuss US-led peace efforts in Russia-Ukraine war
The talks come amid claims of a Ukrainian drone attack on a Putin residence.
US removal of panels honoring Black soldiers at WWII cemetery in the Netherlands draws backlash
The American Cemetery in the Dutch village of Margraten has become a flashpoint over the...
Israel says it will halt operations of several humanitarian organizations in Gaza starting in 2026
Among the groups is Doctors Without Borders.
Iran’s president says answer to attack would be harsh in apparent response to Trump warning
Trump suggested Monday that he could order another U.S. strike against Iran.
2025 was one of three hottest years on record, scientists say
People around the world were slammed by the extremes brought on by a warming planet.
Russia opens rebuilt Mariupol theater more than 3 years after Moscow airstrike killed hundreds there
At the time of the strike, hundreds of civilians had sought refuge in the building.
In escalating tensions with Venezuela, Trump says the US ‘hit’ a coastal drug loading facility
Trump declined to say if the military or CIA was involved or where it occurred.
China threatens detention in Xinjiang over banned Uyghur songs
The renewed crackdown suggests a continuation of the repressive policies.
China stages military drills around Taiwan to warn ‘external forces’ after US, Japan tensions
More than 100,000 international air travelers will be affected by the drills.
Trump warns Iran of further US strikes if it reconstitutes nuclear program during Netanyahu visit
Netanyahu's visit comes at another critical moment in Gaza.
US offers Ukraine a 15-year security guarantee as part of peace plan, Zelenskyy says
Details of the security guarantees remain undisclosed.
Winter rain floods Gaza camps as Netanyahu heads for US meeting
Netanyahu made no public statement as he departed.
Trump welcomes Zelenskyy for talks, asserts Russia and Ukraine both want peace, however elusive
“The two leaders want it to end,” Trump said at the outset of the meeting...
A Palestinian man kills 2 in car-ramming and stabbing attack in northern Israel and injures 2 others
Israeli President Isaac Herzog said that he was shocked by the 'horrific killing spree.'
Venezuelan migrants sent to El Salvador demand justice after US judge ruling
The men said they hope legal organizations can push their claims in court.
Japan’s Cabinet OKs record defense budget that aims to deter China
The increase comes as Japan faces elevated tension from China.
Nigerian villagers are rattled by US airstrikes that made their homes shake and the sky glow red
Villagers, who had never experienced a terror attack, were confused and scared.
What to know about the militants targeted by US airstrikes in northwest Nigeria
Donald Trump said the “powerful and deadly” strikes were carried out against IS militants. Here...
US launches strikes against Islamic State group in Nigeria after attacks target Christians
Trump said the airstrikes were launched against Islamic State militants “who have been targeting and...
Trump-Zelenskyy talks will address security guarantees and reconstruction, Ukraine leader says
A 20-point plan under discussion 'is about 90% ready,' the Ukrainian president said.
King Charles III calls for kindness and unity in Christmas message amid global conflicts
The speech is one of the rare occasions when Charles, 77, is able to voice...
King Charles III calls for kindness and unity in Christmas message amid global conflicts
On a Christmas Day when the war in Ukraine casts a shadow over Europe, concerns...
Photos of Christmas celebrations around the world
From Bethlehem to Beijing, people around the world are celebrating the Christmas season.
Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura declared winner of Honduras’ presidential vote
The election is continuing Latin America’s swing to the right.
Faithful return to Bethlehem and Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first Christmas Eve Mass at St. Peter’s
Bethlehem had canceled celebrations the past two years due to the Israel-Hamas war.
A blast in Gaza wounds a soldier and Israel accuses Hamas of ceasefire violation
It was the latest incident as each side accuses the other of violations.
Everything you need to know about Christmas, and how it has evolved into a global holiday
Take a look at the history, beliefs and the evolution of Christmas celebrations worldwide.
Zelenskyy says he’s open to creating demilitarized zone in Ukraine’s industrial heartland
It offered another potential compromise on control of the Donbas region.
EU warns of possible action after the US bars 5 Europeans accused of censorship
The European Commission condemned on Wednesday the U.S. decision and says the EU is within...
US bars five Europeans who allegedly pressured tech firms to censor American viewpoints online
Secretary of State Marco Rubio identified them only as “radical” activists and “weaponized” nongovernmental organizations.
UK authorities bring new charges of rape and sexual assault against Russell Brand
The comedian is already facing similar charges involving four women.
Louvre tightens security after $102M jewel heist, installs bars on infamous window
The museum is addressing security flaws exposed by the theft.
Greta Thunberg arrested in London while supporting hunger-striking pro-Palestinian activists
Greta Thunberg has been arrested in central London while supporting pro-Palestinian activists on a hunger...
Banksy unveils new art in London following speculation over murals depicting stargazing figures
The artist posted two photos of the artwork on his official Instagram account Monday.
US signs new health deals with 9 African countries that mirror Trump’s priorities
The deals mark a sharp departure from how the U.S. has provided health care funding.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says progress in US-led peace talks is ‘quite solid’
Negotiations have run into sharply conflicting demands from Moscow and Kyiv.