US President Donald Trump has stated that the United States would effectively “run” Venezuela until a political transition is completed, while leveraging the country’s extensive oil reserves to supply global markets. Speaking to reporters shortly after reports emerged of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife being captured, Trump said…
Following President Donald Trump’s announcement that U.S. forces had captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, here is a summary of key facts about the controversial leader. Early Life Nicolás Maduro was born on November 23, 1962, into a working-class family in Venezuela. His father was a trade union leader. During the…
In a major escalation, the United States carried out a military operation in Venezuela overnight, resulting in the capture of long-serving President Nicolás Maduro, according to President Donald Trump. The announcement came early Saturday, following months of U.S. pressure on Maduro over allegations of drug trafficking and election irregularities. The…
Mass demonstrations have swept across the world following Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, a humanitarian convoy bound for Gaza. The flotilla—comprising 41 ships and more than 400 passengers, including climate activist Greta Thunberg, South African MP Mandla Mandela, and former Barcelona mayor Ada Colau—was attempting to deliver aid…
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is set to vote on Friday, September 26, 2025, on a resolution that could determine whether international sanctions on Iran’s nuclear programme are reinstated. The resolution, tabled by Russia and China, seeks to delay the automatic “snapback” of sanctions for six months to allow…