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Venezuela denounces US blockade as an act of aggression

Venezuela has denounced the United States’ new naval blockade as an act of war, calling it a direct violation of international law and sovereignty. The announcement, made by Washington as part of a broader campaign of sanctions, has triggered a wave of diplomatic backlash and renewed tensions between......

Trinidad and Tobago grants US forces airport access as Venezuela ends gas cooperation

Trinidad and Tobago has authorized the United States military to use its airports for logistical purposes, marking a significant shift in regional security dynamics that quickly triggered diplomatic retaliation from Venezuela. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the arrangement will allow US......

Spanish prime minister criticizes US actions off the coast of Venezuela

Spain’s Prime Minister has strongly denounced what he described as “extrajudicial operations” conducted by the United States in international waters near Venezuela. Speaking during a parliamentary session, he condemned the alleged activities as contrary to international law and urged......

Russia and Belarus reaffirm support for Maduro as US pressure intensifies

Russia and Belarus have publicly voiced their support for Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro as Washington escalates its campaign to remove him from power. The show of solidarity underscores deepening geopolitical divisions over Venezuela’s future and signals Moscow and Minsk’s intent......

Venezuela strengthens military ranks amid growing U.S. naval presence

Venezuela has expanded its armed forces by inducting 5,600 new soldiers at the Fuerte Tiuna complex in Caracas, reinforcing its military posture as U.S. naval forces consolidate in the Caribbean. The swearing-in ceremony, led by senior officers, underscored President Nicolás Maduro’s determination......

Trump’s planned land offensive against Venezuelan cartels sparks fears of major regional escalation

President Donald Trump has signaled that the United States is preparing to extend its campaign against Venezuelan drug trafficking networks from the sea to the ground, announcing that land operations will begin “very soon.” The declaration, delivered during a Thanksgiving video call with......

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize

Maria Corina Machado, a leading figure in Venezuela’s opposition, has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of her steadfast commitment to democracy and human rights in the country. The Nobel Committee commended her persistent advocacy for political freedom amid Venezuela’s ongoing......

France and Spain surpass Germany in refugee arrivals as asylum applications drop across Europe

Asylum applications to the European Union fell by 23% in the first half of 2025, driven by a sharp decline in Syrians seeking international protection, according to a report released Monday by the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA). Sharp decline in Syrian asylum claims Data from the EUAA revealed......

Global leaders respond to US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites

On June 22, U.S. forces launched airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities, sparking a wide range of international reactions. While some nations welcomed the decision, others condemned it and called for immediate de-escalation. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised President Donald......

Trump’s New Travel Ban Comes Into Effect, Citizens of 12 Countries Barred From US

President Donald Trump’s latest travel ban has officially come into force, barring citizens from 12 predominantly African and Middle Eastern countries from entering the United States. The new directive, signed by Trump last week, marks a significant expansion of his administration’s strict......

Trump's Travel Ban on 12 Countries Goes Into Effect Early Monday

In a renewed move to restrict immigration, U.S. President Donald Trump's latest travel ban officially comes into force at 12:01 a.m. ET on Monday. The directive prohibits citizens from 12 countries from entering the United States, citing concerns over national security and the threat of terrorism. The......

US Senate removes Syria from rogue states list

The US Senate recently passed a resolution to remove Syria from an unofficial list referred to as the "rogue states." This list includes countries with which the United States prohibits cooperation, especially in civil nuclear activities. According to a White House statement shared on platform......

Maduro Secures Election Victory amid Opposition Boycott

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his ruling party have claimed a decisive victory in recent parliamentary and regional elections, which were widely boycotted by opposition groups. According to preliminary figures released by the National Electoral Council (CNE), the United Socialist Party......

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