In late 2025, Venezuela is colliding with the United States in a confrontation that’s no longer just about sanctions and speeches—but oil tankers, lethal strikes, and accusations of “piracy” and unlawful killings. Here’s the full picture of how we got here, what the law actually says, and why the ripple effects could reach Americans through gas prices, migration pressure, and a dangerous new precedent at sea.
Israel and Hamas are living in a ceasefire that looks nothing like peace. One month after President Trump declared the war “over,” Gaza is still being hit by airstrikes, Israeli troops are digging in deeper, and the ambitious 20-point plan meant to reshape the territory has stalled at its very first step. Half of Gaza is now under Israeli military control, the other half is ruled by Hamas, and two million Palestinians remain trapped in a landscape of rubble, hunger, and uncertainty as winter approaches. What began as a pledge to usher in a “new era of peace” has instead exposed how fragile the agreement is—and how far the region still is from a real resolution.
Benjamin Netanyahu has ruled Israel longer than anyone in its history — but his relentless grip on power has come at a staggering cost. From corruption scandals and alliances with extremists to the devastating Gaza war that’s left tens of thousands dead, this in-depth report traces how one man’s pursuit of survival has reshaped Israel’s democracy, its global standing, and the future of the Middle East.