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'We are not at war with Venezuela': US may subsidize oil companies to rebuild Venezuela's energy infrastructure

January 06, 2026 8:28 am

Donald Trump repeated that the United States is not at war with the country. “We are not at war with Venezuela,” he told NBC.

Beijing warned that Washington’s move has dealt a serious blow to its long-standing partnership with Caracas.

China criticises US on capture of Venezuela President Maduro: 'No country can act as world's judge'

January 05, 2026 10:51 am

Beijing has criticised Washington for capturing Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro, with Foreign Minister Wang Yi saying no country should act as the world’s police and warning that the move is a major blow to China–Venezuela relations.

Donald Trump calls fentanyl a ‘weapon of mass destruction’, expands US powers in drug fight

December 16, 2025 7:44 am

The move signals that Trump is treating fentanyl not just as a public health issue, but as a national security threat.

President Donald Trump speaks during a signing ceremony in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Why US tourism industry is concerned about social media vetting for visas

December 12, 2025 1:54 pm

Donald Trump’s anti-immigration policies have resulted in a fall in foreign arrivals to the US

Trump is fighting the Institute of Peace in court. Now, his name is on the building

December 06, 2025 3:43 pm

On Wednesday, the State Department said it renamed the organization to the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace to "reflect the greatest dealmaker in our nation's history."

World this week, Trump-Xi meeting, India exempted from US sanctions on Chabahar port

The world this week: Trump-Xi meeting; India’s 6-month exemption from US sanctions on Chabahar port; and shaky ceasefire in Gaza

November 01, 2025 12:01 pm

From the first meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in 6 years to Afghanistan-Pakistan ceasefire talks – a lot has happened in the world this week.

No Kings Protest, US president, Donald Trump.

Donald Trump: The President who would be king

October 19, 2025 6:47 pm

How does anyone even respond to a president who shouts down disagreement with accusations of treason and gaslights vast numbers of people into believing that he and he alone can “save America”?

Israel and Hamas are close to a peace deal, but what does that really mean in 10 points

October 05, 2025 5:09 pm

Donald Trump's 20-point plan aims for an immediate ceasefire, hostage release, Hamas disarmament, and Gaza reconstruction under international oversight.

US lawmakers hold rare talks with Chinese defence minister

September 22, 2025 6:01 pm

The trip followed a call on Friday between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping as they seek a way out of strained ties exacerbated by trade tensions, US curbs over semiconductor chips, the ownership of TikTok, Chinese activities in the South China Sea, and matters related to Taiwan.

Trump administration takes first steps to restore Harvard's funding, but money isn't flowing yet

September 11, 2025 7:30 pm

Even as Harvard's lawsuit played out, both sides had been negotiating the framework of an agreement that could end the prolonged conflict. So far, such a deal has been elusive.