US legal case against Maduro to test limits of presidential power
Prosecution raises questions about use of American courts to try leader of a foreign nation...
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Prosecution raises questions about use of American courts to try leader of a foreign nation...
President Trump wants more U.S. oil companies to "go in" to Venezuela. But there are economic, historical, and climate reasons that may not be easy. Here's what you need to know about oil in Venezuela...
Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine said more than 150 U.S. aircraft were used....
The Venezuelan leader faces a multi-count indictment in New York. International-law experts question his arrest, but that probably will not affect his trial....
Crenshaw’s exit leaves the SEC without Democratic representation as the agency and other US financial regulators face leadership gaps....
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China has wrapped up two days of live-fire drills around the island featuring rocket launches, aircraft and warships....
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Democrat Maxine Waters demands an SEC oversight hearing after the agency dropped major cases against Coinbase, Binance, and other crypto firms....
America has recently taken steps to dissuade foreign governments from censoring US-based platforms, including the proposed GRANITE Act and sanctions against five EU officials....
Foreign minister Sergei Lavrov says Europe is main obstacle to peace...
The US president repeatedly said he would only meet Volodymyr Zelenskyy when the diplomatic peace process is at its final stage. According to Ukraine’s president the peace plan is 90% complete. When t...
Tariff deals with the US have bought time but investment momentum is elsewhere...
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The Navy's fleet size has fluctuated and shrunken as China continues to churn out more warships. Official US Navy photo The US Navy's fleet size has shrunk considerably due to problems with new ship c...
In addition to ending fighting, the agreement calls for no further military movements by either side and no violations of either side's airspace for military purposes. (Image credit: AP)...
Doha Forum 2025 brought world leaders together to confront rising global tensions, deepen EU–GCC ties and support Syria’s transition. With Qatar’s mediation role in focus, the Forum emphasized moving ...
Nearly 1,000-year-old depiction of Norman Conquest will be on display at British Museum in 2026...
The Department of Defense’s new China Military Power Report notes China’s continued buildup, while taking a more conciliatory approach to tensions with Beijing....