Indiana’s state Senate votes down redistricting bill despite Trump pressure
The midwestern state bucks a nationwide trend to embrace more partisan-leaning maps ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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From: Fault Lines
Target Tehran
Fault Lines travels to Iran to investigate the human cost of Israel’s attacks and the risk of another war.
Published On 11 Dec 2025
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‘Act of piracy’ or law: Can the US legally seize a Venezuelan tanker?
The US seized an oil tanker, a move that sent oil prices higher and escalated tensions between Washington and Caracas.
Venezuela’s crisis is not an oil grab but a power grab
Trump has manufactured the Venezuela crisis, not to grab more oil but to expand his executive power.
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Is Trump’s $686m F-16 upgrade for Pakistan a message to India?
The US has authorised the sale of advanced technology and support for Pakistan’s F-16 jets.
From: NewsFeed
US says it seized oil tanker off Venezuela coast
A video released by US Attorney General Pam Bondi shows American forces seizing an oil tanker.
Published On 11 Dec 2025
Deaths mount on fourth day of border fighting between Thailand, Cambodia
Both sides have accused each other of violating international law as they await a promised phone call from Donald Trump.
US House passes record-breaking $901bn defence spending bill
The bill faced notable opposition from lawmakers concerned about the Trump administration’s management of the military.
Ukraine reports large Russian mechanised assault in battle for Pokrovsk
Russia has claimed to be in full control of Pokrovsk but Ukrainian forces say they still control northern part of city.
‘He’ll be next’: Donald Trump threatens Colombian President Gustavo Petro
The Republican renewed his threats against Colombia, blaming its left-wing leader for the country’s cocaine production.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,386
These are the key developments from day 1,386 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
