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Venezuela's Maduro Pleads Not Guilty in US Court After Capture
Nicolás Maduro pleaded not guilty to US charges including narco-terrorism and working with cartels to ship cocaine, following his seizure by US forces in Caracas. A 25-page indictment accuses him and associates of shipping thousands of tons of cocaine. Delcy RodrĂguez was sworn in as acting president amid new repression.
UNSC Recognizes US Venezuela Action Violates International Law
Venezuela claimed victory at the UN Security Council, with the international community deeming the US attack a violation of international law, per Foreign Minister Yvan Gil. Spain and five Latin American countries rejected the US move. The EU called for respect of international law while remaining vague on Venezuela.
Denmark Warns US Attack on Greenland Would End NATO
Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated a US attack on Greenland would break NATO and end 'everything,' taking Trump's threats seriously after the Venezuela raid. Greenland's PM said 'enough' to latest threats. White House's Stephen Miller claimed Greenland should be part of the US.
Iran Protests Enter Ninth Day Amid Economic Crisis
Protests in Iran fueled by soaring inflation and record-low currency have stretched into their ninth day, with Trump renewing threats to intervene if more protesters are killed. Anger targets the failing economy and government. Deadly clashes continue.
Trump Signals Colombia, Mexico, Cuba as Next Targets
After seizing Maduro, Trump warned Colombia's Gustavo Petro as a 'sick man' running cocaine factories and hinted at military action against Mexican cartels and toppling regimes in Cuba and Iran. Regional uncertainty grows near Venezuelan border.
House Democrats Report on Trump's Jan. 6 Pardons and Aftermath
Ahead of the fifth anniversary, reports detail Trump's pardon of over 1,500 Jan. 6 defendants and firing of prosecutors, with at least 33 reoffending post-pardon. Critics call it validation of political violence creating a 'private militia.'
China's Wang Yi Decries US as 'World Police' Over Maduro Capture
Foreign Minister Wang Yi condemned the US capture of Maduro in his first public comment, criticizing America as acting like 'world police and judge.' This reflects broader global tensions.
Canada's PM Carney in Paris for Ukraine Peace Talks
Prime Minister Mark Carney attended a key meeting of Ukraine allies in snowy Paris to discuss ending Russia's war, including a US-led 20-point peace plan. European allies deliberated the proposal.
Central African Republic's Touadéra Wins Third Term
President Faustin-Archange Touadéra secured a third term with 76.15% of the vote in provisional results from the National Elections Authority. The African Union called for lifting sanctions on Guinea after smooth elections.
Morocco Tourism Hits Record with 20 Million Visitors in 2025
Morocco welcomed nearly 20 million tourists in 2025, generating over $13 billion, dubbed a 'historic performance' by the Ministry of Tourism. Kenya's private sector also showed strong growth.
Swiss Authorities Identify All 40 Victims of New Year's Eve Ski Resort Fire
All 40 people killed in a bar fire at a Swiss ski resort on New Year's Eve have been identified by authorities. Skiers formed a heart to honor victims in Crans-Montana.
Nvidia CEO Confirms Rubin AI Chips on Track Amid CES Buzz
Nvidia's Jensen Huang stated Rubin chips are on schedule with strong demand, including from China for H200, fueling tech optimism at CES 2026. AI takes center stage in Las Vegas.