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Trump Orders Blockade of Sanctioned Oil Tankers in Escalation Against Venezuela In a dramatic escalation of U.S. policy toward Venezuela, President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he is ordering a total blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, ratcheting up economic pressure on the government of President Nicolás Maduro. The move comes amid heightened tensions in the region, where the United States has significantly increased its military presence, including the deployment of warships and other assets in the Caribbean and the eastern Pacific Ocean. This decision — aimed squarely at Venezuela’s vital oil industry — has…

Historic Temples and Modern Conflict: Inside the Thailand–Cambodia Border Dispute The long-running border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia has once again escalated into open conflict in 2025, drawing international concern and renewed scrutiny of a rivalry rooted in history, colonial-era mapping and national identity. At the centre of the crisis are ancient temple complexes, especially Preah Vihear and Ta Muen Thom, which sit near or directly on the disputed frontier. These centuries-old religious sites, once symbols of regional civilisation and shared heritage, have become focal points of modern military confrontation. The Thailand–Cambodia border stretches across mountainous terrain, forests and plains,…

In a series of startling revelations that have roiled U.S. political and foreign policy debates, White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has raised eyebrows by suggesting that the Trump administration’s sustained military strikes on vessels near Venezuela may have a deeper objective than publicly stated. In interviews published this week, Wiles appeared to contradict the administration’s official narrative that the strikes — which have taken place over the past several months in international waters — are strictly aimed at disrupting drug trafficking operations. Instead, she indicated that President Donald Trump’s broader goal may be to weaken the government of…

Few pop ballads have had the enduring emotional impact of It Must Have Been Love, the song that transformed Roxette from a successful European pop duo into global superstars. Decades after its release, the track remains one of the most recognisable love songs of the late 20th century, its melancholy melody and raw sincerity continuing to resonate with listeners around the world. For Marie Fredriksson and Per Gessle, the duo behind Roxette, the song’s journey was anything but straightforward. It Must Have Been Love began life not as a sweeping pop anthem, but as a quiet, seasonal track written for…

The United States military has conducted deadly strikes on three vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing at least eight men in what officials described as an operation targeting suspected drug traffickers. U.S. Southern Command said the strikes took place in international waters and were directed at boats that intelligence had identified as moving along well-known narcotics trafficking routes and actively involved in smuggling operations. According to the military, the attacks were carried out on three separate vessels believed to be linked to organised narcotics networks. Officials referred to those killed as “narco-terrorists,” a term used by the administration to…

Former U.S. president Donald Trump has filed a dramatic defamation lawsuit against the BBC, seeking up to $10bn in damages over what he says was a misleading edit of a speech he gave before the January 6 Capitol riot. The lawsuit, lodged in federal court in Florida, accuses the British broadcaster of deceptively splicing his words in a documentary, portraying him as having incited violence when, Trump’s legal team argues, the full context shows otherwise. Trump’s complaint targets the BBC’s 2024 Panorama episode, which aired just ahead of the U.S. presidential election. In it, he alleges that the network “intentionally,…

Authorities in Sydney are investigating a horrific mass shooting at Bondi Beach that has left 15 people dead and dozens injured. Police allege that the attack was carried out by a father-and-son duo using legally owned firearms. The attack occurred on Sunday during a gathering to celebrate the first night of Hanukah. Witnesses described scenes of panic and chaos as the gunmen opened fire, sending beachgoers and nearby pedestrians fleeing for safety. Emergency services responded quickly, transporting injured victims to local hospitals for urgent care. Police confirmed that the younger suspect, 24-year-old Naveed Akram, was arrested at the scene and…

The Dallas Cowboys’ playoff hopes have dimmed dramatically after a critical loss to the Minnesota Vikings, leaving the team and its fans in disbelief. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones openly admitted that he did not anticipate the team being in such a difficult position with only three games remaining in the regular season. Entering Sunday’s action, the Cowboys needed a perfect finish to their schedule combined with a faltering Philadelphia Eagles to have a realistic chance at claiming the NFC East title. A scenario in which the Cowboys would finish 10-6-1 and the Eagles 10-7 remained the only plausible route to…

A deadly mass shooting at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, has left the campus reeling and investigators searching for answers as authorities released the only person of interest taken into custody in the case. On the afternoon of December 13, 2025, during a final exam review session in the university’s Barus & Holley Engineering Building, gunfire erupted inside a classroom filled with students preparing for end-of-semester assessments. The attack, which occurred at approximately 4:05 p.m. EST, resulted in the deaths of two students and left nine others injured, sending shockwaves through the Ivy League institution and the wider academic…

25 European Travel Discoveries That Defined 2025 Europe in 2025 rewarded curious travellers with places that felt fresh, human-scaled and deeply rooted in local life. From quiet islands and overlooked mountain towns to revitalised wetlands and slow-travel lakes, these 25 destinations stood out for their beauty, authenticity and sense of discovery. 1. Cobh, County Cork, Ireland Cobh blends maritime history with postcard charm. Known as the Titanic’s final port of call, the town now offers gentle coastal walks, heritage trails and one of Ireland’s most photogenic waterfronts. 2. Borovets, Bulgaria Bulgaria’s oldest ski resort surprised travellers with affordable passes, wide…