Venezuela: A not-so-covert CIA disaster in the making

The G20 summit in Johannesburg concluded without a ceremonial handover to the United States, which boycotted the event, leading to heightened diplomatic tensions. The absence of U.S. representation marked a significant deviation from the traditional transition of leadership among G20 nations.

Saudi Arabia is intensifying its diplomatic relations with the United States, seeking to enhance military cooperation and economic ties, as highlighted by Gulf expert Gregory Gause. This shift is underscored by recent high-profile meetings between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and U.S. President Donald Trump, including discussions on significant investments and military agreements.

The European Commission has proposed to relax some of the EU's digital regulations, aiming to enhance innovation within the tech sector. This decision has sparked significant backlash from privacy advocates and lawmakers who argue that it represents a capitulation to pressures from Washington and major technology companies.

Washington has indicated a willingness to negotiate a 28-point peace plan aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, despite criticism from Kyiv and European allies who view the proposal as overly favorable to Russia. The discussions are taking place in Geneva, where U.S. and Ukrainian officials are engaged in talks regarding the contentious terms of the plan.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized that Ukraine's borders cannot be altered by force, reaffirming the country's sovereignty during a meeting in Geneva with officials from Washington, Brussels, and Kyiv to discuss a draft peace plan involving territorial concessions to Russia.

Washington has indicated a willingness to negotiate a 28-point peace plan aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, countering claims from US senators that the proposal represents a Russian 'wish list.' This comes as Kyiv and European allies express concerns over the plan's implications ahead of talks in Geneva.

Several airlines have canceled flights to Venezuela following a warning about a 'hazardous situation' due to increased military activity in the region. This advisory has raised concerns about the safety of air travel over Venezuelan airspace, prompting immediate action from airlines to protect passengers and crew.

Six major airlines have suspended flights to Venezuela following a warning from the U.S. aviation regulator about 'heightened military activity' in the region, which is linked to increasing tensions with President Nicolas Maduro's government.