Nicolas Maduro
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Marco Rubio Praises Venezuela Oil Exports, Warns Cuba Amid Trump's Pressure on Havana
News | May 28, 2026, 01:18 PM ISTU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised Venezuela's oil exports to the United States, saying the revenues would benefit the Venezuelan people, while also warning that Cuba is "in a lot of trouble." Rubio's remarks came as the Trump Administration intensified pressure on Havana.
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Trump identifies himself as 'Acting President of Venezuela' on Truth Social
World | Jan 12, 2026, 08:46 AM ISTEarlier this month, the US carried out a large-scale strike against Venezuela, capturing the country’s leader, Nicolas Maduro, who, along with his wife Cilia Flores, was flown to New York, where they were indicted on narco-terrorism conspiracy charges.
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Tussle erupts over former Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro's representative in court
World | Jan 10, 2026, 08:21 AM ISTDays after Nicolas Maduro’s arraignment on drug trafficking charges, a dispute has broken out over who is authorised to represent the former Venezuelan leader in court.
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US set to take control of Venezuela's oil reserves, Trump says 'going to make lot of money'
World | Jan 08, 2026, 06:55 PM ISTDonald Trump also said that the US is "getting along very well" interim Venezuela President Delcy Rodriguez and her government. He said the American oil firms will rebuild the energy infrastructure in Venezuela and it would not cost 'anything' for the US in 'running' the Latin American country.
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Nicolas Maduro in US custody: What's next in deposed Venezuela leader's criminal case? Explained
Explainers | Jan 07, 2026, 07:41 AM ISTNicolas Maduro's first US court appearance set the stage for a long trial after his dramatic capture from Venezuela. With bail unlikely and legal battles over immunity expected, both Maduro and Flores face a difficult road ahead. Their next hearing is scheduled for March 17.
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Trump says interim Venezuelan authorities to turn 30-50 million barrels of 'sanctioned oil' to US
World | Jan 07, 2026, 06:54 AM ISTTaking to Truth Social, US President Donald Trump further said that he has asked Energy Secretary Chris Wright to execute the plan immediately and that the oil would be taken by storage ships and brought directly to the unloading docks in the US.
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'Come get me, I'm waiting': Colombian president dares Trump, Venezuela's Maduro had done the same
World | Jan 06, 2026, 10:45 PM ISTTrump had earlier said that Colombia is run by a sick man who likes making cocaine and selling it to the United States, but that will not go on for very long.
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OPINION | Why Trump wants to control Venezuela, Colombia, Mexico, Cuba, Greenland?
India | Jan 06, 2026, 06:56 PM ISTThe US is trying to show to the world that Maduro is not a president, but an international criminal who must be dealt with severely.
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Maduro's VP Delcy Rodriguez sworn in as Venezuela's interim President, says 'I come with sorrow'
World | Jan 06, 2026, 06:51 AM ISTDelcy Rodríguez, who served as vice president during Nicolas Maduro's term, took the oath of office as interim president of Venezuela. During the swearing-in ceremony, she said that she came with sorrow for the suffering endured by the Venezuelan people.
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Toppled Venezuelan President Maduro pleads not guilty in US court, next hearing on March 17
World | Jan 05, 2026, 11:41 PM ISTUS District Judge Alvin Hellerstein has scheduled the next hearing in the case for March 17, marking the next step in what is expected to be a lengthy legal battle.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, January 5, 2026
India | Jan 05, 2026, 11:33 PM ISTDonald Trump warned that US could swiftly impose higher tariffs on Indian goods if India's trade and energy decisions do not align with Washington's preferences. He linked India’s approach to Russian oil to his own dissatisfaction, even as he praised PM Modi.
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Nicolas Maduro's son on his father's US capture: 'History will tell who the traitors were'
World | Jan 05, 2026, 09:55 AM ISTIn an audio message, Maduro Guerra warned of possible betrayal within the ruling movement and said history would expose those responsible.
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US attacks Venezuela: Maduro pleads not guilty in US court, next hearing set for March 17
World | Jan 06, 2026, 06:40 AM ISTUS forces removed President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, from their home at a Venezuelan military base in the middle of the night. Maduro was taken aboard a US warship and flown to New York City, where he was detained.
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White House drops video mocking Maduro's 'come get me' dare after his capture | WATCH
Trending | Jan 04, 2026, 04:35 PM ISTThe White House released a video mocking Maduro, drawing attention to his past taunts toward the US. The viral video, shared on social media platform X, cuts between blurred footage of Maduro’s earlier speeches and dramatic scenes from the operation that led to his arrest.
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'Matter of deep concern': India calls for dialogue as US strikes Venezuela, captures Maduro
India | Jan 05, 2026, 12:01 AM 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 | Jan 04, 2026, 11:02 AM 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 | Jan 04, 2026, 02:55 PM 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: 40 killed in US attack on Venezuela, says report; Trump warns Colombia
World | Jan 04, 2026, 11:25 PM 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 | Jan 03, 2026, 05:34 PM 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 | Jan 04, 2026, 06:20 AM 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.