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26-11-2025
The US government has designated the Venezuelan Cartel de los Soles as a foreign terrorist organization, a move that took effect on a Monday. The cartel is identified as being led by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who denies the allegations and claims it's a bid to force him from power. The designation is part of President Trump's campaign to combat drug trafficking into the US. The Cartel de los Soles is not a traditional cartel but a network of corrupt military and government officials who facilitate and profit from activities like drug trafficking. The US has also launched military strikes on boats allegedly carrying drugs off Venezuela's coast. Maduro's government has rejected the designation, calling it a 'ridiculous fabrication' to justify intervention. The move has sparked debate about the legality of the US military operations and the potential for further action against Maduro's government.
Entities: Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela, Cartel de los Soles, United States, Donald Trump • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
26-11-2025
President Trump has taken steps to designate Muslim Brotherhood affiliates in Egypt, Lebanon, and Jordan as terrorist groups. The executive order directs the Secretary of State and Treasury Secretary to submit a report within 30 days and take action within 45 days. The designation could lead to travel bans and freezing of funds held in U.S. banks. The Muslim Brotherhood is a controversial Islamist movement with a complex history in the Middle East. Some leaders have renounced violence, while others have been accused of supporting extremist views. The move is part of Trump's broader effort to combat terrorism and destabilization in the region.
Entities: President Trump, Muslim Brotherhood, Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
26-11-2025
Two mountain climbers, one from the United States and one who was an internationally recognized climbing guide from New Zealand, died in a fall on Aoraki, New Zealand's highest peak. Two others from the same group were rescued uninjured. The incident is under investigation by a New Zealand coroner, with assistance from the U.S. consulate. Aoraki, also known as Mount Cook, is a technically difficult climb due to crevasses, avalanche risk, and changeable weather, with over 240 recorded deaths since the start of the 20th century.
Entities: Aoraki, New Zealand, United States, Mount Cook, New Zealand Mountain Guides Association • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
26-11-2025
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has accused the US Trump administration of pressuring Venezuela primarily to access its oil reserves, rather than to fight drug trafficking or promote democracy. Petro made the comments in an exclusive CNN interview, criticizing the US for its military activity around Latin America and its handling of immigration policies. The Colombian leader also defended his efforts to combat the drug trade, stating that his government has seized more cocaine than any other in history. The US has imposed sanctions on Petro, accusing him of playing a role in the global illicit drug trade, which he denies. The tensions between the US and Colombia come as the US has been increasing military activity in the region, including designating a Venezuelan alleged drug trafficking group as a foreign terrorist organization.
Entities: Gustavo Petro, Donald Trump, Venezuela, Colombia, United States • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
26-11-2025
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has acknowledged that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem made the decision to continue deportation flights to El Salvador despite a federal judge's order to stop them. The flights, which were part of President Donald Trump's deportation campaign, carried migrants to a mega-prison in El Salvador, where they were allegedly subjected to torture and other abuses. The DOJ argued that Noem's decision was lawful and consistent with a reasonable interpretation of the court's order. The case has sparked a major political and legal controversy, with Judge James Boasberg, who issued the original order, restarting his criminal contempt inquiry to determine who was responsible for defying his orders.
Entities: Kristi Noem, El Salvador, US Department of Justice, Donald Trump, James Boasberg • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
26-11-2025
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing the State and Treasury departments to review and potentially designate specific Muslim Brotherhood chapters as terrorist organizations. This move marks a significant shift in U.S. policy toward the Islamist movement, which has been debated for decades. The order bypasses the question of whether the Brotherhood is a unified global movement or a loose network of national branches, instead focusing on individual chapters that meet the legal thresholds for terrorism designation. The decision has been praised by Sen. Ted Cruz and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who view the Brotherhood as a threat to stability in the Middle East. The review process is expected to examine the Brotherhood's activities in countries such as Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon, where it has been banned or restricted due to concerns over its radicalization and ties to terrorist groups.
Entities: Donald Trump, Muslim Brotherhood, United States, Egypt, Jordan • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
