Venezuela, China’s war games and Russia-Ukraine

0 December 30, 2025 08:35

President Donald Trump says the U.S. has "hit" an area in Venezuela where boats are loaded with drugs, marking a first land operation inside the country. China fires rockets towards Taiwan in its most extensive war games. And Trump’s Ukraine peace plan faces new challenges after Russia says Kyiv tried to attack President Vladimir Putin’s residence.

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