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Venezuela Cooperation Prompts Trump to Halt Planned Second Strike

Military personnel hold an honour guard during the funeral of soldiers killed in the U.S. operation to capture Venezuela’s leader Nicolas Maduro, at a cemetery in Caracas. U.S. President Donald Trump announced Friday that he has canceled a previously expected second wave of military attacks on Venezuela, citing what he described as “important” cooperation from the South American nation. The decision follows Venezuela’s release of large numbers of political prisoners and new commitments to work with the United States on rebuilding its oil and gas infrastructure. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the prisoner releases were a sign that Venezuela was “seeking peace,” adding that the two countries were “working well together” on energy‑sector reconstruction. He emphasized that the improved relationship made further military action unnecessary, though U.S. naval vessels would remain positioned near Venezuela “for safety and security purposes”. The announcement comes less ...
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France and Belgium Support ICC Request for Arrest Warrants of Israel and Hamas Leaders

 

In a significant development, France and Belgium have publicly backed the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) request for arrest warrants for leaders of Israel and Hamas. The ICC’s chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and three Hamas leaders—Yehya Sinwar, Mohammed Deif, and Ismail Haniyeh—of war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip and Israel.

While Netanyahu and Gallant are not currently facing imminent arrest, this announcement serves as a symbolic blow that deepens Israel’s isolation over the war in Gaza. The ongoing conflict has resulted in significant casualties, with at least 35,000 Palestinians losing their lives, and around 80% of the population—2.3 million Palestinians—being displaced within the territory.

The ICC’s decision to seek arrest warrants has drawn strong reactions. Netanyahu condemned it as “a moral outrage of historic proportions” while the court’s panel of three judges will now decide whether to issue the warrants and proceed with a case.

This development underscores the gravity of the situation and highlights the complex geopolitical dynamics surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict. As the world watches, the ICC’s pursuit of justice remains a critical step in addressing alleged war crimes committed during the conflict.

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