A covert U.S. operation aimed at capturing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro reportedly involved efforts to recruit his personal pilot, Gen. Bitner Villegas, to betray him and deliver him into U.S. custody. The operation, revealed in a recent Associated Press investigation, sheds light on the Trump administration’s intensifying campaign to pressure Maduro over drug trafficking and

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In a significant development aimed at bolstering its armed forces, Russian lawmakers approved a bill on Tuesday that will make military conscription a year-round process rather than limiting it to the traditional spring and fall periods. The legislation, passed by the State Duma in its third and final reading, is part of Moscow’s ongoing effort

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At least four people have died in Cameroon’s largest city, Douala, as violent clashes erupted between police and opposition protesters ahead of the official announcement of presidential election results. The fatalities highlight the growing political unrest in the country as citizens await confirmation of a contentious vote. The unrest broke out after hundreds of supporters

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In a decisive development in Ivory Coast’s 2025 presidential election, former commerce minister Jean-Louis Billon officially conceded defeat to incumbent President Alassane Ouattara, as early partial results indicate a commanding lead for the veteran leader. The announcement comes amid heightened political tension in the country, which is awaiting the final certified election results. “The initial

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Istanbul, Turkiye, October 26, 2025 – The Gaza Tribunal has issued a strong moral verdict, declaring that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza and urging that Israeli perpetrators and their Western enablers must face accountability. The tribunal, established in London in 2024, held four days of public hearings in Istanbul before releasing its findings. Presided

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Gaza City, October 26, 2025 – Tens of thousands of tonnes of unexploded Israeli bombs are threatening lives across Gaza as authorities struggle to clear debris and rebuild the city. Israeli restrictions on heavy machinery have slowed reconstruction, with Mayor Yahya al-Sarraj reporting a need for at least 250 heavy vehicles and 1,000 tonnes of

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San Francisco, US – October 26, 2025 – British journalist and political commentator Sami Hamdi has been detained by US federal authorities at San Francisco airport, sparking international concern and condemnation from civil rights groups. The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) described the detention as an “abduction” and a direct assault on free speech, linking

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Buenos Aires, Argentina – October 26, 2025 – Argentina’s President Javier Milei celebrated a decisive win in the country’s midterm legislative elections, strengthening his mandate to implement sweeping economic reforms. His La Libertad Avanza party captured more than 40 percent of the vote, dramatically outpacing the left-leaning Peronist opposition, which garnered 31 percent. The elections,

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – October 27, 2025 – The United States and China have signaled significant progress in bilateral trade talks, raising hopes that President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping could finalize a deal to de-escalate tensions when they meet for the first time since 2019. Officials from both countries wrapped up a

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Hong Kong – October 27, 2025 – A Hong Kong court has handed down significant prison sentences to three men convicted over multiple bomb plots in 2019 and 2020, highlighting ongoing concerns about public safety and security in the city. Lukas Ho, 41, received the longest sentence: 18 years in prison. Judge Johnny Chan cited

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