US-Venezuela tensions: Your questions answered

Donald Trump has proposed a significant reduction in vehicle mileage requirements, which would encourage the production and use of less fuel-efficient vehicles. This move is seen as a rollback of existing climate policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions and promoting fuel economy.

In Venezuela, citizens express greater concern over rampant inflation and the deteriorating economy than political threats from U.S. President Donald Trump aimed at ousting Nicolás Maduro. As Christmas approaches, the rising costs of decorations and basic goods have intensified public anxiety about financial stability.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that a meeting will be arranged between Ukrainian and U.S. negotiators following the return of Trump's team from Moscow, where they engaged in discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

India has introduced simplified labour codes aimed at modernizing its outdated laws, a move that is expected to streamline regulations and enhance the ease of doing business in the country. These reforms are part of a broader initiative to improve the economic landscape and attract investment.

Lebanon and Israel have engaged in their first direct talks in 40 years amid rising fears of war, with the Lebanese Prime Minister clarifying that these discussions are not peace talks and that normalization is contingent upon a halt to hostilities and the withdrawal of Israeli troops.

Ghislaine Maxwell has filed a petition seeking her release from prison, a move that follows the recent signing of a law by President Donald Trump mandating the release of records related to Jeffrey Epstein. This legal action highlights ongoing concerns regarding transparency and accountability in high-profile cases involving Epstein's associates.

The United States' immigration policies under former President Donald Trump have come under scrutiny as they appear to contradict the inclusive spirit anticipated for the upcoming World Cup. Recent travel bans and a halt on asylum claims following a National Guard shooting have raised concerns about the treatment of immigrants and the overall message conveyed during this global sporting event.

The family of Colombian fisherman Alejandro Carranza has lodged a formal complaint with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, claiming that his right to life was violated during a US airstrike on September 15, which they describe as a 'narco-terrorist' strike. This incident has raised significant concerns regarding the legality and morality of US military operations in international waters.