Venezuela Updates: Senate Advances Measure to Curb Trump’s Use of Force
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:24:47 +0000 In a rebuke to the president, the Senate narrowly agreed to bring up a War Powers Act resolution for a vote next week. The measure would require Mr. Trump to seek congressional authorization for military operations in Venezuela.: Inside Myanmar’s Gilded Capital, Empty Streets and Moldy Corners
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:35 +0000 Myanmar’s junta created a capital to withstand an invasion. Now, the military struggles to project an image of control over a crumbling nation.: Why Russian Tourists Are Flocking to Southern China’s Beaches
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:37:09 +0000 Russians find a refuge on the beaches of Sanya from sanctions and “sideways looks,” toasting the New Year beside a Chinese nuclear submarine base.: Lebanon Claims Progress in Disarming Militant Groups Like Hezbollah
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:56:50 +0000 The military said it had completed the first phase of a plan to demilitarize armed groups as fears grew that Israel was preparing a new offensive against Hezbollah.: Saudi Official Accuses U.A.E. of Helping Yemeni Separatist to Escape
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 20:00:42 +0000 Aidarous al-Zubaidi is wanted on treason charges in Yemen after he led a lightning military offensive that escalated a bitter feud between the Emirates and Saudi Arabia.: Colombia’s President Feared a U.S. Attack. Then Trump Called.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:41:44 +0000 The conversation appeared to defuse a crisis that erupted after President Trump said military action against Colombia “sounds good.” President Gustavo Petro spoke to The New York Times just before the call.: Iran Is Cut Off From Internet as Protests Calling for Regime Change Intensify
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:23:23 +0000 As protests swelled around the country, Iran’s internet was shut down, and the heads of its judiciary and its security services warned of a harsh response amid calls for “freedom, freedom.”: Venezuela Leaders Free Political Prisoners in a Sign of Possible Change
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 03:33:33 +0000 The interim government released some prisoners under pressure from the Trump administration, even as it continued arrests and crackdowns elsewhere.: Most Venezuelans Struggle to Pay for Food, Poll Shows
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:20:42 +0000 A new Gallup survey found that more than half of Venezuelans reported struggling to afford food last year, with economic hardship reaching even the wealthy.: Hoisting Russian Flags, ‘Shadow Fleet’ Edges Into the Light
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 23:59:54 +0000 The Marinera, which was seized by the U.S., isn’t the only ship from the “shadow fleet” of oil tankers to switch lately to a Russian identity, seeking protection.: Why Cambodia Handed Over a Man Accused of Stealing Billions in Crypto Scam
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 22:52:44 +0000 Experts say the scam industry has become a pillar of Cambodia’s economy, but it is under pressure from other countries to crack down.: Russian Strikes Knock Out Power in Dnipro Region of Ukraine
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 18:31:23 +0000 The Ukrainian authorities urged residents in the Dnipropetrovsk region to stock up on water as crews raced to restore service.: French Researcher and Russian Basketball Player Released in a Prisoner Swap
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:58:35 +0000 Laurent Vinatier, a French citizen and researcher, was freed in exchange for the release of Daniil Kasatkin, a Russian basketball player.: Buy Greenland? Take It? Why? An Old Pact Already Gives Trump a Free Hand.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:30:49 +0000 Analysts say the Cold War agreement allows the president to increase the American military presence almost at will.: Iran’s Supreme Leader Says Protests Are Happening to ‘Please’ Trump
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:27:59 +0000 After days of fierce protest in cities around Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dismissed the demonstrations as vandalism and wanton destruction.: How an Abrupt Call Between Trump and Colombia’s President Averted a Crisis
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:04:09 +0000 President Gustavo Petro said that the new tone between the leaders was “friendly,” but he also resurfaced his deep disagreements with President Trump.: In Venezuela, Trump Revives ‘Gunboat Diplomacy.’ What Is It?
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:03:58 +0000 The U.S. campaign in Venezuela has drawn from a centuries-old playbook employing naval force — but added some new elements, too.: Russia Says It Used Nuclear-Capable Missile to Strike Ukraine
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:04:18 +0000 The use of the missile was an ominous warning to Ukraine and its Western allies.: Venezuela Mourns the Dozens Who Died in U.S. Operation
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 03:15:05 +0000 For all Venezuelans, the nighttime raid opened a period of deep uncertainty. For the families of those killed, it meant the grim task of burying their relatives.: Once Again, a Newfoundland Town Rescues Stranded Passengers
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 02:03:07 +0000 After 9/11, Gander took in thousands of people whose flights were diverted. History repeated on a smaller scale this week.: Ukraine Awards Major Lithium Project to Investors With Links to Trump
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 23:55:33 +0000 Ronald S. Lauder, a billionaire friend of Mr. Trump, is among the investors. The move comes as the Trump administration looks for investment opportunities in Ukraine.: U.S. Navy Is Chasing Several Oil Tankers in the Atlantic
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 22:59:04 +0000 A mass departure by sanctioned tankers, some switching to Russian flags, has triggered a fresh effort by the United States to pursue Venezuelan oil shipments at sea.: Rocío San Miguel, Venezuelan Political Prisoner, Was Among Those Released
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 22:47:17 +0000 Ms. San Miguel’s arrest in 2024 raised fears that Venezuela had entered a new era of repression.: Russian Propaganda Ramps Up After U.S. Raid in Venezuela
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:24:00 +0000 A network of websites known as “Portal Kombat” is spreading messages about U.S. military hardware, according to tracking firms.: An Interview With Donald Trump
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 06:56:52 +0000 The president spoke to The New York Times about Venezuela and his power on the world stage.: Fact-Checking Trump’s Justifications for the Venezuela Operation
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 23:55:15 +0000 The president has repeatedly tied Venezuela to drug overdose deaths, claimed the Maduro regime sent an influx of criminal migrants and accused the country of stealing American oil.: Climate Change Has Turned Greenland Into a Target for Trump
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 20:12:11 +0000 A warming planet has opened up new shipping routes and turned Greenland into a geostrategic asset for the Trump administration.: Macron tells ambassadors that the world has become ‘unhinged.’
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:41:25 +0000: Trump Addresses Venezuela, Greenland and Presidential Power in New York Times Interview
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 23:47:49 +0000 On topic after topic, President Trump made clear that he would be the arbiter of any limits to his authorities, not international law or treaties.: Three Reported Missing in Australia as Fires Rage in ‘Catastrophic’ Conditions
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 01:24:20 +0000 The country is in the midst of a record-breaking heat wave, with temperatures well above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple bush fires were burning in the state of Victoria.: The Icebreaker Araon Stops Near the Thwaites Glacier
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 18:23:07 +0000 Less than a day after arriving at the ice, we are already up close and personal with the fastest-melting glacier in Antarctica.: NASA Will Bring I.S.S. Astronauts Home Early After Medical Issue
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 23:30:24 +0000 After canceling a spacewalk planned for Thursday, the space agency’s administrator said it was erring on the side of caution and bringing a crew of four home in the coming days.: Rubio Says He’ll Discuss Greenland With Danish Officials Next Week
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:28:52 +0000 Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters he would speak with the officials after days of mounting threats from the Trump administration to take Greenland, a semiautonomous Danish territory.: Here’s the latest.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 02:20:30 +0000: Trump Says U.S. Oversight of Venezuela Could Last for Years
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 20:21:39 +0000 In a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times on Wednesday, President Trump said “only time will tell” when it comes to how long the United States aims to control the country.: When It Comes to Russia, Trump Navigates Conflicting Goals
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:13 +0000 President Trump’s efforts to court President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia are rife with contradictions about stability and displays of American power.: What Is the UNFCCC and Why Is the U.S. Pulling Out?
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:27:27 +0000 The Trump administration said Wednesday that the United States was withdrawing from 66 international agreements, including a major climate change treaty.: Protests Spread in Iran, and Crackdowns Escalate
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 02:37:45 +0000 Bazaars were shuttered and demonstrators met with violence from security forces amid rising anger about the country’s dire economic situation.: Trump and Colombian President Speak by Phone Amid Escalating Tensions
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 01:23:14 +0000 The American president said a White House visit with Gustavo Petro was being arranged by the secretary of state.: Trump Pulls U.S. Out of United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:18:46 +0000 The action could make it more difficult for a future administration to rejoin the Paris climate accord, the agreement among most nations to fight climate change.: What Are ‘Ghost Fleet’ Ships?
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 22:51:13 +0000 Also known as “dark fleet” or “shadow fleet” ships, the vessels use murky tactics to transport oil in violation of sanctions.: Amid heavy security, a tentative return of street life in Caracas.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 22:25:20 +0000: U.S., Cementing Control on Venezuelan Oil, Seizes Russian-Flagged Tanker
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:40:42 +0000 The vessel was one of two taken into American custody as the Trump administration said it was executing a “deal to take all the oil.”: During Maduro Raid in Venezuela, a Close Call for Helicopters and Trump’s Plan
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:24:04 +0000 As a damaged U.S. helicopter struggled to stay aloft over Venezuela’s capital, the success of the entire operation hung in the balance.: Senate Republicans Push Back on Trump’s Aspirations to Seize Greenland
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 22:29:14 +0000 Opposition was stacking up to the United States buying the semiautonomous island or taking it by force.: Lawmakers Are Split After Classified Briefings on Venezuela
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:11:50 +0000 Republicans praised what they characterized as a narrow and well-executed plan, while Democrats expressed alarm, warning that the mission was vaguely defined.: All Eyes on the U.S. in 2026
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:41:04 +0000 Our reporters in Washington tell us what they’re watching from the Trump administration.: U.S. Seizes Oil Tanker and Boards Another Amid Tensions With Russia
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:11:13 +0000 The first ship had eluded the Coast Guard after being stopped on its way to pick up oil in Venezuela. U.S. forces also boarded another tanker in international waters near the Caribbean.: Clashes Between Syrian Government and Kurdish-Led Militia Restart After Deaths
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 20:43:01 +0000 Fighting in the city of Aleppo resumed as talks to integrate the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces into the national military appear to have stalled.: Yemen Separatist Leader Refuses to Attend Talks, Deepening Saudi Arabia-UAE Clash
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 04:18:35 +0000 Invited to Saudi Arabia for talks, dozens of Yemeni separatist officials went incommunicado on Wednesday as the conflict in their country took a sharp twist.: Hundreds of Tourists on Yemeni Island Caught Up in Saudi-U.A.E. Rift
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:43:20 +0000 Around 600 foreigners have been stranded on Socotra as clashes on mainland Yemen halted flights, turning the nature sanctuary and tourist spot into a geopolitical trap.: Maduro Is Gone, but Repression in Venezuela Has Intensified
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:27:09 +0000 Security forces have boarded buses, searched phones and interrogated people, looking for evidence that they welcomed the capture of Nicolás Maduro.: Reshuffle at Ukraine’s Intelligence Agencies Draws Criticism
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:48:21 +0000 Some ask whether the shake-up risks disrupting the agencies’ operations and is political in nature.: Europe Tries to Come to Terms With Trump’s Intervention in Venezuela
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 06:16:36 +0000 Needing U.S. support to fend off Russia in Ukraine, European leaders have been cautious about criticizing President Trump on Greenland, Iran, Venezuela and much else.: Displaced Palestinians in Egypt Await Reopening of Gaza Border
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:24:00 +0000 Tens of thousands of Palestinians in Egypt face an uncertain future as they navigate obstacles to staying in the country and returning home to Gaza. The New York Times spoke to a family that remains separated despite a truce in the territory.: Here’s the latest.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 01:15:45 +0000: Russia Sends Naval Vessel to Escort Oil Tanker U.S. Is Pursuing
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:28:04 +0000 The development deepens the confrontation over the tanker formerly known as the Bella 1, which the United States wants to seize but which Russia has sought to protect.: China Touts Hainan, Its Duty-Free Island, Amid $1 Trillion Trade Surplus
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 03:37:31 +0000 Policies meant to lure importers to Hainan, a resort island off China’s coast, signal an opening up, Beijing says. One expert calls it a “bait and switch.”