December 2 Maduro begs OPEC for help as Trump ramps up the pressure, expert weighs in President Trump's ultimatum to President Maduro escalates tensions as Venezuela struggles with economic collapse and mounting international isolation.
December 2 State Department yanks visas from Mexican executives in migrant smuggling crackdown State Department revokes visas for Mexican airline executives accused of helping smuggling networks transport migrants to the U.S. border in major crackdown.
December 2 Rosie O’Donnell says daughter blames Trump for forcing their family's move out of America Rosie O'Donnell revealed her daughter blames President Trump for their Ireland move as the comedian seeks Irish citizenship amid political tensions.
December 2 Putin warns Russia 'ready' if Europe 'suddenly wants to wage war with us' amid Ukraine talks Russian President Vladimir Putin has ratcheted up tensions with Europe, warning that if the bloc starts a war with Russia, Moscow is ready.
December 2 Experts dispute Nigerian government’s claims amid congressional probe of escalating attacks on Christians Congress investigates ongoing violence against Christians in Nigeria as lawmakers hear detailed testimony on targeted attacks and U.S. policy responses.
December 2 Hegseth backs special ops chief's 'combat decisions' in deadly Caribbean strike ahead of classified briefing Pete Hegseth defends military commander as Congress prepares for classified briefing on Sept. 2 Caribbean strike that killed suspected drug traffickers.
December 2 Reporter’s Notebook: On the papal plane and beyond — covering Pope Leo XIV’s first foreign trip American-born Pope Leo's first foreign trip ends in Lebanon with emotional plea for hope as locals ask Vatican not to forget their struggling nation.
December 2 Gaza militia leader forms rival force against Hamas, warns terrorists are regrouping amid ceasefire Gaza militias emerge as Hamas regroups during ceasefire, with Palestinian fighters forming new forces to challenge the group's control in the territory.
December 2 High-stakes US push for Ukraine peace meets hard limits in Moscow Putin holds key to Ukraine peace as Trump envoy Steve Witkoff arrives in Moscow for crucial talks following weekend negotiations on 19-point proposal.
December 2 Trump warns Honduras of ‘hell to pay’ if election count changes, presses officials to finish tally Trump threatens "hell to pay" if Honduras alters election results, injecting himself into the country's tight presidential race amid vote counting.