US President Donald Trump has announced that Venezuela will reportedly be turning over between 30 and 50 million barrels of oil to the United States following a military operation that removed President Nicolás Maduro from power. The transfer, valued at approximately $2.8 billion (£2.1bn) at current market prices, will reportedly be sold with the proceeds

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The worlds of geopolitics and international diplomacy are currently focused on two seemingly unrelated but telling case studies: Greenland and Ukraine. Both highlight the head-spinning unpredictability of US President Donald Trump, leaving European allies scrambling to anticipate Washington’s next moves. Europe Faces a Rollercoaster European capitals are grappling with the challenge of aligning US policy

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The White House has confirmed that US President Donald Trump is considering “a range of options” to acquire Greenland, including the potential use of military force. The announcement comes amid growing tensions with European allies over the status of the semi-autonomous Arctic territory, which is part of the Kingdom of Denmark and a NATO member.

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Swiss authorities have revealed that Le Constellation bar in the Alpine resort of Crans-Montana had not undergone any fire safety inspections since 2019, raising serious questions following the tragic New Year’s Eve fire that killed 40 people. Fire Safety Negligence at Le Constellation At a news conference on Tuesday, Crans-Montana Mayor Nicolas Feraud confirmed that

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has remained notably quiet after the US abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, sparking debate among analysts about Moscow’s response, its strategic calculations, and the implications for international geopolitics. Maduro’s Abduction and US Military Action On Saturday, US Delta Force commandos captured Maduro in his Caracas residence following US airstrikes on

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Qatar has confirmed it is actively engaging with mediators to reopen the Rafah border crossing into Gaza, aiming to deliver much-needed humanitarian aid to the besieged territory. The move comes as Palestinians continue to face severe restrictions, with access to essential services and supplies heavily limited. Qatar’s Diplomatic Efforts Speaking at a news conference on

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The Gaza Strip is facing an unprecedented economic crisis following more than two years of conflict with Israel. According to the United Nations, unemployment in Gaza has surged to 80 percent, one of the highest rates in the world, threatening the survival of thousands of households in the besieged territory. Daily Survival Amid Devastation Beyond

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Beijing has strongly condemned the United States for its recent military strikes in Venezuela and the abduction of President Nicolas Maduro, calling on Washington to immediately release Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Chinese officials labeled the US operation a “clear violation of international law” and urged America to “stop toppling the government of Venezuela.”

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Jamil Azar, the longtime Al Jazeera Arabic anchor and journalist who helped shape the network since its founding, has passed away at the age of 89. Widely regarded as a pioneer in Arab journalism, Azar was also the author of Al Jazeera’s iconic motto: “The opinion and the other opinion.” Al Jazeera Pays Tribute to

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