US President Donald Trump has said that Venezuela is not yet ready for elections, while praising the country's recent economic progress, particularly its recovering oil industry. Trump credited Venezuela's acting leadership for improving oil production and claimed the country's economy had significantly recovered. However, he said elections would only take place when conditions are right. His remarks come as Venezuela continues to recover from devastating twin earthquakes that have claimed more than 5,398 lives, with thousands still displaced. At the same time, Caracas has announced its decision to permanently withdraw from the International

Trump on Venezuela Elections | Says country 'not ready yet' | US News 

China’s Belt and Road Initiative saw a record-breaking surge in the first half of 2025, with investments and construction contracts across 150 countries totaling $124 billion between January and June. This figure has already surpassed the $122 billion recorded for all of 2024, highlighting China’s growing global economic influence through infrastructure and development projects.

China’s belt & road investments surge in 2025

Marks & Spencer is closing 11 of its stores in France because of supply chain problems related to Brexit. Watch this report for more details.

Marks & Spencer stores facing supply crunch over Brexit

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Trump on Venezuela Elections | Says country 'not ready yet' | US News

China’s belt & road investments surge in 2025

Marks & Spencer stores facing supply crunch over Brexit