Venezuela's oil industry is in shambles. It's a mess of mismanagement, lack of investment, and U. S. sanctions. But now, the U. S. government is pushing major oil companies to invest big in Venezuela. Why? To revive the struggling oil sector and compensate for assets seized years ago. Back in the 2
Violence erupted in Syria's coastal cities following a deadly explosion at an Alawite mosque in Homs. The blast, which occurred during Friday prayers, resulted in eight fatalities and 18 injuries. Authorities suspect that explosive devices were placed inside the mosque, but no one has been arrested
Let's talk about the Tang Dynasty in China. It was a big deal, but things got rough. The weather was a major player in their downfall. Imagine floods and droughts happening over and over again. Not good for farming, right? People back then relied on crops like millet, wheat, and rice. But when the w
In a strong move, West African leaders have turned down Guinea-Bissau's military plan. They want the country to go back to its normal government rules fast. If the military doesn't listen, there could be punishments. The military in Guinea-Bissau took control on November 26. They removed the presid
Guinea-Bissau has seen many power grabs over the years. The latest one happened in November 2025. Army officers said they took control from President Umaro Sissoco Embalo. This was just before election results were to be announced. The country has a long history of instability. The first big power
In Guinea-Bissau, soldiers have taken control, announcing their move on state TV. This happened just days after a national election, with reports of gunfire near the presidential palace. The president, Umaro Sissoco Embaló, told French media that he had been removed from power and arrested. The sol
The upcoming presidential election in Guinea-Bissau is heating up, with incumbent Umaro Sissoco Embalo facing a strong challenge from Fernando Dias. This election is happening in a country where politics is as unstable as the weather and the cocaine trade is thriving. Dias, who is 47 years old, is
Haiti is in a tough spot. Elections won't happen before February 2026. Why? Gangs are running wild, making it too dangerous to vote. The last elections were in 2016. The president was killed in 2021. Since then, gangs have taken over big parts of the country. The electoral council tried to check vo
The crypto market took a big hit recently. Bitcoin, the most popular cryptocurrency, dropped below $100, 000 for the first time in over a month. This happened just after the U. S. launched airstrikes on Iran's nuclear sites. The news sent shockwaves through the market, causing Bitcoin to fall by 4%
Portugal is in the middle of a political storm. The country just had its third election in three years. The outcome? Another minority government and a big win for the far-right party, Chega. The center-right Democratic Alliance, led by the Social Democratic Party, won the most seats. But 89 out of
