White House orders US forces to focus on ‘quarantine’ of Venezuelan oil for next two months
The statement dampens the immediate prospect of US land strikes against Venezuela. Read More
White House orders US forces to focus on ‘quarantine’ of Venezuelan oil for next two months
WASHINGTON, Dec 24 – The White House has ordered U.S. military forces to focus almost exclusively on enforcing the “quarantine” of Venezuelan oil for at least the next two months,…
Blast hits mosque during evening prayers in Nigeria’s Maiduguri, witness says
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria, Dec 24 – An explosion tore through a mosque during evening prayers on Wednesday in Maiduguri, the capital of Nigeria’s Borno state, a Reuters witness said. There was…
Blast hits mosque during evening prayers in Nigeria’s Maiduguri – witness
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria, Dec 24 – An explosion tore through a mosque during evening prayers on Wednesday in Maiduguri, the capital of Nigeria’s Borno state, a Reuters witness said. There was…
In Peru, record 34 candidates are presidential hopefuls amid political distrust
LIMA, Dec 24 – At least 34 candidates have registered to compete in Peru’s 2026 presidential election, the electoral office said on Wednesday, a record number for a country that…
Majority of Russians expect Ukraine war to end in 2026, state pollster says
MOSCOW, Dec 24 – A majority of Russians expect the war in Ukraine to end in 2026, state pollster VTsIOM said on Wednesday, in a sign that the Kremlin could…
Democrats urge Trump to reverse mass ambassador recalls
WASHINGTON, Dec 24 – Democratic senators urged President Donald Trump on Wednesday to reverse a recall of nearly 30 career ambassadors, warning the move leaves a dangerous leadership vacuum that…
Bethlehem celebrates first festive Christmas since Gaza war
Celebrations were in full swing in the occupied West Bank city. Read More
Russia plans a nuclear power plant on the moon within a decade
There are no international rules that ban putting nuclear energy sources into space. Read More
EU, France, Germany slam US visa bans as ‘censorship’ row deepens
The US imposed visa bans on Dec 23 on five European citizens. Read More