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President Donald Trump announced this week that American oil companies could begin operations in Venezuela within 18 months, as his administration ramps up initiatives to revive the South American nation's battered petroleum industry following the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro over the weekend. Energy Secretary Chris Wright,......

Cuba announced Tuesday the deaths of 32 military officers killed during the U.S. operation in Venezuela that captured President Nicolás Maduro, as the island nation braces for the potential collapse of its primary energy source and deepening economic crisis. The Cuban government released names, ranks, and ages of the deceased—ranging......

U.S. military and Coast Guard personnel boarded the Marinera, a Russian-flagged tanker tied to Venezuela, in the North Atlantic on January 7 before Russian naval escorts arrived, according to American officials. This seizure caps a dramatic two-week chase across the Atlantic and signals a sharp escalation in tensions between Washington and......

China faces mounting losses as President Donald Trump moves to redirect Venezuelan oil exports away from Beijing, jeopardizing billions in unpaid debt and eroding Chinese influence across Latin America. Trump announced Tuesday that Venezuela will hand over 30 to 50 million barrels of oil to the United States, with Washington controlling the......

Financial markets have shown a surprisingly muted response to the U.S. military intervention in Venezuela and President Donald Trump's announcement that the country will transfer up to 50 million barrels of oil under American control. Some analysts warn investors may be underestimating the geopolitical ripple effects of what they call......

Russia has dispatched a submarine and warships to escort a tanker pursued by U.S. Coast Guard vessels across the Atlantic, escalating tensions between Washington and Moscow over sanctions enforcement against Venezuela-linked ships. The tanker, now registered as Marinera under the Russian flag, sails between Iceland and Scotland after escaping......

Taiwanese officials and security analysts firmly reject suggestions that the recent U.S. military operation in Venezuela serves as either a deterrent to Chinese aggression or a blueprint Beijing might adopt against the island. Viral discussions on Chinese social media platforms, including Weibo, have drawn over 440 million views by likening......

Investor Michael Burry, famed for foreseeing the 2008 financial crisis, argues that financial markets are dramatically underplaying the ramifications of the United States' bold military operation in Venezuela. He contends that the muted response in oil prices and stock movements conceals a seismic shift in global power dynamics, with ripples......

The European Union declined on Tuesday to recognise Delcy Rodríguez as Venezuela’s legitimate leader, sticking to its stance that the country’s authorities lack a democratic mandate while signalling continued engagement with Caracas following the dramatic US capture of President Nicolás Maduro. European Commission......

President Donald Trump announced on Monday that Venezuela’s interim authorities will transfer between 30 and 50 million barrels of oil to the United States, to be sold at market prices with the proceeds controlled by Trump for the benefit of both nations. The move comes just days after a US military operation captured Venezuelan President......

The White House confirmed on Tuesday that President Donald Trump is exploring “various possibilities” to acquire Greenland, including the potential use of US armed forces, in a statement that has sharpened a diplomatic crisis threatening to split NATO just days after American forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás......

Stock markets around the world reached unprecedented levels on Tuesday 6 January 2026 as investors brushed aside geopolitical turbulence from a recent US military operation in Venezuela and extended a strong start to the year across multiple continents. The rally reflected broad based optimism about economic resilience and corporate earnings......

Gold and silver prices surged on January 5 after the U.S. military captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, as investors rushed to precious metals amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty. Spot gold climbed 2.7% to $4,444.52 per ounce, while silver jumped 4.6% to $75.90 per ounce, kicking off a dramatic start to commodity markets......