US Sanctions UAE Firm Over Russian Oil Price Cap Breaches
The US Treasury imposes major sanctions on a UAE shipping firm and 18 vessels for allegedly flouting the G7's price cap on Russian oil, escalating efforts to curb Moscow's war funding.
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Trump orders strike on Venezuelan 'narcoship'
In a bold military move, former US President Donald Trump has authorised a strike on a Venezuelan-flagged vessel allegedly linked to a powerful drug cartel, raising serious questions about the legality and geopolitical ramifications of the action.
Venezuela Accuses US of Piracy in Boat Seizure
Venezuela's government has launched a furious protest against the United States, accusing it of an 'act of piracy' for seizing a Venezuelan fishing boat in Caribbean waters. The incident, which Washington links to Trump-era drug smuggling sanctions, threa
Trump Threatens Russia Sanctions Over NATO Oil Purchases
Exclusive: Former President Donald Trump declares he will impose severe sanctions on Russia if NATO member states refuse to halt purchases of Russian oil, signalling a major shift in US foreign policy approach.
Venezuelan police raid Catholic church, detain activists
Venezuelan security forces stormed a Catholic church in Caracas, detaining activists and a journalist in a dramatic escalation of tensions between the government and the church.
Maduro Demands US Shut Its Embassy in Venezuela
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has dramatically demanded the immediate closure of the US embassy in Caracas, accusing Washington of funding opposition plots and meddling in upcoming elections, in a move that threatens to escalate diplomatic tensions.
Cooper Urges Immediate Sanctions on Russia After Kyiv Attack
Shadow Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper urges the government to immediately sanction Russian officials linked to the deadly missile strike on a children's hospital in Kyiv, criticising delays in the UK's response.
UK sanctions target Russian metals and diamonds
The UK government announces a new wave of sanctions aimed at crippling Russia's war economy, banning imports of Russian metals and targeting the lucrative diamond industry in coordination with G7 allies.
Trump's New Russia Sanctions Threat: Impact on Ukraine War
Ex-President Donald Trump signals a major foreign policy shift, declaring readiness to impose stringent new sanctions on Russia. This analysis examines the potential impact on Vladimir Putin's war machine in Ukraine and global geopolitics.
Johnson's £700k Maduro meeting invoice revealed
Exclusive: A leaked invoice shows Boris Johnson's company charged a US lobbyist over £700,000 for a clandestine meeting with Venezuela's controversial president Nicolás Maduro, raising serious ethical and legal questions.
JD Vance's Venezuela 'War Criminal' Comments Spark Fury
Trump VP contender JD Vance faces backlash after suggesting US should target Venezuela's leadership like 'war criminals'. Experts warn rhetoric risks destabilising Latin America.
US Court Axes Protected Status for Haitian and Venezuelan Migrants
A landmark US court ruling, backed by the Trump White House, terminates humanitarian protections for hundreds of thousands of migrants from Haiti and Venezuela, setting a major precedent for US immigration policy.
Guyana Parliament Votes to Back ICJ in Venezuela Dispute
Guyana's National Assembly has unanimously voted to support the International Court of Justice in resolving the escalating territorial dispute with Venezuela over the oil-rich Essequibo region.
US sinks Venezuelan 'narco-sub' in major cocaine bust
In a major counter-narcotics operation, a US Coastguard team from the USS Margaret Chase Thatcher intercepted and scuttled a semi-submersible vessel smuggling over two tonnes of cocaine from Venezuela.
Trump's Fighter Jet Proposal for Puerto Rico Drug Cartels
Ex-President Donald Trump reportedly suggested deploying fighter aircraft to combat drug trafficking from Puerto Rico to Venezuela in a private donor meeting, raising constitutional and diplomatic alarms.
Trump Claims US Planned Venezuela Invasion During His Term
Ex-President Donald Trump has made explosive claims that the US was preparing to invade Venezuela during his term, revealing alleged plans that were never executed. The revelation came during a campaign speech, raising eyebrows in international diplomatic
Venezuela Sends Fighter Jets to Intercept US Navy Destroyer
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has ordered fighter jets and naval assets to intercept and escort the US Navy destroyer USS Lassen out of what Caracas claims are its territorial waters, escalating tensions in a major diplomatic confrontation.
Trump's Shocking Venezuela Invasion Claim Revealed at Rally
Ex-President Donald Trump has made a bombshell claim at a rally, alleging he was prepared to authorise a military intervention in Venezuela but was dissuaded by officials. The unverified assertion has sparked immediate controversy and scepticism.
Trump's Mocked Venezuela 'Drug Boat' Attack Video Sparks Outrage
Former US President Donald Trump has released a heavily mocked and fact-checked video depicting a fictional military operation against drug traffickers off the coast of Venezuela, raising serious questions about his judgement and foreign policy approach.
Pete Hegseth's stark warning to Venezuelan narco-traffickers
Fox & Friends host Pete Hegseth delivers a stark warning to narco-traffickers in Venezuela, vowing a relentless US-led hunt if they threaten American sovereignty, in a fiery on-air monologue.
Trump pledges mass deportations of Venezuelan gang members
Former President Donald Trump pledges to initiate the largest domestic deportation operation in US history, specifically targeting the notorious Venezuelan criminal organisation Tren de Aragua, if re-elected.
US missile strike sinks Venezuelan 'narco sub'
The US military has conducted a high-seas missile strike, sinking a semi-submersible vessel linked to Venezuelan drug trafficking in a major counter-narcotics operation.
Trump Vows to Send US Troops to Venezuela if Elected
Ex-President Donald Trump stuns allies and adversaries by vowing to send American forces into Venezuela if re-elected, a move labelled a 'dangerous escalation' by foreign policy analysts.
Trump 'Wanted Military Action Against Venezuela' - Report
Explosive new report claims former President Donald Trump repeatedly suggested to his aides that the US military should invade Venezuela to combat drug cartels and overthrow Nicolás Maduro.
Maduro threatens Trump with 'asymmetrical warfare' at UN
Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro has issued a chilling threat of retaliation against former US President Donald Trump, vowing 'asymmetrical warfare' during a fiery address at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Venezuela Deploys Warship in Guyana Oil Dispute, Expels UK Firm
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro orders a military deployment to the Caribbean amid a fierce territorial dispute with Guyana over the oil-rich Essequibo region, directly threatening UK interests.
Court blocks Trump's Venezuela oil deal
A US federal court has halted a controversial deal between Donald Trump's company and Venezuela's state-owned oil giant, PDVSA, dealing a significant legal and political blow to the former president.
Central American nations condemn Trump's Venezuela remarks
Central American nations Panama and Costa Rica have issued formal rebukes against former US President Donald Trump for his inflammatory comments suggesting a potential military invasion of Venezuela.
Trump Spokeswoman Praises Venezuelan Dictator Maduro
Donald Trump's campaign spokeswoman, Karoline Leavitt, has sparked international outrage by lauding Venezuelan autocrat Nicolás Maduro's leadership as 'strong' and criticising US sanctions against his regime during a Chatham House event.
FBI busts Venezuelan spy ring targeting US military in Puerto Rico
A major FBI counterintelligence operation has exposed a sophisticated Venezuelan spy ring in Puerto Rico, aimed at infiltrating US military installations and gathering sensitive intelligence, leading to multiple arrests.
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