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The US tightens its grip on Venezuela

Dec 18, 2025

New York [US], December 18: In a post on the social media platform Truth Social yesterday morning, President Trump ordered a "complete and thorough" blockade of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela . According to the leader, surrounding Venezuela now is "the largest fleet ever assembled in South American history, and its size will continue to expand." Last week, the U.S. seized a large oil tanker named Skipper off the coast of Venezuela.
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A crucial moment for the Ukraine peace plan

Dec 18, 2025

Kyiv [Ukraine], December 18: The Associated Press reported on December 17th that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said proposals being negotiated with US officials for an agreement to end the conflict with Russia could be finalized in the next few days. Following this, US envoys would travel to the Kremlin, before further meetings could take place in the US later this week.

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The US Congress approves a record-high defense budget, exceeding Trump's expectations

Dec 18, 2025

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The US is taking drastic measures to revoke citizenship in cases of fraudulent naturalization

Dec 18, 2025

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Venezuelan military issues strong statement; US deploys troops to Ecuador

Dec 18, 2025

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Hamdan bin Mohammed directs setting up of 'Dubai RDI Ecosystem' under Dubai Future Foundation

Dec 18, 2025

Dubai [UAE], December 18: H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees...
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DGR, US Consulate explore cultural, educational cooperation

Dec 18, 2025

Sharjah [UAE], December 18: The Department of Government Relations (DGR) in Sharjah welcomed Robert Raines, Consul General of the United States in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, at Bait Elowal,...
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UAE, Japan review bilateral ties, explore ways to boost cooperation in energy, industry, trade

Dec 18, 2025

Tokyo [Japan], December 18: Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, ADNOC Managing Director & Group CEO, and Foreign Minister's Special Envoy to Japan, paid an...
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UAE hotel occupancy rates among world's highest, says Minister of Economy & Tourism

Dec 18, 2025
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Gold edges higher as risk sentiment deteriorates on mixed US jobs data, geopolitical tension, Fed comments

Dec 18, 2025
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US Senate approves major policy bill authorising $900 billion for Pentagon

Dec 18, 2025
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Japan logs 2 bln USD trade surplus in November

Dec 17, 2025
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Taiwan reveals how it will quickly retaliate against a surprise attack from China

Dec 17, 2025
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Thailand sets conditions for negotiations with Cambodia

Dec 17, 2025
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The White House outlines a 'very strong' security guarantee for Ukraine

Dec 17, 2025
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The Pentagon is moving toward reforming the military's power structure

Dec 17, 2025
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President Trump added 20 countries to the list of countries banned or restricted from entry

Dec 17, 2025
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The EU plans to ease the ban on internal combustion engine vehicles from 2035

Dec 17, 2025
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Trump ordered a complete blockade of all oil tankers subject to sanctions entering and leaving Venezuela

Dec 17, 2025
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How did Trump react when his chief of staff described him as having the characteristics of an alcoholic?

Dec 17, 2025
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Trump is signing executive orders at a faster pace than in his first four years.

Dec 17, 2025
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JetBlue flight averts mid-air collision with US Air Force jet

Dec 17, 2025
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Trump says lawsuit against BBC likely to be filed soon

Dec 17, 2025
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FDA reviews COVID vaccine safety, no new warning planned

Dec 17, 2025
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Netflix says its position on deal with Warner Bros Discovery unchanged

Dec 17, 2025
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UAE Gender Balance Council expands strategic partnerships under SDG 5 Pledge

Dec 17, 2025