Venezuela
Ran Cohen Harounoff: Helping children thrive amid crises worldwide - interview
From Ukraine to Israel to Jamaica, Ran Cohen Harounoff helps children recover and thrive after disasters.
Venezuela suspends 19 oil, gas production-sharing contracts signed under Maduro, sources say
US blocks Venezuelan govt. from paying for Maduro's legal representation in drug trafficking case
Four killed after boat from Florida entered Cuban waters, occupants opened fire
US military seizes third sanctioned oil tanker in Indian Ocean, Pentagon says
The action follows the seizure of the Veronica III in the same region on February 15, with the US having escalated its blockade on sanctioned vessels going to and from Venezuela.
Cuban military, medical advisers leave Venezuela as US pressure mounts on Rodriguez
Venezuela’s Delcy Rodriguez faces US pressure to cut ties with Cuba, leading to the departure of Cuban security advisers and medical personnel from the country.
The Munich moment that changed everything for Marco Rubio - opinion
From Venezuela to Tehran to Munich, Rubio is no longer just executing policy; he’s shaping a new world order.
Suspect charged for stealing Egyptian artifacts from Australia museum, citing church ties - report
The stolen artifacts included a 26th Dynasty rare painted wooden Egyptian cat figure, a 3,300-year-old necklace, a collar, and a mummy mask.
Top US commander for Latin America makes surprise visit to Venezuela
The trip, along with last week's visit by US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, is part of US President Donald Trump's efforts to push Venezuela to carry out sweeping reforms.
US strikes more suspected drug-smuggling boats as warships shift toward Middle East – report
The Pentagon confirmed three new maritime strikes that killed 11, as US warships previously focused on Venezuela head toward the Middle East.
Pentagon faces backlash after using AI model Claude for offensive measures in Maduro capture - WSJ
Anthropic’s public usage policies prohibit Claude from being used to facilitate violence, develop weapons, or conduct surveillance, the Wall Street Journal noted.
US intercepts Iran-linked oil tanker en route from Caribbean to Indian Ocean
'The vessel tried to defy President [Donald] Trump’s quarantine, hoping to slip away,' a DoD statement read, adding, 'By land, air, or sea, we will find you and deliver justice.'
Maduro still 'legitimate president' of Venezuela, acting leader Delcy Rodriguez tells NBC
Venezuela's Delcy Rodriguez defends Maduro as the rightful leader and signals diplomatic progress with the US, amid growing cooperation and oil sales.
US-led oil sales from Venezuela to bring in $5 billion in months, energy chief Wright tells NBC
Much of the oil is being refined in US refineries, and the administration of US President Donald Trump has handed over proceeds from the sales to Venezuela’s interim government, Chris Wright said.
