Category Africa

Trump threatens to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s energy sources, as Tehran calls US plan ‘unrealistic’

War escalates on multiple fronts and oil prices rise, as Iran contradicts Trump’s claims. |*”*|*”*|*”*|*”*|*”*|*”*|*”*|*”*|*”*|*”*|”*|*”*|*”*|*”*|*”*| Here’s the latest • Trump’s threat: President Donald Trump said the US may blow up and completely obliterate Iran’s electric plants and oil wells if a deal to end…

Anti-government protests spread in Iran as authorities cut communications ****************************************************************************************** . ___________———————————————___________ Here’s what we know • More anti-government protests broke out Friday in Iran, in the latest unrest to sweep the country. The unrest began nearly two weeks ago over…

Venezuela tense as Europe pushes back on Trump’s Greenland claims _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Where things stand • On the ground: Venezuela remains on edge following the capture of ousted leader Nicolás Maduro. Security forces were seen patrolling the streets, and gunfire and anti-aircraft fire were…

Maduro enters not guilty plea in New York City court _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Where things stand • Maduro in court: A defiant Nicolás Maduro entered a plea of not guilty in his first court appearance in New York after being captured in a US…