Rubio says US will not govern Venezuela but will press for policy change through oil blockade
The US’ top diplomat Marco Rubio suggested that Washington will seek to influence policy change in Venezuela through oil blockades, but not involved in the day-to-day running of the country…
EU calls for respect of international law as Trump remains vague on Venezuelan transition plan
EU’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas called for ‘calm and restraint by all actors’ as the Trump administration remained vague on its transition plan for Venezuela after the ousting on…
Spain and five Latin American countries reject US attack on Venezuela in joint communiqué
Spain, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Uruguay issued a joint statement rejecting ‘the unilateral military operations in Venezuela’ and warn against exploiting its natural resources. The signatories say the operation…
45,000 homes in Berlin without power after politically motivated attack by ‘left-wing extremists’
A suspected arson attack has caused a widespread power cut in Berlin since Saturday. Authorities said on Sunday that it was a result of a politically motivated attack by “left-wing…
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Crans-Montana residents take part in silent march for fire victims
Fire crews and residents of Crans-Montana attend a silent march to pay tribute to the victims of the deadly fire in the Swiss ski resort. Read more at Read More
Hundreds march in silence to honour Crans-Montana fire victims
By Sunday morning, Swiss authorities identified 24 out of the 40 fatalities. They include 18 Swiss nationals aged between 14 and 31, two Italians aged 16, a dual Italian–Emirati national…
Maduro wishes US agents ‘good night’ and ‘Happy New Year’ in released clip
Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were taken from their home in Venezuela’s capital city Caracas in a dramatic nighttime US military operation. Read more at Read More
North Korea launches ballistic missiles into sea ahead of South Korean leader’s visit to China
Sunday’s launches came hours before South Korean President Lee Jae Myung departed for China for a summit with President Xi Jinping, for talks expected to cover North Korea’s nuclear programme.…
British and French warplanes strike suspected IS weapons facility in Syria
The strikes occurred Saturday evening on an underground facility in the mountains just north of the historic town of Palmyra in Homs province. Read more at Read More