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US Sanctions Nicolas Maduro's Family, 6 Ships Carrying Venezuela Oil

The US imposed sanctions on three nephews of Venezuelan President Nicols Maduro, among others, on Thursday as President Donald Trump looks to inflict further pressure on the South American nation.

Published on: 11.12.2025 21:56
OpenAI, Microsoft Sued For 'Encouraging' Mentally Challenged Man To Kill Mother

OpenAI and its largest financial backer, Microsoft, were sued in California state court on Thursday over claimsthat OpenAI's popular chatbot ChatGPT encouraged a mentally ill man to kill his mother and himself.

Published on: 11.12.2025 19:00
US Trade Gap Shrinks To Narrowest Since 2020 After Tariff Hikes

The US trade deficit narrowed unexpectedly in September to the smallest since 2020, delayed government data showed Thursday, with imports rising just slightly as President Donald Trump's new tariffs set in.

Published on: 11.12.2025 18:56
US Officials Threaten Jail, Family Separation To Force Migrants To Deport

The email from a US immigration officer presented Kelly and Yerson Vargas with a stark choice: accept deportation to their native Colombia or risk being charged with a crime and separated from their 6-year-old daughter, Maria Paola.

Published on: 11.12.2025 18:55
'Downward Spiral': Woman Blames Social Media For 15-Year-Old Son's Suicide

A French mother whose teenage son took his own life is fighting to hold social media platforms accountable, saying their algorithms pushed suicide-related content that sent the 15-year-old into a "downward spiral".

Published on: 11.12.2025 18:49
Thai PM's 'Return Power to People' Post Signals Parliament Dissolution

Thai leader Anutin Charnvirakul said late Thursday he "would like to return power to the people", a known signal in the kingdom that a prime minister intends to dissolve parliament, paving the way for fresh elections.

Published on: 11.12.2025 18:45
Putin Spoke To Venezuela's Maduro, Reaffirmed Support Amid US Tensions: Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday reaffirmed his support to Venezuela in a phone call with long-time ally President Nicolas Maduro after the United States seized an oil tanker off the country's coast, the Kremlin said.

Published on: 11.12.2025 18:37
UK Police Hunt Suspects After 600 British Empire Artefacts Stolen from Museum

More than 600 artefacts relating to the history of the British Empire and Commonwealth have been stolen from the collection of Bristol Museum, police said Thursday as they released images of four suspects.

Published on: 11.12.2025 18:10
Satya Nadella Reveals He's Spending Free Time Designing A Cricket App

Microsoft Corp's Satya Nadella, a die-hard cricket fan, has been spending his free time coding and designing his own app that he uses to analyse the centuries-old game.

Published on: 11.12.2025 17:56
This Country Wants US Spy Planes. Not For Espionage, But To Hunt Al Qaeda

Ivory Coast wants the Trump administration to station US spy planes in the country's north to carry outcross-border operations targeting Al Qaeda-allied jihadists wreaking havoc across the Sahel

Published on: 11.12.2025 17:35
'Will End Tyranny': Nobel Winner Maria Machado's "Fight For Democracy" Vow

Nobel Peace laureate Maria Corina Machado will do her best to return to Venezuela to end the "tyranny" in the country, she said Thursday as she seized the spotlight in Oslo after nearly a year in hiding.

Published on: 11.12.2025 17:24
How Did Maria Corina Machado Get From Venezuela To Norway?

Maria Corina Machado reportedly took three days to make it out of Venezuela and reach Norway, wearing a wig and a disguise, dodging checkpoints and the risk of arrest.

Published on: 11.12.2025 17:23
'Architects Of AI' Named Time Magazine's Person Of The Year

Time magazine named the "Architects of AI" as its Person of the Year on Thursday, highlighting the US tech titans whose work on cutting-edge artificial intelligence is transforming humanity.

Published on: 11.12.2025 17:15
Tariffs Cause $1,200 Price Hike For Every US Household Since Trump's Return

Sweeping taxes on imports have cost the average American household nearly $1,200 since Donald Trump returned to the White House this year, according to calculations by Democrats on Congress' Joint Economic Committee.

Published on: 11.12.2025 15:36
31 Killed In Military Air Strike On Hospital In Myanmar

A Myanmar military air strike killed more than 30 people at a hospital, aid workers said Thursday, as the junta wages a withering offensive ahead of elections beginning this month.

Published on: 11.12.2025 15:34
Thailand-Cambodia Clashes Intensify With Airstrikes And Artillery Attacks

About two dozen people were reported killed in the fighting this week, while hundreds of thousands have been displaced on both sides of the border.

Published on: 11.12.2025 14:41
Bangladesh To Vote On February 12, First Time Since Sheikh Hasina Ouster

Elections in Bangladesh will be held on February 12, 2026, AMM Nasir Uddin, the country's chief election commissioner, announced through a televised address.

Published on: 11.12.2025 14:21
US To Reject Tourist Visa If Applicant Plans To Give Birth During Stay

People who file tourist applications to visit the US with an intention to game the American system won't have it easy, according to the US embassy in India.

Published on: 11.12.2025 13:45
Former Pak Spy Chief Sentenced To 14 Years For State Secret Violations

The former head of Pakistan's spy agency was sentenced to 14 years in prison for violating state secrets and abusing his authority, the army said on Thursday.

Published on: 11.12.2025 13:28
Mexico Slaps 50% Tariffs On India. $1 Billion Exports In Crosshairs

Four months after the US imposed 50 per cent tariffs on India for most goods, Mexico has approved levies of up to 50 per cent on the import of select products from Asian countries, including from India and China.

Published on: 11.12.2025 13:27

News from Arabic Countries

Could an end to the Ukraine war be near?

Diplomatic efforts intensify with Trump impatient for a deal.

Published on: 11.12.2025 22:20
More than 600 British Empire-era artefacts stolen from Bristol Museum

Detectives are appealing for help after hundreds of artefacts documenting British colonial history were stolen.

Published on: 11.12.2025 22:20
Zelenskyy says US seeking ‘free economic zone’ in eastern Ukraine

Ukraine leader says US wants zone as buffer between armies, underlining that referendum needed for any land schemes.

Published on: 11.12.2025 22:08
Paramount’s Warner Bros Discovery bid faces conflict of interest concerns

Experts are worried that Paramount-Skydance might undercut the editorial independence of CNN, among other issues.

Published on: 11.12.2025 21:36
Gaza’s camps brace for floods as Israel blocks key shelter supplies

Storm Byron is set to hit Gaza as nearly 1.5 million Palestinians shelter in flood-prone camps with little protection.

Published on: 11.12.2025 20:43
Palestine defeated by Saudi Arabia in FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 quarterfinal

Palestine were appearing in the quarterfinals of the FIFA Arab Cup for the first time at Qatar 2025, but Saudi win 2-1.

Published on: 11.12.2025 20:29
Trump’s maritime policy

We compare and contrast the US Coast Guard’s seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker with US condemnation of maritime piracy.

Published on: 11.12.2025 20:15
Venezuela tanker being brought to US as White House considers more seizures

Latest US pressure comes as Putin affirms 'solidarity with the people of Venezuela' in call with Maduro.

Published on: 11.12.2025 20:12
Thailand PM moves to dissolve parliament, paving way for election

A legislative impasse and border fighting force Thailand into an early election under mounting public pressure.

Published on: 11.12.2025 20:01
Who was Israel-backed Gaza militia leader Yasser Abu Shabab?

Palestinians in Gaza celebrated after Israeli-backed militia leader Yasser Abu Shabab was killed.

Published on: 11.12.2025 19:54
Failure of rival health bills underscores impasse in US politics

Democrats voted down a Republican bill that would have provided limited relief for out-of-pocket healthcare costs.

Published on: 11.12.2025 19:52
Can India balance its ties between Russia and the US?

New Delhi is deepening economic ties with Moscow, despite pressure from Washington.

Published on: 11.12.2025 19:20
US lawmakers join calls for justice in Israel’s attacks on journalists

Lawmakers urge action to address patterns of attacks on journalists, including 2023's double-tap killing in Lebanon.

Published on: 11.12.2025 19:13
Nuclear ambition, proxies & defiance: Iran’s former top diplomat

Mohammad Javad Zarif discusses Iran’s political and military involvement in the Middle East and beyond.

Published on: 11.12.2025 18:38
Bangladesh sets February election after year of political upheaval

Bangladesh prepares for a pivotal vote as the interim government struggles to restore stability and trust.

Published on: 11.12.2025 18:10
Austrian lawmakers pass headscarf ban for under-14s in schools

Rights group Amnesty says ban, which will affect around 12,000 girls, will 'add to racist climate towards Muslims'.

Published on: 11.12.2025 17:37
Denmark plans to ban access to social media for anyone under 15

The Danish government has announced a new plan to restrict the use of social media for anyone under the age of 15.

Published on: 11.12.2025 17:30
Baby in Gaza dies from cold as Israel restricts entry of needed supplies

An eight-month-old baby in Gaza died from exposure to torrential rains and cold temperatures in her family’s tent.

Published on: 11.12.2025 17:07
US judge orders release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from immigration detention

Abrego Garcia's wrongful deportation to El Salvador has become a rallying point against Trump's hardline policies.

Published on: 11.12.2025 16:05
World Cup 2026: When and where does the FIFA tournament start?

The global showpiece of world football begins on June 11 with FIFA's largest World Cup now only half a year away.

Published on: 11.12.2025 16:00
PSG bus stoned after Champions League tie; Spanish fans injured in Poland

Trouble ensues around two matches across European football's club competitions in the early hours of Thursday.

Published on: 11.12.2025 15:59
Video: Winter storm brings flooding misery to Gaza

Thousands of displaced people in Gaza are battling flooding which has swept through their tents and temporary shelters.

Published on: 11.12.2025 15:53
Bulgarian government resigns after mass protests

Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov says cabinet stepping down before parliament had been due to hold no-confidence vote.

Published on: 11.12.2025 15:31
Does the ICC unfairly target certain countries?

International justice expert Ruben Carranza says who stands trial reflects who is enforcing the court's mandates

Published on: 11.12.2025 15:30
Target Tehran

Fault Lines travels to Iran to investigate the human cost of Israel’s attacks and the risk of another war.

Published on: 11.12.2025 15:04