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‘Equivalent measures’: Mali, Burkina Faso restrict entry for US citizens
The African nations said they were imposing the travel restrictions after the US included them, and others, on a no-entry list.
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Americas and the Caribbean
CIA behind drone strike on ‘big facility’ in Venezuela: sources
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Obituaries
Tatiana Schlossberg, journalist and JFK’s granddaughter, dead at 35
31 Dec 2025 - 11:52AM
Venezuela
Oil tankers still arriving in Venezuela despite US blockade, data shows
A US blockade on sanctioned vessels has scared many vessel owners, but some still make journey.
31 Dec 2025 - 11:41AM
An oil tanker sails on Lake Maracaibo in Maracaibo, Venezuela, on December 18. Photo: EPA
Russia
Russia’s Medvedev warns ‘Grim Reaper’ stalks Ukraine’s Zelensky in vile threat
Reacting to Zelensky’s Christmas speech, the former Russian president warns of imminent death and says his corpse belongs in a curiosity shop.
30 Dec 2025 - 9:40PM
France
‘No photos of kids’: George and Amal Clooney become French citizens for privacy
Seeking a life away from Hollywood’s glare, the Clooneys and their twins leave Los Angeles for France’s privacy laws and quiet estate life.
30 Dec 2025 - 9:52PM
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US Federal Reserve
Trump says preferred Fed pick is ready, again teases firing Powell
US president urges Jerome Powell to resign as he considers a ‘gross incompetence’ lawsuit against the Fed leader.
30 Dec 2025 - 4:38PM
US President Donald Trump has renewed his threat to bring a lawsuit against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Photo: Reuters
Venezuela
Trump says US ‘hit’ drug boat loading facility in Venezuela pressure campaign
If confirmed, it would mark the first known land strike on Venezuelan soil since the US began its lethal anti-cartel campaign in September.
30 Dec 2025 - 1:16PM
United Nations
‘World stands at a crossroads’: UN chief issues grim New Year message
Antonio Guterres laments US$2.7 trillion global arms race and urges leaders to choose ‘people and planet over pain’ in 2026.
30 Dec 2025 - 11:21AM
Ukraine war
Zelensky asked Trump for ‘historic’ 50-year guarantee against Russia
The Ukrainian president is seeking extended US security guarantees, exceeding the 15-year plan under discussion as part of peace talks.
29 Dec 2025 - 9:17PM
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United Nations
‘Adapt, shrink or die’: US pledges US$2 billion for UN aid in humanitarian cut
Trump administration’s latest aid pledge is a small fraction of what the US has contributed in the past.
29 Dec 2025 - 5:14PM
Women displaced by fighting in Sudan line up to receive food aid at a camp in Al Dabbah. Photo: AP
Aviation accidents
Mid-air helicopter crash in US leaves 1 dead, another critically injured
Federal investigators probe crash of two helicopters over Hammonton Municipal Airport in New Jersey.
29 Dec 2025 - 3:48PM
United States
End of the line: New York retires iconic MetroCard and embraces tap-and-go fares
December 31 is the final day to refill MetroCards after that New York City transitions to OMNY tap-to-pay via credit cards and smart devices.
29 Dec 2025 - 12:00AM
Ukraine war
Zelensky looks to secure peace deal at Trump meet as Russian offensive mounts
Discussions at Trump’s Florida resort will cover security guarantees and territorial concessions.
28 Dec 2025 - 11:58AM
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Ukraine war
Ukraine peace requires ‘a willing Russia’, says Canada’s PM Carney
Carney denounced the ‘barbarism’ of Moscow’s latest attack on Kyiv as Zelensky stopped in Nova Scotia before flying to Florida to meet Trump.
28 Dec 2025 - 3:38AM
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensk in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada on Saturday. Photo: Reuters
Ukraine war
Trump says Zelensky ‘doesn’t have anything until I approve it’ ahead of talks
The two leaders are expected to discuss issues like the future of the Donbas region and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
27 Dec 2025 - 9:19AM
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Donald Trump
Trump says he ordered Nigeria strike delay to ‘give a Christmas present’
‘They were going to do it earlier,’ Trump said of Thursday’s strike targeting Islamic State militants, adding ‘we hit them hard’.
27 Dec 2025 - 7:39AM
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Extreme weather
US airlines cancel more than 1,000 flights due to winter storm Devin
An additional 4,685 flights faced delays in the northeast as the National Weather Service warned of heavy snow and ‘hazardous conditions’.
27 Dec 2025 - 4:27AM
The control tower at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. Heavy snowfall is expected to disrupt air travel in the northeast of the United States. Photo: EPA
Harvey Weinstein
Weinstein accuser Kaja Sokola is being sued for defamation by her sister
Ewa Sokola said Kaja’s false claims of collusion with Weinstein’s defence team are damaging her reputation as a cardiologist in Poland.
27 Dec 2025 - 3:41AM
Venezuela
Venezuela ‘frees 99 prisoners’ detained after 2024 election protests
Rights groups said the number released ‘does not correspond to reality’ despite growing pressure from Washington on President Maduro.
27 Dec 2025 - 2:57AM
Ukraine war
Zelensky brings ‘90% ready’ peace plan to Trump in Florida
Leaders will discuss security guarantees and a 20-point plan on Sunday, even as conflicting demands over territory persist.
27 Dec 2025 - 12:30AM
Donald Trump
Jimmy Kimmel takes aim at Trump in ‘alternative Christmas message’ to UK
Talk show host and Trump foe Kimmel tells UK TV that ‘tyranny is booming’ in the US.
26 Dec 2025 - 1:43PM
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Comedian Jimmy Kimmel speaks at a conference in Los Angeles in October. Photo: AFP
United States
Southern California drenched by powerful Christmas storm, flash flooding
Governor declares state of emergency amid deaths, rescues, evacuations, floods and potential mudslides.
25 Dec 2025 - 9:57PM
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Sexual harassment and assault
Trump’s Justice Department says may have found a million more Epstein files
After missing the deadline for releasing Epstein-related records, the US Justice Department says it may need a ‘few more weeks’.
25 Dec 2025 - 12:15PM
Donald Trump
Trump hits out at ‘dead man walking’ Colbert in late-night blast
US president calls on CBS to ‘put to sleep’ Stephen Colbert’s show now, before its scheduled end in May 2026.
25 Dec 2025 - 10:10AM
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