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Why the escalation in Yemen threatens to reignite civil war, create wider tensions
The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday that it was pulling out its remaining forces in Yemen after Saudi Arabia backed a call for the U.A.E. forces to leave the country within 24 hours, in a major crisis between the two Gulf powers and oil producers. Source link
Russia says its negotiating stance on Ukraine will toughen after accusing Kyiv of attack
The Kremlin said Tuesday its position would toughen in talks on ending the war in Ukraine after accusing Kyiv of attacking a Russian presidential residence — an allegation that Kyiv said was baseless and intended to prolong the conflict. Source link
U.S. Coast Guard chases Venezuelan oil tanker attempting to claim Russian protection
The U.S. Coast Guard is still in pursuit of an oil tanker over a week after they first tried to intercept the ship. U.S. officials said the tanker now has a painted Russian flag on its side in an attempt to draw protection from Moscow. This is the latest in President Trump’s pressure campaign on […]
After years on their back foot, here's why Democrats are feeling good about 2026
For much of the last two years, the U.S. Democratic Party has been on its back foot, enduring painful electoral defeats to an omnipresent Republican opponent while grappling with a troubling decline in voter registration and a listless party base. But in the closing days of 2025, the political pendulum appears to be swinging in […]
China launches live-firing drills around Taiwan in 2nd day of exercises aimed at further isolating the island
China launched 10 hours of live-firing exercises around Taiwan on Tuesday, the second day of Beijing’s largest-ever war games around the island, aimed at swiftly cutting its links to outside support in the event of a conflict. Source link
Trump has the power to make Putin accept peace plan, says Ukrainian MP
Ukrainian MP Oleksiy Goncharenko says he doesn’t believe Russia is interested in a peace deal with Ukraine, but he hopes U.S. President Donald Trump will use his influence to make one happen anyway. Source link
Chevy Chase's comedy and quarrels are in the spotlight in a new documentary
In the new film I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not, set to premiere on New Year’s Day, Chase reflects on a dark childhood and a complicated career that spans the very beginnings of Saturday Night Live to a rocky tenure on sitcom Community. Source link
Beyoncé becomes fifth musician to join the billionaire club
The elusive pop star can credit her massive catalogue of hits and high-grossing tours for pushing her into 10-figure territory, according to Forbes — though a few business ventures, concert films and live performances have added to her wealth. Source link
U.S. offers Ukraine 15-year security guarantee as part of peace plan, Zelenskyy says
The United States is offering Ukraine security guarantees for a period of 15 years as part of a proposed peace plan, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday, though he said he would prefer an American commitment of up to 50 years to deter Russia from further attempts to seize its neighbour’s land by force. Source […]
Chinese army stages drills around Taiwan to warn 'external forces' after U.S., Japan tensions
China’s military on Monday dispatched air, navy and rocket troops to conduct joint military drills around the island of Taiwan — a move Beijing called a “stern warning” against separatist and “external interference” forces. Source link