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[Vladimir Putin Xi Jinping videoconference] Russian President Vladimir Putin held a videoconference meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping to not only congratulate President Xi Jinping on his presidential achievements as Chinese New Year celebrations are set to take place, but to ensure that both diplomatic and trade relations between the two countries remain strong and healthy. During the videoconference both world leaders came to the agreement that their strategic partne

[America Iran nuclear talks Oman] With negotiations that were set to happen between today in Istanbul, Türkiye between America and Iran, due to the American military shooting down a Shahed-139 Iranian drone with a F-35C fighter plane which they allegedly claimed flew “aggressively” towards the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea. Due to America's actions, many people within the international community are wondering if the negotiations are in jeopardy. Regardless, Iran has

[Christian Menefee win Amanda Edwards] Last year on November 5th, 2025, we at VEDA World News we highlighted in an article entitled: “CHRISTIAN MENEFEE TO DEFEAT AMANDA EDWARDS IN 18TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT RUN OFF” that Christian Menefee would win the election for the 18th Congressional District. While there were many reasons for us reaching this prediction, the two reasons that stood out to us the most was the fact that not only did Christian Menefee have the right organiz

[Ice protest Houston Texas Minnesota] As the rise of Anti-Ice protest increases around America, the rise in Anti-Ice protestors in Houston Texas also seems to be increasing as well. Tens of thousands of Houstonians engaged in Anti-Ice protest over the weekend and march in solidarity within not only the people of Minnesota, but for the people that have been killed by the hands of Ice Agents. This recent Anti-Ice protest took place in the Montrose neighborhood at Ervan Chew Par

[Zach Gibson TX Candidate First Court of Appeals Place 3] Yesterday evening Texas candidate Zach Gibson (R) held a fundraiser and dinner that rallied many of his supporters and base as he spoke confidently about not only why he is the Perfect Candidate for the First Court of Appeals, but why he’s the most qualified of all candidates that are running for this powerful seat within the Texas Criminal Justice System. When highlighting why he perceives himself to be the Perfect Ca

[Houston City Council ICE Mayor John Whitmire] ICE Protestors their anger with the Houston Police Department’s cooperation with ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) due to the several controversial shootings of ICE protestors around the country and specifically with Alex Jeffrey Pretti in Minnesota. While typically at City Hall meetings Houston residents get two minutes to speak, Houstonians were only given one minute to speak and address their grievances to Mayor Whitmi

[2026 World Economic Forum geopolitical risk] The 2026 World Economic Forum wrapped up with its predicted geopolitical risk outlook for the rest of the year into early 2027. Among its predictions were the need for nations to engage in not only more dialogue, but also to seek out ways to build more trust at a time where geopolitical tensions across the international community appear to be at it’s highest. Global economic security and the ongoing decline of multinationalism in

[NATO] Through the eyes of many geopolitical analysts within the international community, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization or NATO is now dead. NATO which was founded and since expanded since 1949 to 32 member states after the second world war, has according to many “reached it’s limit of usefulness to the world”. in the beginning NATO was formed as a collective organization to stop the Soviet Union (formally U.S.S.R.) from reaching the boarders of Europe. However, sin

[Canada China Free Trade Agreement] In a turn of events, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney squashed the worldwide notion that Canada was seeking to sign a free trade deal with China and instead issued the public statement that: “Canada respects our engagements over our commitments. We have commitments under CUSMA not to pursue free trade agreements with non-market economies without prior notification. We have no intention of doing that with China or any other non-market eco

[Philippines 18 dead 24 missing] In the early hours of today in the south Philippines, a vessel carrying an estimated 332 passengers and 27 crewmembers sent a distress signal roughly four hours before capsized which led to the deaths of 18 passengers with another 24 passengers missing. While the investigation into how and why the ferry capsized is still under investigation, Philippine authorities have ruled out foul play as the boat was cleared by the Philippine Coast Guard t

[Erick Mann AMCORSORB] When it comes to the American oil and gas sector, one of the most dangerous things that can occur are oil and chemical spills. When oil and chemical spills occur, not only are there millions if not billions of dollars at stake, but both the integrity of the environment and the lives of people within the vicinity are at stake. In the modern world, when oil and chemical spills occur, one would think that there would be a push for modern methods to be depl

[Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney World Economic Forum] Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the World Economic Forum yesterday in Davos, Switzerland. While other world leaders such as American President Donald trump were long winded, it can be said that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's address was not only clear and concise, but “short and sweet”. Within his address Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney touched on the one thing that many around the world alrea

[Barbara Denson Texas State Board of Education District 6] Barbara Denson, Engineer and Republican Candidate for the Texas State Board of Education District 6 appears to be the Perfect Candidate to win this election cycle. Passionate about the future of Texas education and the fundamental long-lasting impact the educational system will have on millions of Texas youth, there appears to be no other Candidate that is up to the task of propelling the Texas educational system to t

[Donald Trump Davos World Economic Forum] Yesterday President Donald Trump spoke at the World Economic forum in Davos, Switzerland. While president Trump held the perspective that America is not only the best country in the world, with the uncanny ability to be the world police; through the applause of the crowd there was a significant amount of attendees that didn’t share his same perspective on the state of America and the notion that America should be the world police. Thr

[President Donald Trump second year anniversary briefing] Yesterday President Trump addressed the nation on the anniversary of his second year in office for his second term. During his briefing he discussed American trade and commerce, various social issues that have been gripping the nation. Among other things President Trump addressed his administration's crackdown on illegal aliens as well as presenting his plans on border security. Another topic that was touched on was ve

[EU India 2026 World Economic Forum] Serving as a ramification of the Trump Administration's quest to forcibly annex Greenland which has placed an insurmountable amount of strain on NATO members and allies, it was announced at this year's World Economic Forum by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen that the European Union is set to pivot and diversify it’s future by strategically aligning itself with India by negotiating MAD. Instead of negotiating the “Mother o

[EMPLOYMENT SITUATION DECEMBER 2025] Household Survey Data Both the unemployment rate, at 4.4 percent, and the number of unemployed people, at 7.5 million, changed little in December.

[Global Energy Outlook 2026] As the world enters 2026, the global energy landscape is undergoing a profound transformation. Market analysts and international agencies are increasingly labeling 2026 as a "year of recalibration," defined by a massive surge in fossil fuel supply—particularly in the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) sector, contrasted against an intensifying strain on global power grids driven by the rapid expansion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and electrification.

[Iran Security Alert] Yesterday the U.S. State Department issued a Security Alert for all Americans that are currently visiting or residing in Iran to immediately leave. According to the US Virtual Embassy in Tehran the “US government cannot guarantee your safety if you choose to depart”. The reasoning for this is because of the fear that “US nationals are at significant risk of questioning, arrest, and detention”.