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Trump expands Minneapolis immigration operation and presses Venezuela oil plan as opposition mobilizes
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The Trump administration has surged about 2,000 federal immigration agents into the Minneapolis area as part of what the Department of Homeland Security calls its largest immigration operation to date, after an ICE officer fatally shot 37-year-old Renée Good. At the same time, Trump has portrayed a U.S.-led takeover of Venezuela’s oil sector as a route to lower energy prices, even as major oil companies signal caution about investing there.
Egypt hosted African Union representatives on Saturday to discuss trade corridors and regional stability, as Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty reaffirmed Cairo’s commitment to the AU’s core principles of state sovereignty and non-interference. As a founding member, Egypt prioritizes joint efforts to bolster peace, security, and development across the continent.
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A new survey finds that two-thirds of Republicans view China as a threat to the US, compared to 44 percent of Democrats and Independents. At the same time, opinions toward China are softening, with 53 percent of Americans favoring friendly cooperation, up from 40 percent in 2024.
Brazil's trade deficit with the United States jumped from US$ 283 million in 2024 to US$ 7.5 billion in 2025, multiplying by 26 following tariff measures imposed by President Donald Trump. This marks the 17th consecutive year the goods flow favors Americans, with Brazilian exports dropping 6.6% and imports rising 11%. Brazilian officials attribute part of the impact to tariffs, but also to internal economic factors and reduced demand for oil.
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Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has outlined a strategic vision for regional stability, calling for an emergency African Union session to reject Israel’s recognition of Somaliland while offering peacekeeping support for eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Despite its international support for Palestine, South Africa is ending the 90-day visa exemption for Palestinians. The Department of Home Affairs is responsible for scrapping the policy.
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On December 11, 2025, in Havana, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez denounced informational biases in AI platforms that favor their creators and financial backers.
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