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Families of 2 Men Killed in Caribbean Boat Strike File Wrongful Death Suit Against US
The families of two Trinidadian nationals said they were working as farmers and fishermen in Venezuela and were returning home when they were killed on Oct. 14.
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Rubio Reports Good Progress With Post-Maduro Venezuela
Rubio told lawmakers the Trump administration considered the possibility of civil war and mass migration from Venezuela following Maduro’s capture.
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State Department Revokes Visas of 2 Haiti Transitional Council Members, Alleging Gang Ties
The U.S. State Department said, ‘The Trump Administration will promote accountability for those who continue to destabilize Haiti and the region.’
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Trump Reveals Secret Weapon Used in US Operation to Capture Maduro
‘We came in, they pressed buttons and nothing worked,’ Trump told The New York Post.
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Venezuela’s Interim Leader Says 626 Prisoners Released but Offers Few Details
Interim leader Delcy Rodríguez is seeking U.N. verification amid discrepancies in release figures following Nicolás Maduro’s ouster.
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California Becomes First State to Join WHO’s Global Outbreak Response Network After US Exit
Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is considering running for president in 2028, said the move keeps his state ‘at the forefront of public health preparedness.’
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Pentagon’s Defense Strategy Puts US Interests in Western Hemisphere as Top Priority
Deterring China in the Indo-Pacific region comes second in the Pentagon’s defense strategy.
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As China Erects Chip-Import Barriers, an MIT Professor Blames CCP’s Military Ambitions
U.S. worries about technology exports have mounted because ‘it could be used against us,’ said an expert at MIT’s Sloan School of Management.
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Washington Names New Top Venezuela Envoy
Laura Dogu, who has previously served as U.S. ambassador to both Honduras and Nicaragua, has been named chargé d'affaires to the Venezuela Affairs Unit.
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Appeals Court Considers Trump’s Ability to Deport Under Alien Enemies Act
Detainees argue the president is misusing his war powers and that their removal should be blocked.
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Who Owns Greenland Is of No Concern to Russia, Putin Says
Trump has said that acquiring Greenland is essential for securing the Arctic amid growing threats from China and Russia.
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Trump Says Hamas Must Surrender Weapons or Face Destruction
The president outlined a U.S.-led framework for Gaza’s transition as Palestinian officials announced the reopening of the Rafah crossing.
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US to Gain ‘Total Access’ to Greenland Without Payment, Trump Says
Under the agreement, the United States would gain access to the Arctic island for an unlimited period of time and at no cost.
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Trump Admin Poised to Speed Up Deep-Sea Mining Permits in International Waters
The new rules allow U.S. citizens to explore the seabed to mine minerals until an international regulatory regime is in place. Critics said it is still illegal.
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US Embassy in Guatemala Issues Security Alert After Gang Violence
American citizens traveling to the Central American Nation are ‘advised to maintain a high level of caution.’
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Twice Bitten, Thrice Shy: What Oil Majors Want Before Betting on Venezuela a Third Time
‘U.S. companies will not commit serious capital to Venezuela without a credible reset on rule of law,’ Jason Isaac, American Energy Institute CEO, said.
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Mexico Transfers 37 Cartel Members to US Amid Trump’s Increasing Campaign Against Drug Smuggling
The Justice Department assured Mexico it would not seek the death penalty.
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Mexican President Reassures Nation on US Military Activities Amid Cartel Tensions
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s comments come after the FAA notified airmen about military operations near the country.
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Families of 2 Men Killed in Caribbean Boat Strike File Wrongful Death Suit Against US
The families of two Trinidadian nationals said they were working as farmers and fishermen in Venezuela and were returning home when they were killed on Oct. 14.
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Rubio Reports Good Progress With Post-Maduro Venezuela
Rubio told lawmakers the Trump administration considered the possibility of civil war and mass migration from Venezuela following Maduro’s capture.
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State Department Revokes Visas of 2 Haiti Transitional Council Members, Alleging Gang Ties
The U.S. State Department said, ‘The Trump Administration will promote accountability for those who continue to destabilize Haiti and the region.’
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Trump Reveals Secret Weapon Used in US Operation to Capture Maduro
‘We came in, they pressed buttons and nothing worked,’ Trump told The New York Post.
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Venezuela’s Interim Leader Says 626 Prisoners Released but Offers Few Details
Interim leader Delcy Rodríguez is seeking U.N. verification amid discrepancies in release figures following Nicolás Maduro’s ouster.
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California Becomes First State to Join WHO’s Global Outbreak Response Network After US Exit
Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is considering running for president in 2028, said the move keeps his state ‘at the forefront of public health preparedness.’
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Pentagon’s Defense Strategy Puts US Interests in Western Hemisphere as Top Priority
Deterring China in the Indo-Pacific region comes second in the Pentagon’s defense strategy.
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As China Erects Chip-Import Barriers, an MIT Professor Blames CCP’s Military Ambitions
U.S. worries about technology exports have mounted because ‘it could be used against us,’ said an expert at MIT’s Sloan School of Management.
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Washington Names New Top Venezuela Envoy
Laura Dogu, who has previously served as U.S. ambassador to both Honduras and Nicaragua, has been named chargé d'affaires to the Venezuela Affairs Unit.
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Appeals Court Considers Trump’s Ability to Deport Under Alien Enemies Act
Detainees argue the president is misusing his war powers and that their removal should be blocked.
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Who Owns Greenland Is of No Concern to Russia, Putin Says
Trump has said that acquiring Greenland is essential for securing the Arctic amid growing threats from China and Russia.
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Trump Says Hamas Must Surrender Weapons or Face Destruction
The president outlined a U.S.-led framework for Gaza’s transition as Palestinian officials announced the reopening of the Rafah crossing.
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US to Gain ‘Total Access’ to Greenland Without Payment, Trump Says
Under the agreement, the United States would gain access to the Arctic island for an unlimited period of time and at no cost.
|
Trump Admin Poised to Speed Up Deep-Sea Mining Permits in International Waters
The new rules allow U.S. citizens to explore the seabed to mine minerals until an international regulatory regime is in place. Critics said it is still illegal.
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US Embassy in Guatemala Issues Security Alert After Gang Violence
American citizens traveling to the Central American Nation are ‘advised to maintain a high level of caution.’
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Twice Bitten, Thrice Shy: What Oil Majors Want Before Betting on Venezuela a Third Time
‘U.S. companies will not commit serious capital to Venezuela without a credible reset on rule of law,’ Jason Isaac, American Energy Institute CEO, said.
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Mexico Transfers 37 Cartel Members to US Amid Trump’s Increasing Campaign Against Drug Smuggling
The Justice Department assured Mexico it would not seek the death penalty.
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Mexican President Reassures Nation on US Military Activities Amid Cartel Tensions
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s comments come after the FAA notified airmen about military operations near the country.
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