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Laura Dogu Appointed Top U.S. Envoy for Venezuela Amid Political Unrest In a strategic diplomatic shift, the United States has appointed Laura Dogu as its top envoy for Venezuela, according to the U.S. embassy in Caracas website. Dogu, who has previously served as the ambassador to Honduras and Nicaragua, steps into the role amid heightened tensions surrounding Venezuelan leadership.The appointment follows a dramatic scene earlier this month when Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was captured in a U.S.-led raid and brought to New York to face drug-trafficking charges. A senior State Department official noted the importance of a full-time Chargé d'Affaires at the Venezuela Affairs Unit in Bogota to aid in stabilizing the country.This development comes as the Trump Administration considers reopening the U.S. embassy in Venezuela's capital, Caracas. U.S. personnel recently conducted an assessment in Caracas as part of a potential phased resumption of embassy operations, reflecting a cautious approach to reestablishing a formal diplomatic presence in the nation.

UN Takes Charge: Syrian Camps Transition Underway The United Nations announced it now manages large camps in Syria, which house thousands of Islamic State-linked women and children. This development follows the swift retreat of Kurdish-led forces that previously guarded these camps.With Kurdish forces withdrawing, Iraq has begun receiving detainees from Syria and plans to prosecute them locally. Officials urge global assistance to handle the increasingly challenging burden posed by these renowned detainees, including senior IS figures and individuals of multiple nationalities.Security remains a top concern as UN teams attempt to provide aid under tense and volatile circumstances. The U.S. and Iraqi governments are coordinating efforts to manage the transfer of IS detainees, sparking international worry over their future treatment and repatriation.

Elon Musk's Bold Vision: From Solar Power to Humanoid Robots at Davos Elon Musk made his first appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, marking the occasion with a critique of the United States' solar tariffs and unveiling ambitious targets for Tesla. These include plans to sell humanoid robots next year and the pending European approval for self-driving tech within weeks.In a conversation with World Economic Forum interim co-chair Larry Fink, Musk discussed the future of robotics and artificial intelligence, as well as the economic benefits of reusable rockets. Known for his close ties with former U.S. President Donald Trump and leadership in tech ventures like SpaceX and xAI, Musk emphasized his longstanding interest in science fiction.Despite breaking ranks with Trump on renewable energy, Musk argued that the United States has enough solar potential to fulfill all its electricity needs, counteracting the boom in energy demands by data centers. However, he criticized high tariff barriers faced by the solar industry, impacting its economic feasibility.

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos next month will go before a Senate committee to defend the streamer’s $83 billion deal to buy Warner Bros.’s studios and streaming business — and field questions about its antitrust implications. In addition to the Netflix exec, Warner Bros. Discovery chief strategy officer Bruce Campbell will testify before the committee, Variety […]