Jan 09 U.S. and Venezuela take initial steps toward restoring relations after Maduro's capture By Regina Garcia Cano, Matthew Lee, Associated Press The United States and Venezuela said Friday they were exploring the possibility of restoring diplomatic relations, as a Trump administration delegation visited the South American nation. Continue reading
Jan 09 Watch 5:38 What oil companies need before tapping Venezuela's vast reserves By Amna Nawaz, Jackson Hudgins President Trump hosted a group of oil executives at the White House and outlined his plan for American companies to exploit Venezuelan resources. Venezuela sits on more oil than any nation on the planet, but produces just 1% of the… Continue watching
Jan 09 UN chief says the U.S. has 'legal obligation' to fund agencies after Trump's withdrawal order By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press The top United Nations official on Thursday said the United States has a “legal obligation” to keep paying its dues that fund U.N. agencies after the White House announced that it is withdrawing support from more than 30 initiatives operated by the… Continue reading
Jan 09 WATCH: Trump says Russia or China will occupy Greenland 'if we don't' By Associated Press The president said that he would like to make a deal “the easy way” to acquire Greenland, because if the U.S. doesn’t own it, he claimed Russia or China will take over it, and the U.S. does not want them… Continue reading
Jan 09 House where David Bowie grew up set to open to public in London next year By Jill Lawless, Associated Press The trust said Thursday that it aims to open the house in late 2027 for public visits and creative workshops for children. Continue reading
Jan 09 Pope Leo planning visit to Spain this year, with stops in Madrid, Barcelona and Canary Islands By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Spain had long lobbied for Francis to visit. But over 12 years he always declined, preferring to travel to farther flung countries where Catholics were a minority. Continue reading
Jan 09 Russia uses its new hypersonic missile in major attack on Ukraine and warning to the West By Samya Kullab, Illia Novikov, Associated Press The intense barrage and the launch of the nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile came days after Ukraine and its allies reported major progress toward agreeing on how to defend the country from further Moscow aggression if a U.S.-led peace deal is struck. Continue reading
Jan 09 Iran's supreme leader signals upcoming crackdown on protesters By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Protesters are “ruining their own streets ... in order to please the president of the United States,” the 86-year-old Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said to a crowd at his compound in Tehran. “Because he said that he would come… Continue reading
Jan 09 Venezuela releases imprisoned political figures and activists, which Trump says U.S. requested By Regina Garcia Cano, Megan Janetsky, Matías Delacroix, Associated Press President Donald Trump said in a TV interview the releases came at the request of the United States and praised the government of acting President Delcy Rodríguez. Continue reading
Jan 09 WATCH: Trump meets with oil executives to seek investments in Venezuela By Josh Boak, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Donald Trump on Friday called on oil executives to rush back into Venezuela as the White House looks to quickly secure $100 billion in investments to revive the country's ability to fully tap into its expansive reserves of petroleum. Continue reading