international conflict
US Military Seizes Venezuelan Oil Tanker Amid Escalating Diplomatic Tensions Between Nations
Dec 11, 2025 12:29 pm CST
The United States has seized a major oil tanker off Venezuela's coast in a military operation, escalating tensions between the nations. President Trump announced the seizure while Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Prize winner Maria Corina Machado prepares to address the world after months in hiding. The action comes amid a significant US naval presence in the Caribbean and accusations of illegitimate leadership against President Nicolas Maduro.
The Shifting Dynamics: How Trump's Relationships with Putin and Zelenskyy Have Evolved Throughout His Second Term
Nov 24, 2025 10:30 am CST
An in-depth analysis of President Trump's evolving rhetoric toward Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his second term. From initial admiration for Putin to growing frustration, and from harsh criticism of Zelenskyy to periodic reconciliation, this article chronicles the complex diplomatic dance as Trump attempts to broker peace in the Russia-Ukraine conflict while balancing American interests, international alliances, and his personal relationships with both leaders.