Putin calls Venezuela president to offer Russian support as US WW3 fears explode
Putin’s talk with Nicolás Maduro comes after US commandos seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela.
Day: December 12, 2025
Russia faces a squeeze on tankers to keep up its oil exports as Greek owners pull back
Moscow could again turn to S&P market or could crank up ship-to-ship transfers and other questionable activities
French Intermarché ad goes viral for not using AI
Praised for using actors and animation rather than AI, Intermarché’s heartwarming advert follows a wolf who evolves from a feared loner into a vegetarian cherished by all the other animals. Our colleagues from France 2 and August Hakansson explain.
Seized oil tanker off Venezuela to be brought to US as tensions mount
An oil tanker seized by US forces off Venezuela’s coast will be taken to a US port, the White House said on Thursday, heightening tensions between the two countries. Washington said it took control of the vessel in a helicopter raid targeting assets …
UAE Golden Visa vs Trump Gold Card: Which path to residency is right for you?
The newly launched Gold Card offers a million-dollar route to US permanent residency, appealing to ultra-wealthy individuals and companies seeking to secure international talent. The UAE Golden Visa, already well established, provides flexible long-te…
AI-led tech slide extends into third day as Oracle, Broadcom fall
AI-related names have made losses since Oracle’s mixed results on Wednesday.
Trump issues ineffective federal pardon for ex-Colorado election official Tina Peters who was convicted on state charges
President Donald Trump pushes for release of jailed former county clerk, who has become a cause celebre for MAGA conservatives
In Ceuta, young migrants brave the sea to reach Europe
On the front line of the migration surge, Ceuta – the Spanish exclave in North Africa – continues to see thousands of people arrive each year. With the land border so heavily guarded to be virtually sealed, many of the youngest attempt the crossing by…
Time Person of the Year 2025: Karandeep Anand and Sriram Krishnan – the Indian-American AI Architects leading the race
When TIME named “The Architects of AI” its 2025 Person of the Year, it was acknowledging that reality. The age of solitary inventors had given way to an era shaped by individuals who operate at the junctions of technology, politics, and society. Among …
EU officials ‘raping the law’ – Orban
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has slammed the EU over plans to strip member states of veto powers on Russian assets
Read Full Article at RT.com