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Nov 15 2025POLITICS

U. S. Weighs Next Steps in Venezuela

President Trump recently hinted that he's close to deciding on a plan for Venezuela. This comes after several high-level meetings with his team to discuss possible military actions in the country. Key figures like Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Dan Caine were part of these discussions. They have been prese...

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Nov 14 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A Star and a Director Team Up Again for a Mob Boss Movie

Nicolas Cage is back in action with John Woo, the director who brought us Face/Off. After 30 years, they are teaming up again. This time, they are making a movie about Carlo Gambino. He was a famous mob boss in New York. This news comes from Deadline. Carlo Gambino was a big name in the crime world. He was known for his power and influence. Now, Cage and Woo are bri...

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Nov 12 2025POLITICS

Venezuela's Big Military Showdown: What's Really Going On?

Venezuela's military is on high alert. They just kicked off a massive drill with 200, 000 troops. Why? Because the U. S. Navy's biggest ship, the USS Gerald Ford, is now in the Caribbean. This isn't just any ship—it's packed with fighter jets, helicopters, and high-tech gear. The Venezuelan defense minister, Vladimir Padrino, isn't happy. He's accusing the U. S. of ...

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Nov 12 2025POLITICS

Venezuela Prepares for Military Drills Amid Rising Tensions with the US

Venezuela is getting ready for big military exercises. This is their response to the US sending more warships and troops to the Caribbean. The country's defense minister said they are moving land, air, naval, and reserve forces. They also have a special civilian group called the Bolivarian Militia joining in. The US has sent its biggest warship, the USS Gerald R. Fo...

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Nov 10 2025POLITICS

U. S. Military Actions in Pacific Raise Questions

The U. S. military has recently conducted two more strikes in the Pacific, targeting boats they claim were involved in drug trafficking. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that six individuals were killed in these strikes, bringing the total number of deaths from such operations to 76. The strikes took place on Sunday in international waters, with each boat al...

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Nov 10 2025POLITICS

A Former Leader's Brief Time Behind Bars

Nicolas Sarkozy, the former president of France, is back home after a short stay in prison. He was let out early because of an appeal. This all started when he was found guilty of taking money from Libya to fund his 2007 election campaign. The court said he can't leave France or talk to certain people involved in the case. Sarkozy, now 70, walked out of La Santé pri...

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Nov 10 2025POLITICS

A Former French Leader Walks Free, But Questions Linger

In a twist that has stirred up quite a bit of talk, a Paris court decided to let former French President Nicolas Sarkozy out of prison while he appeals his conviction. This move comes after he was found guilty of some shady dealings involving campaign funds back in 2007. Sarkozy made history as the first former French president to be locked up in over 50 years. His ...

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Nov 10 2025POLITICS

A Former Leader's Fight for Freedom: Sarkozy's Legal Battle

In a significant legal showdown, a Paris court is currently deliberating whether to grant early release to former French President Nicolas Sarkozy. This decision comes just under a month after Sarkozy, now 70 years old, was imprisoned to serve a five-year sentence for his role in a criminal conspiracy. The scheme involved using funds from Libya to support his 2007 el...

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Nov 07 2025POLITICS

U. S. Escalates Caribbean Campaign: Death Toll Rises to 70

In a recent move, the U. S. targeted and destroyed another suspected drug-smuggling vessel in the Caribbean, resulting in three fatalities. This brings the total death count from the ongoing anti-drug campaign to at least 70 individuals. The U. S. has been conducting these strikes since early September, focusing on vessels in both the Caribbean and the eastern Pacifi...

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Nov 04 2025POLITICS

Russia and Venezuela: Keeping the Lines Open

Russia and Venezuela are staying in touch, but they're not spilling the details. Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin's spokesman, mentioned that Russia is in regular contact with Venezuela. However, he didn't share what they're discussing. This comes at a time when tensions in the Caribbean are rising. Russia wants to keep things calm between Venezuela and the United States....

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