Despite the US designating Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro as a leader of a terrorist organization, US officials revealed that President Donald Trump told his advisors he plans to speak directly with Maduro, signaling that immediate direct military intervention might not be imminent. However, a significant development, according to observers, has brought matters back to the starting point. 1. The Arrival of the USS Gerald R. Ford Location:  The US aircraft carrier "USS Ge

President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing the "Genesis Mission," a national initiative aimed at harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to accelerate research and achieve major scientific breakthroughs. 1. Core Goal and Platform Objective:  To create a platform capable of using AI to gather scientific data from public research, develop new AI models, automate certain research stages, and test new hypotheses. The Central Platform:  The core of the initiativ

The Financial Times reported that the United States and Ukraine are drafting a new 19-point peace plan, replacing the previous 28-point framework, to end the war in Ukraine. This follows "marathon" and "intensive" talks held in Geneva on Monday. 1. The New Framework and Negotiation Path Revised Plan:  The Geneva talks, which included Ukrainian First Deputy Foreign Minister Sergiy Kyslytsya , resulted in the drafting of a completely revised document framework  that left both p

The government of Ghana announced on Monday that it had received official confirmation from the United States that US President Donald Trump had completely canceled the 15% tariffs he had previously imposed on Ghana's exports of cocoa and some agricultural products. 1. Decision Details and Economic Impact Tariff Cancellation:  Ghanaian Foreign Minister Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey  (Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa in the article) confirmed that the 15% tariff on eligible Ghanaian cocoa a

The United States is preparing to launch a new phase of military operations related to Venezuela in the coming days, coinciding with the US military deploying more forces to the Caribbean Sea. The Trump administration is escalating its pressure on the government of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Military Escalation and US Objectives Force Build-up:  A military build-up has been underway in the Caribbean for months. The largest US Navy aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R.

The First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump, stated that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will become the central tool in future wars. Speaking on Wednesday during a visit to service members at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina, she said: "Technology is changing the art of warfare, and Artificial Intelligence is expected to change wars more profoundly than any technology since nuclear weapons." The Role of AI in Warfare Deeper than Nuclear:  Melania Trump continued: "The bigg

US President Donald Trump announced Wednesday evening that his long-anticipated meeting with New York City Mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani, will be held in Washington tomorrow, after months of verbal sparring from a distance. Meeting Purpose and Mamdani's Agenda Trump's Confirmation:  Trump once again referred to Mamdani as the "Communist Mayor of New York, Zohran Kwame Mamdani," and confirmed the meeting will take place in the Oval Office on Friday, November 21st . Mamdani's Com

The number of applications for mortgage loans in the United States recorded a significant drop last week, coinciding with the continued rise in mortgage interest rates, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). Indicators of Decline and Interest Rates Composite Index:  The Market Composite Index, which measures the volume of mortgage applications, decreased by 5.2%  (seasonally adjusted) for the week ending November 14, compared to a 0.6% rise in the prev

The US state of Texas announced on Tuesday that it had blacklisted two Muslim organizations, including the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), a prominent Muslim civil rights advocacy group, on the state's list of terrorist entities. Rationale and Legal Implications Texas Governor Greg Abbott  (Republican) stated on the X platform that the decision aims to "prohibit them from purchasing or acquiring land in Texas"  and allows state authori

The US Senate on Wednesday approved a fast-track move on a bill demanding the release of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, clearing the way for it to be sent to President Donald Trump for signature. The Senate's move means the bill, which the House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved 427-1, will be passed immediately upon receipt and then sent to the President's desk. Trump's Change of Stance President Trump had previously waged a fierce campaign

US President Donald Trump officially announced the designation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a "Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA)," during a dinner with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House. Significance of the Designation and Defense Agreement Enhanced Cooperation:  Trump stressed that this designation is "extremely important" for Saudi Arabia, indicating that the US will elevate military cooperation and increase coordination with the Kingdom to higher leve

As New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani prepares to take the reins of the largest city in the United States, the current outgoing Mayor Eric Adams met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and invited him to attend Mamdani's inauguration ceremony, which drew an angry response from the new Mayor-elect. Pledge to Enforce International Law In an interview with ABC News, Zohran Mamdani reiterated his pledge to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu  upon hi

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced on Monday his readiness to meet and talk "face-to-face" with US President Donald Trump, amid escalating tensions following the US military deployment in the Caribbean, which Washington claims is aimed at combating drug trafficking. Maduro Offers Dialogue During his weekly program, Maduro affirmed he is open to dialogue with any party in the United States "without any problem," but warned of the grave consequences of military inter

The US Department of State announced on Sunday its decision to designate the Venezuelan organization known as "Cartel de Los Soles" (Cartel of the Suns) as a terrorist group. The gang allegedly includes high-ranking officials in the country, and the US accuses Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro of being its "leader." The designation takes effect on November 24. Direct US Accusations In a brief statement, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio  said: Corrupt Leadership:  "The Cart

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Saturday described the new joint military exercises scheduled between the United States and its ally Trinidad and Tobago as "irresponsible," amidst what Caracas views as an escalation of the US military presence in the Caribbean. Caracas perceives the US military activity in the Caribbean, dubbed "Operation Southern Spear,"  which Washington claims targets drug cartels, as merely a cover  for efforts to overthrow the leftist leader Madur

The United States is preparing to turn a page on a history spanning more than 230 years with the announcement that it will cease minting the penny (one-cent coin). The Philadelphia Mint is scheduled to issue the final batch of the one-cent coin on Wednesday, concluding production of a currency that began in 1793. The decision, first announced by President Donald Trump  in February as part of an anti-waste effort, is primarily aimed at achieving massive financial savings. Trum

In a move that concluded one of the most severe political and financial crises to recently strike the United States, US President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill on Thursday morning, thus announcing the end of the longest government shutdown in the nation's history, which had lasted for a full 43 days. This closure, which served as an arena for a fierce power struggle between the Republican administration and the Democratic opposition, resulted in widespread par

The Venezuelan military announced on Tuesday that it is executing a "dense" military deployment across the entirety of the nation in direct response to what it terms as growing American "imperialism." This statement coincided with the Pentagon confirming the arrival of a U.S. aircraft carrier off the coast of Latin America, emphasizing that its primary role is to support ongoing counter-narcotics operations. Since August, Washington has maintained a significant naval presence

Tim Davie, the Director-General of the BBC, and Deborah Turness, the CEO of BBC News, have surprisingly announced their resignations following heavy criticism that a "BBC Panorama" documentary misled viewers by "editing" a speech by former US President Donald Trump regarding the 2021 Capitol riot. The Controversy and Management Responsibility Leaked Memo:  The resignations followed a "Telegraph" report detailing a leaked internal memo suggesting "Panorama" spliced two parts o

US President Donald Trump issued a presidential pardon for several key allies accused of supporting Republican efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. Trump described the move as aiming for "national reconciliation" and rectifying what he called a "grave national injustice." Those Included in the Pardon Prominent Figures:  The "full and unconditional" pardon included: Rudy Giuliani  (Trump's former personal lawyer). Mark Meadows  (Former White House