The Netherlands has pulled out of U.S.-led counter-drug missions in the Caribbean, a reaction to the rising death toll from American military attacks on vessels suspected of being used to smuggle narcotics. Speaking Monday evening in Aruba, Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans said Dutch forces would continue drug interdiction within Dutch territorial waters, but would not…
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As Trump pitches Venezuelan oil dream for US companies, experts warn it won’t be cheap or easy
President Trump has set his sights on Venezuela’s vast oil reserves, the largest in the world. If consolidated under Washington’s influence, about one third of global oil reserves could end up under US control. Yet, experts are skeptical about Trump’s plans, saying it won’t be cheap or easy.
Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door at St Peter’s to end Jubilee year
Pope Leo XIV closed the 2025 Holy Year by denouncing consumerism and anti-foreigner sentiment, after 33 million Catholic pilgrims visited Rome. He urged Christians to welcome strangers and pursue peace.
Bonnie have to Dance
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Israeli air strikes hit Lebanon with damage in the south and east
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From Maduro’s ‘tigress’ to Venezuela’s interim president: Who is Delcy Rodríguez?
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Russian strike hits Kyiv clinic, kills 1 and injures 3
A Russian strike on a private medical clinic in Kyiv killed one person and injured three others overnight on January 4–5, Ukrainian civil defence authorities said.
Nina’s Beach Adventure
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