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'Matter of deep concern': India calls for dialogue as US strikes Venezuela, captures Maduro
India | January 04, 2026 14:56 ISTThe US on Saturday launched multiple strikes in Venezuela amid soaring tensions between the two countries and captured President Nicolas Maduro and wife Cilia Flores. The two were captured by the US Delta Force and flown to New York.
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US strikes Venezuela, captures Nicolas Maduro, but is it legal under international law? EXPLAINED
Explainers | January 04, 2026 11:02 ISTNicolas Maduro, who has been in power since 2013, has long been accused of being an 'illegitimate' ruler of Venezuela by the US. It has said that Maduro's regime is harbouring drug traffickers and narco-terrorist networks.
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'Happy New Year, good night': Handcuffed Maduro brought to US drug agency office | VIDEO
World | January 04, 2026 14:55 ISTEarlier, US President Donald Trump had also shared a photo of Maduro on Truth Social showing him wearing a sweatsuit and a blindfold on board the USS Iwo Jima. Trump has said Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores will face trial on charges of "drug trafficking and narco-terrorism conspiracies".
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Venezuela-US tensions LIVE: Nicolas Maduro taken to New York; Donald Trump warns Colombia
World | January 04, 2026 15:26 ISTVenezuela-US Tensions LIVE Updates: Before capturing Maduro, the US had increased its military presence in the region and was targeting vessels that were allegedly transporting drugs and narcotics, indicating that it may soon strike the Latin American nation.
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Oil, drugs and infiltrators fuel Venezuela-US feud- Who will back Nicolas Maduro if war erupts?
Explainers | January 03, 2026 17:34 ISTVenezuela boasts the world's largest proven oil reserves- eclipsing those of Russia, Saudi Arabia, and the US- yet grapples with low production output. The US hungers for influence, favouring a compliant government to tap this treasure.
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Venezuela-US conflict: US will govern Venezuela until proper transition, Trump declares | Highlights
World | January 04, 2026 6:20 ISTVenezuela US tensions: US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife after carrying out major strikes in Caracas in the wee hours of Saturday in a feresh escalation between the two countries.
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Trump says US may have talks with Venezuela President as it builds up military presence in Caribbean
World | November 17, 2025 7:12 ISTThe arrival of the USS Gerald R Ford and other warships, announced by the Navy in a statement, marks a major moment in what the administration insists is a counter-drug operation but has been seen as an escalating pressure tactic against Maduro.
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Venezuela Has Massive Oil, But Its Economy Lags Behind- What's the Reason?
Originals | September 06, 2025 19:13 ISTVenezuela sits on the largest oil reserves in the world, with 303 billion barrels of proven oil reserves. However, despite its vast oil wealth, the country struggles with economic challenges, poverty, and instability. Watch the video to know the full story.
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Narco-trafficking case: Trump doubles bounty on Venezuelan President Maduro to $50 million
World | August 08, 2025 7:36 ISTDespite international condemnation, including from the US, the EU and several Latin American nations, Maduro has managed to retain power. Many of these governments rejected the legitimacy of his 2024 re-election, denouncing it as fraudulent and recognising his rival as Venezuela’s rightful leader.
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Maduro begins third-term as Venezuela President; US, UK, EU slap sanctions over 'stealing of vote'
World | January 11, 2025 12:55 ISTDespite international uproar, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was sworn in Friday for a new term as he took oath of office in Venezuela's legislative palace. The US, along with UK and EU, have slapped sanctions accusing Maduro of undermining democracy.
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Venezuelan court issues arrest warrant against President Nicolas Maduro's opposition rival
World | September 03, 2024 7:19 ISTEdmundo Gonzalez has been charged with various crimes including conspiracy, falsification of documents and usurpation of powers. This came after Venezuela's top court ratified President Nicolas Maduro's victory in the July 28 election that the opposition claimed he lost.
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Venezuela's Supreme Court certifies President Maduro's electoral victory after widespread protests
World | August 22, 2024 23:12 ISTThe disputed election in Venezuela announced Nicolas Maduro as the winner while opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez was predicted to win in exit polls. Maduro's victory was rejected by the opposition and the US, and led to widespread protests, killing at least 23.
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Massive protests engulf Venezuela after Nicolas Maduro's victory in 'undemocratic' election | WATCH
World | July 31, 2024 12:15 ISTPresident Nicolas Maduro was declared the victor of Sunday's election with 51 per cent of votes, despite all exit polls predicting a win for the opposition. The election sparked allegations of fraud and opposition leaders and other countries called on the government to release the official tallies.
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Venezuela, where both President, Opposition leader claim victory in election. What's going on?
Explainers | July 30, 2024 19:36 ISTPresident Nicolas Maduro and his opposition rival Edmundo Gonzalez both claimed victory in Venezuela's presidential election on Monday. This cast doubt on official results that gave the incumbent a win.
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Venezuela breaks diplomatic ties with 9 countries after they question legitimacy of election results
World | July 30, 2024 12:08 ISTVenezuela has cut diplomatic ties with seven Latin American countries that questioned the legitimacy of President Nicolas Maduro's election victory. In response, Venezuela has expelled their diplomatic missions and withdrawn its own staff from those nations.
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Venezuela: Nicolas Maduro secures third term in Presidential elections, almost all exit polls failed
World | July 29, 2024 11:22 ISTMaduro, in seeking a third term, faced his toughest challenge yet from the unlikeliest of opponents in Gonzalez: a retired diplomat who was unknown to voters before being tapped in April as a last-minute stand-in for opposition powerhouse Maria Corina Machado.
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US blacklists 15 aircraft owned by Venezuelan oil company PDVSA
India | January 22, 2020 9:02 ISTThe US government has designated 15 aircraft as the "blocked property" of Venezuelan state-owned oil company Petroleos de Venezuela. US Department of the Treasury in a statement said on Tuesday that the designated aircraft are property in which Petroleos de Venezuela has an interest.
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Colombia: Ivan Duque sworn in as next president
World | August 08, 2018 13:59 ISTIvan Duque, sworn in as Colombian president, who at 42 is the youngest Colombian President ever, was elected in June after a divisive election campaign. He also vowed to change the peace deal with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (Farc) rebel group.
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US sanctions Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, calls him a ‘dictator’
World | August 01, 2017 8:24 IST“Sunday’s illegitimate elections confirm that Maduro is a dictator who disregards the will of the Venezuelan people," US Treasury Secretary Steven T Mnuchin said.
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Helicopter dropped grenade on Venezuela's Supreme Court in a 'terror attack': President Maduro
World | June 28, 2017 7:55 ISTPresident Nicolas Maduro said a helicopter fired on Venezuela’s Supreme Court Tuesday in a confusing incident that he claimed was part of a conspiracy to destabilise his socialist government
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