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Venezuela congress poised to renew amnesty debate after delay: Report

Venezuela congress poised to renew amnesty debate after delay: Report

Lawmakers in Caracas resume talks on sweeping measure that could free hundreds jailed for political reasons as disagreements persist over eligibility

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Trump says Obama 'gave classified information' when ex-president said aliens 'are real'
20.02.2026

Trump says Obama 'gave classified information' when ex-president said aliens 'are real'

'He gave classified information. He's not supposed to be doing that,' Trump says of former President Barack Obama

US holds discussions with Pakistan on development of its critical minerals and energy sectors
20.02.2026

US holds discussions with Pakistan on development of its critical minerals and energy sectors

Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Washington, DC on sidelines of Board of Peace meeting

Trump mulling limited strike to pressure Iran into accepting new nuclear deal: Report
20.02.2026

Trump mulling limited strike to pressure Iran into accepting new nuclear deal: Report

US president reviewing options ranging from targeted strikes to broader campaign amid warnings of regional escalation, officials say

Trump says 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil 'floating very nicely' to Houston
20.02.2026

Trump says 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil 'floating very nicely' to Houston

'We took 50 million barrels of oil. It's right now floating very nicely and (in) extremely large ships to Houston,' says US president

US's Rubio says 'there is no plan B for Gaza' as Board of Peace holds inaugural meeting
20.02.2026

US's Rubio says 'there is no plan B for Gaza' as Board of Peace holds inaugural meeting

'We have to get this right. There is no plan B for Gaza. Plan B is going back to war. No one here wants that,' says top US diplomat