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January 21, 2026 11:01 AM

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US military seizes seventh oil tanker linked to Venezuela

The U.S. military has seized a seventh oil tanker connected to Venezuela as part of efforts by the Trump administration to control Venezuelan oil exports.   According to U.S. Southern Command, the Motor Vessel Sagitta was taken without any conflict. The ship was operating in violation of a U.S.-decl...

January 21, 2026 10:50 AM

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UAE President accepts US invitation to join Board of Peace for Gaza

The United Arab Emirates President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has accepted the US invitation to join the newly established Board of Peace for Gaza.   According to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE will join the new Board...

January 21, 2026 8:46 AM

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Sunita Williams retires from NASA after 27 years of service

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams retired from the space agency after 27 years of remarkable service. The retirement, effective from the 27th of last month, was announced by NASA this morning.    In a press release, NASA said Williams flew on three missions to the International Space Station (ISS), spe...