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The New York Times

December 19, 2025

UK Appoints Christian Turner as New US Ambassador Amid Tensions

Christian Turner's appointment as UK's new US Ambassador comes at a critical time as Britain and America navigate complex foreign policy challenges and diplomatic strains.

#UK-US-relations #diplomatic-appointments #Christian-Turner

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France 24

December 19, 2025

EU Targets 41 More Russian Shadow Fleet Ships in Latest Sanctions

The European Union expanded sanctions on Russia's shadow fleet, targeting 41 additional vessels as Moscow continues to circumvent oil export restrictions through India and China.

#EU sanctions #Russia #shadow fleet

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Deutsche Welle

December 19, 2025

Chevron Drives Venezuela's Oil Revival as China Steps Back

US energy giant Chevron is spearheading Venezuela's oil sector recovery while China reduces its involvement, potentially shifting the geopolitical balance in the region.

#Venezuela #Chevron #China

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Al Jazeera

December 18, 2025

US-Taiwan Arms Deal Sparks Beijing Information War Claims

Latest US weapons sale to Taiwan triggers accusations of Chinese information warfare as tensions escalate over defensive military systems in the Taiwan Strait.

#Taiwan #China #arms-deal

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The Guardian

December 18, 2025

Canada's Immigration Reversal Signals Major Policy Shift

Canada's dramatic policy u-turn on immigration reflects growing partisan divisions and marks the end of decades of welcoming newcomer policies.

#Canada #immigration #population

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Al Jazeera

December 18, 2025

Ukraine Drone Strike Kills 3 in Russia as EU Weighs War Funding

Ukrainian drones killed three civilians in Russia's Rostov region as President Zelenskyy urges EU leaders to unlock frozen Russian assets for war funding.

#Ukraine #Russia #European Union

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The New York Times

December 18, 2025

Trump Orders Naval Blockade of Venezuelan Oil Tankers

Trump escalates military pressure on Maduro with oil tanker blockade operations targeting Venezuela's crucial petroleum exports.

#Venezuela #Trump #oil-sanctions

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France 24

December 18, 2025

Trump Orders Oil Tanker Blockade Against Venezuela's Maduro

President Trump escalates pressure on Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro with unprecedented blockade of sanctioned oil tankers, deploying massive naval force to region.

#Venezuela #Trump #oil-sanctions

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Deutsche Welle

December 18, 2025

Inside Trump's MAGA Coalition: Power Players Reshaping America

Conservative think tanks, evangelical leaders, and tech moguls form the trinity of influence behind Trump's movement, fundamentally transforming American political landscape.

#Trump #MAGA #American-politics

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BBC

December 18, 2025

Can Peace Talks in Berlin Change Putin's Ukraine Strategy?

As diplomatic efforts intensify in Berlin, experts analyze what factors could potentially influence Putin's calculus in the Ukraine conflict and Europe's role in shaping outcomes.

#Putin #Ukraine conflict #Berlin peace talks

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France 24

December 17, 2025

Trump Aide Reveals 'Alcoholic's Personality' Claims in Bombshell Interview

Susan Wiles' explosive Vanity Fair interview makes headlines, while new revelations emerge about Jeffrey Epstein's mysterious wealth sources.

#Trump #political-scandal #Jeffrey-Epstein

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Deutsche Welle

December 17, 2025

Venezuela-US Tensions Escalate Amid Oil Seizures and Sanctions

Rising tensions between Venezuela and the United States encompass multiple flashpoints including oil tanker seizures, election disputes, and ongoing sanctions.

#Venezuela #United States #oil sanctions

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