New Footage Shows US Airstrikes in Venezuela to Capture Maduro

Russia vs US: The Bella 1 oil tanker, carrying sanctioned Venezuelan crude, executed a dramatic name change to Marinera and switched registration to Russia on December 31, 2025, after U.S. Coast Guard pursuit near Venezuela, becoming the 17th shadow fleet vessel to seek Moscow's protection in recent weeks amid Trump's "complete blockade" on Maduro-linked energy flows post his January 3 capture.


Russia vs US: Report suggests Russia sends submarine to escort tanker pursued by US 

Carney Says Canadian Oil Competitive Amid Venezuela Output, Backs Greenland Sovereignty

Washington’s dramatic move against Venezuela has largely been framed as a bid to gain control over the country’s vast oil reserves, the largest in the world. But analysts say the crisis runs deeper than oil. Venezuela is also rich in critical minerals that are essential for modern technology and Defence industries.

Critical Minerals Add New Dimension to Venezuela Crisis

Donald Trump accused Maduro of killing “millions of people” and alleged that Venezuela runs “a torture chamber in the middle of Caracas.”


US-Venezuela: Trump Accuses Venezuela's Maduro of Torture & Mass Killings

Venezuela's government has proclaimed a week of national mourning after the January 3, 2026, U.S. operation "Absolute Resolve" led to Maduro's capture, with Delcy Rodríguez condemning it as imperialist aggression.

Venezuela Declares Week of Mourning After U.S. Military Strike Captures Maduro

Donald Trump’s surprise military operation in Venezuela has ignited a global and domestic debate. Critics argue the timing of Nicolás Maduro’s capture was designed to divert attention from the Epstein files, rising political pressure, and economic concerns ahead of U.S. midterm elections.

Venezuela Boomerang: Oil Wealth Can’t Mask Anger Against Trump, Epstein Files Fallout

The UN Secretary-General António Guterres has said he is “deeply alarmed” over the standoff between the United States and Venezuela in recent months, which culminated on Saturday morning in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro by US special forces.

Ipsos Polls: 33% Americans Approve US Strikes on Venezuela

Congress leader’s ‘Will Trump kidnap our PM?’ remark draws BJP’s ‘anti-India’ retort

Donald Trump claims the US will “run” Venezuela after Maduro’s capture, with Stephen Miller emerging as a key figure amid legal and political uncertainty.

Will Stephen Miller 'Run' Venezuela? Trump’s plan raises alarm

Following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, a key Venezuelan opposition leader has strongly criticized Rodriguez, calling for political accountability. The developments highlight ongoing tensions in Venezuela’s political landscape and the struggle between government and opposition forces. Stay updated on the latest news from Caracas and Venezuela’s evolving crisis.

Venezuela Crisis: Rodriguez Faces Opposition Backlash After Maduro’s Capture in Venezuela

The UN Secretary-General António Guterres has said he is “deeply alarmed” over the standoff between the United States and Venezuela in recent months, which culminated on Saturday morning in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro by US special forces.


Concerns Over US Involvement in Venezuela

The Cartel de los Soles is not a real drug cartel. Experts and US indictments reveal how Trump used the myth to justify action against Venezuela.

DOJ silently admits there is no drug trafficking group named Cartel de los Soles

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said Monday she plans to return home "as soon as possible", and slammed the interim president in Caracas. The Nobel Prize winner vowed to "turn Venezuela into the energy hub of the Americas" and dismantle the "'criminal structures" that have harmed her country's people, as ousted leader Nicolas Maduro pled not guilty to drug charges at a New York court. Follow our liveblog for all the latest.

Venezuela Crisis: Opposition Slams Rodriguez Post-Maduro Capture

Nicolas Maduro made his first US court appearance in New York, pleading not guilty to federal charges while insisting he is still Venezuela’s president. Maduro’s wife also pleaded not guilty to charges in the same hearing. The UN Security Council convened an emergency session to address the US operation and Maduro’s abduction, with Venezuela’s UN ambassador, Samuel Moncada, condemning the actions as illegal.

US-Venezuela Tensions: Maduro, Wife To Stay in Detention Centre Until Next Hearing

Venezuela holds the world’s largest oil reserves, but turning that oil into real supply is another story. From collapsing infrastructure to billion-dollar rebuild costs and political uncertainty, experts say there’s no quick fix. This is why Venezuela’s oil won’t hit markets anytime soon.

Trump’s Oil Bet Meets Hard Economics

Donald Trump said Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado lacks support and respect to govern, contradicting Western media narratives after Maduro’s abduction.

Trump says Machado doesn’t have 'support' and 'respect' to govern

Venezuela's state-run oil company PDVSA has begun cutting crude production because it is running out of storage capacity due to an ongoing U.S. oil blockade that has reduced exports to zero, piling more pressure on an interim government trying to hang on to power in the face of U.S. threats of more military action.


Venezuela oil exports grind to halt, global oil supplies offset disrupted 

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, in her first public remarks since a weekend social media post, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate vowed to return to her country, addressing the unfolding political crisis and reaffirming her commitment to the people.


US-Venezuela tensions: Machado says oppn will win 90% votes in free, fair elections

Nicolas Maduro made his first US court appearance in New York, pleading not guilty to federal charges while insisting he is still Venezuela’s president. Maduro’s wife also pleaded not guilty to charges in the same hearing. The UN Security Council convened an emergency session to address the US operation and Maduro’s abduction, with Venezuela’s UN ambassador, Samuel Moncada, condemning the actions as illegal.


US-Venezuela tensions: Maduro, wife to stay in detention centre until next hearing

Hundreds protest outside U.S. Embassy in London, calling Trump's Venezuela operation "outrageous" after Delta Force raided Fuerte Tiuna, capturing Maduro & wife Cilia Flores via helicopter to warship.

London Protests U.S. Role in Venezuela, Slams Trump Actions as 'Outrageous'

Leading House Democrat rips Trump's Venezuela operation capturing Maduro-"reckless escalation" that shreds international norms. Fuerte Tiuna bombing, Delta Force raid spark bipartisan alarm as narco-terror trial unfolds.

Top House Democrat Slams Trump's Venezuela Raid as Overreach

Delcy Rodríguez sworn in as Venezuela's interim president days after Maduro's U.S. capture on drug charges. PSUV loyalist vows to fight "imperialism" amid drone scares over presidential palace. Power vacuum fills.

Venezuela: Delcy Rodríguez Takes Oath as Interim President

Cuba is facing fresh economic strain as uncertainty grows over Venezuela. The island nation relies heavily on Venezuelan crude and refined products to fuel its ageing power grid and transport system. Any disruption in supplies could worsen the country’s chronic shortages and add pressure to its struggling economy.


Venezuelan Political Upheaval Threatens Cuba’s Energy Supply

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