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This is a representative AI image “Peace on Earth” was Donald Trump’s message as 2026 began. But the first half of the year has transformed his presidency into one defined less by diplomacy and more by muscular interventionism, marked by military offensives, regime pressure campaigns and dramatic displays of American power stretching across continents.And it…
Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez, right, and US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum after a meeting at Miraflores presidential palace in Caracas, Venezuela (AP) Venezuela’s state-owned mining company has signed a multimillion-dollar agreement to sell up to 1,000 kilograms of gold destined for US markets.The agreement requires state-owned company Minerven to supply between 650 and 1,000…
US President Donald Trump has said the United States could “run” Venezuela and tap its vast oil reserves for years, offering his clearest signal yet that Washington’s oversight of the South American country would be long-term following the removal of Nicolás Maduro.“Only time will tell” how long the US would demand direct oversight, Trump told…
Smoke at La Carlota airport after explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard in Venezuela (AP photo) US forces killed at least 55 Venezuelan and Cuban military and security personnel during the raid that led to the capture and ouster of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, according to official tolls released by Caracas and Havana on Tuesday.Venezuela’s…
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday addressed House Republicans at the newly renamed Trump-Kennedy Center, opening his remarks by praising the party’s policy agenda.The remarks were delivered as Republican lawmakers gathered for a party retreat, marking the House’s return to session.During his address, Trump spoke about the US operation in Venezuela targeting Nicolás Maduro, asserting…
US president Donald Trump United States President Donald Trump on Saturday claimed that Venezuelan forces were “waiting” for the American forces with “many ships out”.Trump said that despite being in a “ready position”, Venezuelan forces were “completely overwhelmed and very quickly incapacitated”.He said that the US was “ready” to stage a second “and much larger”…
At least seven loud explosions were heard across Venezuela’s capital, Caracas (early Saturday), with air sirens and low-flying aircraft adding to the alarm. Several neighborhoods reported panic on the streets and power outages following the blasts.According to AFP, the blasts were heard around 2.00 am local time (0600 GMT). The first explosion was recorded shortly…
Multiple international airlines suspended their departures from Venezuela on Saturday, following a US aviation alert warning of unsafe conditions in the country’s airspace. The cancellations come amid heightened tensions as the United States prepares a new phase of operations targeting Venezuela, raising concerns about the stability of the region.Gol of Brazil, Avianca of Colombia and…
