(2025-11-17). What Is Really Happening in Venezuela? US Attacks and Economic Situation Explained. orinocotribune.com 
An analysis of Donald Trump's attacks on Venezuela, the economic impact of US sanctions, and the similarities and differences with the successful Western regime-change war on Syria. | A QUESTION: Ben, you have traveled around Latin America extensively, including in Venezuela. I would like to hear your comments on Maduro. Is his…
(2025-11-17). "Trump providing legitimacy to Al Sharaa" uwidata.com The visit of Syrian transitional president Ahmed al-Sharaa to Washington and his meeting with US President Donald Trump caused great interest globally. It was the first visit of a Syrian Head of State to Washington since decades, brought about some agreements and indications of a major turning point in Middle Eastern politics. We spoke about …
(2025-11-17). Family of Four Captured as Israeli Troops Raid Southwest Syria. news.antiwar.com Israeli troops continue to launch incursions into Syria's Quneitra Governorate, with forces entering and setting up temporary checkpoints in a number of area, and others raiding towns and villages to harass locals. One of the operations Sunday saw Israeli troops capture four members of the same Syrian family. The IDF has not addressed the operation, …
(2025-11-17). Chinese emergency humanitarian supplies arrive in Cuba. ecns.cn (ECNS) — A shipment of emergency humanitarian supplies donated by China arrived in Havana on Sunday night. Aracelys Cardoso, vice minister of Cuba's Ministry of Domestic Trade, Deborah Rivas, vice minister of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Investment, and Chinese Ambassador to Cuba Hua Xin attended the handover ceremony. | Cardoso expressed gratitude for the assistance and China's long-term support. She said the supplies will improve living conditions for disaster-affected residents and support Cuba's post-disaster reconstruction efforts. China's gesture once again demonstrates its consistent support for…
(2025-11-17). Iran, South Korea discuss expansion of co-op in science, research, technology. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — In a meeting aimed at strengthening academic and technological ties, South Korea's Ambassador to Iran, Kim Junpyo, met with Iran's Deputy Minister of Science, Research and Technology, Farhad Yazdandoust, on Sunday.