Americas

US Homeland Security chief open to sending more troops to Minnesota following fatal shooting by immigration agents

US Homeland Security chief open to sending more troops to Minnesota following fatal shooting by immigration agents

Kristi Noem defends agent's actions as 'following training,' but witnesses, video footage, and statements from Minnesota governor, local mayor cast doubt on that account

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Oil, debt and risk: China’s relationship with Venezuela
08.01.2026

Oil, debt and risk: China’s relationship with Venezuela

US intervention and capture of President Nicolas Maduro thrust China’s ties with Venezuela into a new period of uncertainty, say experts

South Africans protest outside US embassy against military action in Venezuela
08.01.2026

South Africans protest outside US embassy against military action in Venezuela

Crowds chant anti-US slogans outside embassy in Pretoria

Maduro capture sparks security shakeup as Venezuela interim leader replaces presidential guard commander
08.01.2026

Maduro capture sparks security shakeup as Venezuela interim leader replaces presidential guard commander

Acting head of state Rodriguez removes Maj. Gen. Javier Marcano Tabata as commander of unit responsible for protecting President Nicolas Maduro

US vice president defends ICE after fatal Minneapolis shooting
08.01.2026

US vice president defends ICE after fatal Minneapolis shooting

JD Vance calls woman’s death ‘tragedy of her own making’ as tensions rise, schools close amid security concerns

Avelo Airlines to end ICE deportation flights, cut routes and jobs
08.01.2026

Avelo Airlines to end ICE deportation flights, cut routes and jobs

Upstart carrier ends ICE deportation flights, citing unstable revenue and higher costs