The United States has seized a crude oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela in a move that has sharply escalated diplomatic tensions between Washington and Caracas and sent global oil prices higher. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed on Wednesday that American authorities executed a seizure warrant on the vessel, which was allegedly used…
The United States and Mexico have signed a new bilateral agreement aimed at resolving the long-running sewage pollution crisis affecting the Tijuana River, according to a statement released Monday by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). For decades, untreated and partially treated sewage from Tijuana, Mexico, has flowed into the Tijuana River, crossed the U.S….
Syrian army personnel have drawn regional attention after chanting pro-Gaza slogans during a military parade in the city of Deir ez-Zor, eastern Syria. The moment, captured on video and widely circulated online, shows soldiers marching in formation while voicing chants referencing Gaza amid the ongoing conflict in the Palestinian territory. During the parade, troops were…
At least 12 people, including one of the attackers, have been killed following a deadly mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia. The attack, which authorities have described as a terrorist incident, has left the nation in shock and mourning. The shooting occurred at approximately 6:45 p.m. local time on…
A mass shooting at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, has left the campus reeling after at least two students were killed and several others injured during a violent attack on Saturday afternoon. The incident has triggered a large-scale manhunt as authorities continue searching for the suspect, whose status remains unclear amid conflicting reports. According…
Russian suicide drones have struck at least four Turkish-owned vessels within a 48-hour period, marking a sharp escalation in attacks on Ukraine’s port infrastructure and raising concerns over maritime security in the Black Sea. According to Ukrainian officials and ship owners, Russia targeted two Ukrainian ports on Friday, damaging three Turkish-linked vessels, including a ship…
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has stirred widespread debate after signing a decree declaring that the year 2026 has officially begun in Venezuela, even though the global calendar remains firmly in 2025. Speaking during the announcement, Maduro boldly stated, “2026 has already begun, today is already 2026,” framing the declaration as part of his newly unveiled…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has visited the frontline city of Kupiansk following a major counteroffensive by Ukrainian forces that has reportedly cleared Russian troops from the north-western parts of the city. In a video message released after the visit, Zelensky confirmed that Ukrainian soldiers had achieved significant gains on the outskirts of Kupiansk, leaving remaining…
Bulgaria’s government has stepped down after less than a year in office, following weeks of nationwide protests over economic hardship and persistent corruption. Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov announced the resignation in a televised address on Thursday, just minutes before parliament was set to vote on a no-confidence motion. The dramatic development comes fewer than three…
A tense border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia has intensified for a second consecutive day, expanding into new areas as both countries exchange accusations of targeting civilians and violating ceasefire terms. The latest escalation comes amid growing outrage after footage surfaced showing Cambodian forces involving women and children in handling mortar shells during active military…
