Nicolás Maduro has officially extended his tenure as Venezuelan president until 2031, taking the oath of office on Friday under heavy scrutiny and allegations of electoral fraud. Despite credible evidence that opposition candidate Edmundo González secured a decisive victory in the recent…
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has dismissed President-elect Donald Trump’s remarks about potentially making Canada the 51st U.S. state. Trudeau suggested that the comments were intended to distract from the more pressing issue of proposed tariffs that could have significant economic consequences…
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, 29, has been released after three weeks of detention in Iran, marking a significant diplomatic victory for Italy. Sala, a reporter for the daily newspaper Il Foglio, was detained in Tehran on December 19 after arriving on a…
South Korea’s political landscape remains in turmoil as the country’s anti-corruption agency and police continue to debate more forceful measures to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol. Tensions escalated after a previous attempt to arrest him was blocked by the presidential security…
In a significant move within the U.S. steel sector, US Steel and Nippon Steel have initiated a lawsuit against the Biden administration, the United Steelworkers (USW) union, and competitor steelmaker Cleveland-Cliffs. The legal action follows the government’s decision to block their $14.3…
An early and erroneous report by Fox News about the New Orleans terror attack has sparked confusion and misinformation, influencing political dialogue in the aftermath of the deadly event. The report, attributed to anonymous sources, suggested that the suspect’s truck had crossed…
The 2024 elections across Southern Africa have revealed a significant shift in the political landscape, with long-standing liberation parties facing mounting challenges. While democracy remains relatively stable in the region, the results have underscored a generational change and growing dissatisfaction with the…
In a dramatic escalation of South Korea’s ongoing political turmoil, the opposition-controlled National Assembly has voted to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo. The vote, which took place on Friday, passed with overwhelming support—192 votes in favor and none against—despite fierce protests from…
India is observing a seven-day mourning period to honor former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 92. Singh, widely regarded as the architect of India’s economic reform program, was an influential figure in shaping the…
The US stock market keeps hitting new milestones, with Forbes calling it a “banner year” for the ultra-wealthy and welcoming 141 new billionaires into the fold. However, despite the gains for the rich, the economic outlook for 2025 is clouded with uncertainty.…