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U.S. seizes two more sanctioned oil tankers with links to Venezuela

U.S. forces have boarded a Venezuela-linked sanctioned oil tanker in the North Atlantic after pursuing it for weeks. The U.S. military also announced the seizure of a sanctioned tanker ship in the Caribbean Sea, the second vessel taken b...

Euronews

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Thousands flee Aleppo as government and Kurdish forces clash again

Fierce fighting resumed in Syria's northern city of Aleppo between government forces and Kurdish fighters for a second day on Wednesday (January 7), sending thousands of civilians fleeing and leaving at least four people dead.

Reuters

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Kherson lives under anti-drone nets and in fear of Russian attacks

With talks around Ukraine's security ongoing in Paris, Russian attacks in Ukraine continue. In the city of Kherson, close to the border with Russia, Ukrainians are constantly under threat of drone attacks.

France 24

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Putin attends Christmas Eve service with veterans of Ukraine war

Russian President Vladimir Putin celebrated Christmas Eve at an Orthodox service in the Moscow region on Tuesday evening. He was joined by veterans of Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine and their families.

Africanews

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Yemen separatist leader skips crisis talks amid Saudi-UAE tensions

The leader of Yemen's southern separatists failed to board a flight to Riyadh for crisis talks on Wednesday (January 7), adding uncertainty to efforts to contain a military escalation that has caused a major rift between Saudi Arabia and...

Reuters

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U.S. seizes Venezuela-linked oil tanker after weeks-long pursuit

The U.S. seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker that was being shadowed by a Russian submarine on Wednesday (Jan. 7), after a more than two-week-long pursuit across the Atlantic as part of a U.S. "blockade" of Venezuelan oil exports.

Reuters

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South Korea's Lee urged China to help curb nuclear programme

Lee's visit this week was the first by a South Korean leader to China in six years, with Seoul seeking a reset in relations with its largest trading partner as well as help with the North.

Euronews

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South Africa to host first China-led BRICS joint navy exercises

The first China-led BRICS joint naval exercise is due to start on Friday in South African waters.

Africanews

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Some Colombians fear Trump could target their country next

After U.S. President Donald Trump suggested he might target Colombian President Gustavo Petro next, some in Colombia worry what it could mean for their country.

CBC News

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Ukraine allies agree on security guarantees in case of a ceasefire

In Paris, Kyiv’s allies said they would provide security guarantees as part of a deal to end Russia’s invasion, and that apparently includes assurances from the U.S.

France 24

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Aleppo schools remain closed following deadly clashes

In Aleppo, at least nine people were killed in clashes between government forces and Kurdish SDF forces on January 6. A defence ministry statement blamed the SDF for the civilian casualties, while the SDF accused the government of indisc...

France 24

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European leaders blast Trump over Greenland takeover discussions

Members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) are reacting to the Trump administration's comments on a potential Greenland takeover from Denmark.

CBS News

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Venezuela opposition leader says "nobody trusts" interim president

María Corina Machado, Venezuela's opposition leader, spoke with CBS News about Venezuelan interim President Dulcy Rodriguez, a close Maduro ally who has condemned his capture. Machado said Rodriguez "is in a very critical position becaus...

CBS News

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Why does Donald Trump want to take over Greenland?

Denmark and Greenland are seeking a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio after the Trump administration doubled down on its intention to take over the strategic Arctic island, a self-governing Danish territory.

France 24

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Trump says Venezuela to send U.S. oil worth up to $2.8 billion

President Donald Trump said Venezuela would relinquish as much as 50 million barrels of oil to the US, worth roughly $2.8 billion at the current market price, announcing the cargoes would be sold with proceeds benefiting both countries.

Bloomberg

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Afghan refugees at risk as deportations surge in Pakistan

Pakistan is ramping up deportations targeting the over 700,000 Afghans who fled after the Taliban's return to power. Germany recently agreed to take in 160 asylum seekers but has also rolled back earlier promises.

DW News

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UK, France ready to deploy troops in Ukraine after ceasefire

Britain and France have said they could send troops to Ukraine if a ceasefire is agreed. The pledge came at a Paris meeting of 30 nations, including the US, on security guarantees demanded by Kyiv before any peace deal.

DW News

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Colombia vows to defend its sovereignty amid Trump’s military threats

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said he would “take up arms” in the face of threats issued by US President Donald Trump.

Al Jazeera

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Israeli school assault wounds dozens of Palestinians in West Bank raid

Israeli forces storm Birzeit University in the occupied West Bank soon after students begin a sit-in in solidarity with jailed Palestinians.

Al Jazeera

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European leaders hit back at Trump’s takeover designs on Greenland

A number of European leaders have hit back at United States President Donald Trump’s repeated calls for the US to take over Greenland.

Al Jazeera

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Burundi struggles to support thousands fleeing DR Congo violence

A refugee settlement in Burundi is overwhelmed as over 90,000 Congolese flee fighting in DR Congo.

Al Jazeera

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Inside Hezbollah's influence in Venezuela

Questions remain over how Venezuela will be run in the aftermath of the U.S. capture of its former leader, Nicolás Maduro. One outstanding issue is how the U.S. will handle the Iranian-backed terrorist group Hezbollah, which has had a dr...

CBS News

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How the situation in Venezuela could affect gas prices

A new analysis finds that the average price of gas in the U.S. is expected to fall to its lowest level since 2020 this year. While the yearly average will fall under $3, GasBuddy notes that there is some expected fluctuation throughout t...

CBS America

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Venezuelans in the U.S. react to upheaval and who should lead next

After decades of fear and instability, Venezuelans in the U.S. are cautiously hopeful about what comes next. CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil spoke to Venezuelans in Doral, Florida.

CBS America

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U.S. takeover of Greenland would be "devastating" to NATO relations

European leaders are pushing back after White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller said Greenland should be part of the United States. The semi-autonomous island has been the territory of Denmark, a NATO nation, for 300 years.

CBS America

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Trump may face hard sell in push for oil companies in Venezuela

Trump administration officials are set to discuss Venezuela with major oil companies Wednesday following the weekend raid that captured former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

CBS News

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Details on CIA assessment produced before Maduro capture

Prior to the capture of Nicolás Maduro, the CIA was commissioned to produce an assessment modeling potential political leadership scenarios in Venezuela should Maduro cease to be president.

CBS News

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Polymarket bettor wins $400,000 on Maduro's capture, raising eyebrows

Just hours before news broke of the operation to capture Nicolás Maduro, an anonymous user placed a bet that Maduro would be out of power in Venezuela by the end of the month. The bet paid out more than $400,000.=

CBS America

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U.S. Republicans divided over Maduro capture

US President Donald Trump's raid in Venezuela is causing alarm within his own Republican Party. Some Trump loyalists are asking how the seizure of Venezuela's leader aligns with his vow to avoid foreign intervention.

DW News

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Taiwan’s global hub on edge as economy feels China’s military drills

At Keelung fishing harbour, crews face uncertainty as Chinese military drills threaten local waters. Many workers, including migrants from China, value Taiwan’s better jobs and stability but worry about rising tensions.

Al Jazeera