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Trump delivers ultimatum to Maduro: Flee Venezuela

President Trump issued a stark ultimatum to Nicolás Maduro, urging the Venezuelan leader to leave the country as US forces and warships mass in the Caribbean and the White House declares Venezuela's airspace closed, raising regional escalation risks.

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146 - Death toll in Hong Kong high rise fire

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"I think there’s something wrong with him" — President Donald Trump

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Trump delivers ultimatum to Maduro: Flee Venezuela

Tensions between Washington and Caracas escalate as the White House demands Nicolás Maduro leave and positions a large US maritime and troop presence in the Caribbean. The move includes an airspace declaration that raises regional war fears.

Lawmakers call for congressional reviews of US boat strikes

Bipartisan alarm grows over reports that US forces conducted a follow‑up strike on survivors of an alleged drug boat attack. Lawmakers and senators press for hearings as legal experts warn the action could be unlawful or a war crime.

Trump says he will release MRI results

President Trump faces renewed scrutiny over his health after vowing to release MRI results while sparring with reporters. The exchanges amplify questions about his fitness and media relations.

Suspect in National Guard shooting was radicalized in US

Authorities probe the Thanksgiving‑Eve ambush of two National Guard members and the vetting of the Afghan suspect. The episode prompted policy actions including a pause on asylum decisions and White House outreach to victims' families.

Mass shooting at children’s birthday party kills four

A mass shooting at a children’s birthday party in Stockton left multiple dead including children and triggered an active manhunt. Local officials link the attack to gang violence as investigators search for suspects.

Rubio hails productive Ukraine peace talks in Miami

US diplomats and Trump envoys pressed Ukraine officials in Florida as talks continue on a US‑backed peace framework. Senior envoys plan follow‑up engagement in Moscow as negotiators push to convert discussions into a deal.

Asia markets open lower as China factory activity weakens

China’s manufacturing indicators show renewed weakness, dragging Asian markets lower. Private PMI data and factory surveys highlight soft domestic demand and raise questions about global growth dynamics.

Bitcoin plunges below 88000

Risk assets fell and safe havens rose as investors reacted to geopolitical and macro uncertainty. Crypto plunged in early December while OPEC+ decisions and dollar moves lifted oil and gold.

Hong Kong fire toll rises as city mourns victims

A catastrophic high‑rise blaze in Hong Kong has produced hundreds of casualties and a citywide mourning and safety crackdown. Authorities continue recovery and identification efforts as the death toll climbs.

Asia storms kill more than 900 as flooding devastates region

Severe storms across South and Southeast Asia have killed hundreds and displaced millions. Indonesia and Sri Lanka face massive recovery operations as death tolls rise and communities seek food and shelter.

Netanyahu requests presidential pardon amid corruption trial

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sought a presidential pardon amid a longrunning corruption trial, sparking street protests and political backlash across the country.

Coupang apologises after massive data breach exposes 33.7M accounts

South Korea faces a major e‑commerce data breach while excavations recover wartime remains and trade data shows export resilience led by chips and autos. The mix spans security, history and economic signals.

Trump signals pick for next Fed chair is imminent

Markets and Washington focus on the Federal Reserve as reports suggest President Trump is close to naming a successor to Powell. Prospective nominees and market reactions dominate the policy conversation.

Social Security checks could drop $462 without congressional action

Demographic and fiscal warnings mount as Social Security faces funding pressure and retirement protections attract fresh public attention. Analysts and officials urge action to avoid steep benefit cuts.

Nato jets repeatedly intercept Russian aircraft near Poland

NATO and US forces ramp up regional operations as intercepts of Russian aircraft and strikes on ISIS weapon stores underscore rising security activity in Europe and the Middle East.

Data centers in Oregon may be linked to cancer and miscarriages

Local communities and policymakers argue over the impact of massive data center builds as health concerns and electricity costs become political flashpoints in several US states.

Trump stands by slur about Gov Walz

President Trump escalates partisan rhetoric while endorsing aggressive immigration measures including denaturalization proposals and repeated personal attacks against political rivals.

Vote count under way in Honduras after Trump intervention

Hondurans vote in a tight presidential race under intense US pressure after President Trump publicly intervened, raising concerns about aid threats and electoral integrity.

More than 1000 flights canceled and delayed nationwide

Winter storms snarled holiday travel across the US with thousands of cancellations and chaotic highway pileups, including icy runway incidents that disrupted major hubs and prompted emergency responses.

Electricity prices jump after Trump rejects disaster aid

Power outages and infrastructure strains from recent storms have left thousands without power as repair crews work to restore service and airports attempt to resume operations.

Jensen Huang calls AI transition revolutionary

AI and crypto headlines dominate tech news as Nvidia's CEO predicts revolutionary AI shifts, OpenAI faces rising competition, and a major DeFi exploit sees millions laundered through Tornado Cash.

Thousands in Philippines protest corruption and demand stolen funds returned

Public anger erupts in Manila as demonstrators demand the return of stolen funds and accountability for alleged corruption, mounting pressure on the administration and lawmakers.

Russia launches deadly strike on Kyiv as Zelenskyy travels to DC

Fresh Russian strikes and political turmoil continue to mark the nearly four year conflict in Ukraine as leadership shakeups and battlefield attacks complicate diplomacy and security.

DHS flagged thousands of Afghans for national security concerns

Officials review failures in the Afghan evacuation as DHS records and reporting reveal large numbers of flagged evacuees and criminal cases tied to resettlement programs, fueling policy and political fallout after the DC attack.

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