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US Seizes Fifth Oil Tanker Linked to Venezuela as Pressure on Caracas Intensifies

US forces have seized a fifth oil tanker linked to Venezuela in the Caribbean Sea, according to American officials, as the Trump administration steps up efforts to control Venezuelan oil…

Trump Says US Role in Venezuela Could Last Years as Washington Tightens Grip on Oil

US President Donald Trump has said American involvement in Venezuela could continue for years, signalling a long-term role for Washington following the recent seizure of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro by…

JD Vance Accuses Denmark and Europe of Failing to Secure ‘Critical’ Greenland

US Vice-President JD Vance has criticised Denmark and other European allies over what he described as a failure to properly secure Greenland, calling the Arctic territory “critical” to global and…

Heatwave Sweeps Australia as Authorities Warn of Catastrophic Bushfire Threat

Australia is facing widespread extreme heat as heatwaves grip most parts of the country, prompting urgent warnings from authorities over a heightened risk of catastrophic bushfires. Severe to extreme heatwave…

Trump Pulls US Out of Major Climate Treaty and Dozens of International Organisations

US President Donald Trump has withdrawn the United States from dozens of international organisations, including several key bodies involved in the global fight against climate change. A total of 66…

ICE Agent Fatally Shoots Woman in Minneapolis, Triggering Protests and Federal Investigation

A fatal shooting involving a US immigration agent in Minneapolis has ignited protests, political backlash, and a federal investigation, as sharply conflicting accounts emerge over what happened. The woman, identified…

Trump’s Venezuela Operation Shakes China’s Long-Term Strategy and Raises Global Stakes

Donald Trump’s sudden military operation in Venezuela has sent shockwaves far beyond Latin America, tearing apart a relationship that China had spent decades carefully building and leaving Beijing facing uncertainty…

Russia Deploys Navy to Escort Oil Tanker as US Forces Move to Intercept in Atlantic

Russia has dispatched naval vessels to protect an oil tanker that is also being tracked and pursued by US forces in the North Atlantic, raising fears of a direct confrontation…

Trump Says Venezuela Will Hand Over Up to 50 Million Barrels of Oil to the US After Power Shift

US President Donald Trump has said Venezuela “will be turning over” up to 50 million barrels of oil – worth about $2.8bn to the US, after a military operation to…

UK and France Agree to Deploy Troops in Ukraine If Peace Deal With Russia Is Reached

The United Kingdom and France have agreed in principle to deploy troops to Ukraine if a peace agreement is reached with Russia, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced.…