Trump signs memorandum withdrawing US from dozens of international, UN organisations

The White House says there are 66 organisations in total that the US will withdraw from in accordance with Trump’s memorandum, including 35 non-UN organisations and 31 UN entities.
8 Jan, 2026
US will control Venezuelan oil sales ‘indefinitely’: US energy secretary

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said that Washington will control sales of Venezuelan oil “indefinitely,” a day after President Donald Trump announced Venezuela’s interim leaders had agreed to US-managed marketing of 30-50 million barrels of crude.
7 Jan, 2026
US demand for exclusive oil partnership with Venezuela a ‘typical bullying’ act: China

USA’s demand that Venezuela form an “exclusive partnership” in the oil sector is a “typical bullying” act and a violation of the Latin American nation’s sovereignty as well as international law, China has said.
7 Jan, 2026
Trump says US will receive up to 50 million barrels of sanctioned Venezuelan oil

Donald Trump says the US will receive between 30 and 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil under a new arrangement.
7 Jan, 2026

55 Cuban, Venezuelan troops killed during US capture of Maduro, official tolls show

Concern over Somali community as Trump sends 2,000 federal agents to Minnesota

Guterres criticises US at UNSC over Venezuela attack, Maduro abduction

UK Bans Junk Food Advertising to Tackle Childhood Obesity

Trump threatens second strike in Venezuela if ‘they don’t behave’, warns of operation in Colombia
4 Jan, 2026
US attacks in Venezuela killed at least 40 people: report
A senior Venezuelan official tells the New York Times civilians and soldiers were killed during a US operation targeting President Nicolas Maduro.

4 Jan, 2026
US plan for Venezuela: Abduct President Maduro, take oil and then what?
Vice President Rodriguez has not adhered to Trump’s script, stating that Maduro was the only president and demanded his return.

4 Jan, 2026
North Korea Launches Ballistic Missile Toward Sea of Japan
South Korea and Japan reported that North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward the Sea of Japan on Wednesday morning.

3 Jan, 2026
President Maduro and wife forced out of Venezuela, says Trump
President Trump announced that a US operation successfully removed Maduro and his wife from Venezuela during a large-scale military strike.

3 Jan, 2026
Explosions shake Caracas amid Trump’s warning of strikes on Venezuela
Night-time blasts in Caracas followed US threats of strikes, while Maduro denied wrongdoing and called for cooperation.

3 Jan, 2026
‘Dollar, oil, and Israel’ — US Republican lawmakers slam Trump’s threat to Iran
“We have problems at home,” says Representative Thomas Massie, and Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene frames the Trump’s policy as betrayal of 2024 voter mandate.

2 Jan, 2026
6.5-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Mexico’s Guerrero State
A 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck southern Mexico’s Guerrero state near San Marcos, briefly interrupting a press conference by President Claudia Sheinbaum. No casualties or damage have been reported so far

2 Jan, 2026
Tears and stunned silence at vigil for Swiss fire victims
At least 47 people died and more than 100 were injured in the fire that swept through the crowded Le Constellation bar during a New Year celebration.

2 Jan, 2026
Palestinian detainee dies in Israeli prison in southern Israel
Hassan Issa al-Qasha’leh dies after 13 months in detention, as rights groups warn of worsening prison conditions.

1 Jan, 2026
India assumes BRICS presidency amid tariff pressures
As New Delhi assumes the 2026 BRICS presidency, analysts say India is likely to avoid currency confrontation with Washington while emphasising inclusive growth and multilateral reform.




