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US judge blocks rule requiring notice for oversight visits to immigration detention centers

US judge blocks rule requiring notice for oversight visits to immigration detention centers

Ruling says DHS cannot force lawmakers to give advance notice before inspecting detention facilities, citing federal appropriations law

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Mexico's president urges UN to intervene in Venezuela to prevent 'bloodshed'
18.12.2025

Mexico's president urges UN to intervene in Venezuela to prevent 'bloodshed'

Claudia Sheinbaum offers for Mexico to mediate US-Venezuela dispute, calls for non-intervention

US senator hails repeal of Caesar Act as turning point for Syria’s recovery
18.12.2025

US senator hails repeal of Caesar Act as turning point for Syria’s recovery

Repeal 'a decisive step toward giving the Syrian people a real chance to rebuild after decades of unimaginable suffering,' says Jeanne Shaheen

Washington, Moscow teams meeting this weekend to discuss Russia-Ukraine peace process: Report
18.12.2025

Washington, Moscow teams meeting this weekend to discuss Russia-Ukraine peace process: Report

Meeting in Miami, Florida, would be latest in series focused on peace framework to end war that has been going on for nearly 4 years

Venezuela navy escorts ships following Trump's blockade threat: Report
18.12.2025

Venezuela navy escorts ships following Trump's blockade threat: Report

Washington aware of escorts, considers various courses of action, people familiar with matter tell The New York Times

Trump defends naval blockade on Venezuela, citing energy, oil claims
18.12.2025

Trump defends naval blockade on Venezuela, citing energy, oil claims

'They took our oil rights. We had a lot of oil there ... and we want it back,' US president says