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2026-01-18 18:35 UTC
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US strikes Venezuela, says Nicolás Maduro has been captured
Reportedly, the United States has conducted military strikes against Venezuela and claims that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been captured. Details on casualties or further planned actions w...
US strikes Venezuela, says Nicolás Maduro has been captured
Unconfirmed reports suggest that U.S. military operations took place in Venezuela with an alleged capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Further details about casualties or future actions remain unclear...
North Korea links hypersonic missile drill to ‘recent geopolitical crisis’
Kim Jong-un announced that North Korea conducted a drill with hypersonic missiles in response to what he perceives as recent geopolitical crises. He emphasized the necessity for these exercises to pre...
Pentagon Chief: We Are Now Defining The Rules In Venezuela, Did Not Need To Inform Congress
The Pentagon chief has made remarks suggesting that the U.S. does not need congressional approval for actions in Venezuela and is now dictating the rules there. This move comes amid increasing militar...
Zelenskyy says US support critical for Ukraine, doubts Russian intentions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed that continued support from the United States is crucial for Ukraine's defense against Russia. He also conveyed skepticism regarding Russia's true int...
US Concerned About China's Military Buildup
The United States has expressed growing concern over an increase in Chinese military capabilities and its expansion into various strategic regions....
Tucker Carlson: America Prepares for a New World War
Tucker Carlson argues that the United States is engaging in military preparations and actions indicative of an escalating global conflict. The show discusses potential aggressive maneuvers from both t...
Pentagon: China Bolsters Its Arsenal, More Nuclear Weapons
According to Pentagon sources, China continues to expand its military capabilities by adding more nuclear weapons to its arsenal. This development is seen as a response to geopolitical tensions and re...
Ukraine Attacks Russian 'Shadow' Tanker Off Libyan Coast
A Ukrainian military naval unit launched an attack on a tanker suspected of being used by Russia for covert operations off the coast of Libya. The incident highlights the growing tension and internati...
Was Putin's Residence the Target? A Trans-Atlantic Tension Between Moscow and Kiev Starring CIA
The article discusses increasing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with questions raised about whether U.S. intelligence activities are contributing to these conflicts. It specifically highlights s...
Trump Sets a Devastating Precedent in Venezuela
The article discusses concerns over President Trump's actions in Venezuela, implying they may encourage Russia and China to follow suit with aggressive interventions elsewhere....
China says US broke international law by seizing oil tankers off Venezuela
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian accused the U.S. of violating international law by seizing oil tankers off Venezuela's coast. The move is part of increased U.S. pressure on President Nicol...
The Sword of Damocles: Media Reveals How Putin Can Help the EU
Russian media has suggested ways that Russian President Vladimir Putin could provide assistance to the European Union (EU), likely in response to ongoing geopolitical tensions and economic challenges ...
Could 2026 be the make-or-break year of CK Hutchison’s Panama ports deal?
CK Hutchison Holdings' $22.8 billion global ports sale, initiated in early 2025 by billionaire Li Ka-shing’s conglomerate as a strategic exit, faces potential failure due to geopolitical tensions betw...
Silver Prices Continue Soaring Amid Debt Fears and Geopolitical Tensions
The price of silver has risen to new heights due to concerns over national debt levels and ongoing geopolitical tensions, driving up the value of precious metals across the board....
Croatia reintroduces military service as fears of war spilling over from Ukraine rise
The Croatian Defence Ministry announced the reintroduction of mandatory military service for young people to teach them essential skills necessary during crises and to enhance national security amid c...
DeepSeek stays mum on next AI model release as technical papers show frontier innovation
Chinese artificial intelligence firm DeepSeek has not disclosed information about its upcoming major releases for the V3 and R1 models, despite publishing technical papers highlighting advancements in...
Timeless Chinese wisdom to navigate business uncertainty
In times of geopolitical tensions, economic volatility and technological upheaval, businesses look towards ancient Chinese wisdom to navigate uncertainty. The I-Ching (Book of Changes), an influential...