Zelenskyy warns of possible Russian attacks over Christmas
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has raised concerns that Russia could launch large-scale attacks during the Christmas period....
Venezuela is facing mounting diplomatic and economic isolation as regional governments, airlines and international bodies react to escalating tensions between Caracas and Washington.
The latest dispute erupted after U.S. President Donald Trump declared Venezuela’s airspace “closed in its entirety,” a move Colombia condemned as a breach of international norms. Bogotá’s government warned the decision creates “unnecessary tension” and urged respect for regional sovereignty, while a leading Latin American think tank described the U.S. stance as a violation of international law.
Caracas, already strained by flight suspensions from major carriers, responded by reinforcing accusations that Washington is attempting to destabilise the country and seize control of its vast oil reserves. President Nicolás Maduro’s government has filed a formal complaint to OPEC, warning that U.S. military deployments in the Caribbean threaten both national sovereignty and global oil market stability.
Inside Venezuela, the National Assembly announced a special commission to investigate alleged “extrajudicial executions” linked to recent U.S. strikes on suspected drug-trafficking boats. Lawmakers say they will push for involvement from the Attorney General’s Office and demand action from international legal bodies.
The rising diplomatic fallout adds further pressure on an economy weakened by low oil output, inflation, chronic shortages and the growing exodus of Venezuelans seeking to leave the country.
The death toll from Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades has risen to 161, after forensic analysis confirmed one more victim among the charred remains at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, more than three weeks after the blaze began, authorities said on Saturday.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet President Donald Trump on 29 December in Florida, where he is expected to present a package of military options regarding Iran, Israel’s public broadcaster KAN reported on Saturday.
The U.S. Coast Guard is pursuing an oil tanker in international waters near Venezuela, officials told on Sunday, in what would be the second such operation this weekend and the third in less than two weeks if successful.
The United States has proposed a potential new format for peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, which could include American and European representatives, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday, December 20.
A major power outage swept across San Francisco on Saturday, leaving up to 130,000 customers without electricity, disrupting traffic and forcing some businesses to close temporarily, officials said.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced the appointment of Mark Wiseman, a former global investment banker and head of Canada’s largest pension fund, as the country’s next ambassador to the United States.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel is monitoring recent Iranian military exercises and will raise the issue with U.S. President Donald Trump during his visit to Washington next week.
Italy’s competition authority has imposed a $115 million (€98.6 million) fine on Apple, accusing the tech giant of exploiting its dominant position in the mobile app market.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has raised concerns that Russia could launch large-scale attacks during the Christmas period.
Paramount has reaffirmed its bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, offering $30 per share in cash and backing the proposal with a $40.4 billion personal equity guarantee from billionaire Larry Ellison, despite the target company’s board urging shareholders to reject the offer.
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