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US Treasury imposes sanctions on firms operating in Venezuela oil sector

US Treasury imposes sanctions on firms operating in Venezuela oil sector

China says live-fire drills around Taiwan "completed successfully"

China says live-fire drills around Taiwan "completed successfully"

Putin wishes Russians victory in Ukraine in New Year speech

Putin wishes Russians victory in Ukraine in New Year speech

Russia releases footage supposedly showing Ukrainian attack on Putin residence

Russia releases footage supposedly showing Ukrainian attack on Putin residence

US targets Iran's drone trade with Venezuela in new sanctions

US targets Iran's drone trade with Venezuela in new sanctions

Kim Jong-un touts new rocket launchers ready to "annihilate" North Korea's enemies

Kim Jong-un touts new rocket launchers ready to "annihilate" North Korea's enemies

China fires rockets on second day of military drills around Taiwan as Trump addresses fears of invasion

China fires rockets on second day of military drills around Taiwan as Trump addresses fears of invasion

Trump casually hints at land strike as Venezuela pressure mounts: "We hit them very hard"

Trump casually hints at land strike as Venezuela pressure mounts: "We hit them very hard"

Russia says Ukraine attacked Putin's home as Kyiv slams claims as a "lie" to undermine peace talks

Russia says Ukraine attacked Putin's home as Kyiv slams claims as a "lie" to undermine peace talks

China sparks alarm and chaos in Taiwan with large-scale military drills simulating blockade

China sparks alarm and chaos in Taiwan with large-scale military drills simulating blockade

North Korea launches long-range cruise missiles as Kim Jong-un ramps up nuclear arms development

North Korea launches long-range cruise missiles as Kim Jong-un ramps up nuclear arms development

Russia urges Ukraine to pull troops from Donbas after Putin-Trump call

Russia urges Ukraine to pull troops from Donbas after Putin-Trump call

Iran launches satellites into space from Russia amid nuclear concerns

Iran launches satellites into space from Russia amid nuclear concerns

Brazil's Bolsonaro undergoes medical procedure amid prison sentence

Brazil's Bolsonaro undergoes medical procedure amid prison sentence

China slaps new sanctions on more than a dozen US firms after Taiwan arms sale

China slaps new sanctions on more than a dozen US firms after Taiwan arms sale

Carney slams Russia's latest "barbarism" as Zelensky visits Canada

Carney slams Russia's latest "barbarism" as Zelensky visits Canada

Iranian president accuses US, Israel, and Europe of waging "total war"

Iranian president accuses US, Israel, and Europe of waging "total war"

Russia pummels Ukraine in deadly attack ahead of Zelensky's visit to the US

Russia pummels Ukraine in deadly attack ahead of Zelensky's visit to the US

Kim Jong Un emphasizes shared bloodshed in New Year's message to Putin

Kim Jong Un emphasizes shared bloodshed in New Year's message to Putin

Rubio calls to congratulate Trump-backed Honduran presidential candidate on election victory

Rubio calls to congratulate Trump-backed Honduran presidential candidate on election victory

Russia accuses Ukraine of seeking to "torpedo" talks on US peace plan

Russia accuses Ukraine of seeking to "torpedo" talks on US peace plan

Zelensky gives status update for Ukraine peace talks with US envoys: "We are truly working 24/7"

Zelensky gives status update for Ukraine peace talks with US envoys: "We are truly working 24/7"

Pope Leo XIV urges Russia and Ukraine to talk and highlights Gaza's suffering in first Christmas address

Pope Leo XIV urges Russia and Ukraine to talk and highlights Gaza's suffering in first Christmas address

Kim Jong-un inspects massive North Korean nuclear sub as Vladimir Putin sends message

Kim Jong-un inspects massive North Korean nuclear sub as Vladimir Putin sends message

Syria discusses strategic military cooperation with Putin in Russia

Syria discusses strategic military cooperation with Putin in Russia

US slams "unreasonable" China policies on semiconductor chips, announces tariff increase

US slams "unreasonable" China policies on semiconductor chips, announces tariff increase

Pope Leo XIV calls for global truce on Christmas – as Russia quickly rejects it

Pope Leo XIV calls for global truce on Christmas – as Russia quickly rejects it

Amazon blocked hundreds of North Koreans job applications, chief security officer says

Amazon blocked hundreds of North Koreans job applications, chief security officer says

Mexican Navy plane carrying child burn victims tragically crashes near Galveston

Mexican Navy plane carrying child burn victims tragically crashes near Galveston

Russia pledges "full support" for Venezuela against US "hostilities"

Russia pledges "full support" for Venezuela against US "hostilities"

Top Russian general assassinated amid ongoing Ukraine peace talks in Miami

Top Russian general assassinated amid ongoing Ukraine peace talks in Miami

US signs health aid deal with Nigeria focusing on Christians after Trump threats

US signs health aid deal with Nigeria focusing on Christians after Trump threats

Kremlin scraps three-way US-Ukraine-Russia peace summit as Russian envoy is sent home from Miami talks

Kremlin scraps three-way US-Ukraine-Russia peace summit as Russian envoy is sent home from Miami talks

US seizes another oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela days after Trump's "blockade" announcement

US seizes another oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela days after Trump's "blockade" announcement

Trump has nominated a new head of US forces in Latin America after shock shakeup

Trump has nominated a new head of US forces in Latin America after shock shakeup

US "retaliation" strikes on Syria allegedly killed at least five IS members as Trump comments: "Just as I promised"

US "retaliation" strikes on Syria allegedly killed at least five IS members as Trump comments: "Just as I promised"

Zelensky says Ukraine delegation will hold new peace talks in US on Friday and Saturday

Zelensky says Ukraine delegation will hold new peace talks in US on Friday and Saturday

Pope Leo replaces New York's conservative Cardinal Timothy Dolan

Pope Leo replaces New York's conservative Cardinal Timothy Dolan

Russia warns Trump administration against making "fatal mistake" in Venezuela

Russia warns Trump administration against making "fatal mistake" in Venezuela

China responds with fury after Taiwan announces one of the biggest ever weapons deals with US

China responds with fury after Taiwan announces one of the biggest ever weapons deals with US

Trump reaches out to Xi on behalf of journalist detained by Chinese authorities

Trump reaches out to Xi on behalf of journalist detained by Chinese authorities

Mexico's Sheinbaum issues urgent call to UN as Trump steps up threats of war against Venezuela

Mexico's Sheinbaum issues urgent call to UN as Trump steps up threats of war against Venezuela

Mexico's Sheinbaum slams Trump for calling fentanyl a "weapon of mass destruction"

Mexico's Sheinbaum slams Trump for calling fentanyl a "weapon of mass destruction"

Trump orders "total and complete" blockade of "sanctioned" Venezuela oil tankers

Trump orders "total and complete" blockade of "sanctioned" Venezuela oil tankers

Trump is upbeat on Ukraine deal as US offers "NATO-like" security: "Closer now than we have been ever"

Trump is upbeat on Ukraine deal as US offers "NATO-like" security: "Closer now than we have been ever"

Trump officials grilled by senators on alleged drug boat strikes as Schumer demands transparency

Trump officials grilled by senators on alleged drug boat strikes as Schumer demands transparency

Pete Hegseth orders massive military reorganization plan, new report reveals

Pete Hegseth orders massive military reorganization plan, new report reveals

"Islamic State ideology" drove Bondi Beach gunmen, says Australian PM

"Islamic State ideology" drove Bondi Beach gunmen, says Australian PM

Sudan general says he is ready to talk to Trump in pursuit of peace

Sudan general says he is ready to talk to Trump in pursuit of peace

Commercial pilot almost collided with US military plane near Venezuela

Commercial pilot almost collided with US military plane near Venezuela

"Terrified" Sydney man falsely labeled as Bondi Beach shooter pleads for help in dispelling misinformation

"Terrified" Sydney man falsely labeled as Bondi Beach shooter pleads for help in dispelling misinformation

Gunmen in Bondi Beach mass shooting had possible Islamic State links

Gunmen in Bondi Beach mass shooting had possible Islamic State links

Australia rocked by mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach as police declare "terrorist incident"

Australia rocked by mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach as police declare "terrorist incident"

Kim Jong-un reveals details of North Korean troops' role in Ukraine war in rare public ceremony

Kim Jong-un reveals details of North Korean troops' role in Ukraine war in rare public ceremony

Hegseth takes jab at China's actions in call with Japanese counterpart

Hegseth takes jab at China's actions in call with Japanese counterpart

US and Mexico reach water-sharing agreement after Trump threats

US and Mexico reach water-sharing agreement after Trump threats

US Treasury lifts sanctions on Brazil Supreme Court justice as tensions ease

US Treasury lifts sanctions on Brazil Supreme Court justice as tensions ease

US unseals warrant for oil tanker seized off Venezuelan coast

US unseals warrant for oil tanker seized off Venezuelan coast

Admiral leading US military strikes in Latin America resigns: "We must always be there for human rights"

Admiral leading US military strikes in Latin America resigns: "We must always be there for human rights"

Trump admin planning on setting up militarized zone on California-Mexico border

Trump admin planning on setting up militarized zone on California-Mexico border

Mexico follows Trump's lead and approves massive tariffs on China

Mexico follows Trump's lead and approves massive tariffs on China

US and Japan stage show of force against China despite Trump's "good" relationship with Xi

US and Japan stage show of force against China despite Trump's "good" relationship with Xi

Putin reaffirms his support for Venezuela's Maduro amid mounting US tensions

Putin reaffirms his support for Venezuela's Maduro amid mounting US tensions

Mexican truck drivers blockade US border to protest robberies and assaults

Mexican truck drivers blockade US border to protest robberies and assaults

Canada seeks to poach US talent turned away by Trump's pricey visas with massive new intiative

Canada seeks to poach US talent turned away by Trump's pricey visas with massive new intiative

US slams China for jamming Japanese military aircraft during training exercise

US slams China for jamming Japanese military aircraft during training exercise

Trump warns Maduro's "days are numbered" amid rumors of ground invasion

Trump warns Maduro's "days are numbered" amid rumors of ground invasion

Russia gleefully embraces Trump's latest ominous comments on Ukraine and Europe

Russia gleefully embraces Trump's latest ominous comments on Ukraine and Europe

Trump threatens to impose "severe tariffs" on Canada in desperate bid to help US farmers

Trump threatens to impose "severe tariffs" on Canada in desperate bid to help US farmers

Mexico's Sheinbaum hits back at Trump's latest water dispute threat

Mexico's Sheinbaum hits back at Trump's latest water dispute threat

Trump announces Nvidia chip deal with China in major U-turn for US trade policy

Trump announces Nvidia chip deal with China in major U-turn for US trade policy

China issues firm warning against "external interference" after Trump unveils new Taiwan strategy

China issues firm warning against "external interference" after Trump unveils new Taiwan strategy

Trump issues threat to Mexico in angry rant over water treaty: "FIX THIS NOW"

Trump issues threat to Mexico in angry rant over water treaty: "FIX THIS NOW"

Trump hints at new trade talks in marked change of tone on Canada and Mexico

Trump hints at new trade talks in marked change of tone on Canada and Mexico

Trump says he's "a little bit disappointed" by Zelensky's response to his peace proposal

Trump says he's "a little bit disappointed" by Zelensky's response to his peace proposal

UN slams world's "apathy" as it launches humanitarian aid appeal for 2026

UN slams world's "apathy" as it launches humanitarian aid appeal for 2026

China's trade surplus hits major new milestone despite plunge in US-bound exports

China's trade surplus hits major new milestone despite plunge in US-bound exports

Trump's trade rep says China is complying with demands amid tariff tensions

Trump's trade rep says China is complying with demands amid tariff tensions

Sheinbaum says US and Mexico "need each other" after Trump meeting

Sheinbaum says US and Mexico "need each other" after Trump meeting

Alaska and Canada slammed by massive 7.0-magnitude earthquake

Alaska and Canada slammed by massive 7.0-magnitude earthquake

US official says West Africa security situation is a "very high concern"

US official says West Africa security situation is a "very high concern"