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China conducts largest military drills near Taiwan

China carried out its largest military exercises to date around Taiwan on December 30, launching rockets and deploying warships, bombers, and amphibious assault vessels in maneuvers simulating a blockade of the island. The two-day operation, called “Mission Justice 2025,” involved 130 military......

Multiple triggers behind China's Taiwan drills

China's military exercises around Taiwan stem from several key provocations, including a massive US arms package and pointed remarks from regional leaders. The drills followed Washington's approval of an unprecedented $11 billion weapons deal to Taiwan, featuring $4.05 billion in High Mobility......

Venezuela denounces U.S. naval blockade as 'Greatest Extortion in History' at UN

Venezuela has accused the United States of committing the “greatest extortion in history” during a tense UN Security Council meeting on Tuesday, amid growing international scrutiny over sanctions and a U.S.-led naval blockade. The emergency session, requested by Caracas with support from......

Venezuela adopts strict law targeting support for U.S. blockade amid rising tensions

Venezuela’s National Assembly has passed a new law imposing prison sentences of up to 20 years for individuals accused of supporting foreign-imposed sanctions or blockades against the nation. The legislation, titled Law to Guarantee Freedom of Navigation and Commerce Against Piracy, Blockades......

Venezuelan navy escorts oil tankers amid escalating tensions with Washington

Venezuela has deployed its navy to guard oil tankers leaving its main ports in response to a new U.S. blockade threat targeting ships engaged in its crude exports. The move marks a sharp escalation in the ongoing standoff between Caracas and Washington over sanctions and the country’s oil trade. Navy......

Spain confirms departure of 21 nationals detained from Gaza aid flotilla

Spain has announced that 21 of its citizens detained by Israeli authorities after participating in a civilian aid flotilla bound for Gaza are preparing to leave Israel and return home. The group was part of a contingent of 49 Spanish nationals aboard the vessel, which sought to challenge Israel’s......

Activist flotillas unite to challenge Gaza blockade and deliver aid

The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) and the Thousand Madleens to Gaza (TMTG) have joined forces in a renewed effort to break Israel’s blockade on Gaza. They aim to deliver humanitarian aid to Palestinians facing critical shortages of food and medical supplies. This civilian-led maritime initiative......

Morocco’s trade with Israel reaches $141.5 million amid public outcry over Gaza

Morocco’s trade relations with Israel have surged, with the North African nation exporting $141.55 million worth of goods to Israel in 2024, according to UN COMTRADE data. This comes despite widespread protests within Morocco against normalization with Israel, in light of the ongoing humanitarian......

Global Sumud Flotilla encounters weather challenges in mission to break Gaza blockade

The Global Sumud Flotilla, a civilian-led maritime mission aimed at breaking Israel’s blockade on Gaza, has faced a temporary setback due to severe weather conditions in the Mediterranean. Organizers remain committed to their goal of delivering humanitarian aid and raising awareness of the devastating......