Russia formally asked the United States to halt pursuit of Venezuelan oil tanker Marinera after the vessel escaped U.S. Coast Guard interception in the Caribbean.
Iranian security forces attack hospital in Ilam province and fire tear gas at wounded protesters as nationwide demonstrations escalate across multiple cities.
Iran shifts from import subsidies to direct $7 monthly payments for citizens as the currency loses its value and protests intensify nationwide, according to reports.
Venezuela's new interim president Delcy Rodríguez represents continuity of Maduro's regime, according to a former official as the 56-year-old faces U.S. sanctions.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro said Monday he would "take up arms" against the U.S. if it attacks his country. This after President Trump suggested Petro could be his next target.
British and French aircraft struck an underground ISIS facility in Syria believed to be used for weapons storage. RAF Typhoon jets targeted the site north of Palmyra.
Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores face "worst-case scenario" in U.S. custody according to expert, with federal indictments on drug and weapons charges.
Elon Musk and President Donald Trump appear to reconcile after political tensions over federal spending, sharing a "lovely dinner" at Mar-a-Lago following disagreements.
New Year's Eve nightclub fire in Swiss resort Crans-Montana kills 40, injures 119. Witnesses say bartender carried lit sparkler near wooden ceiling before flames erupted.