For Trump world, the focus shifts to next year's Nobel Peace Prize

Senior Trump administration officials have held three meetings at the White House this week to discuss options for possible military operations in Venezuela, amid a growing U.S. military presence in the Caribbean. President Donald Trump has deployed F-35 aircraft, warships, and a nuclear submarine to the region as part of a military buildup following two months of deadly strikes against boats off Venezuela. Earlier this week, the Gerald Ford aircraft carrier strike group moved into the Latin America region, bringing with it more than 75 military aircraft and over 5,000 troops.

US President Donald Trump announced on Friday his intention to sue the BBC for up to $5 billion. This legal action is in response to a documentary aired by the UK public broadcaster, which Trump claims misleadingly edited his speech given shortly before the January 6, 2021, assault on the US Capitol by his supporters.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán claims to have secured an indefinite exemption from U.S. sanctions on Russian oil and gas imports during a recent meeting with Donald Trump. This exemption is seen as a potential lifeline for Orbán ahead of next year's parliamentary elections, as it could help mitigate rising energy prices in Hungary. However, the U.S. has since disputed Orbán's claims, raising questions about his political stability and grip on power after 15 years in office.

The US has confirmed that four people were killed in the 20th strike on a vessel in the Caribbean. This incident has raised concerns as US officials reportedly hold meetings to discuss potential military operations in Venezuela.

US Vice President J.D. Vance has defended direct negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin, asserting that such talks are a crucial component of Donald Trump's foreign policy doctrine. Vance's remarks highlight the administration's approach to international relations, emphasizing dialogue over confrontation.

Donald Trump has withdrawn his support for Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, who claims this decision is linked to her advocacy for the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Trump referred to Greene as 'wacky' and criticized her for her stance on the Epstein files, suggesting that any Republican supporting such a release is 'stupid.'

Donald Trump has announced his intention to sue the BBC for between $1 billion and $5 billion due to the editing of his speech in a Panorama documentary. This decision comes despite an apology issued by the BBC regarding the controversial editing.

Eduardo Bolsonaro, the son of Brazil's former president, is set to face an obstruction charge. A court will evaluate whether his lobbying efforts directed at US President Donald Trump constituted illegal interference.