Trump tells Maduro US would consider force if he does not leave office willingly — WSJ

During a phone call, US President Donald Trump told Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro that Washington could consider force if he does not leave office willingly, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported citing sources.

Trump says Venezuela airspace should be considered closed

US President Donald Trump has issued a warning that the airspace above and near Venezuela should be considered closed, amid an escalating standoff with leftist leader Nicolas Maduro.

US strikes (killings) on boats 'approved by the best military and civilian lawyers' — Hegseth

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth insisted the US strikes on boats in the Caribbean  are “lawful under both US and international law,” saying the strikes are intended to “stop lethal drugs, destroy narco-boats, and kill the narco-terrorists who are poisoning the American people.”

Flights disrupted after Airbus discovers intense sun radiation could impact flight control data

Thousands of Airbus planes had to be grounded for a software update after it was discovered that intense solar radiation could interfere with onboard flight control computers.

S African ex-leader Zuma’s daughter quits parliament amid Russia war claims

A daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma has resigned from parliament amid allegations that she lured 17 men to fight as mercenaries in Russia’s war against Ukraine.

Ukraine anti-corruption units raid home of Zelenskyy’s closest ally Yermak

Ukrainian anti-corruption watchdogs on Friday raided the premises of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s top adviser Andriy Yermak in a bombshell development to a snowballing graft probe.

Merz says Orban’s talks in Moscow not sanctioned by EU but not approved

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s talks in Moscow were not approved by EU leaders, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said.

Jordan demands Russia stop recruiting citizens after two killed in fighting

Jordan has demanded that Russian authorities stop illegally recruiting its citizens after two Jordanians were killed fighting in the Russian military.