Trump pitches Venezuela oil to U.S. majors — and hits skepticism
Washington – U.S. President Donald Trump pressed top oil executives Friday to invest in Venezuela’s vast reserves, but…
New ICE shooting video emerges; JD Vance defends agent in killing
Vice President JD Vance shared a clip of the shooting, saying the officer acted in self defense and…
U.S. intervention won’t help Venezuela or Latin America
Periodically, the Latinx Files will feature guest writers. Filling in this week is E.R. Pulgar, a Venezuelan American…
Pope Leo decries world’s ‘zeal for war’ in fiery Vatican speech
VATICAN CITY – Pope Leo decried the use of military force as a means of achieving diplomatic goals…
Trump declares U.S.-China trade war as Bessent floats long truce
U.S. President Donald Trump said he saw the U.S. as locked in a trade war with China, even…
Defense chief Koizumi to meet Pete Hegseth in Washington on Thursday
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said Friday he would visit the United States from Monday through Jan. 18, planning…
Trump says Venezuela does not give China a Taiwan precedent, but ‘it’s up to’ Xi
WASHINGTON – U.S. President Donald Trump said “it’s up to” Chinese President Xi Jinping what China does on…
Trump withdraws U.S. from 66 international organizations and treaties, including major climate groups
President Trump on Wednesday withdrew the United States from 66 international organizations and treaties, including the United Nations…
Trade wars destroy the planet
BEIJING – Tariff wars are often justified as necessary to protect or reshore manufacturing jobs and to improve…
NASA weighs ending space mission early after medical emergency
NASA is considering ending a mission on board the International Space Station early after an astronaut suffered a…
What would an ‘unconfined’ Iranian response look like?
TEHRAN – For several years, Iranian political and military leaders have been known for practicing “strategic patience”—a policy…
Venezuela’s oil market return may stabilize US gas prices
The crisis in Venezuela has captured global attention, but its impact could be felt closer to home, especially…