Venezuela
As US forces build up, Trump weighs limited strikes to shake Iran’s regime - analysis
One of the challenges facing President Trump in deciding how to strike is the fact that protests have significantly diminished after weeks of murders by the regime inside Iran.
Venezuela frees at least 104 political prisoners as interim government continues releases
Trump’s first year back in office expanded Israel’s freedom of action - opinion
Trump's Board of Peace offers Israel a new alternative to the untrustworthy UN - opinion
Why Trump’s money diplomacy cannot tame Hamas, Erdogan, Venezuela - opinion
Money can buy a lot. But Trump and company need to know that ideologues and fanatic theocracy-driven terrorists are beyond the price he can pay.
US presses Bolivia to expel suspected Iranian spies, harden approach to terrorist groups
The private diplomatic push comes amid a broader US effort to deepen its geopolitical influence in Latin America and diminish that of its adversaries in the region.
US seeks to end Cuba’s communist rule by year’s end - WSJ report
The US government is reportedly working behind the scenes to end Cuba's communist rule by the end of 2026.
Venezuela’s Delcy Rodríguez assured US of cooperation before Maduro’s capture - report
According to The Guardian, Rodriguez began speaking with US officials in the fall of 2025 after Trump demanded Maduro leave Venezuela in a call in late November, which he refused to do.
WATCH: Trump: Watching Iran closely, we have a massive armada heading in that direction
Trump added that he threatened Iran with US airstrikes if the Islamic Republic's regime carried out hangings of protesters and political dissidents as planned, and Tehran backed down as a result.
Ballroom blitz: Celebrity certainty threatens real journalism - opinion
Celebrities are declaring verdicts on real-world news, but applause-driven certainty on the world isn’t journalism.
FAA warns airlines on Central, South American flights of potential military actions
The FAA said it had issued Notices to Airmen covering Mexico and Central American countries, as well as Ecuador, Colombia, and portions of airspace within the eastern Pacific Ocean.
Maria Corina Machado gives Trump her Nobel Peace Prize medal
The Norwegian Nobel Institute has said the prize cannot be transferred, shared or revoked.
How war has reshaped Europe's defense sector
With global unrest and tension from Venezuela to Iran, the sector has drawn greater investor interest
Trump, Venezuela's Rodriguez tout positive phone call, Trump finds Senate win
Both leaders described the call as positive. In the US, the Senate blocked a resolution that would have barred Trump from further military action in Venezuela without Congress's authorization.
