US foreign policy
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Tom Cotton Lauds Maduro’s Capture: A Bold Stroke for US Interests in Venezuela
Senator Tom Cotton, Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, offered robust support for the 2026 US military operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, emphasizing the critical role of intelligence and the administration’s resolve to stabilize…
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Deadly Village Raid: Gunmen Kill Over 30, Abduct Others in Northern Nigeria’s Niger State
Over 30 people were killed and many abducted in a brutal attack by gunmen on Kasuwan Daji market in Nigeria’s Niger state. The raid highlights escalating insecurity in the conflict-hit northern region, where ‘bandits’ frequently target vulnerable communities.
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Margaret Brennan Grills Rubio & Cotton on Venezuela After Maduro’s Capture: Unpacking U.S. Strategy and Future
On January 4, 2026, veteran journalist Margaret Brennan led intense interviews with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Senator Tom Cotton on ‘Face the Nation,’ dissecting the U.S. operation that led to Nicolás Maduro’s capture in Venezuela. Brennan pressed officials…
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Priti Patel: ‘No Tears Shed’ for Maduro as UK Navigates Venezuelan Crisis Amid US Action
Former Home Secretary Priti Patel stated ‘nobody will shed tears’ over the removal of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro following a US operation. This article explores the UK’s complex reaction, balancing condemnation of Maduro’s regime with concerns over international law.
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AOC, Greene Unite in Condemnation of Maduro Capture: ‘Not About Drugs, It’s About Oil’
Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, alongside international leaders, have fiercely condemned the US operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, arguing it’s driven by oil and regime change, not drug trafficking.
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Marco Rubio’s Year-End Briefing: U.S. Foreign Policy Amid Venezuela, Ukraine, Gaza Tensions
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed reporters at his annual briefing, outlining the Trump administration’s stance on Venezuela, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, while emphasizing diplomacy, security, and the national interest as guiding principles.
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Trump’s National Security Strategy Redraws Global Lines: Allies, Adversaries, and America First
Trump’s new National Security Strategy signals a bold shift in U.S. foreign policy, challenging old alliances, doubling down on military and economic dominance, and stirring controversy across Europe and beyond.
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Trump Security Strategy: Unpacking the Latin America Shift and Its Uncertainties
The Trump administration’s security strategy signals a new focus on Latin America, but the plan’s coherence and long-term impact remain unclear.
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US Labels Venezuela’s Cartel de los Soles a Terrorist Group: Reality, Controversy, and Consequences
The US has officially designated Venezuela’s Cartel de los Soles as a foreign terrorist organization, intensifying international scrutiny. But as experts and officials debate its existence and structure, the move raises profound questions about the nature of organized crime, political…
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Why the US Is Boycotting the G20 Summit in South Africa: Discrimination Claims, Diplomatic Fallout
The US government has announced a full boycott of the G20 summit in South Africa, citing state-backed discrimination against Afrikaners. The decision ignites international debate over land reform, human rights, and the future of global diplomacy.
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Trump Demands Taliban Return Bagram Air Base as Afghanistan Tensions Escalate
President Trump’s public threats demanding the return of Afghanistan’s Bagram Air Base have reignited international debate over US military influence, regional security, and rising tensions with the Taliban.
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US Bars Palestinian President Abbas from UN Amid Statehood Push
The United States has revoked visas for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and 80 officials, barring their attendance at the UN General Assembly, as allies prepare to recognize Palestine as a state.
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Trump Announces End to Longstanding US Sanctions on Syria
President Trump declares an end to US sanctions on Syria, signaling a major shift in Washington’s policy and opening doors for Syrian reconstruction.
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US May Abandon Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks Without Progress Soon
Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns the U.S. may step back from Ukraine-Russia peace efforts if no progress is made in the coming days.
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Trump-Putin Ukraine Ceasefire Deal: Energy Truce, Saudi Talks, and Global Reactions
Breaking: Trump and Putin agree to a 30-day pause on Ukraine energy strikes. Dive into the ceasefire details, Saudi-led peace talks, and Kyiv’s cautious optimism. Updated March 2025.