U.S. Oil Sanctions Tighten Grip on Maduro’s Regime, Threatening Venezuela’s Stability
CARACAS, Venezuela — The latest moves by the Trump administration to enforce a stringent blockade on Venezuelan oil exports are striking at…
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Israel Strikes Hezbollah Targets in Lebanon as Disarmament Deadline Nears
BEIRUT, Lebanon — In the tense days leading up to a critical December 31 deadline, Israel launched a series of airstrikes targeting…
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Albanian Parliament Descends into Chaos Amid Corruption Probe Against Deputy Prime Minister
TIRANA, Albania — Albania’s parliament erupted into disorder on Thursday as opposition lawmakers clashed with police during heated protests over corruption allegations…
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Trump Signs Executive Order to Reclassify Marijuana for Medical Research
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant move aimed at advancing medical research, President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday directing…
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Zelenskyy Urges U.S. to Heed Signs of Russian War Preparations for 2026
BERLIN, Germany — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued a stark warning on December 18, 2025, urging the United States and its allies…
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Australian Police Detain Seven Men in Anti-Terror Raids Amid Bondi Beach Mourning
SYDNEY, Australia — Australian authorities detained seven men on Thursday during coordinated anti-terror raids in Sydney’s southwest, just as the nation mourned…
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Vatican Accepts Cardinal Timothy Dolan’s Resignation, Names Bishop Ronald Hicks as New Archbishop of New York
NEW YORK, N.Y. — The Vatican officially accepted the resignation of Cardinal Timothy Dolan as Archbishop of New York on December 18,…
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Netanyahu Urges Western Nations to Confront Rising Antisemitism Amid Global Concerns
JERUSALEM, Israel — In a forceful appeal to Western governments, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for urgent measures to combat antisemitism…
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Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council Seizes Key Oil Region, Seeks U.S. Partnership Against Iran-Backed Houthis
ADEN, Yemen — Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council (STC) has declared control over all eight southern governorates, including vital oil-producing regions, signaling a…
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Philippines Authorities Clarify Movements of Bondi Beach Attack Suspects Amid Terror Training Speculation
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine authorities have provided new details regarding the recent investigation into the movements of the two men accused of…