Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado has vowed to return to Venezuela despite the recent detention of a close ally. The opposition leader has criticised new arrests and says she will go back to confront the regime and push for democratic reforms.


Nobel Laureate Machado Vows To Return To Venezuela Despite Ally's Detention

Cuba is experiencing its most severe energy crisis in decades, affecting daily life and infrastructure across the island. Meanwhile, former President Trump has intensified political and economic pressure on Havana. This video explores the crisis, its causes, and the potential impacts on Cuba’s population and international relations.


After Venezuela, Is Cuba's Communist Govt Next US Target?

U.S. military forces boarded and intercepted a Venezuela-linked oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after pursuing it from the Caribbean, accusing the vessel of defying Washington’s sanctions and oil blockade. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that ships trying to evade U.S. forces won’t succeed, saying they would “run out of fuel” before escaping.


US Intercepts Venezuela-Linked Vessel in Indian Ocean

Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado has vowed to return to Venezuela despite the recent detention of a close ally. The opposition leader has criticised new arrests and says she will go back to confront the regime and push for democratic reforms.

US-Venezuela Tensions: Nobel Laureate Machado Vows Return to Venezuela Amid Ally’s Arrest 

U.S. forces seized the sanctioned Venezuelan oil tanker Aquila II in the Indian Ocean on February 9, 2026, after a dramatic monthlong pursuit spanning 10,000 miles from the Caribbean.



U.S. Navy Hunts Down Venezuelan Tanker Across Two Oceans 

Cuba has halted airline refueling and is reeling from a US-ordered halt in Venezuelan oil shipments, deepening a crippling energy crisis. The government has imposed emergency measures, including reductions in bus and train services, and transport and power cutbacks as shortages spread across the island.


Cuba Reeling From US-Ordered Halt in Shipments From Venezuela

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has said national elections could be held within a year as the country undergoes a fragile transition. Signalling possible tensions with the Trump administration, White House officials prioritise rebuilding Venezuela over an immediate polls timeline even as Machado pushes for a faster democratic process.


US-Venezuela Tensions: Have Trump-Machado Ties Deteriorated? 'Rebuilding More Important Than Polls'

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado says her country could hold national elections later in 2026, a credible process with manual voting might be possible in about nine to ten months depending on when preparations begin. Machado’s party claims strong popular and military support for democratic change, but logistical and political hurdles remain as Venezuela navigates a complex transition.

Machado Says Venezuelan Elections Could Happen This Year

The US military says it killed two suspected drug traffickers in a boat strike in the eastern Pacific, bringing the death toll from Washington’s anti-smuggling campaign to at least 128. 

US narco-trafficking boat strike kills 2, campaign death toll reaches 128

Venezuela’s National Assembly has unanimously approved an amnesty bill in its first reading, advancing legislation aimed at national reconciliation and clemency for political offences dating back to 1999. The bill would lift bans on opposition leaders, including María Corina Machado, and could free protesters and political detainees, though serious crimes are excluded from amnesty.


Venezuela Passes Amnesty Bill in First Vote; Opposition Bans Lifted |

Thousands rallied in Caracas on February 2, 2026-exactly one month after the US military's Operation Absolute Resolve captured Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores following strikes on January 3.


U.S.-Venezuela: Thousands Demand Maduro's Return Post-U.S. Raid

Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez has appointed key cabinet members and met with U.S. envoy Laura Dogu in Caracas, marking a step toward restoring diplomatic relations with Washington and advancing discussions on transition, stabilization, and cooperation after the ouster of Nicolás Maduro.


Venezuela’s Rodriguez Appoints New Cabinet, Meets US Envoy as Diplomatic Ties Rebuild 

Venezuelan activist Tarazona has been released from a notorious prison along with eight other detainees, human rights groups say this marks a significant moment in the country’s ongoing political struggles, experts highlight the release amid domestic and international pressure, stay tuned for live updates, reactions from political analysts, and insights into the implications for Venezuela’s human rights situation and government accountability.


Venezuela Activist Tarazona Released From Notorious Jail With 8 Others

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday said India will buy Venezuelan oil, helping to replace some of the Russian oil that the world's third-biggest oil importer buys.


Trump Says India Will Buy Venezuelan Oil, New Delhi Has Not Responded to Trump's Claims

Trump: India Will Buy Venezuelan Oil, Replace Imports From Iran

India's PM Modi and Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez discussed elevating their strategic partnership on January 30, 2026, with energy cooperation-including potential renewed crude imports-taking center stage post-Maduro's ouster.


India-Venezuela: Strategic Energy Deal After Maduro Fall 

The U.S. eased select oil sanctions on Venezuela following the ouster of Nicolás Maduro, enabling private investment as acting president Delcy Rodríguez signed sweeping reforms overhauling the oil industry.



U.S. Unlocks Venezuela Oil: Sanctions Eased, Private Boom Ahead

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted "decent progress" with Venezuela's interim leader Rodríguez, while opposition figure María Corina Machado branded the prior Maduro regime "criminals" amid stabilization efforts post-abduction.


Venezuela's Army and Police Pledge Loyalty to Interim Leader Delcy Rodriguez

US-Venezuela tensions: Marco Rubio rules out further military action in Venezuela

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified before the Senate defending the Trump administration's Venezuela operation, calling Nicolás Maduro's abduction a "strategic necessity" to dismantle his regime.  Rubio dismissed critics by stating "there's no NATO with the U.S.," emphasizing unilateral action over alliance dependencies amid Caracas' collapse. 


Rubio Hails Maduro Abduction as Regime-Killer Move

Venezuelan Armed Forces have publicly recognized interim leader Rodríguez as acting president following Maduro's ousting, solidifying opposition control amid post-op stabilization efforts.


Military Backs Rodríguez: Venezuela's New Acting President

Venezuela says it has freed more than 800 prisoners in recent months, but international rights groups have challenged the government’s claims, saying the figures are exaggerated and lack transparency. 

Trump: Venezuela Releasing Prisoners At Rapid Rate