The Trump administration has authorized covert CIA operations in Venezuela while the Pentagon develops military strike options, signaling a major escalation in U.S. policy toward the Maduro regime.
Trump offered Argentina a $20 billion economic lifeline—but only if President Milei’s party wins upcoming elections, triggering domestic outrage and market turmoil.
Hamas claims it has handed over all recoverable hostage remains from Gaza but says it needs special equipment to find the rest—putting the fragile ceasefire with Israel at risk.
China’s attempt to attract skilled foreign workers through a new visa program has triggered widespread public anger and online protests, catching the government off guard.
After 20 Barrio 18 gang members escaped unnoticed from a max-security prison, Guatemala’s president calls for urgent reforms and accepts U.S. assistance.
As Israel celebrates the release of living hostages, the nation simultaneously mourns those returned in coffins from Gaza, including Captain Daniel Perez and Guy Illouz.
An Iranian court has sentenced two French nationals to prison on espionage charges, drawing strong condemnation from France, which denies the allegations as unfounded.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a bold new industrial policy: the U.S. government is taking stakes in strategic companies to break China’s grip on rare earth minerals and advanced tech supply chains.
A new analysis reveals that nearly 700 FDA-approved drugs depend entirely on chemical ingredients made only in China—raising alarms about supply chain fragility and national security.
Faced with Trump’s 25% tariffs on Canadian vehicles, Stellantis abandons its Brampton, Ontario factory plans and moves Jeep Compass production to Illinois—costing Canadian jobs and igniting political fallout.