‘Transition is irreversible’: María Corina Machado says not too late for Maduro’s peaceful handover

Immigration agents in the U.S. are increasingly arresting Afghan asylum seekers, particularly men awaiting court hearings, creating a climate of fear among recent arrivals. An example is Amir, who was detained after being pulled over while driving home from an English class in Bloomington, Indiana. This trend raises concerns about the safety of Afghan nationals in the U.S.

Bryan Stern, a U.S. special forces veteran, led a perilous night mission to help Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado escape from Venezuela. The operation involved navigating through treacherous waters and military checkpoints, ultimately allowing her to reach Norway after a long and dangerous journey.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado publicly confirmed that the United States assisted her escape from Venezuela to Norway, where she made her first public appearance in nearly a year after being in hiding. This event coincided with her receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, which she dedicated to her country and its struggle for democracy.

The U.S. military has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, a move confirmed by President Donald Trump, which is part of a broader pressure campaign against Nicolás Maduro's regime. The White House announced that the tanker will be brought to a U.S. port, escalating tensions between the two nations.

Norway’s Magnus Carlsen, the world No 1, suffered a 0.5-1.5 defeat against US veteran Levon Aronian in the final of the Freestyle Grand Slam Tour held in Cape Town. Despite this loss, Carlsen secured overall victory in the five-event Tour, earning a prize of approximately $500,000.

The United States has proposed a plan that envisions Ukraine joining the European Union by January 2027, as stated by a senior official amid intensified diplomatic efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict with Russia. Concurrently, Ukraine has reported regaining control of two settlements in the Kharkiv region and pushing back Russian forces in Kupiansk, a strategic railway hub.

The U.S. military has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, a move confirmed by the White House, which stated that the vessel will be brought to a U.S. port. This operation is part of a broader strategy aimed at increasing pressure on President Nicolás Maduro's government, which has been facing international sanctions and condemnation.

The United States has expanded sanctions against Venezuela, targeting six oil supertankers and three nephews of Nicolás Maduro's wife, Cilia Flores. This move follows the U.S. military's seizure of the Skipper, an oil tanker carrying 1.1 million barrels of Venezuelan oil, which President Trump confirmed as part of an intensified pressure campaign against Maduro's regime.