New US charge d’affaires arrives in Venezuela to reopen diplomatic mission after 7 years
Read full article: New US charge d’affaires arrives in Venezuela to reopen diplomatic mission after 7 yearsU.S. charge d’affaires Laura Dogu has arrived in Caracas to reopen the American diplomatic mission in Venezuela after seven years of severed ties.
Blast in Iran port city kills 1, wounds 14 before Strait of Hormuz naval drill watched by US
Read full article: Blast in Iran port city kills 1, wounds 14 before Strait of Hormuz naval drill watched by USAn explosion has ripped through an apartment building in the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas, killing a 4-year-old girl.
Venezuela announces amnesty bill that could lead to mass release of political prisoners
Read full article: Venezuela announces amnesty bill that could lead to mass release of political prisonersVenezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez has announced an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of hundreds of prisoners, including opposition leaders, journalists and human rights activists detained for political reasons.
United Nations faces 'imminent financial collapse' without urgent action, UN chief says
Read full article: United Nations faces 'imminent financial collapse' without urgent action, UN chief saysThe United Nations chief is warning that the world body faces “imminent financial collapse” unless its financial rules are overhauled or all 193 member nations pay their dues in full and on time.
Arab allies urge restraint from US and Iran as Trump demands deal on nuclear program
Read full article: Arab allies urge restraint from US and Iran as Trump demands deal on nuclear programU.S. allies and partners in the Middle East again are urging restraint from both the United States and Iran as the Trump administration warns of a possible strike and builds up its military presence in the region.
Fearing ICE, Native Americans rush to prove their right to belong in the US
Read full article: Fearing ICE, Native Americans rush to prove their right to belong in the USMany of the people whose ancestors lived in the U.S. thousands of years before Europeans are carrying tribal identification for protection against the Trump administration’s anti-immigration agenda.
Mexico's Sheinbaum reiterates sovereignty in Trump call after Olympic snowboarder detained
Read full article: Mexico's Sheinbaum reiterates sovereignty in Trump call after Olympic snowboarder detainedMexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and U.S. President Donald Trump spoke over the phone on Thursday in the midst of a controversy over the arrest of a former Olympic snowboarder.
Man who squirted apple cider vinegar on Omar is charged with assaulting and intimidating her
Read full article: Man who squirted apple cider vinegar on Omar is charged with assaulting and intimidating herThe Justice Department has charged a man who squirted apple cider vinegar on Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar at an event in Minneapolis.
Dispute over the Olympic medal stripped from US gymnast Jordan Chiles goes back to Swiss court
Read full article: Dispute over the Olympic medal stripped from US gymnast Jordan Chiles goes back to Swiss courtA gymnastics medal disputed by the United States and Romania at the 2024 Paris Olympics is heading for a fresh legal review in a Swiss court.
Patrick Reed opens with 71 to trail by 6 in Bahrain. He adds Qatar to his European tour schedule
Read full article: Patrick Reed opens with 71 to trail by 6 in Bahrain. He adds Qatar to his European tour schedulePatrick Reed is going to spend a full month in the Middle East on the European tour.
Vietnam and the EU upgrade ties as US tariffs reshape global trade
Read full article: Vietnam and the EU upgrade ties as US tariffs reshape global tradeVietnam and the European Union have upgraded their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership, Vietnam’s highest diplomatic level.
Erin Jackson does not want to be the only Black woman to win Winter Olympics individual gold
Read full article: Erin Jackson does not want to be the only Black woman to win Winter Olympics individual goldAmerican speedskater Erin Jackson is the first Black woman to win an individual Winter Olympics gold medal in any sport.
Rubio details how the Trump administration will control Venezuela's oil money
Read full article: Rubio details how the Trump administration will control Venezuela's oil moneyThe United States will allow Venezuela to sell oil that's currently under American sanctions and use the proceeds to pay for basic government services.
Omar criticizes Trump's 'hateful rhetoric' after attack; suspect had made pro-Trump posts online
Read full article: Omar criticizes Trump's 'hateful rhetoric' after attack; suspect had made pro-Trump posts onlineThe man accused of squirting an unknown substance on Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar at a town hall in Minneapolis has a criminal history and made online posts supportive of President Donald Trump.
Texas man convicted of 2 fatal shootings becomes the 1st person executed in the US this year
Read full article: Texas man convicted of 2 fatal shootings becomes the 1st person executed in the US this yearA Texas man convicted of fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend decades ago has become the first person executed in the U.S. this year.
Mexican president says her country has paused oil shipments to Cuba
Read full article: Mexican president says her country has paused oil shipments to CubaMexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says that her government has suspended oil shipments to Cuba, but says the pause in shipments has been a “sovereign decision” and not the result of pressure by the United States.
US takes first steps to possibly reopen embassy in Venezuela after Maduro's ouster
Read full article: US takes first steps to possibly reopen embassy in Venezuela after Maduro's ousterThe Trump administration has notified Congress that it is taking the first steps to possibly reopen the shuttered U.S. Embassy in Venezuela as it explores restoring relations with the South American country following the U.S. military raid that ousted then-President Nicolás Maduro.
Families of 2 men killed in boat strike sue Trump administration over attack they call 'unlawful'
Read full article: Families of 2 men killed in boat strike sue Trump administration over attack they call 'unlawful'Families of two Trinidadian nationals killed in a Trump administration boat strike last October are suing the federal government, calling the attack a war crime and part of an “unprecedented and manifestly unlawful U_S_ military campaign.”.
Trump's immigration crackdown led to drop in US growth rate last year as population hit 342 million
Read full article: Trump's immigration crackdown led to drop in US growth rate last year as population hit 342 millionPresident Donald Trump's immigration crackdown has contributed to a year-to-year drop in the U.S. growth rate as the nation's population hit nearly 342 million people in 2025.
Spain is granting legal status to immigrants lacking authorization — potentially 500,000 people
Read full article: Spain is granting legal status to immigrants lacking authorization — potentially 500,000 peopleSpain will grant legal status to potentially hundreds of thousands of immigrants living and working in the country without authorization.
US sending ICE unit to Winter Olympics for security, prompting concern and confusion in Italy
Read full article: US sending ICE unit to Winter Olympics for security, prompting concern and confusion in ItalyNews that a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement unit will be present at the upcoming Winter Games has sparked confusion and concern in Italy.
Activists say Iran's crackdown has killed at least 6,221 people, as the country's currency plunges
Read full article: Activists say Iran's crackdown has killed at least 6,221 people, as the country's currency plungesActivists say at least 6,221 people have been killed in Iran’s crackdown on nationwide protests and many more are still feared dead.
Lawyers accuse Mexico of breaking law in sending cartel members to US without extradition order
Read full article: Lawyers accuse Mexico of breaking law in sending cartel members to US without extradition orderA group of lawyers and family members of cartel members accused Mexico’s government on Tuesday of breaking the law by sending nearly a hundred Mexican citizens to the United States without an extradition order.
Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter joins those calling for boycott of World Cup in United States
Read full article: Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter joins those calling for boycott of World Cup in United StatesFormer FIFA president Sepp Blatter is backing a proposed fan boycott of World Cup matches in the United States because of the conduct of President Donald Trump and his administration at home and abroad.
Trump threatens to hike tariffs on South Korean goods over inaction on trade deal
Read full article: Trump threatens to hike tariffs on South Korean goods over inaction on trade dealPresident Donald Trump says he is increasing tariffs on South Korean goods because the country’s national assembly has yet to approve the trade framework announced last year.
Ex-Olympic snowboarder pleads not guilty to running a drug smuggling ring
Read full article: Ex-Olympic snowboarder pleads not guilty to running a drug smuggling ringA former Canadian Olympic snowboarder turned top FBI fugitive made his first appearance in a U.S. court on charges he allegedly ran a billion-dollar multinational drug trafficking ring and orchestrated multiple killings.
Carney calls Trump's tariff threats bluster ahead of US-Canada free trade talks
Read full article: Carney calls Trump's tariff threats bluster ahead of US-Canada free trade talksCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says some of U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats should be viewed as prepositioning before negotiations to renew the countries' free trade pact.
US names 232-athlete roster for Milan Cortina Olympics, led by five-timers including Vonn, Humphries
Read full article: US names 232-athlete roster for Milan Cortina Olympics, led by five-timers including Vonn, HumphriesThe U.S. team released its 232-person roster for the Milan Cortina Olympics and it includes Lindsey Vonn, Kaillie Humphries and Elana Meyers Taylor, who are among the seven Americans making their fifth trip to the games.
Trump administration invests in another US rare earth miner to loosen China's grip on supply
Read full article: Trump administration invests in another US rare earth miner to loosen China's grip on supplyThe U.S. is taking a minority stake in an Oklahoma rare earth miner, the latest government investment in the sector as it seeks to minimize its reliance on imports of a material used prevalently in smartphones, robotics, electric vehicles and many other high tech products.
Talks with US and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi were constructive but major challenges remain, Kremlin says
Read full article: Talks with US and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi were constructive but major challenges remain, Kremlin saysNegotiations to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine are showing signs of progress, but major challenges remain, according to a senior Kremlin official.
He left the US for an internship. Trump's travel ban made it impossible to return
Read full article: He left the US for an internship. Trump's travel ban made it impossible to returnThe Trump administration has thrown up new obstacles for international students, from travel bans to a pause in visa appointments and new layers of vetting.
US stocks rise as gold hits another record and the dollar's value sinks again
Read full article: US stocks rise as gold hits another record and the dollar's value sinks againU.S. stock indexes ticked higher, while other markets made louder moves, including another record-breaking rush for the price of gold.
Blue Jackets' game against Kings is postponed because of major winter storm
Read full article: Blue Jackets' game against Kings is postponed because of major winter stormThe NHL has postponed the Columbus Blue Jackets’ home game against the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night because of a major winter storm that created dangerous travel conditions across much of the United States.
Iran unveils mural warning of retaliation if US conducts a military strike
Read full article: Iran unveils mural warning of retaliation if US conducts a military strikeAuthorities in Iran have unveiled a new mural in a central Tehran square with a direct warning to the United States to not attempt a military strike on the country.
Efimova and Mitrofanov's Four Continents win shows what US team could be missing at the Olympics
Read full article: Efimova and Mitrofanov's Four Continents win shows what US team could be missing at the OlympicsU.S. pairs champions Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov have won the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships in Beijing.
Toyota recalls 162,000 trucks over faulty screens
Read full article: Toyota recalls 162,000 trucks over faulty screensToyota announced Friday it would recall about 162,000 pickup trucks in the United States after it was discovered that the vehicles’ multimedia displays could compromise driver safety.
Reed leads by 4 shots at Dubai Desert Classic as McIlroy's title hopes fade and Hovland surges
Read full article: Reed leads by 4 shots at Dubai Desert Classic as McIlroy's title hopes fade and Hovland surgesPatrick Reed will take a four-stroke lead into the final round of the Dubai Desert Classic after shooting 5-under 67 as Rory McIlroy’s chances of a record-extending fifth title virtually disappeared.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard commander warns the US his force has its 'finger on the trigger'
Read full article: Iran's Revolutionary Guard commander warns the US his force has its 'finger on the trigger'The commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guard has warned that his forces are "more ready than ever" as U.S. warships move toward the Middle East.
Zelenskyy says trilateral talks ended constructively and more are possible next week
Read full article: Zelenskyy says trilateral talks ended constructively and more are possible next weekUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says talks with Russian and American representatives have concluded with constructive discussions on ending the war.
US hits 9 tankers with sanctions over Iranian oil during protest crackdown and internet shutdown
Read full article: US hits 9 tankers with sanctions over Iranian oil during protest crackdown and internet shutdownThe United States has imposed sanctions on a fleet of nine ships accused of transporting hundreds of millions of dollars in forbidden Iranian oil to foreign markets.
There is a massive demand for World Cup tickets and savvy resellers could be big winners
Read full article: There is a massive demand for World Cup tickets and savvy resellers could be big winnersWorld Cup ticket prices are at exorbitant levels yet fans are still queueing up in their millions to attend soccer’s biggest tournament.
Philadelphia sues over removal of slavery exhibit at Independence National Historical Park
Read full article: Philadelphia sues over removal of slavery exhibit at Independence National Historical ParkOutraged critics are accusing President Donald Trump of “whitewashing history” after the National Park Service removed an exhibit on slavery at Philadelphia’s Independence National Historical Park.
Former Olympic snowboarder on FBI's most-wanted list is arrested in Mexico, faces drug charges
Read full article: Former Olympic snowboarder on FBI's most-wanted list is arrested in Mexico, faces drug chargesAuthorities say they have arrested Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder facing charges related to drug trafficking and the killing of a federal witness.
UK's Starmer slams Trump remarks on non-US NATO troops in Afghanistan as 'insulting' and 'appalling'
Read full article: UK's Starmer slams Trump remarks on non-US NATO troops in Afghanistan as 'insulting' and 'appalling'British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has signaled that U.S. President Donald Trump to apologize for his false assertion that troops from NATO countries — other than Americans — stayed away from the front line during the war in Afghanistan.
Immigrants often don't open the door to ICE, but that may no longer stop officers
Read full article: Immigrants often don't open the door to ICE, but that may no longer stop officersIt has become common knowledge in immigrant communities across the U.S. to not open the door for federal immigration agents unless they show a warrant signed by a judge.
Ukraine, Russia, US discuss fraught issue of territorial concessions in Abu Dhabi
Read full article: Ukraine, Russia, US discuss fraught issue of territorial concessions in Abu DhabiUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the future of Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region is a key focus as negotiators from Ukraine, Russia, and the United States meet in Abu Dhabi.
Iranian prosecutor denies Trump's claim 800 prisoners were spared execution
Read full article: Iranian prosecutor denies Trump's claim 800 prisoners were spared executionIran’s top prosecutor has called U_S_ President Donald Trump’s about halting the hangings of 800 detained protesters “completely false.”.
Judge warns Trump administration from changing plaintiffs immigration status in First Amendment case
Read full article: Judge warns Trump administration from changing plaintiffs immigration status in First Amendment caseA federal judge ruled that the academics, who are party to a lawsuit alleging U.S. policy singles out noncitizens for detention or deportation over their pro-Palestinian activism on college campuses, can seek relief from the court if their immigration status is changed as retribution for taking part in the case.
House Republicans barely defeat Venezuela war powers resolution to check Trump’s military actions
Read full article: House Republicans barely defeat Venezuela war powers resolution to check Trump’s military actionsThe House has barely rejected a Democratic-backed resolution that would have prevented President Donald Trump from sending U.S. military forces to Venezuela.
Consumer spending pushes US economy up 4.4% in third quarter, fastest in two years
Read full article: Consumer spending pushes US economy up 4.4% in third quarter, fastest in two yearsPowered by strong consumer spending, the U.S. economy grew at the fastest pace in two years from July through September, the government said Thursday in a slight upgrade rom its first estimate.
Wary EU leaders seek to preserve transatlantic ties after a week of Trump threats
Read full article: Wary EU leaders seek to preserve transatlantic ties after a week of Trump threatsEuropean Union leaders have welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to drop his tariff threats over Greenland, but they are wary about his Board of Peace project.
Auction marking the United States' 250th birthday features some of its most iconic documents
Read full article: Auction marking the United States' 250th birthday features some of its most iconic documentsAn auction house in New York is marking the United States' 250th birthday by selling items that trace the nation’s history through some of its most iconic documents.
Denmark and Greenland say sovereignty is not negotiable after Trump's reversal on tariffs
Read full article: Denmark and Greenland say sovereignty is not negotiable after Trump's reversal on tariffsLeader of Denmark and its semiautonomous territory Greenland are insisting that the island's sovereignty is non-negotiable after U.S. President Donald Trump said he agreed to a framework on Arctic security with the head of NATO.
Trump rolls out his Board of Peace at the Davos forum, but many top US allies aren't participating
Read full article: Trump rolls out his Board of Peace at the Davos forum, but many top US allies aren't participatingPresident Donald Trump says Italy's prime minister and Poland's president are two leaders who have told him they want to join his Board of Peace, but first need the approval of their parliaments.
Japan records 5th straight yearly trade deficit
Read full article: Japan records 5th straight yearly trade deficitJapan posted a trade deficit for the fifth year straight in 2025, according to government data, as concerns continued to grow over President Donald Trump’s tariffs and the political rift with neighboring China.
Stock market cuts through to Trump on Greenland in a way allies' messages failed to resonate
Read full article: Stock market cuts through to Trump on Greenland in a way allies' messages failed to resonateInvestors may have gotten through to President Donald Trump about his designs for Greenland with a message he wasn’t hearing from European leaders: Threatening allies with tariffs and land seizure isn’t exactly the type of policy that generates confidence in the global marketplace.
Trump's Board of Peace poses latest in a series of US challenges to the United Nations
Read full article: Trump's Board of Peace poses latest in a series of US challenges to the United NationsPresident Donald Trump’s ambitions for the “Board of Peace” to play a role in global conflicts beyond Gaza appear to be the latest U.S. attempt to sidestep the U.N. Security Council.
Russia watches US-European tensions over Greenland with some glee, gloating and wariness
Read full article: Russia watches US-European tensions over Greenland with some glee, gloating and warinessAs tensions simmered between the United States and Europe over President Donald Trump’s push to acquire Greenland, Russian officials, state-backed media and pro-Kremlin bloggers watched with a mixture of glee, gloating and wariness.
Mexico's president says it was 'sovereign decision' to send cartel members to US
Read full article: Mexico's president says it was 'sovereign decision' to send cartel members to USMexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says that her government sent 37 cartel members to the United States at the request of the U.S. Justice Department.
Israeli fire strikes journalists and children on one of Gaza's deadliest days since ceasefire
Read full article: Israeli fire strikes journalists and children on one of Gaza's deadliest days since ceasefireHospitals in Gaza say Israeli forces have killed at least 11 Palestinians on one of the deadliest days since the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel took effect in October.
The Latest: Trump says a Greenland deal 'framework' is reached and cancels tariff threat
Read full article: The Latest: Trump says a Greenland deal 'framework' is reached and cancels tariff threatU.S. President Donald Trump has decided to drop his threat of imposing tariffs on several European countries.
Iran offers first government-issued death toll from protest crackdown, one far lower than activists
Read full article: Iran offers first government-issued death toll from protest crackdown, one far lower than activistsIran has reported its first government-issued death toll from the recent protests, saying 3,117 people were killed.
Iran warns Trump not to take action against Khamenei
Read full article: Iran warns Trump not to take action against KhameneiIran has warned Donald Trump not to take any action against the country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, days after the U.S. president called for an end to Khamenei’s near 40-year reign.
Hungary's MOL to buy Serbia's Russia-owned NIS oil company if US approves
Read full article: Hungary's MOL to buy Serbia's Russia-owned NIS oil company if US approvesHungary’s MOL Group energy company said on Monday they have signed a preliminary agreement to buy a 56.15% stake in Serbia’s Russia-owned main oil supplier that has been sanctioned by the United States.
As faith in the US fades a year into Trump 2.0, Europe tries to end a reliance on American security
Read full article: As faith in the US fades a year into Trump 2.0, Europe tries to end a reliance on American securityEuropean Union leaders are using strong language like "intimidation" and "blackmail" to describe U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of new tariffs over Greenland.
US Catholic cardinals urge Trump administration to embrace a moral compass in foreign policy
Read full article: US Catholic cardinals urge Trump administration to embrace a moral compass in foreign policyThree U.S. Catholic cardinals have urged the Trump administration to use a moral compass in foreign policy.
Inequality and unease are rising as elite Davos event opens with pro-business Trump set to attend
Read full article: Inequality and unease are rising as elite Davos event opens with pro-business Trump set to attendThe Swiss town of Davos hosts the annual meeting of elites from business, government and culture this week.
US futures sink after Trump warns of higher tariffs for 8 countries over Greenland issue
Read full article: US futures sink after Trump warns of higher tariffs for 8 countries over Greenland issueEuropean shares mostly fell and U.S. stock futures skidded Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to slap a 10% extra tariff on imports from eight European countries because they oppose having America take control of Greenland.
$1 billion gets a permanent seat on Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza, as India and others invited
Read full article: $1 billion gets a permanent seat on Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza, as India and others invitedAt least eight more countries say the United States has invited them to join President Donald Trump’s new Board of Peace overseeing next steps for Gaza.
Lindsey Vonn's consistency is unparalleled in the Olympic ski season with 7 podiums in 8 races
Read full article: Lindsey Vonn's consistency is unparalleled in the Olympic ski season with 7 podiums in 8 racesAt age 41 Lindsey Vonn’s ability to consistently finish on the World Cup speed circuit’s podium is unparalleled.
Europe warns of 'dangerous downward spiral' after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland
Read full article: Europe warns of 'dangerous downward spiral' after Trump threatens tariffs over GreenlandThe eight European countries targeted by U_S_ President Donald Trump for a 10% tariff for opposing American control of Greenland have criticized the move in an unusually strong joint statement, warning that his threats “undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral.”.
Ukrainian delegation arrives in US for peace talks as Russia hammers energy sites
Read full article: Ukrainian delegation arrives in US for peace talks as Russia hammers energy sitesA Ukrainian delegation has arrived in the United States to discuss a U.S.-led diplomatic push to end the nearly 4-year-old war.
FAA urges pilots to exercise caution over eastern Pacific, citing 'military activities'
Read full article: FAA urges pilots to exercise caution over eastern Pacific, citing 'military activities'The Federal Aviation Administration is urging U.S. aircraft operators to “exercise caution” when flying over the eastern Pacific Ocean near Mexico, Central America and parts of South America, citing “military activities” and satellite navigation interference.
