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US Senate Moves to Curb Trumpâs Authority on Venezuela Intervention
The US Senate voted on a Venezuela-focused war powers measure that would restrict President Donald Trumpâs authority to conduct or expand military operations there without explicit congressional approval. The procedural vote marks a rare bipartisan check on Trumpâs foreign policy, coming after the US-led operation that captured Venezuelan President NicolĂĄs Maduro and installed a new regime in Caracas.
Trump Says US Could Run Venezuela âfor Yearsâ After Maduroâs Capture
President Trump stated that the United States could effectively run Venezuela for years and ârebuild it in a very profitable way,â in comments given to The New York Times and reported by Politico. The remarks are drawing international scrutiny and fuelling debate in Washington about longâterm US control over Venezuelaâs reconstruction, foreign oil policy, and implications for sovereignty in Latin America.
UN Warns Global Economy Is Resilient but Threatened by Trade Tensions and Fiscal Strains
The United Nationsâ *World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026* report forecasts global growth of 2.7% in 2026, below the preâpandemic average of 3.2%. It warns that rising trade tensions, fiscal strains, and geopolitical uncertaintyâalongside climate shocksâare clouding the outlook, and calls for renewed multilateral action to sustain an open, rulesâbased global economic order.
UN Chief Regrets US Move to Withdraw from Multiple Global Organizations
UN SecretaryâGeneral AntĂłnio Guterres expressed regret over a White House announcement that the United States plans to withdraw from several unspecified global organizations. The UN chief warned that such steps weaken multilateral cooperation at a time when international coordination is urgently needed on security, economic, and climate challenges.
Trump Administration Withdraws US from the Paris Climate Agreement Again
The Trump administration formally quit what Politico calls âthe worldâs most important climate treaty,â withdrawing the United States from the Paris Agreement. The move alarms environmental advocates and foreign partners, who say it undermines global efforts to limit warming, while the White House frames it as necessary to protect US economic interests from what it views as unfair obligations.
US Politics: GOP Faces Loyalty Test Over Trumpâs Foreign Policy and Venezuela
Republican lawmakers are confronting an internal test of loyalty as some break with President Trump over war powers and Venezuela policy. A small group of GOP senators backed limits on Trumpâs Venezuela authority, exposing fissures between traditional institutional conservatives and staunch proâTrump allies ahead of the 2026 midterm cycle.
Venezuela Regime Change Reshapes Geopolitics in the Americas and Beyond
Analysts describe the US operation that ousted NicolĂĄs Maduro as a form of twentyâfirstâcentury âgunboat diplomacy,â emphasizing coercive military power rather than democracy promotion. Commentaries note that Caracasâ fall has reverberated across the Global South, reinforcing perceptions that the international orderâs rules are situational and that states must rely on leverage rather than norms for survival.
Guyana Emerges as Strategic Winner After Venezuela Power Shift
With regime change in neighboring Venezuela, Guyanaâs geopolitical importance has surged due to its territorial disputes, offshore energy resources, and role in regional security. Analysts argue that the weakening of Caracas and heightened greatâpower interest present Guyana with both strategic opportunities and risks amid shifting alignments in the Americas.
Europe Debates âDigital Sovereigntyâ Amid Growing Tensions with US Tech Power
Recent policy moves in Europe have intensified debate over âdigital sovereignty,â as EU institutions and key member states weigh stricter regulation of US tech giants and new digital infrastructure strategies. Commentators say this is a pivotal moment that will determine whether Europe can reduce dependence on US platforms or instead deepens a different form of vulnerability in the digital realm.
Franceâs Ascendant Far Right Nears Apex of Power
World Politics Review highlights that Franceâs farâright forces are closer to national power than ever, reshaping debates over immigration, Europe, and national identity. The rise of these parties is pressuring centrist and leftâwing groups and could significantly affect Franceâs stance within the EU and on issues from Russia policy to fiscal rules.
Israelâs Recognition of Somaliland Sends Ripples Through African and Middle Eastern Diplomacy
Israelâs decision to recognize Somaliland, a selfâdeclared state not widely acknowledged internationally, is expected to reverberate across the Horn of Africa and the wider region. Analysts say the move could alter Red Sea security dynamics, affect relations with Somalia and other African Union states, and open new diplomatic and security channels for Israel in Africa.
Protests and Crackdown Put Iran at a Political Crossroads
Ongoing protests inside Iran have prompted think tanks and former officials to warn that the Islamic Republic faces a pivotal moment over its political future. Policy discussions focus on how Tehranâs response could reshape domestic power balances, regional stability, and Western strategies toward Iran amid broader Middle East tensions.
Planned Farmersâ Demonstration in Warsaw Highlights Rural Discontent in Poland
A large farmersâ protest is scheduled in central Warsaw, with participants gathering near the Prime Ministerâs Office and marching through key government areas. The US Embassy warns of likely traffic disruptions and a heavy police presence, while the demonstration underscores ongoing tensions over agricultural policy and rural economic conditions in Poland.