December 21, 2025

US Navy Halts Second Oil Tanker Near Venezuela Amid Blockade and War Threats

US forces stopped a second merchant ship off Venezuela's coast days after seizing one. Trump confirmed war with Maduro remains possible amid rising tensions.

December 21, 2025

US Seizes Sanctioned Vessel Off Venezuela, Tightens Blockade on Oil Tankers

The US seized a sanctioned ship off Venezuela’s coast in international waters, following President Trump’s new order to block oil tankers. This is the second US seizure this month and signals rising tensions in the Caribbean Sea.

December 20, 2025

Sikh Parade in South Auckland Disrupted by Brian Tamaki-linked 'True Patriots' Protests

About 50 protesters from the True Patriots group linked to Brian Tamaki’s Destiny Church disrupted a Sikh parade in South Auckland. Police separated the groups to keep peace during the roadblock on Great South Road. Protesters chanted, performed haka, and held banners opposing immigration and 'woke ideology.'

December 20, 2025

Jordan Joins US Air Strikes in Syria Against ISIS After Killing of Three Americans

Jordan confirmed its air force took part in US-led air strikes targeting ISIS in southern Syria. This retaliation followed the killing of three US citizens in a Syrian gun attack. Over 70 targets were hit to stop ISIS rebuilding in the region.

December 20, 2025

Israel Kills Five Palestinians Including Baby at Gaza School Amid Ceasefire Tensions

Israel Defense Forces killed five Palestinians, including a baby, at a Gaza City school on Friday. This pushes the death toll to 400 since October ceasefire. The incident adds to growing tensions around the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.