Venezuela's Edmundo González Appoints María Corina Machado as Vice President Amid Political Turmoil

Over 75 Nobel Prize winners have signed an open letter opposing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as Secretary of Health, citing his lack of experience and anti-vaccine views.

In a recent interview, U.S. National Security Council Coordinator John Kirby emphasized the need for accountability for former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and discussed the formation of a new transitional government in Syria led by Engineer Mohammed al-Bashir. Kirby highlighted the U.S. commitment to a peaceful transition in Syria, aligning with national security interests.

The Esther Project, launched by the Heritage Foundation, aims to suppress pro-Palestinian activism in the U.S. by leveraging anti-terrorism laws, reflecting a growing alliance between the far right and evangelical Christians.

Aleksandr Khinshtein, the Acting Governor of Kursk Oblast, has dismissed the regional government, which will continue to function in an acting capacity until a new government is formed. This decision follows the resignation of former governor Alexey Smirnov and aims to enhance transparency and efficiency in governance.

Samir Geagea, leader of the Lebanese Forces, asserts that Hezbollah's influence is over following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, calling for disarmament and national reconstruction.

South Korea faces escalating political turmoil as protests demand the removal of President Yoon Suk-yeol following his failed martial law declaration, with opposition parties preparing new impeachment motions.

South Korean prosecutors are investigating the controversial imposition of martial law, detaining former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun and examining the actions of military leaders involved in the decision, amidst widespread protests and calls for impeachment.

In his first major interview since the election, President-elect Donald Trump outlined his immigration plans focusing on deportations and potential pardons for January 6 rioters, while adopting a more moderate tone on political investigations and economic policies.