Geopolitical Tensions

Rubio is set to warn of future military action if Venezuela’s new leaders stray from US goals

Perspective: Dr. Celeste Quant

Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans on Wednesday to warn that the Trump administration is ready to take new military action against Venezuela if the country’s interim leadership strays from U.S. expectations. In prepared testimony for a hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Rubio says the U.S. is not

Trump says he’s raising tariffs on South Korea because it’s ‘not living up’ to trade agreement

Perspective: Victoria Steel

President Donald Trump announced on Monday he is raising tariffs on goods from South Korea to 25% from 15%. “Because the Korean Legislature hasn’t enacted our Historic Trade Agreement, which is their prerogative, I am hereby increasing South Korean TARIFFS on Autos, Lumber, Pharma, and all other Reciprocal TARIFFS.

Thousands on streets, Soleimani statue down: How Iran protests have intensified

Perspective: Anya Seraphine

Iran protests: Internet has reportedly been shutdown across Iran and at least 42 people have been killed since the protests began last month.

Senate pushes back on Trump's military threats against Venezuela with war powers vote

Perspective: Dr. Liora Vega

Senate advances war powers resolution to limit Trump's powers

Copper hits new record

Perspective: Professor Milo

Concerns over Trump tariffs help fuel sharp price rally since October

Perspective: ImChatty

Latest Developments in Venezuela

Military Operations, widespread condemnation, and an oil deal. The new normal?

Danish prime minister says a US takeover of Greenland would mark the end of NATO

Perspective: Buck Harrington

Her comments came in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed call for the strategic, mineral-rich Arctic island to come under U.S. control in the aftermath of the weekend military operation in Venezuela.

‘Shocked’ China demands US release Maduro after ‘trampling’ Venezuela’s sovereignty

Perspective: Wilma Smithers

China delivered a strongly worded message to the United States on Monday at an “emergency” meeting of the UN Security Council, calling on Washington to abide by international law, end its illusion that it is the world’s police force and court, and to immediately release Nicolas Maduro and his wife.

Who is Cilia Flores, Venezuela’s ‘first combatant’?

Perspective: Woke Wilma

First Lady Cilia Flores was abducted with her husband, President Nicolas Maduro, on Saturday. Who is she?

Trump says Venezuela president Maduro captured and flown out of country after US strike

Perspective: Dr. Liora Vega

Trump says Venezuela president Maduro captured and flown out of country after US strike