Trump says he doesn’t need international law amid aggressive US policies

United States President Donald Trump has dismissed international law, saying only his “own morality” can curb the aggressive policies he is pursuing across the world after the abduction of Venezuela
By Aljazeera 15m ago

French president condemns US for ‘turning away from allies’

The presidents of France and Germany have sharply condemned US foreign policy under Donald Trump, saying respectively that Washington was “breaking free from international rules”
By The Guardian 38m ago

Maduro ouster: When sovereignty is weaponised to protect illegitimacy and lessons for dictators 

Trump’s action is a direct warning to would-be dictators everywhere: steal an election, crush your people, and the world may no longer look away. 
By Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi Jan. 5, 2026

Explainer: Why has US attacked Caracas and captured Venezuela’s president?

Trump’s unprecedented capture of Nicolás Maduro follows months of military campaign and years of strained relationship
By The Guardian Jan. 3, 2026

US has captured Venezuela’s President Maduro and wife, says Trump

US president lauds ‘brilliant operation’ on social media as attorney general says couple will face criminal charges
By The Guardian Jan. 3, 2026

Trump ‘not worried’ as China’s live-fire Taiwan wargame enters second day

It followed the detection of 130 war planes, 28 ships, amphibious assault ships, and one surveillance balloon detected in the 24 hours to 6am on Tuesday. 
By The Guardian Dec. 30, 2025

Donald Trump and the White Man’s Burden in Nigeria

This is not the first time that Trump has set his sights on another country’s natural resources
By Project Syndicate Dec. 30, 2025

Explainer: Why has Trump ordered strikes in Nigeria and what has it got to do with the persecution of Christians?

Nigeria’s government has previously said in response to Trump’s criticisms that people of many faiths, not just Christians, have suffered at the hands of these groups. 
By The Guardian Dec. 26, 2025

US launches strikes against Islamic State in Nigeria

The Trump administration has previously accused the Nigerian government of failing to protect Christians from jihadist attacks and has claimed a "genocide" is being perpetrated. 
By Bbc News Dec. 26, 2025