US soldier charged over allegedly betting on abduction of Nicolás Maduro – The Journal
US soldier charged over allegedly betting on abduction of Nicolás Maduro The JournalUS soldier charged after winning $400,000 betting…
The world’s most — and least — miserable economies in 2025, ranked
Each year, I produce Hanke’s Annual Misery Index (HAMI). They call me the “money doctor” for my globe-spanning…
From the nighttime lights of the rich to the blackouts caused by crises, this is how satellites capture ‘the heartbeat of society’ | Science
Light pollution continues to increase. This is nothing new; Earth’s nights have been getting brighter for some time…
China strengthens oversight of state-owned assets overseas amid global tensions
China’s state assets watchdog has established a new department to oversee foreign investments, as firms continue to expand…
First Venezuela, now Iran but is Washington’s real target China? – The Irish Times
In two months, the United States has taken military action against two countries that supply cheap oil to…
Hong Kong tycoon urges prudent approach to development amid global uncertainty
A Hong Kong property tycoon has called for a more prudent approach to the city’s development rather than…
Cuba says four killed after speedboat from Florida opens fire on border patrol – The Irish Times
Four people were killed and six others were wounded on Wednesday after a speedboat from Florida entered Cuban…
Inside Cuba’s tourism collapse as fuel runs dry – The Irish Times
A solitary guard standing watch at Hotel Raquel, off Havana’s historic old plaza, turns on the lights in…
A US shipment of medicine to Venezuela signals a new era of cooperation
MAIQUETIA, Venezuela (AP) — A shipment from the United States of medicine and medical supplies arrived in Venezuela…
Trade war, global instability push de-dollarisation into China’s academic mainstream
Interest in de-dollarisation has spiked in Chinese academic and policy circles, as Beijing grows increasingly wary of the…
Fresh oil dollars won’t fix Venezuela’s economy, says former minister
The recent strategy of the United States toward Venezuela consists of controlling oil sales and managing the dollar…
Can Venezuela produce 3 million barrels of crude oil a day?
View of the refinery El Palito in Puerto Cabello, Carabobo state, Venezuela, Jan. 22, 2026. Ronaldo Schemidt |…