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Venezuela denounces U.S. naval blockade as 'Greatest Extortion in History' at UN

Venezuela has accused the United States of committing the “greatest extortion in history” during a tense UN Security Council meeting on Tuesday, amid growing international scrutiny over sanctions and a U.S.-led naval blockade. The emergency session, requested by Caracas with support from Russia and China, saw harsh criticism of......

Venezuela adopts strict law targeting support for U.S. blockade amid rising tensions

Venezuela’s National Assembly has passed a new law imposing prison sentences of up to 20 years for individuals accused of supporting foreign-imposed sanctions or blockades against the nation. The legislation, titled Law to Guarantee Freedom of Navigation and Commerce Against Piracy, Blockades and Other International Unlawful Acts,......

Gold surpasses $4,500 an ounce for the first time

Gold reached a historic milestone on Wednesday, climbing above 4,500 dollars an ounce for the first time, driven by mounting geopolitical tensions and expectations of future interest rate cuts in the United States. The precious metal, traditionally seen as a safe-haven asset, rose to a peak of 4,519.78 dollars per ounce (31.1 grams). Since......

Russian tankers face major delays as sanctions and attacks disrupt oil exports

A growing number of Russian oil tankers are stuck at sea as sanctions, logistical bottlenecks, and recent attacks in the Black Sea intensify bottlenecks across Asian ports. The disruptions highlight the growing strain on Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet”  a network of aging vessels used to bypass Western restrictions......

U.S. increases pressure on Russia as peace talks stall over Ukraine crisis

Three days of negotiations in Florida ended with cautious optimism but a clear warning from Washington: if Moscow refuses the emerging peace framework, the United States is prepared to intensify sanctions and supply Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles. Senator Lindsey Graham urged a sharp escalation should Russia reject the proposal,......

Trump warns Maduro to “not play tough”; Venezuelan leader fires back

U.S. President Donald Trump issued a sharp warning to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro while announcing the construction of two new American warships, escalating already strained relations between Washington and Caracas. Speaking during the announcement, Trump suggested that Maduro should consider stepping aside, adding that “it......

Tensions rise as US seizes Venezuelan oil tankers amid Chinese condemnation

The United States has intensified its maritime campaign in the Caribbean, seizing two tankers carrying Venezuelan crude and pursuing a third vessel accused of transporting sanctioned oil to Asian markets. The move marks a major escalation in Washington’s enforcement of its “total blockade” policy against Venezuela’s......

Iran offers support to Venezuela amid tensions with Washington

Venezuela has announced that Iran has expressed its willingness to support Caracas in the face of growing tensions with the United States. The offer was made following a phone conversation between the foreign ministers of both countries, according to Venezuelan officials. The statement comes at a time when the United States has increased......

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