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  US imposes more sanctions on Venezuelan oil firms as tensions rise

  World | January 01, 2026 6:41 IST

  President Donald Trump has accused Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's regime of being a 'nacro-terrorist' government that is trying to destabilise the US.

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  'America has gone mad, not afraid of them': Venezuelan President Maduro amid Trump's threats

  World | December 18, 2025 12:07 IST

  This came after Trump indicated that the US might attack Venezuela, calling it a 'terrorist state'. He accused the South American country of seizing the assets of US oil companies.

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  Video shows the moment US seized oil tanker off Venezuelan coast amid rising tensions

  World | December 11, 2025 13:16 IST

  A senior US official said the operation was completed without any incident or injuries to either the American personnel or the ship’s crew. The tanker, named Skipper, was transporting Venezuelan crude.

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  Trump says US will soon strike 'bad ones' in Venezuela in crackdown on drug traffickers

  World | December 03, 2025 6:31 IST

  The controversy follows intense criticism of the Trump administration for its aggressive operations against suspected drug-trafficking vessels, actions that have resulted in more than 80 deaths.

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  Venezuelan airspace should be 'considered closed in its entirety': Trump amid rising tensions

  World | November 29, 2025 23:34 IST

  US President Donald Trump's announcement comes at a time when tensions have soared between the US and Venezuela, with Washington continuously targeting Caracas over drug trafficking.

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  US declares 'Cartel de los Soles' a foreign terrorist group; Venezuela strongly rejects move

  World | November 24, 2025 22:54 IST

  Venezuela immediately dismissed the move, calling it a “ridiculous” attempt to label a “non-existent” group as a terrorist organisation.

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  Airlines cancel international flights to Venezuela after US warns of military activity

  World | November 24, 2025 6:46 IST

  Colombian President Gustavo Petro wrote on X, "There must be regular flights to all Latin American countries and from Latin America and the world. Countries are not blocked, because blocking countries means blocking people, and that is a crime against humanity."

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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 IST

  The 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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  Is US planning military strikes in Venezuela? Here's what Trump says

  World | October 31, 2025 23:16 IST

  Donald Trump has denied authorising any military strike against Venezuela and rejected reports that claimed Washington was preparing to target Venezuelan military sites. The White House called such reports baseless, insisting any announcements would come directly from Trump.

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  'Likely its espionage': Nobel Peace Prize leak suspected before Maria Machado's win

  World | October 12, 2025 11:44 IST

  Before the official Nobel Peace Prize announcement, unusual betting on Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado raised suspicions of a possible leak. The Nobel Institute suspects espionage but denies any insider breach.

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  Who is Maria Corina Machado? Know everything about the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize 2025

  World | October 10, 2025 15:06 IST

  Machado began her political journey in 2002 by co-founding the civic organisation Súmate, which focused on promoting electoral transparency. She served as a member of the National Assembly from 2011 to 2014.

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  Earthquake of 6.2 magnitude hits Venezuela, tremors felt across the country and in Colombia

  World | September 25, 2025 6:37 IST

  Earthquake hits Venezuela: People felt the earthquake in several states, and in neighboring Colombia. Many residential and office buildings in areas near the border were evacuated. No damages were immediately reported in either country.

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  Trump says three killed by US military in strike against 'narcoterrorists' from Venezuela

  World | September 16, 2025 6:44 IST

  Taking to Truth Social, US President Donald Trump said that the strike was carried out while the 'narcoterrorists' from Venezuela were transporting illegal narcotics in international waters, calling it a deadly weapon poisoning the Americans.

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  Venezuela Has Massive Oil, But Its Economy Lags Behind- What's the Reason?

  Originals | September 06, 2025 19:13 IST

  Venezuela 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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  Trump Deportation Plans: Venezuelan Migrants Urge US Supreme Court To Block Trump's Deportation Plan

  News | April 19, 2025 17:24 IST

  Trump Deportation Plans: Lawyers representing a group of Venezuelan men detained in Texas have filed an emergency request with the US Supreme Court to halt what they described as their imminent deportation by the Trump administration- without the Judicial Review previously required by the court.

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  President Trump Celebrates Supreme Court Decision On Sanctions Deportation Of Venezuelans

  News | April 08, 2025 18:47 IST

  The Supreme Court permitted the Trump Administration to continue deportations under the Alien Enemies Act, overturning a March 15 order by D.C. Judge James Boasberg that had temporarily stopped them while the case was ongoing.

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  Trump Deportation Crisis: Venezuela Transport Minister Confirms Arrival of 2nd Flight With Migrants

  News | April 04, 2025 17:50 IST

  A flight with 198 Venezuelan migrants deported from the U.S. landed at Simon Bolivar International Airport on April 3. Earlier, another flight brought 313 Venezuelans from Mexico. Since President Trump's inauguration, over 1,800 Venezuelans have been repatriated, according to Venezuelan officials.

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  Will Donald Trump's 25% tariff threat on importing Venezuelan oil impact India? All you need to know

  World | March 25, 2025 18:27 IST

  India in December 2023 and January 2024 was one of the top buyers of Venezuelan crude oil and New Delhi in the first month itself imported approximately 191,600 barrels per day, which rose to over 254,000 in the following month.

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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 IST

  Despite 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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  Venezuela: Opposition candidate Gonzalez, who fought against Maduro, fleed Spain | KNOW WHY

  World | September 08, 2024 13:22 IST

  The surprise departure of the man who Venezuela’s opposition and several foreign governments consider the legitimate winner of July’s presidential race was announced late Saturday night by Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez.