USA – A suspicious object was on Sunday found during a security sweep at Palm Beach International Airport, resulting to Trump‘s motorcade being diverted. “During advance sweeps of PBI Airport, a suspicious object was discovered by USSS,” said White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. “A further investigation was warranted and the presidential motorcade route was […]
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US Weighing Strong Options for Iran as Trump says Tehran has Reached Out
IRAN – Donald Trump on Sunday said that the US is weighing strong options for Iran over the rising protestors’ death toll in the ongoing Iran protests. “These are violent – if you call them leaders – I don’t know if they’re leaders or just, they rule through violence. But, we’re looking at it very […]
US Plan to Invade Greenland Being Developed
UK – The US plan to invade Greenland is being developed by special forces commanders, under Trump’s orders. Policy “hawks around the US President,” following Washington’s success in carrying out a Jan. 3 military operation in Venezuela that captured President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, “want to move quickly to seize the island before Russia […]
US to Provide Security Guarantees to Oil Companies Working in Venezuela
USA – Donald Trump on Friday said that the US will provide security guarantees to oil companies working in Venezuela. Asked how the US would provide the firms with security without deploying troops to Venezuela, Trump said, “We’re going to make sure there’s very, very good security. And I think the people of Venezuela are […]
Russia or China Could Take Over Greenland if we Don’t; Trump
USA – Donald Trump suggested on Friday that Russia or China could take over Greenland if the US didn’t, adding that Washington will take action “whether they like it or not.” “We are going to do something on Greenland, whether they like it or not,” Trump said in a meeting with oil and gas executives […]
Trump was Planning a Military Operation in Colombia; Gustavo Petro
COLOMBIA – The Colombian president Gustavo Petro said in an interview with El Pais that Donald Trump was planning a military operation in Colombia, just like in Venezuela. “Trump told me in a phone call that he was thinking of doing bad things in Colombia. The message was that they were already preparing, planning a […]
Russian Crew Aboard US-Seized Marinera Oil Tanker Released
RUSSIA – Two Russian crew aboard the US-seized Marinera oil tanker have been released, according to the Foreign Ministry on Friday. The tanker had a 28-member crew, which included 2 Russians, 17 Ukrainians, 3 Georgians and 3 Indians. The State Signal hadn’t confirmed the nationalities of remaining 3 of the crew members as of reporting […]
Death Toll in Iran Protests Rise to 42 as Trump’s Threats of Intervention Continue
IRAN – The death toll in ongoing Iran protests which have run for 12 days straight had risen to 42 as of Wednesday Jan. 7, according to an American based, Iran-focused, human rights group’s news agency – HRANA. Among the dead include 29 adult civilians, 8 security personnel and 5 children under the age of […]
Colombian President Gustavo Petro Calls Trump, Possible White House Meeting
USA – Colombian president Gustavo Petro called his US counterpart Donald Trump on Wednesday, discussing several issues including drug trafficking. “I appreciated his call and tone, and look forward to meeting him in the near future,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. Trump said arrangements for the meeting are being coordinated between US Secretary of State […]
US Plans to Buy Greenland; Marco Rubio
USA – The Secretary of State Marco Rubio have downplayed a military invasion, saying that the US plans to buy Greenland. Rubio made the remarks during a closed briefing, playing down the idea that the US could seize Greenland by force, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the discussions. Sen. Lindsey Graham […]
30-50 Million Barrels of Sanctioned Venezuela Oil to be Transferred to US; Trump
USA – Donald Trump said on Tuesday that between 30 and 50 million barrels of sanctioned Venezuela oil will be transferred to US, and be sold on market price. “I am pleased to announce that the Interim Authorities in Venezuela will be turning over between 30 and 50 MILLION Barrels of High Quality, Sanctioned Oil, […]
US Military Operation in Venezuela Killed at Least 80
VENEZUELA – The US military operation in Venezuela resulted to at least 80 deaths – both civilians and military personnel – according to a New York Times report on Saturday, with the death toll expected to rise. Citing a senior Venezuelan official, who spoke anonymously, the report said: “At least 80 people, including civilians and […]
Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez Appointed Acting President
VENEZUELA – The Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez was on Saturday appointed as acting president by the country’s Supreme Court of Justice, after Maduro was captured and flown to New York for detention. According to local reports, the court ordered Rodriguez to assume the presidency “in strict compliance with the Constitution and Venezuelan laws.” Tania […]
Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro and Wife Cilia Flores Under US Custody in New York
USA – Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were on Saturday brought under US custody in Brooklyn, New York after the American operation that ousted him from power. Maduro was flown by helicopter from Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, New York, to Lower Manhattan, before being driven to the Metropolitan […]
Multiple Explosions Reported in Venezuela’s Capital Caracas
VENEZUELA – Multiple explosions were on Saturday Jan. 3 reported in Venezuela’s capital Caracas, as tensions with the US escalate to a direct confrontation. Videos circulating on social media appeared to show thick smoke rising from several locations in the city, and air-raid sirens could be heard. At least seven explosions were reported, and low-flying […]