Caracas, Venezuela – Daily life in Caracas continues with street vendors selling fruit and shopkeepers stocking shelves, but a growing sense of tension underlies the routine. With US military assets deployed near Venezuelan waters and heightened rhetoric from Washington, residents are bracing for the possibility of direct confrontation. Divided Views Among Venezuelans Some Venezuelans see

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Honduran centrist presidential candidate Salvador Nasralla has accused US President Donald Trump of interfering in the nation’s closely contested election, alleging that Trump’s endorsement of his rival may have influenced voter sentiment. The accusations come amid reports of electoral irregularities and a tense vote-counting process in the Central American country. Trump Endorses Rival Candidate Last

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In a continued effort to control the digital landscape, Russian authorities have blocked access to Snapchat and Apple’s FaceTime. The move marks the latest step in Moscow’s tightening grip over foreign technology platforms and online communications, as the Kremlin intensifies its surveillance and censorship efforts across the country. Roskomnadzor Cites “Terrorism” as Justification The Russian

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In a high-profile summit in New Delhi, Russian President Vladimir Putin assured India of “uninterrupted shipments” of oil, gas, and coal, while agreeing with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reshape their defence partnership amid mounting pressure from the United States over Russian energy and arms deals. The summit underscores the ongoing strategic alignment between Russia

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Sudan’s conflict escalated further as Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attacks on the city of Kalogi in South Kordofan have reportedly killed at least 47 people, mostly children, and injured around 50 others, according to sources within the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). The deadly strikes, described as “deliberate suicide-drone attacks,” targeted a kindergarten and several civilian

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Sri Lanka continues to struggle with the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, as intense rainfall hampers ongoing recovery and rescue operations. The cyclone, which struck last week, caused widespread devastation, killing hundreds, displacing tens of thousands, and triggering the island’s worst floods in a decade. Torrential Rains Hamper Recovery Efforts Authorities reported that over 130mm (5.1

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In a rare diplomatic gesture, Chinese President Xi Jinping personally accompanied French President Emmanuel Macron to Chengdu, signaling a deepening of China-France relations and mutual commitment to global cooperation. The visit comes ahead of France’s hosting of the 2026 G7 Summit, highlighting the growing importance of bilateral dialogue amid rising international tensions and economic imbalances.

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Australia is moving swiftly to deepen its defence partnership with Japan, as Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles prepares for an official visit to Tokyo. The trip highlights Canberra’s commitment to regional security and underscores a shared strategic vision between the two nations amid growing tensions in the Asia-Pacific. Australia’s Early Engagement with Takaichi Administration An

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Tensions between Japan and China have intensified at the United Nations following controversial remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi regarding Tokyo’s potential response to a conflict involving Taiwan. The dispute marks one of the most high-profile clashes between the two nations at the UN in recent years. Japan Defends Prime Minister Takaichi’s Remarks Japan’s

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As peace efforts in Ukraine falter, Russian President Vladimir Putin has increasingly taken a belligerent stance, threatening Ukraine’s southern ports and signaling potential broader conflict with Europe. Meanwhile, fighting continues along multiple fronts, and Ukraine pushes back both militarily and diplomatically. Russia Rejects Latest US Peace Proposal This week, Russia rejected a new US-proposed peace

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