Venezuela’s economy plunged into uncertainty after Maduro abduction
As the fallout from the United States’ abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro continues to unfold, an immediate question is how his ouster will impact Venezuela’s economy. A lot will…
Trump threatens US defence firms over executive pay, slow production
United States President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to defence contractors that supply the US military, accusing them of profiteering. In a Truth Social post on Wednesday, he…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,414
These are the key developments from day 1,414 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Communal workers clean debris in the courtyard of a damaged residential building next to destroyed cars following…
US suspends assistance to Somali government for alleged seizure of aid
The Trump administration has accused Somali officials of destroying a World Food Programme warehouse that contained US-funded food aid. The United States says that it has suspended all assistance to…
Nick Reiner’s lawyer resigns amid court proceedings for Rob Reiner’s murder
Alan Jackson steps down as lawyer for Nick Reiner, who is accused of killing his mother and father in December. The high-profile lawyer representing Nick Reiner, who allegedly killed his…
US says it will control Venezuela’s oil sales ‘indefinitely’
The United States says it will control sales of Venezuelan oil “indefinitely” and decide how the proceeds of those sales are used, as President Donald Trump’s administration consolidates control over…
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao agree to fight rematch in September
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao agree to fight rematch in September Rematch of 2015 bout to be streamed on Netflix and will be the first boxing event to be held…
Army helicopter crashes into Iran market, killing 2 pilots and 2 merchants
Iran army helicopter crashes into market, killing 2 pilots and 2 merchants The incident in Isfahan province follows crash of fighter jet in Hamadan province less than a week ago.…
What do four years of war in Ukraine add up to?
It’s year five of the war in Ukraine. Close to two million casualties, and Russia holds less territory than in 2022.
Mapping Russian attacks and territorial gains across Ukraine
Mapping Russian attacks and territorial gains across Ukraine On the war’s fourth anniversary, Russia occupies 20 percent of Ukraine’s territory, but the front line shifts slowly. (Al Jazeera) By Hanna…