Trump Orders Complete Shutdown of Venezuelan Airspace Amid Rising Tensions US President Donald Trump has announced that the airspace above and surrounding Venezuela is to be closed "in its entirety". The move is aimed at curbing drug trafficking and human trafficking in the region. Trump warned airlines, pilots, drug dealers, and human traffickers to avoid the area, citing escalating tensions between the US and Venezuela. The shutdown comes after the US military carried out 21 attacks on suspected drug-smuggling vessels, resulting in the deaths of at least 83 people. The US has also deployed an aircraft carrier to the Caribbean and formally designated the Venezuela-based Cartel de los Soles as a foreign terrorist organization. Venezuela has not responded immediately to Trump's announcement, but the country's government has previously rejected US accusations of involvement in the illicit drug trade. The move is seen as ...
Attack 'very dangerous' situation for US - but also the UK, Professor Anthony Glees warns
The suspected terror attack in New Orleans is "very dangerous" for the US - but also for the country's allies, a security expert has told Sky News.
Professor Anthony Glees said: "This is a terrible attack, and it's a very dangerous national security situation for the US, but also for its allies and in particular for us here in the UK.
"So, this is a very worrying thing that is happening."
Prof Glees said all Western countries are facing Islamist threats, and points to the uncertainty over the future of Syria following the fall of the Assad regime last month - and whether that could present new challenges for security services and governments.
He added that it seems US intelligence had "no idea" about the attack.
"This is a highly dangerous situation," he said.
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