Venezuela has taken a decisive step toward reshaping its economic future, as lawmakers gave initial approval to legislation that would open the country’s oil sector to private and foreign investors, including major US energy companies. The move marks a sharp break from decades of state control and has been warmly welcomed by US President Donald […]
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Vietnam’s political landscape entered a decisive new chapter as To Lam was unanimously re-elected to a second term as General Secretary of the ruling Communist Party, extending his leadership through 2030. The decision, announced at the conclusion of the five-yearly party congress, reaffirmed Lam’s grip on the most powerful position in the country and underscored […]
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The United States has begun moving a powerful naval force toward the Middle East as President Donald Trump renewed sharp warnings to Iran over its nuclear ambitions and the treatment of protesters inside the country. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One after returning from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump said the US […]
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The United States is scheduled to formally leave the World Health Organization on Thursday, a move ordered by President Donald Trump that has triggered serious concerns about legality, public health, and global cooperation. The decision comes despite a US law that requires Washington to pay all outstanding dues before withdrawing from the United Nations health […]
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Japan is set to restart the world’s largest nuclear power plant today, marking a historic and emotionally charged moment nearly fourteen years after the Fukushima nuclear disaster reshaped the nation’s energy policy and public trust. The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant, located in Niigata province along the Sea of Japan, will begin operations after receiving its […]
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Gold and silver surged to record highs on Monday while global stock markets stumbled, after US President Donald Trump reignited trade war fears with his threat to impose tariffs on several European nations over their resistance to a proposed US takeover of Greenland. What began as a geopolitical dispute over the strategically located North Atlantic […]
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European leaders have strongly condemned US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose new tariffs on eight key allies over his push to take control of Greenland, calling the move aggressive, unjustified, and dangerous for international relations. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the decision was “completely wrong,” while French President Emmanuel Macron labeled it “unacceptable.” […]
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The Philippines and Japan have taken a significant step toward deeper security cooperation by signing two major defence agreements in Manila, marking a stronger alliance amid rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific region. One of the key agreements — the Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA) — will allow both countries’ military forces to share supplies, logistics, […]
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Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodríguez has called on the United States to work collaboratively with her country on a fresh agenda focused on cooperation, development, and peaceful coexistence. In a message shared on social media, Rodríguez struck a calm and conciliatory tone, emphasizing that Venezuela seeks a future free from external threats and grounded in […]
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Kashmir is likely to experience a gentle change in weather next week, with light rain and snow expected around the New Year period. According to the Meteorological Department, the weather is expected to stay mostly dry until December 28, after which fresh spells of wet weather may make their way into the Valley. Officials said […]
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