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US Forces Capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro
US Marines struck key Venezuelan military sites including Fort Tiuna and Generalissimo Francisco de Miranda Air Base using Hellfire missiles. Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were captured and flown out, with Delcy RodrĂguez becoming acting president. This dramatic intervention marks a major escalation in US-Venezuela relations.
UK PM Keir Starmer Meets Xi Jinping to Strengthen Ties
Starmer and Xi called for a comprehensive strategic partnership to boost UK-China relations amid global uncertainty from Trump's policies. The meeting in Beijing, the first by a British PM in eight years, addresses past tensions over spying, Hong Kong, and Ukraine. Over 50 business executives joined to expand trade opportunities.
Gunfire and Explosions Near Niamey Airport in Niger
Gunfire and explosions of unknown origin were reported near Niamey airport after midnight by a Sputnik correspondent. The incident adds to regional instability in West Africa.
Details on casualties or perpetrators remain unclear.
Toronto Car Dealer Accused of Laundering Money for Hezbollah
Canadian officials upheld accusations against a Toronto used car exporter for laundering funds for Hezbollah via high-end auto exports to Lebanon. Experts note this circumvents banking safeguards as a known terrorist financing method.
Hezbollah relies on such crimes alongside Iranian support.
Israel Launches Airstrikes in Lebanon Killing Two
Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon killed one person each in Tyre amid ongoing Israel-Hezbollah conflict. This continues escalation in the region tied to broader Gaza war dynamics.
Casualties highlight persistent cross-border violence.
Israeli Attacks in Gaza Kill 13 Including Children
The Israeli military conducted multiple attacks in Gaza, killing 13 Palestinians including five children. These strikes are part of the ongoing Gaza war.
The violence underscores the humanitarian crisis.
British and French Jets Strike ISIS Facility in Syria
British and French aircraft jointly struck an underground ISIS facility near Palmyra in central Syria. The operation targets remaining Islamic State presence.
It demonstrates continued Western coalition efforts.
Bandits Kill 30 in Raid on Nigerian Village Market
Armed bandits raided a village market in Borgu, Niger State, Nigeria, killing at least 30, kidnapping others, looting food, and setting it ablaze. This attack intensifies the Nigerian bandit conflict.
Security challenges persist in the region.
EU and Mercosur Sign Free Trade Agreement After 25 Years
The European Union and Mercosur formally signed their association agreement, concluding 25 years of negotiations. This boosts transatlantic trade ties.
It comes amid global trade disruptions.
Gold Hits Record High of $5,625.89 per Ounce
Gold prices reached an all-time high of $5,625.89 per ounce, with silver at $119.45 amid economic uncertainty. This surge reflects investor flight to safe havens.
Markets react to geopolitical tensions.
Sudanese Government to Return to Khartoum
Prime Minister Kamil Idris announced the government will return to Khartoum after operating from Port Sudan during the civil war. This signals potential stabilization efforts.
The move follows prolonged conflict.
US Withdraws from Iraq's Al-Asad Airbase
US Armed Forces handed over full control of Al-Asad Airbase to Iraqi forces, ending presence since 2014. This completes a key phase in Iraq-US relations.
It reflects shifting regional dynamics.