By Moisés Naím, Project Syndicate | February 3, 2025
In Donald Trump’s White House and broader orbit, there are three differing views on how to engage with Venezuela: one is focused on restoring democracy, another has embraced pragmatism, and a third supports military intervention. The view that prevails will likely reflect all three.
Working alongside Venezuela's interim authorities, U.S. forces are assisting with search-and-rescue efforts, logistics and humanitarian aid distribution as recovery operations continue.
A nine-month old infant and his mother were rescued from underneath a rubble in Venezuela by a U.S.-led international team.
The latest quake triggered fresh anxiety among residents already coping with widespread destruction, although no immediate reports of additional casualties or major damage were released.
Emergency workers scrambled over the debris of collapsed buildings in Caracas as night fell, while distraught relatives sought help for loved ones feared trapped.
At 250, the shining city still stands. Only its own people have stopped looking up.
Tsinghua University in Beijing, Geiss warned that autonomous weapons and AI-driven battlefield decisions are accelerating the pace of conflict, creating a dangerous global security environment.
In an interview with French newspaper Les Echos, Lagarde said an early departure was "possible" and acknowledged she is considering how she might contribute to France's political debate.
Temperatures could reach 105 degrees Fahrenheit (40.5 degrees Celsius), with the potential to break daily and monthly records.
