In 2019, an official said, Moscow offered to swap U.S. control of Venezuela for Russian free rein in Ukraine.
In 2019, an official said, Moscow offered to swap U.S. control of Venezuela for Russian free rein in Ukraine.
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Global Ripples From Venezuela
It’s only been days since the U.S. raid, but it already feels like the world is living in a new reality. China and Russia are watching.
Iran Offering Monthly Payments to Citizens to Cool Protests
Facing protests sparked by a deepening economic crisis, Iran’s government announced plans on Monday to provide most citizens with a monthly payment equivalent to around seven dollars. The plan, according to the government spokeswoman, Fatameh Mohajerani, is aimed at “preserving households’ purchasing power, controlling inflation, and ensuring food security.” But it will likely do little…
Maduro, Yanked Into the U.S. Justice System, Says He Was Kidnapped
“I’m innocent. I’m not guilty. I am a decent man,” the captured Venezuelan president told a judge in Manhattan federal court. “I am still president of my country.”
Why Trump Wants Greenland
President Trump has reiterated his interest in annexing Denmark’s semiautonomous territory, saying it is vital for America’s national security.
Eva Schloss, Anne Frank’s Stepsister and Auschwitz Survivor, Dies at 96
Ms. Schloss, who was sent to Auschwitz as a teenager, spoke in prisons and schools about her experiences and the dangers of prejudice.
Ahn Sung Ki, Towering Figure in South Korean Film, Dies at 74
Mr. Ahn, who made his onscreen debut as a 5-year-old, appeared in more than 180 films. President Lee Jae-myung said he “left a great footprint in Korean film history.”
Trump’s Threat of Force Against Colombia Draws Rebuke From Its Leader
President Gustavo Petro said that he had asked the Colombian people to defend him “against any illegitimate violent act.” His defense minister emphasized that security cooperation with Washington continued.
Denmark Tells Trump to ‘Stop the Threats’ About Greenland
The Danish prime minister told President Trump to back down after he repeated his threat to acquire Greenland in the wake of the U.S. military raid in Venezuela.