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North Korea says shameless US is making a mockery of UN

North Korea has accused the United States of abusing the United Nations and trying to turn it into a tool for its own interests. Pyongyang called US actions “shameless” and said Washington was making a mockery of the UN through its behaviour.​ In a statement from its mission to the UN in New York, North Korea condemned reported US plans to hold a briefing on alleged North Korean violations of UN sanctions. It said the real issue the UN should focus on is what it described as a “hideous criminal act” by the United States, without giving details.​ Pyongyang said the US “despises the existence of the UN itself” and uses the organisation only when it serves its strategic goals. It warned that Washington’s “irrationality and malpractice” in using the UN arena for unilateral and selfish purposes should not be […]

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Iran not seeking war but fully prepared, says minister

Iran’s foreign minister says the country does not want war but is fully prepared to fight if necessary. He also says Tehran is open to talks with the United States if negotiations are fair and based on mutual respect.​ Abbas Araghchi told a gathering of foreign ambassadors in Tehran that Iran is ready for both conflict and diplomacy. He stressed that any talks must give Iran equal rights and must not be dictated by Washington.​ Araghchi’s comments come as US President Donald Trump signals that Iran’s leadership is seeking negotiations after he warned of possible military action over the crackdown on protests. Washington has also maintained a “maximum pressure” policy aimed at curbing Iran’s nuclear programme.​ The minister repeated that Iran’s nuclear activities are peaceful, even as Western countries and the UN nuclear watchdog say Tehran once ran an organised […]

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US–Venezuela oil pact angers China, cools prices

Global oil prices slipped after President Donald Trump confirmed a deal for the United States to import up to 2 billion dollars worth of Venezuelan crude that had been blocked by sanctions.​The plan would redirect an estimated 30 to 50 million barrels of stranded Venezuelan oil to US refiners, boosting supply and easing market pressure.​ China, once Venezuela’s main oil customer, criticised the move as economic coercion and accused Washington of effectively hijacking cargoes previously tied to Chinese interests.​Analysts say the shift could undercut Chinese refiners that relied on discounted Venezuelan crude and weaken Beijing’s long standing energy relationship with Caracas.​ Trump has presented the deal as a win for American motorists and Venezuelans, arguing it will lower fuel costs while putting Caracas’ oil revenues under tighter US control.​Uncertainty remains over how long the arrangement will last and how it […]

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Russia sends sub to guard tanker pursued by US

Russia has deployed a submarine and other naval vessels to escort an aging oil tanker that US forces have been trying to seize off the coast of Venezuela.​The ship, formerly known as Bella 1 and now sailing under a new name, has been tracked for weeks over alleged involvement in sanctions busting and black market oil shipments.​ According to US officials cited in media reports, the tanker had attempted to approach Venezuela to load oil but was blocked and later pursued in international waters.​Washington considers the vessel stateless and subject to boarding because it has sailed under questionable flags while linked to networks moving sanctioned Russian and Venezuelan crude.​ Moscow’s decision to send a submarine and additional naval assets marks a sharp escalation in the standoff and signals its readiness to physically shield the tanker from US interdiction.​Analysts say the […]

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US sets up to 15000 visa bond for Nigerians

The United States has introduced new visa rules that may require Nigerians applying for B1/B2 (business and tourism) visas to post a bond of up to 15000 dollars.​The bond is a financial guarantee, does not ensure visa approval and will not be refunded if paid without a clear instruction from a consular officer.​ According to details on the US State Department’s website, the updated list shows that 24 of the 38 affected countries are in Africa, including Nigeria.​The bond is targeted at nationals from countries the US classifies as high risk for overstaying their permitted time in the country.​ For Nigeria, the visa bond requirement will start on January 21 2026.​Eligible B1/B2 applicants from listed countries may be asked to post bonds of 5000, 10000 or 15000 dollars, with the exact sum decided at the visa interview.​ Applicants will also […]

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Venezuela experts condemn US strike and Maduro’s capture

Nigeria’s foreign policy community has sharply criticised the recent United States military strike in Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro.​Experts say the action violates international law, undermines national sovereignty and risks destabilising Latin America.​ What NIIA and experts said The Nigerian Institute of International Affairs and other foreign policy scholars described the operation as a dangerous precedent.​They warned that the use of force to remove a sitting leader, even one accused of serious crimes, erodes global norms built to prevent unilateral interventions.​ Concerns over international law Analysts argued that the strike breached the UN Charter principles on non-use of force and non-interference in the internal affairs of states.​They stressed that accountability for alleged narco-terrorism or human rights abuses should follow legal, multilateral processes, not unilateral military action.​ Risks for Africa and global order The experts cautioned that accepting […]

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US lifts Caribbean airspace curbs after Venezuela strike

The United States has lifted temporary airspace restrictions over parts of the Caribbean that were imposed during the military operation in Venezuela which led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro.​Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on X that the curbs would expire at midnight Eastern Time, allowing airlines to start resuming normal schedules once flight plans are updated.​ The Federal Aviation Administration had earlier ordered U.S. commercial carriers to avoid Caribbean airspace near Venezuela, citing a potentially hazardous situation linked to ongoing military activity.​The move forced airlines to cancel or reroute hundreds of flights across the region, disrupting travel to and from destinations such as Puerto Rico, Aruba and other popular Caribbean hubs.​ Major U.S. airlines, including American, Delta, United, Southwest, JetBlue and Frontier, issued waivers allowing affected passengers to rebook without fees or fare differences on later dates.​Carriers have […]

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China urges US to immediately free captured Venezuelan president Maduro

China has called on the United States to immediately release Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife after U.S. forces seized and flew them out of Venezuela in a large scale operation announced by President Donald Trump.​A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said Beijing is gravely concerned and described the move as a clear violation of international law, basic norms of international relations and the principles of the UN Charter.​ Beijing urged Washington to ensure Maduro and his wife’s personal safety, release them at once, stop trying to topple the Venezuelan government and return to resolving differences through dialogue and negotiation.​China said the U.S. strikes and capture of a sitting president amount to “hegemonic behaviour” that undermines Venezuela’s sovereignty and threatens peace and security in Latin America and the Caribbean.​ Chinese state media and officials warned that when “the law of […]

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Maduro offers talks as US signals openness to serious dialogue

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has offered an “olive branch” to U.S. President Donald Trump, proposing serious talks on issues including drug trafficking, migration and sanctions after months of post election tension and fresh U.S. pressure on Caracas.​Speaking at a military event, Maduro said he was ready for direct dialogue “with respect and equality” and suggested both countries could work together on security and economic matters if Washington eased what he called “criminal” sanctions on Venezuela’s oil sector.​ U.S. officials, while sceptical of Maduro’s intentions, have indicated Washington could engage in serious talks if there is clear progress on political prisoners, human rights and credible electoral guarantees following disputed elections that extended Maduro’s rule.​They have also hinted that U.S. sanctions could be adjusted depending on whether Caracas moves toward more inclusive politics and honours past agreements reached with the opposition in […]

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Trump claims US strike on Venezuela drug dock

Donald Trump has claimed that the United States carried out a strike on a dock facility allegedly used by Venezuelan drug traffickers to load narcotics onto boats. Speaking to reporters, the US president said a “major explosion” had hit a location where drugs were prepared for maritime transport, though he did not disclose the exact site or provide operational details. Venezuelan authorities have not yet issued an official response. According to reports by CNN and The New York Times, citing sources familiar with the matter, the explosion was caused by a drone strike conducted by the CIA. If confirmed, this would represent the first publicly known US operation carried out inside Venezuelan territory. Since September, Washington has intensified military actions against what it describes as drug-smuggling networks operating by sea. US officials say more than 20 vessels in the Pacific […]

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