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Ukraine Security Guarantees Gain US Backing At Paris Summit

Ukraine Security Guarantees Gain US Backing At Paris Summit

January 7, 2026 2:02 am

The United States publicly aligned itself with a broad coalition of Ukraine’s allies in supporting future security guarantees designed to deter renewed Russian aggression, marking Washington’s most explicit backing yet of the framework under discussion by European partners.

The commitment emerged from a high-level meeting in Paris of the so-called “coalition of the willing,” a group of mostly European nations working to define security arrangements for Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire with Russia, which first invaded Ukraine in 2014 and launched a full-scale war in 2022.

Unlike earlier meetings, the Paris summit included senior U.S. representatives, among …

U.S. Venezuela Oil Deal Shifts Sanctions And Supply Flows

U.S. Venezuela Oil Deal Shifts Sanctions And Supply Flows

January 7, 2026 12:06 am

The United States and Venezuela have reached an agreement allowing up to $2 billion worth of Venezuelan crude oil to be exported to U.S. ports, President Donald Trump said Tuesday, marking a major shift in Washington’s sanctions strategy and potentially redirecting oil supplies away from China.

The deal would release millions of barrels of Venezuelan crude currently stranded on tankers and in storage, easing pressure on Venezuela’s oil sector while increasing heavy crude supplies for U.S. refiners along the Gulf Coast.

The agreement comes after weeks of intensified U.S. pressure on Caracas, including a mid-December blockade on Venezuelan oil exports. …

Mexico Response To U.S. Venezuela Attack Signals Tension

Mexico Response To U.S. Venezuela Attack Signals Tension

January 6, 2026 9:51 am

Mexico has issued a sharp public rebuke of the U.S. military operation in Venezuela while quietly reinforcing security cooperation with Washington, as President Donald Trump’s latest remarks revive fears of potential U.S. action closer to home.

The response highlights the delicate diplomatic path Mexico is navigating under Trump’s second term: opposing U.S. intervention abroad without provoking retaliation, particularly after Trump suggested that Mexico itself could become a future target.

The tension escalated over the weekend after U.S. special forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife at their residence. Hours later, Trump raised the possibility of U.S. military action …

China Rejects U.S. “World Judge” Role In Maduro Capture

China Rejects U.S. “World Judge” Role In Maduro Capture

January 5, 2026 1:47 am

China has pushed back sharply against U.S. actions in Venezuela, saying no country has the right to act as a global enforcer, after American forces detained Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and transferred him to the United States.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made the remarks on Sunday during talks in Beijing with Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, referring to what he described as “sudden developments in Venezuela” without naming Washington directly.

Wang added that the sovereignty and security of all states must be respected under international law, marking Beijing’s first public response since images of a blindfolded and handcuffed …

Reuters/Maduro To Appear In U.S. Court As Trump Warns Of More Action

Maduro To Appear In U.S. Court As Trump Warns Of More Action

January 5, 2026 1:37 am

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is scheduled to appear before a U.S. federal court on Monday, a day after his capture by American forces in a military operation in Caracas that has sharply escalated tensions across the region.

The unprecedented detention of a sitting head of state has rattled global markets, unsettled U.S. allies, and raised questions about Washington’s next steps in Venezuela, where the government remains in power despite Maduro’s arrest.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he could authorize additional military action if Venezuela fails to cooperate with U.S. demands, including opening its oil sector to foreign …

U.S. Northeast Winter Storm Grounds Flights

U.S. Northeast Winter Storm Grounds Flights

December 27, 2025 3:02 am

A powerful winter storm swept into the U.S. Northeast early Saturday, snarling post-holiday travel, grounding hundreds of flights, and prompting emergency declarations in New York and New Jersey as snow, ice, and high winds created hazardous conditions across the region.

The storm arrived as millions of travelers were returning from holiday trips, amplifying its impact on air and road transportation. Officials warned that a dangerous mix of heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain could make roads treacherous and disrupt weekend plans.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency late Friday, cautioning residents to limit movement as conditions …

U.S. Airstrikes In Nigeria Approved By Tinubu, Tuggar Says

U.S. Airstrikes In Nigeria Approved By Tinubu, Tuggar Says

December 26, 2025 1:24 pm

Nigeria’s government has confirmed that recent U.S. military airstrikes targeting Islamic State-linked militants in the country’s northwest were carried out with full authorization from Abuja and did not breach Nigeria’s sovereignty or territorial integrity.

Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar said on Friday that the strikes were conducted as part of a coordinated security operation approved by President Bola Tinubu, following public remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledging the action.

Speaking in an interview with CNN after the Christmas Day strikes, Tuggar said the operation was the result of close collaboration between Nigerian and U.S. security authorities, stressing that …

Ukraine Peace Talks: Russia Confirms New U.S. Contacts

Ukraine Peace Talks: Russia Confirms New U.S. Contacts

December 26, 2025 11:15 am

The Kremlin confirmed on Friday that senior Russian and U.S. officials have held direct discussions after Moscow received American proposals outlining a potential path toward ending the war in Ukraine.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Russia’s top foreign policy adviser, Yuri Ushakov, recently spoke by phone with several members of the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump. While the Kremlin did not disclose the timing or participants in the call, it acknowledged that the talks followed the delivery of U.S. peace proposals to Moscow.

The disclosure signals renewed diplomatic engagement between Washington and Moscow as efforts intensify to explore a …

U.S. Sanctions On Venezuela Escalate As Tensions Rise At U.N

U.S. Sanctions On Venezuela Escalate As Tensions Rise At U.N

December 24, 2025 1:00 am

The United States told the United Nations on Tuesday that it will impose and enforce sanctions against Venezuela to the fullest extent possible, escalating pressure on President Nicolas Maduro’s government as Russia and China warned the move could raise tensions across Latin America.

Speaking at a U.N. Security Council meeting in New York, U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz said Washington aims to cut off what it views as the Maduro government’s remaining sources of income, particularly through oil shipments that have continued despite existing restrictions.

“The single most serious threat to this hemisphere, our very own neighborhood and the United States, …

U.S. Venezuela Oil Tanker Seizure Draws China’s Criticism

U.S. Venezuela Oil Tanker Seizure Draws China’s Criticism

December 22, 2025 8:39 am

China’s foreign ministry condemned the U.S. seizure of a Venezuela-bound oil tanker on Monday, calling it a serious violation of international law and asserting that Venezuela has the sovereign right to conduct trade with other nations. The move comes amid escalating tensions over U.S. efforts to enforce sanctions on Venezuelan oil exports.

On Saturday, the U.S. Coast Guard intercepted the tanker Centuries in international waters off Venezuela. Loaded with approximately 1.8 million barrels of Venezuelan Merey crude oil, the ship was falsely flagged as Crag and bound for China. Documents indicate the crude had been purchased by Satau Tijana …

U.S. Strikes ISIS In Syria After Deadly Attack On Troops

U.S. Strikes ISIS In Syria After Deadly Attack On Troops

December 20, 2025 6:31 am

The United States has carried out a large-scale military operation against Islamic State (ISIS) targets in Syria, launching what officials described as a “massive strike” in response to a deadly ambush that killed two American soldiers and a U.S. civilian interpreter.

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said the operation, carried out late Friday, hit more than 70 ISIS-linked targets across central Syria using fighter jets, attack helicopters, and artillery, with support from aircraft based in Jordan.

The assault came days after a December 13 attack in Palmyra, where an ISIS gunman opened fire on U.S. personnel. Two American service members and …

US Ukraine Peace Talks Move To Berlin, Enter Critical Phase

US Ukraine Peace Talks Move To Berlin, Enter Critical Phase

December 13, 2025 1:26 am

US President Donald Trump’s overseas envoy will travel to Berlin this weekend for high level talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and senior European leaders, as Washington pushes to secure a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine before Christmas.

Steve Witkoff, who has led the White House’s diplomatic outreach to both Kyiv and Moscow, is expected to present the latest version of a US backed peace proposal during meetings in the German capital, according to officials familiar with the plans.

The Berlin talks mark a critical moment in negotiations that have gathered pace in recent weeks but …

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