On Saturday, May 23, the U.S. military flew two Marine Corps Osprey aircraft over Caracas and landed them near the U.S. Embassy. It was the first military exercise conducted in Venezuela’s capital since U.S. forces captured former President Nicolás Maduro back in January. The U.S. Embassy described this new development
A cargo ship carrying humanitarian aid from Mexico and Uruguay docked in Havana on Monday, May 18th. The ship brought 1,700 tons of food, powdered milk, and personal hygiene supplies to Cuba, which is dealing with serious shortages and near-daily blackouts, according to the Associated Press. Cuba’s Minister of Food
On May 5, 2026, Armenia hosted its first ever summit with the European Union in Yerevan, a historic moment for the small Caucasus nation as it moves away from Russia and toward Europe. According to A.P. News, the two sides signed a connectivity partnership covering transportation, energy, and digital links,
Pakistan put a peace plan on the table to try to halt the war between the United States and Iran, proposing a two-step deal that would pause the fighting and give both sides 20 days to work out a long term agreement. Pakistan pulled this strategy together overnight and sent
As the US-Israel war on Iran enters its fifth week, Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared in an interview with Al Jazeera that the Strait of Hormuz will re-open “one way or another.” According to the Wall Street Journal, Rubio said the waterway would reopen either through Iran backing down
US and Chinese officials met in Paris this past week to hold trade talks aimed at setting the stage for a planned summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. This meeting could shape the future of one of the world’s most important economic relationships. According to AP
Romuald Wadagni, the ruling party candidate in Benin’s upcoming presidential election, has announced plans to create new police forces in northern border towns to fight off growing jihadist attacks. According to Reuters, Wadagni disclosed this plan while presenting his political platform ahead of the April 12 vote, where he is
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is pushing the European Union to drop its energy sanctions on Russia as oil prices hit levels not seen in years. According to Reuters, prices have exceded $119.00 a barrel, and families and businesses across Europe are already feeling the pressure. Hungary has been buying
As U.S. military strikes on Iran continue, President Trump has projected the conflict could last four to five weeks, but warned it could go far longer. This uncertainty comes from conflicting statements among U.S. officials and no clear end in sight. According to the New York Times, the initial timeline
A U.S. military strike in the Caribbean Sea has killed three people, raising the total death toll to at least 150, according to the New York Times, as part of an ongoing anti-narco-terrorism campaign that launched in 2025 across the Caribbean and eastern Pacific. The strikes, carried out under a
Bangladesh is currently circling in the news as recent elections reignite hope and progress for democracy. This development comes after a long period of political turmoil and unrest at the hands of the former government. The catalyst for this change was the unwavering dedication and persistence of student voices in
On Feb. 1, Javier Tarazona and over 300 other political prisoners were released by Venezuela under interim president Delcy Rodriguez’s “amnesty law.” More than four years after his arrest in 2021, Tarazona made his way out of El Helicoide prison, a much-awaited release. Prisoners in El Helicoide, according to Reuters,
Geneva peace talks aimed at resolving the Russia-Ukraine war concluded after only two hours of discussion this week, with Reuters reporting little meaningful progress as both Moscow and Kyiv continue to escalate military pressure. Many of the issues central to the conflict received little attention, leaving tensions high on all
In recent weeks, the U.S. government has accelerated the deployment and repositioning of military assets throughout the Middle East. This shift is the result of rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran concerning negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program deal. According to A.P. News, President Trump is pressuring Iran to engage
Protests have been surging in Iran as the nation grows increasingly uneasy due to economic issues and anti-government sentiment. These demonstrations are nothing new for the Iranian people, as unrest has lingered since the 2022 death of Mahsa Amini, who was allegedly killed by police for failing to wear a
Tensions are escalating between the United States and Greenland as U.S. President Donald Trump continues to threaten his pursuit of the nation. His interest is not new; he first mentioned his goal of purchasing Greenland in 2019 during his first term, according to the Arctic Institute. His fixation has only
