• Venezuela Approve Bill to Lure Foreign Investors
  • Trump Vows to 'Kill' Iranian Warships
  • Delcy Rodríguez Promises May Wage Increase
  • Iran Threatens all Gulf Ports
  • Venezuela's Delcy Rodríguez Remains Acting President
Canadian PM Carney is on the verge of a majority government in a special election

TORONTO (AP) – Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is on the verge of securing a majority government as special elections are held in three districts on Monday. Votes are being cast in the Toronto-area districts of Scarborough Southwest and University-Rosedale.

Trump ally testifies in trial over secret Venezuela lobbying effort

MIAMI (AP) – A top Washington lobbyist who is closely allied with President Donald Trump testified in federal court that he immediately cut ties with former Congressman David Rivera when he learned in 2020 that Venezuela’s government had awarded the Miami Republican a $50 million contract, shattering his belief that they were both working to hasten Nicolás Maduro ‘s downfall.

Magyar wants to take over as Hungary's PM as early as May 5

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) – Hungary’s election winner, Péter Magyar, called Monday on the country’s president to convene the parliament to form a new government “as quickly as possible,” in hopes that he can take over from Viktor Orbán as prime minister as early as May 5.

Trump family deal spree could open door for future presidents to profit

NEW YORK (AP) – For decades, presidents avoided even the appearance of profiting from their office. Harry Truman refused to lend his name to any business, even in retirement. Richard Nixon so feared a brother might profit off their ties, he had his phone tapped.

Judge dismisses Trump's $10B lawsuit against Wall Street Journal

WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge dismissed President Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch on Monday over a story on his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Humanoid robots show off their language and boxing skills in Hong Kong

HONG KONG (AP) – A humanoid robot about the size of a primary school student had something to share in Hong Kong – it sang songs and spoke to people in Mandarin and English, answering whatever questions they posed and delighting the audience around it.

Iran says no port in Persian Gulf or Gulf of Oman will be safe

CAIRO (AP) – Iran says no port in Persian Gulf or Gulf of Oman will be safe if its own ports are threatened as U.S. declares blockade. U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the American military had begun a blockade of Iranian ports.

Trump vows to 'kill' Iranian warships that get near US blockade

The U.S. military announced it will begin a blockade of all Iranian ports and coastal areas on Monday, tempering U.S. President Donald Trump’s previous vow to entirely block the strategic Strait of Hormuz, as early reports indicated that ships had stopped crossing the waterway.

Magyar wants to take over as Hungary's PM as early as May 5

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) – Hungary’s election winner, Péter Magyar, called Monday on the country’s president to convene the parliament to form a new government “as quickly as possible,” in hopes that he can take over from Viktor Orbán as prime minister as early as May 5.

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) – Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán concedes defeat after ‘painful’ election result, ending 16 years in power. Partial official results show opposition leader Peter Magyar’s party dominating the vote, in a bombshell election result with repercussions around Europe and beyond. ''Thank you, Hungary!” Magyar posted on X.