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US Escalates Pressure on Venezuela with Oil Tanker Seizure and Sanctions
The US seized a Venezuelan oil tanker carrying 1.1 million barrels of crude off its coast, part of efforts to curb illegal sanctioned goods, with President Trump threatening land operations. Fresh sanctions target Maduro's nephews amid military buildup linked to drugs, oil, and alliances with Russia and China
. Tensions rise over Venezuela's massive reserves and refugee crisis
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Thailand-Cambodia Border Clashes End in US-Brokered Ceasefire Renewal
Deadly clashes over disputed territories displaced over 500,000, killing at least 20, prompting a renewed ceasefire announced by President Trump. Heavy fighting involved gunfire, drones, and shelling near temple regions, marking a major Southeast Asia crisis despite prior US mediation
. Regional powers like the US and China monitor as humanitarian needs grow
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32 Security Personnel Killed in Yemen Attacks by Southern Council Groups
At least 32 Yemeni security forces died and 45 wounded in attacks by southern transitional council affiliates. A Saudi delegation arrived in Aden for talks to ease tensions
. Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey among eight nations condemned Israeli attacks on UN relief workers in East Jerusalem
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Russia Captures Pokrovsk in Ukraine After Heavy Fighting; Dnipro Missile Strike Kills Four
Russian forces captured Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast after months of intense combat. A Russian Iskander missile hit Dnipro, killing four and injuring 40
. Trump pushes Zelenskyy for territorial concessions including Donbas in peace talks
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Catastrophic Flooding in Gaza Kills 16 as Winter Storm Hits Tent Camps
Heavy rains flooded Gaza's displaced persons' tent camps, killing at least 16 in 24 hours with children dying from exposure as shelters collapsed. Food, bedding, and homes destroyed amid ongoing crisis
. A powerful winter storm exacerbated the humanitarian disaster
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US Navy Strikes Drug Boat in Pacific, Killing Four in Anti-Trafficking Op
US Navy targeted a Pacific vessel carrying narcotics, killing four aboard per Southern Command. Trump warned drug traffickers as operations ramp up near Venezuela
. Efforts focus on stopping deadly drug flows into the US
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DRC and Rwanda Sign Peace Deal in Washington Hosted by Trump
Presidents Tshisekedi and Kagame formalized a peace agreement amid DRC-Rwanda conflict, hosted by US President Trump. Separately, M23 rebels captured Uvira in South Kivu
. Deal aims to end hostilities in eastern DRC
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New Epstein Photos Released Showing Trump, Clinton, and Others
House Democrats released over 90 images from Jeffrey Epstein's estate depicting him with powerful figures like Trump, Clinton, and Woody Allen. Photos highlight connections amid ongoing scrutiny
. Investigation continues into the convicted sex offender's network
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Iran Detains Nobel Peace Prize Winner Narges Mohammadi in Brutal Arrest
Security forces arrested 2023 Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi and eight activists, condemned as 'brutal' by the Norwegian Nobel Committee. Incident draws international outrage
. Mohammadi previously honored for human rights work
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Sudan's RSF Captures Heglig Oilfield as SAF Withdraws
Rapid Support Forces seized Sudan's largest oilfield, Heglig, after Sudanese Armed Forces retreated. Move intensifies civil war resource struggles
. Al Jazeera reports ongoing conflict dynamics
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Israel Airstrikes Target Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon
Israel launched airstrikes in southern Lebanon against alleged Hezbollah sites. Part of ongoing Israel-Hezbollah conflict
. Al Jazeera covers the wave of attacks
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Historic Flooding Evacuates Entire City in Washington State
Catastrophic rains swept away homes, forcing a full city evacuation with National Guard aid. Rivers hit record levels amid broader US weather crises including Northeast snow
. Trevor Ault reports from flood zone
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