Confusion over Venezuelan Opposition Leader’s Arrest Amid Maduro Inauguration Protests “`

Reports of Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado’s arrest on Thursday were quickly followed by official denials, creating confusion amidst ongoing protests against Nicolás Maduro’s continued rule. Machado’s movements after addressing supporters remain unclear. After leaving a rally, she traveled in a motorcade to an undisclosed location. Machado’s press team initially reported that security forces […]

Large-scale Venezuelan opposition protests precede Maduro’s inauguration “`

On Thursday, Venezuelan opposition groups and supporters, including Machado who had been in hiding, staged nationwide protests to pressure President Nicolás Maduro before his upcoming third-term inauguration. A dispute over last year’s presidential election, which both the opposition and the ruling party claim to have won, continues. Maduro’s victory in July’s election is declared by […]

Poland ensures Netanyahu’s safety at Auschwitz commemoration “`

Poland’s government issued a resolution Thursday guaranteeing the safety and freedom of movement for top Israeli officials attending the 80th anniversary commemoration of Auschwitz-Birkenau’s liberation later this month. This includes ensuring the safety of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Netanyahu is subject to an arrest warrant issued last year by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for […]

Kremlin Monitors Trump’s Assertions on Greenland “`

The Kremlin announced on Thursday that it’s closely monitoring President-elect Donald Trump’s “dramatic” statements regarding potential expansionist actions, including acquiring Greenland and incorporating Canada as a U.S. state, alongside his comments on the Panama Canal. “The Arctic is a region vital to our national and strategic interests,” a spokesperson stated, according to a Reuters transcript. […]

Panama Canal Authority Rejects Trump’s Claim of Chinese Control, Cites End of Neutrality Treaty as Source of Instability “`

The Panama Canal Authority administrator, Ricaurte Vásquez Morales, refuted President-elect Donald Trump’s claim that China controls the Panama Canal. He stated on Wednesday that allegations of Chinese control are baseless and that China has no operational involvement. Vásquez Morales emphasized the importance of adhering to established rules, asserting that any preferential treatment, including for China […]

166-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Footprints Unearthed in England

A quarry worker in southern England unearthed a remarkable discovery: nearly 200 dinosaur footprints, forming a “dinosaur highway,” dating back 166 million years. This exceptional find, resulting from a June excavation at Dewars Farm Quarry in Oxfordshire by a team exceeding 100 individuals, builds upon prior discoveries in the region and offers invaluable insights into […]

Greenland’s Geopolitical Importance and the Debate Over its Future “`

Following Donald Trump Jr.’s recent Greenland visit, President-elect Trump’s statements regarding the island’s acquisition have intensified. During a Mar-a-Lago press conference, President-elect Trump refused to rule out using military or economic pressure to acquire Greenland. He stated the island’s acquisition is crucial for U.S. national security and the protection of the free world. Conversely, Denmark’s […]

UK Parliament Rejects National Inquiry into Child Sex Abuse Scandal Amid Musk’s Advocacy “`

The House of Commons rejected an amendment proposing a nationwide inquiry into the UK grooming gang scandal on Wednesday. Opposition stemmed from concerns about the amendment’s presentation and amidst growing international attention fueled by Elon Musk. The amendment, attached to a Labour government-backed children’s well-being and schools bill, sought a statutory inquiry into the scandal […]

Missing Hiker Survives Two Weeks in Australian Mountains

A missing medical student, 23-year-old Hadi Nazari from Melbourne, has been found after two weeks lost in the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales. Nazari, who went missing on December 26th, 2024, after separating from his hiking companions to take photographs, survived on foraged berries, creek water, and two muesli bars. He was located Wednesday […]

US Targets Houthi Weapons Sites Used to Attack US Ships “`

The U.S. military announced Wednesday that it had conducted precision strikes against two Houthi underground weapons storage facilities in Yemen. These facilities were reportedly used to target naval and commercial ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) stated that the strikes targeted Iranian-backed Houthi Advanced Conventional Weapon (ACW) storage […]

Mexican Authorities Provide Protection to Singer Natanael Cano Amid Cartel Threats “`

Following public threats, Mexican authorities have confirmed they are providing state protection to renowned regional Mexican singer Natanael Cano and other artists. A banner threatening the lives of Cano, a corrido singer, and several other artists in Sonora circulated online over the weekend. The banner, seemingly from the “Jalisco Matasalas” group—a faction within the Sinaloa […]

Italian Journalist Cecilia Sala Released from Iranian Detention “`

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, detained in Iran for three weeks, has been released and is returning home, Italian officials announced Wednesday. Her release followed “intensive diplomatic and intelligence efforts,” with the Italian Prime Minister personally informing Sala’s parents. Iranian media reported her release, citing foreign news sources, but offered no official statement. Sala, a reporter […]

Nine Miners Trapped in Flooded Assam Coal Mine

At least nine miners are trapped in a flooded coal mine in India’s northeastern Assam state, officials reported Tuesday, prompting the deployment of the army for rescue efforts. The incident occurred Monday morning in Umrangso, Dima Hasao district, approximately 200 kilometers south of Guwahati. According to Kaushik Rai, a state minister overseeing the rescue, the […]