In a significant shift from her initial stance, Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez has expressed readiness to engage with the United States in a “balanced and respectful” manner, following the dramatic US military operation that led to the capture of Nicolás Maduro. Delcy Rodriguez Advocates Cooperation On Sunday, Rodriguez posted on Telegram: “We consider it

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The Israeli military has intensified operations in Gaza, expanding its so-called “yellow line” in the eastern parts of the enclave while continuing air and artillery strikes in southern Gaza. These moves are forcing Palestinians into increasingly confined areas, raising fears of widespread displacement and civilian casualties. Expansion of the “Yellow Line” Over the past 24

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A recent inquiry in Bangladesh has revealed that thousands of people may have been forcibly disappeared during the tenure of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The report raises serious concerns over human rights violations and politically motivated crackdowns during her administration. The Inquiry and Its Findings The Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances reported that

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A Paris court has found ten individuals guilty of harassing France’s First Lady, Brigitte Macron, on social media. The case highlights the growing legal crackdown on online hate speech and gender-based cyberbullying in France. Background: Cyberbullying Against Brigitte Macron Brigitte Macron, 72, who met her husband President Emmanuel Macron while teaching drama at his school,

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The US military intervention in Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro have sent shockwaves across Latin America and beyond. While the action reverberates politically, its immediate impact on global oil markets has been surprisingly muted. Yet for the Middle East and North Africa, Venezuela’s unfolding crisis serves as a stark reminder that oil,

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A Syrian delegation, led by Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani and General Intelligence Directorate Chief Hussein al-Salameh, has entered negotiations with Israeli officials in Paris, coordinated and mediated by the United States, according to Syria’s state news agency SANA. These discussions mark a renewed effort to address longstanding territorial disputes, including breaches of Syrian sovereignty in

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Iran has formally called on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to condemn what it describes as “reckless and unlawful threats” made by former US President Donald Trump amid ongoing protests across the country. The letter, sent by Iran’s UN ambassador Amir Saeed Iravani, comes in response to Trump’s warnings that

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UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has expressed regret for welcoming British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El Fattah to the UK, following the resurfacing of old social media posts in which the activist appeared to endorse violence and make offensive statements about Zionists and white people. Speaking to the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, Starmer described

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UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has dismissed doubts over his leadership and confidently predicted that he will remain prime minister this time next year. Speaking exclusively to the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, Starmer addressed questions about his political future, upcoming elections, and the challenges facing his government. The remarks come after a difficult

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US President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will temporarily run Venezuela following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in a high-profile US military operation. Speaking at a news conference ahead of Maduro’s transfer to New York, Trump outlined plans to manage Venezuela’s oil resources and rebuild its

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