Venezuela's leader, Nicolas Maduro, is in a tough spot. He wanted to leave his country but had some big asks. He spoke with U. S. President Donald Trump last month. Trump said no to most of what Maduro wanted. Maduro asked for a clean slate. He wanted legal protection for himself and his family. He
President Donald Trump has announced that he will pardon Juan Orlando Hernandez, the former president of Honduras. Hernandez was found guilty in 2024 of serious crimes related to drugs and weapons. He was given a long prison sentence of 45 years. Trump said on social media that he made this decision
American volunteers aiding Ukraine's defense against Russia are furious about a recent peace proposal linked to Donald Trump. They see it as a surrender to Russia and a betrayal of Ukraine's fight for independence. Many Americans have been in Ukraine since the war began, helping with military train
South Africa is in hot water with the U. S. after a public spat between their leaders. The latest move? South Africa is not on the guest list for the next G20 summit in the U. S. in 2026. This comes just days after South Africa wrapped up hosting this year's event. The U. S. president made this ann
The State Department's annual human rights report is getting a makeover. Under the current administration, the report will now highlight issues like affirmative action and state-funded abortions as human rights violations. This shift is part of a broader change in U. S. foreign policy, which now pri
Trump is really pushing for Saudi Arabia and Israel to become friends. He thinks this will make the Middle East a safer place. He's hoping Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will agree to join the Abraham Accords when he visits the White House. But it's not that simple. Saudi Arabia wants a Pal
Taiwan is looking at different ways to protect its interests in the global market. One of these ways is by controlling the export of computer chips. This is not a new idea, but it shows that Taiwan is serious about using all possible tools to defend itself. The Foreign Minister, Lin Chia-lung, talk
A senior Chinese diplomat's recent threatening remarks have sparked global outrage. The diplomat, Xue, suggested that Japan's leader could face severe consequences for supporting Taiwan. This outburst was quickly removed, but the damage was done. It's not the first time China has shown its aggressiv
Russia's leader, Vladimir Putin, has asked his team to look into restarting nuclear tests. This comes after the U. S. president hinted that America might do the same. Putin said Russia has followed the rules of the nuclear test ban treaty, but if others start testing, Russia will too. A top Russian
Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped significantly, with only 37% of Americans approving of his performance as president. This is a steep decline from earlier in his second term when his approval was at 47%. The latest survey, conducted by CNN/SSRS, shows that 63% of Americans disapprove of hi
