US President Donald Trump has announced that he is releasing a large number of Venezuelan political prisoners as a sign of peace. In a statement, Trump revealed that the second wave of expected attacks on Venezuela has been canceled, but all naval vessels will remain in place for security and safety purposes. During an interview with the New York Times, Trump expressed his intention to maintain control over Venezuela’s affairs and oil reserves for over a year.
According to Trump, major oil companies will invest at least $100 billion in Venezuela, with the US President stating that he will meet with these companies at the White House to discuss their plans. This comes after Trump previously stated that he has the authority to order military attacks on any country around the world.
In a separate statement, Trump said that he is keeping a close eye on the situation in Iran, stating that if people are killed in the country, the US will intervene. Iranian Ambassador to the UK Hamid Baeidinejad accused the US of being in an “extremely provocative and irrational period” and warned that the Iranian people will not be intimidated by such tactics.
In other news, Pope Francis has expressed concern over the growing trend of countries adopting a more force-based approach to diplomacy, rather than relying on genuine diplomacy. A severe storm hit the UK, causing widespread power outages and school closures.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed doubts about the US military intervention in Greenland, stating that she is not convinced that such a move is necessary. The Iranian Foreign Ministry released a statement accusing the US of making false claims about the situation in the country, stating that their statements are an attempt to fuel unrest and violence.
In a separate development, Chinese Special Envoy for the Middle East, Zhai Jun, visited Israel and Ramallah, while a 17-year-old girl was killed in a shooting incident in India, allegedly by her brother. Indian President Droupadi Murmu praised the security forces and law enforcement agencies for their role in protecting the country and its citizens.
In other news, the UK has seen a significant decline in visa applications from skilled workers and healthcare professionals. Scientists have discovered a hidden underwater world beneath the Arctic Ocean, which is believed to have significant implications for our understanding of marine life and carbon cycling.
In a related development, the Iranian Foreign Ministry released a statement accusing the US of making false claims about the situation in the country, stating that their statements are an attempt to fuel unrest and violence.
