Venezuela
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50 million barrels of Venezuela oil worth USD 4.2 billion on its way to US: Trump
World | Jan 12, 2026, 08:26 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump on Friday signed an Executive Order declaring a national emergency to protect Venezuelan oil revenue held in US Treasury accounts from legal attachment or judicial seizure, saying the move is aimed at advancing US foreign policy and national security objectives.
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'No more Venezuelan oil or money for them': Trump's stark warning to Cuba after Venezuela Op
World | Jan 11, 2026, 07:02 PM ISTPresident Donald Trump has issued an executive order aimed at protecting revenue from Venezuelan oil held in United States accounts from being diverted through court cases or legal seizures.
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Can Venezuelan leader Machado give Peace Prize to US President Trump? Nobel Institute clarifies
World | Jan 11, 2026, 07:09 AM ISTThe statement comes after Machado said she'd like to give or share the prize with Trump, who oversaw the successful US operation to capture authoritarian Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro.
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Trump signs executive order to safeguard Venezuela's oil revenue held in US accounts
World | Jan 10, 2026, 11:53 PM ISTIn a fact-sheet, the White House said that the executive order will prohibit the transfers or dealings in these funds "except as authorised, superseding any prior Orders that might block or regulate them".
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Maduro-style capture on Russian President Putin? Here's what Trump said
World | Jan 10, 2026, 06:00 PM ISTTrump, addressing a gathering of senior US oil and gas executives, said he had expected the Ukraine war to end far sooner. Referring to Russia’s invasion that began in 2022, he said the continued bloodshed was a major regret.
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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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'It was always about oil': Venezuelan interim president Delcy Rodriguez hits out at Trump
World | Jan 08, 2026, 11:34 PM ISTInterim President Delcy Rodriguez said that allegations of drugs, democracy and human rights were levelled by the US because of its interests in Venezuela's 'oil'.
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Three Indians among crew on Russian-flagged oil tanker seized by US off Venezuelan coast: Report
World | Jan 08, 2026, 08:40 PM ISTAccording to a report, the vessel had a 28-member crew. Of these, 17 were Ukrainian nationals. Rest, there were six Georgian nationals and three Indian citizens. The crew also consisted two Russian citizens.
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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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Venezuela cannot move oil or generate revenue without US approval under sanctions: Marco Rubio
World | Jan 08, 2026, 07:55 AM ISTThe statement from Rubio comes hours after the United States seized two sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela in back-to-back actions in the North Atlantic and the Caribbean, officials said Wednesday.
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Venezuela to purchase 'only' US-made products with oil deal money: Trump
World | Jan 08, 2026, 06:27 AM ISTEarlier, Donald Trump had said that the interim authorities in Venezuela would turn over between 30 and 50 million barrels of sanctioned oil to the United States.
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Moscow fumes as US seizes Russia-flagged Venezuelan oil tanker, tensions high: All you need to know
World | Jan 08, 2026, 12:23 AM ISTUS officials had been tracking the tanker across the Atlantic after it evaded a US maritime blockade, repeatedly refused boarding requests from the US Coast Guard, and attempted to avoid interdiction by changing its flag and registration.
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US seizes Venezuela-linked oil tanker in Atlantic: How this could heighten tensions with Russia
World | Jan 07, 2026, 08:14 PM ISTThe seizure of M/V Bella 1 comes in the wake of reports that Russia attempted to shield the vessel by deploying naval forces to escort it.
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Jaishankar expresses concern at developments in Venezuela: India wants well being of Venezuelans
World | Jan 07, 2026, 10:32 AM ISTEarlier, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) also expressed deep concern over the situation in Venezuela and called for a peaceful resolution through dialogue.
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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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China condemns US strikes in Venezuela, warns against acting as 'world's police'
World | Jan 06, 2026, 10:56 PM ISTChinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao said China believes all nations should follow international law and respect the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter. She added that Beijing supports the idea of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security for all countries.
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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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As Trump proposes to takeover Greenland, here's what European leaders said
World | Jan 06, 2026, 07:50 PM ISTGreenland is a self-governing territory of the Kingdom of Denmark. Trump’s comments came after a US military operation in Venezuela over the weekend.
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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.