Category: News
US envoy arrives in Venezuela to reopen mission after seven years
Newly-appointed Laura Dogu's visit comes as Venezuela moves to privatise its oil sector under pressure from Trump.
Fela Kuti becomes first African to get Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award
Award for late Afrobeat pioneer and political radical is the 'anti-establishment being recognised by the establishment'.
Trump orders federal agents to stay away from protests in Democrat cities
Order comes amid mounting criticism of Trump administration's deadly immigration crackdown in Democratic-run cities.
Iranian official says progress made on talks as US-Iran tensions persist
Ali Larijani says efforts to get framework for negotiations advancing, as US naval deployment in Gulf fuels concerns.
How much control will the US have over Venezuela’s oil?
Caracas says it is opening up the sector to private players.
Peter Kornbluh: Is Trump pushing a new imperialism in Latin America?
Peter Kornbluh speaks to Marc Lamont Hill on Trump’s abduction of Venezuela’s president and fallout for Latin America.
US judge declines to halt immigration surge in Minnesota amid protests
Minneapolis mayor criticises judge's ruling, calling the Trump administration's immigration crackdown 'an invasion'.
Iraq Shia bloc reiterates support for al-Maliki despite Trump’s threats
The Coordination Framework said that selecting a PM is an internal constitutional matter.
Milan protests decry ‘creeping fascism’ of ICE role at Winter Olympics
Demonstrators in Milan protest United State's ICE unit role at Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
NBA issues 76ers’ Paul George with 25-game ban for drug violation
NBA suspends Philadelphia 76ers' nine-time All Star Paul George for 25 games for undisclosed anti-drug policy violation.