Venezuela Denounces U.S. Seizure of Oil Tanker
Venezuela condemns the U.S. naval seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker off its coast, calling it piracy and a breach of international maritime law.
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Albanese Orders Security Review After Bondi Beach Shooting
Australian PM Albanese orders review of intelligence and law enforcement after Bondi Beach mass shooting linked to Islamic State ideology.
Putin Open to Dialogue with Macron if Political Will Exists
Russian President Putin says he’s ready to talk with French President Macron if both share the political will, as EU leaders consider dialogue amid stalled Ukraine peace efforts.
Egypt and Russia Deepen Strategic Ties with Major Projects 🚀
Egypt’s President al-Sisi and Russia’s FM Lavrov met in Cairo to deepen strategic ties, eyeing the Suez Canal zone, Dabaa nuclear plant and stronger Africa partnerships.
Trump Ousts Biden-Era Ambassadors by Mid-January
The AFSA warns Trump’s plan to oust Biden-era ambassadors by mid-January 2026 could politicize US diplomacy and damage America’s credibility abroad.
Yasukuni Shrine Controversy: War Memory vs. Reconciliation
Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo honors millions of war dead, including Class-A war criminals. Visits by PM Sanae Takaichi reignite debates on Japan’s wartime legacy and regional reconciliation.
Anthony Joshua Floors Jake Paul with 6th-Round KO in Miami
Anthony Joshua returned to the ring with a sixth-round knockout of Jake Paul in Miami, reminding the boxing world of his power and setting his sights on the next big challenge.
10 Killed, 10 Injured in South African Township Shooting
At least 10 killed and 10 wounded in a shooting this Sunday in a township near Johannesburg, with victims randomly targeted by unknown gunmen.
US and Russia Hold Florida Talks on Ukraine Peace Plan
US and Russian officials met in Florida this past weekend to advance a peace plan for the Ukraine conflict. Talks were called constructive, but key issues still hang in the balance.
Former PM Ishiba: Nuclear Weapons Would Never Benefit Japan
Former PM Ishiba ruled out nuclear weapons for Japan, warning they’d undercut its NPT and IAEA commitments and threaten its civilian energy program. 🇯🇵💡