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US Air Force tanker involved in 2nd near-collision near Venezuela in 2 days

US Air Force tanker involved in 2nd near-collision near Venezuela in 2 days

Private jet pilots report close encounter over Caribbean airspace, US military reviewing incident amid buildup in the region

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Pro-Israel donor urges Trump to seek 3rd term as US president
17.12.2025

Pro-Israel donor urges Trump to seek 3rd term as US president

Miriam Adelson says she discussed possible legal avenues to 3rd Trump presidency with pro-Israel attorney Alan Dershowitz

Honduran president alleges ‘coup attempt’ amid faltering election results
17.12.2025

Honduran president alleges ‘coup attempt’ amid faltering election results

Xiomara Castro says coup attempt to ‘break the constitutional and democratic order’ of her government

Muslim Uber driver targeted in Montreal, rights group says
17.12.2025

Muslim Uber driver targeted in Montreal, rights group says

National Council of Canadian Muslims warns of rising anti-Muslim hostility, urges leaders to condemn attack, ensure accountability

US lawmakers urge repeal of Syria sanctions as annual defense bill awaits Senate vote
17.12.2025

US lawmakers urge repeal of Syria sanctions as annual defense bill awaits Senate vote

'These sanctions now punish a country made up of Assad’s former victims,' write Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, Rep. Joe Wilson

Trump orders oil tankers blockade in Venezuela, labels Maduro government 'terrorist'
17.12.2025

Trump orders oil tankers blockade in Venezuela, labels Maduro government 'terrorist'

US president says blockade to remain until Caracas returns ‘all of the Oil, Land, and other Assets’