Venezuela
US pursuing second criminal probe into ousted Venezuelan leader Maduro
The New York indictment, originally filed in 2020, was cited as legal justification for the US special forces raid in Caracas that deposed Maduro as Venezuela's leader.
The past returns: Justice, terrorism, and Hezbollah’s global shadow - opinion
Iran’s South American strategy - opinion
'I like his brother more': Trump slams Pope Leo over Iran nuclear issue, left-wing policies
Atomic scientists set 'Doomsday Clock' closer to midnight than ever
This was the third time in the past four years that the scientists moved the clock closer to midnight.
'Must be held accountable': Trump admin. sued over deaths in boat strike off Venezuela's coast
The Center for Constitutional Rights and the American Civil Liberties Union filed the novel lawsuit under the Death on the High Seas Act and the Alien Tort Statute.
As US forces build up, Trump weighs limited strikes to shake Iran’s regime - analysis
One of the challenges facing President Trump in deciding how to strike is the fact that protests have significantly diminished after weeks of murders by the regime inside Iran.
Venezuela frees at least 104 political prisoners as interim government continues releases
They were released from prisons across the country, and more releases were likely taking place, said Alfredo Romero, the director of Venezuelan human rights group Foro Penal.
Trump’s first year back in office expanded Israel’s freedom of action - opinion
Beyond Iran and Gaza, US President Donald Trump quietly expanded Israel’s strategic and legal room for maneuver.
Trump's Board of Peace offers Israel a new alternative to the untrustworthy UN - opinion
If Israel acts wisely and courageously, it can become an architect of a more supportive international reality.
Why Trump’s money diplomacy cannot tame Hamas, Erdogan, Venezuela - opinion
Money can buy a lot. But Trump and company need to know that ideologues and fanatic theocracy-driven terrorists are beyond the price he can pay.
US presses Bolivia to expel suspected Iranian spies, harden approach to terrorist groups
The private diplomatic push comes amid a broader US effort to deepen its geopolitical influence in Latin America and diminish that of its adversaries in the region.
US seeks to end Cuba’s communist rule by year’s end - WSJ report
The US government is reportedly working behind the scenes to end Cuba's communist rule by the end of 2026.
Venezuela’s Delcy Rodríguez assured US of cooperation before Maduro’s capture - report
According to The Guardian, Rodriguez began speaking with US officials in the fall of 2025 after Trump demanded Maduro leave Venezuela in a call in late November, which he refused to do.
