Trump says no more Venezuelan oil or money to go to Cuba, pushes for deal
Trump said no more Venezuelan oil or money will go to Cuba, escalating pressure on Havana amid shifting US-Venezuela ties.
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UAE cuts state funding for citizens studying at UK universities due to fears of radicalization
UK's former US envoy Peter Mandelson apologizes to Epstein's victims, leaving out his own actions
Germany warns Trump: International law applies to everyone, including US
Victoria's bushfire crisis deepens: Human remains discovered as fires consume 860,000 acres
Authorities have said the fires are the worst to hit the southeast since the 2019-2020 Black Summer blazes that destroyed an area the size of Turkey and killed 33 people.
Four Tomahawk missiles fired at Nigeria by US on Christmas failed to explode
The US strikes were conducted on Christmas night, December 25, 2025. US President Donald Trump declared the attack a "Christmas present" for ISIS, claiming that they were persecuting Christians.
Protester tears down flag at Iranian embassy in London - report
A short while later, the Iranian Embassy posted a picture to X, showing the current flag returned to its place on the balcony, captioned, "Iran's flag is flying high."
Mississippi man arrested for murder of family members, pastor, no known motive
The charge against Daricka Moore, a county resident, is likely to be upgraded to capital murder, and the death penalty is a possibility if he is found mentally competent, officials said.
Trump moves to block courts from seizing Venezuelan oil revenue in US accounts
United States President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at blocking courts or creditors from impounding revenue tied to the sale of Venezuelan oil held in US Treasury accounts.
Tens of thousands march in Minneapolis after ICE shooting, 29 arrested
The massive turnout despite a whipping, cold wind underscores how the fatal shooting of 37‑year‑old Renee Good by an ICE officer has struck a chord, fueling protests in major cities and some towns.
China, Russia, Iran start 'BRICS Plus' naval exercises in South African waters
BRICS Plus is an expansion of a geopolitical bloc originally comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa - and seen by members as a counterweight to the US.
Mamdani condemns pro-Hamas chant as ‘support of a terrorist organization’ in online post
“Chants in support of a terrorist organization have no place in our city,” Mamdani wrote over a picture of a New York Times headline about his earlier comments on the protest.
Russia strikes on Kyiv leave 6,000 buildings without heat as temperatures near -20°C
Kyiv's Mayor Vitaly Klitschko advised citizens on Friday to temporarily evacuate the city after Russian strikes and the difficulty authorities face in resuming services.
Trump administration creates new DOJ division to combat 'rampant' fraud nationwide
Rights advocates and critics have said the Trump administration has used fraud allegations as an excuse to target immigrants and political opponents.
