United States

• Monday, September 15th 2025 - 06:54 UTC

  Venezuela: Chavismo braces for what it sees as imminent US invasion

  

  Nicolás Maduro’s government says it is prepared for a US military attack and has intensified training for troops and militias under the so-called Operation Independence 200. “We are activating all action and deployment capabilities to be ready. If Venezuela were attacked by the American empire, (we must) activate the armed struggle of the Venezuelan people in perfect popular-military-police fusion,” Maduro declared during a military event in Caracas.

• Saturday, September 13th 2025 - 10:03 UTC

  Utah: Suspect in Kirk's murder under arrest

  

  US authorities have arrested the 22-year-old Tyler Robinson in connection with the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Robinson was taken into custody near Zion National Park after a family member contacted police. Law enforcement officials believe he acted alone.

• Saturday, September 13th 2025 - 10:01 UTC

  Avelo Airlines buying 50 Embraer passenger jets

  

  US carrier Avelo Airlines has placed an order for 50 Brazilian-built Embraer E195 E2 jets for US$4.4 billion, it was announced this week. The purchase is not subject to President Donald Trump's 50% tariffs on products from the South American country.

• Friday, September 12th 2025 - 10:16 UTC

  First batch of Argentine deportees from US back home

  

  Not so long ago, Argentines were hoping to be allowed back into the United States' visa waiver program. Then, some procedural glitch froze the initiative until further notice. On Thursday, the first batch of Argentine deportees arrived at Buenos Aires' Ezeiza International Airport as a result of President Donald Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration.

• Friday, September 12th 2025 - 09:36 UTC

  Presence of US Marines in Uruguay sparks controversy

  

  Uruguay's Defense Minister Sandra Lazo engaged in a controversy with opposition Senator Javier García over the entry into the South American country of a group of six US Marines.

• Thursday, September 11th 2025 - 13:49 UTC

  Utah: Pro-Trump activist Charlie Kirk shot dead

  

  Charlie Kirk, a 30-year-old conservative activist and founder of the organization Turning Point, was shot and killed on Wednesday during an event at Utah Valley University. The incident, which was captured on video, has been described by Utah's governor as a “political assassination” and has sent shockwaves through the country.

• Wednesday, September 10th 2025 - 10:00 UTC

  California woman who had her dog vote faces jail time

  

  A California woman named Laura Yourex is facing felony charges after she allegedly registered her dog, Maya Jean, to vote and cast ballots in its name. The charges, which include perjury and voter fraud, could lead to a six-year prison sentence if she is convicted.

• Monday, September 8th 2025 - 18:46 UTC

  Trump welcomes new ambassadors from Uruguay and Paraguay

  

  US President Donald Trump welcomed new ambassadors to Washington DC from ten countries, including those from Uruguay and Paraguay.

• Saturday, September 6th 2025 - 10:45 UTC

  Trump warns Venezuelan jets will be shot down if they threaten US warships

  

  US President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Caracas on Friday after Venezuelan fighter jets flew over a US destroyer in the Caribbean. “If they put us in a dangerous position, they will be shot down,” he said in the Oval Office, adding that military commanders already have authorization to open fire if deemed necessary.

• Saturday, September 6th 2025 - 10:33 UTC

  Trump rebrands Defense as “Department of War”

  

  US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday to rename the Department of Defense as “Department of War,” reviving a usage in force until the late 1940s. The order allows for the new name to be used as a secondary title in official communications, although a permanent legal change requires congressional approval. The move has drawn criticism from members of both parties.