Family of man slain in a US boat strike in the Caribbean lodges complaint

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.

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.

Russian and U.S. negotiators met in Moscow for nearly five hours to discuss Ukraine's NATO membership, a pivotal issue in ongoing peace talks. Despite the lengthy discussions, no significant breakthroughs were reported, highlighting the complexities of the negotiations.

Mohammed Ibrahim, a 16-year-old Palestinian-American, has been released from an Israeli prison after nine months of detention, where he was held for allegedly throwing rocks at Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank. His health reportedly declined during his incarceration, raising concerns about the treatment of detainees.

Tensions between the United States and Venezuela have escalated significantly, particularly following President Donald Trump's declaration that the airspace above and around Venezuela is now considered closed. This announcement has been met with strong condemnation from the Venezuelan government, which views it as a violation of their sovereignty.

US private payrolls unexpectedly declined by 32,000 jobs in November, following an upwardly revised increase of 47,000 jobs in October, according to the ADP employment report. This decline contrasts with economists' expectations of a 10,000 job increase for November, highlighting a potential slowdown in the job market.

A Russian court has sentenced US citizen Robert Gilman to an additional two years in prison, following his initial incarceration in 2022 for a drunken assault on a police officer. This development was reported by state media on Wednesday.

President Donald Trump has publicly stated his opposition to Somali immigrants, asserting that the U.S. would be heading in the wrong direction by allowing them entry. His remarks coincided with plans by ICE to conduct operations targeting the Somali community in Minnesota, amid ongoing discussions about immigration enforcement and social services fraud linked to this group.