World Published 15 Jan, 2026 10:59pm US seizes Venezuela-linked tanker ahead of Trump-Machado meeting The US has filed for court warrants to seize dozens more tankers linked to Venezuela's oil trade
World Published 08 Jan, 2026 11:12pm US Senate advances measure curbing Trump’s Venezuela war powers Senators vote 52 to 47 to advance war powers resolution; Republicans blocked last resolution by just two votes
World Published 07 Jan, 2026 10:35pm Russia says US seizure of oil tanker is illegal, lawmaker calls it piracy Moscow demands humane treatment, swift return of crew; US seized ship as part of bid to block Venezuelan oil exports
World Published 07 Jan, 2026 09:09pm Trump’s oil push widens with seizure of Russian-flagged tanker linked to Venezuela Trump announces deal to import up to 50 million barrels of crude; Venezuela's main buyer China denounces US 'bullying'
World Published 06 Jan, 2026 10:27pm Russia slams ‘neocolonial threats’ against Venezuela, backs new interim leader Maduro becomes Russia’s second ally ousted in a year after Assad
World Updated 05 Jan, 2026 11:07pm UN chief raises concerns about Venezuela instability, legality of US action UN Security Council met before Maduro was due in court; Russia, China, Colombia condemn US capture of Maduro
World Updated 05 Jan, 2026 11:44pm Ousted Maduro, wife plead not guilty to US narcotics charges Maduro in prison garb, judge reads indictment; his lawyer predicts legal fight over 'military abduction'
▶️ World Published 04 Jan, 2026 12:19am Attack on Venezuela violates international law: Mamdani New York mayor condemns US military action against Venezuela
World Updated 03 Jan, 2026 11:47pm Mock house, CIA source and Special Forces: The US operation to capture Maduro Elite troops, CIA intelligence and airstrikes used in high-risk mission approved by Trump days earlier
World Updated 03 Jan, 2026 11:41pm Trump says US will run Venezuela until ‘safe’ to have a transition US president claims Maduro removed, warns leaders, outlines US control and oil plans
World Updated 03 Jan, 2026 10:46pm World reacts to US strikes on Venezuela Russia, EU, Iran, Latin American leaders and global actors warn of escalation, call for dialogue and respect for international law
World Published 03 Jan, 2026 05:24pm Trump says Venezuela’s Maduro captured after strikes Explosions rock capital Caracas and other parts of Venezuela
World Published 30 Dec, 2025 09:22am US strikes drug boat loading facility in Venezuela, Trump says Washington is silent on details as CNN reports CIA-led drone attack on remote port facility
World Published 23 Dec, 2025 09:59am Trump says it would be ‘smart’ for Venezuela’s Maduro to leave power USpresident signals tougher stance on Venezuela amid military operations and sanctions
World Published 20 Dec, 2025 11:11pm US seizes vessel off Venezuelan coast, officials say Venezuelan crude exports fall sharply after US tanker seizure; Maduro claims US aims to overthrow him and control Venezuela's oil reserves
World Published 12 Dec, 2025 11:31pm US admiral leading US troops in Latin America steps down US has carried out strikes on suspected drug vessels in the Caribbean; the departure follows other senior military exits under US Defence Secretary Hegseth
World Published 11 Dec, 2025 09:40pm US seizes sanctioned oil tanker off coast of Venezuela, Trump says Move is first known tanker seizure since US build-up began; Signals new effort to go after Venezuela's main revenue source
World Updated 29 Nov, 2025 11:20pm Trump says Venezuelan airspace should be considered ‘closed’ Move comes amid a US military buildup in the Caribbean
World Published 03 Aug, 2024 09:52am Venezuela set for new protests after Maduro win ratified ‘Should be behind bars’