US Sanctions Network Hiring Colombian Mercenaries for Sudan War

December 10, 2025

US Sanctions Network Hiring Colombian Mercenaries for Sudan War

The US has sanctioned a network recruiting Colombians to fight with Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, accused of brutal attacks and war crimes in the ongoing civil war.

US F/A-18 Jets Circle Gulf of Venezuela Amid Tensions and Drug Trafficking Claims

December 10, 2025

US F/A-18 Jets Circle Gulf of Venezuela Amid Tensions and Drug Trafficking Claims

Two US F/A-18 fighter jets circled near Venezuela's Gulf as tensions rise. US officials called it routine training amid drug trafficking strikes. Venezuela accused the US of destabilisation.

Burkina Faso Frees 11 Nigerian Soldiers After Emergency Cargo Plane Landing

December 10, 2025

Burkina Faso Frees 11 Nigerian Soldiers After Emergency Cargo Plane Landing

Burkina Faso has freed 11 Nigerian military personnel held after an unauthorised emergency landing of a Nigerian cargo plane in Bobo-Dioulasso. Nigeria says the landing followed safety protocols. The incident adds tension amid regional political unrest and the split between AES and Ecowas.

US Reschedules H-1B Visa Appointments in India to 2026; Travel to India Advised Against

December 10, 2025

US Reschedules H-1B Visa Appointments in India to 2026; Travel to India Advised Against

US consulates in India have postponed H-1B visa appointments to 2026 due to new security checks. Immigration lawyers urge Indian visa holders to avoid travel now.

NASA Tests Smart Systems to Keep Urban Air Taxis and Drones Safe

December 10, 2025

NASA Tests Smart Systems to Keep Urban Air Taxis and Drones Safe

NASA’s new simulation shows how smart tools can organize busy skies full of drones and air taxis. This tech aims to prevent crashes and delays as cities prepare for flying taxis and delivery drones.