Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar concedes Indian drone strikes damaged the Nur Khan Air Base in Rawalpindi on May 10, 2025, marking a significant shift from earlier denials. Read the full details of the operation and its aftermath.
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro accuses US media of creating 'virtual realities' to impose a colonial government. He also revealed what he claims is Trump's original Venezuela gameplan. Full details inside.
Venezuelan authorities release 99 people detained during protests against President Maduro's election win. The move follows international pressure and legal reviews.
China accuses the US of abusing sanctions after Washington seized Venezuela-linked oil tankers. Analysts see a proxy energy battle with global implications. Read the full details.
Venezuela's defence minister issues a stark warning to the US over tanker seizures and naval deployments. Read how this Caribbean standoff could redefine world power dynamics.
The White House orders US forces to enforce a Venezuelan oil 'quarantine' for two months, prioritising economic pressure over immediate military strikes against Maduro. Details inside.
The US is expanding its military presence in the Caribbean with special forces and aircraft as tensions with Venezuela over oil escalate. Details inside.
A tense UN session saw Russia and China accuse the US of aggression and violating international law over its Venezuela policy. Read the full diplomatic clash details.
Venezuelans stage pirate protests as US seizes oil tankers. Maduro's govt warns Trinidad & Tobago, escalating Caribbean tensions. Read the full story.
A US Navy pursuit of the Venezuelan oil tanker BELLA-1 ends in failure, raising questions about sanctions enforcement. Read the full story on the escalating maritime showdown.
Donald Trump comments on seized Venezuelan oil, stating he will 'keep or sell it'. President Maduro remains defiant, urging leaders to focus on internal affairs. Full details inside.
Donald Trump suggests it would be 'smart' for Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro to step down, advocating for free elections. Get the latest on US-Venezuela relations.
Russia and Venezuela jointly warn the US against military deployments in the Caribbean, citing threats to regional stability. The move follows US military exercises near Guyana.
Donald Trump intensifies pressure on Venezuela's Maduro, accusing him of sending criminals to the US. Putin and Xi pledge support, escalating the global oil war. Read the full analysis.
US airspace restrictions leave Venezuela reliant on 20 aging planes, stranding citizens globally. Weekly passengers plummet from 15,000 to 2,000. Read the full impact.
As the US tightens its Venezuela oil blockade, Russia pledges full support to Maduro. Meanwhile, Marjorie Taylor Greene criticises Trump's foreign policy, exposing GOP divisions. Read the full analysis.
US President Trump enforces a total blockade of Venezuela with 11 Navy ships, seizing oil tankers. Analysis draws parallels to the Iraq war playbook. Read the full story.
Iran extends diplomatic support to Venezuela after US blocks its vessel. FM Araghchi condemns Washington's 'illegal piracy' as tensions escalate. Details inside.
US forces pursue a third 'shadow fleet' oil tanker off Venezuela, escalating sanctions enforcement. Details on the chase, seizures, and rising US-Venezuela tensions. Read more.
Venezuela's Defence Minister announces major military restructuring and calls for civilian combat units amid rising tensions with the US. Maduro alerts UN.
Venezuela condemns the US seizure of an oil tanker as 'international piracy,' escalating tensions over sanctions and global energy markets. Read the full details.
Venezuela erupts in fury as the US military seizes a second oil tanker. Maduro accuses Washington of 'international piracy' and looting Venezuelan oil. The crisis escalates towards a UN showdown.
The US Treasury Department intensifies pressure on Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro, sanctioning 3 family members & associates for corruption. Read the full details and implications here.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio gave a dismissive response to Russia's warning over US military buildup near Venezuela. Read about the escalating tensions.
US President Donald Trump escalates pressure on Venezuela, refusing to rule out military conflict. He confirms a blockade on oil tankers, targeting Maduro's regime. Read the full details.
The Barbados-flagged tanker Hyperion, sanctioned for shipping Russian oil, has entered Venezuelan waters, directly challenging President Trump's announced naval blockade. Read the latest on this high-stakes geopolitical standoff.
President Donald Trump has not ruled out the possibility of war with Venezuela following his order for a naval blockade on sanctioned oil tankers. Read the full details and Venezuela's strong reaction.
Russia urges US & Venezuela to keep dialogue alive, warns of 'deliberate escalation'. Moscow backs Maduro, dismisses opposition as Western 'project'. Details inside.
Russia calls for diplomacy as US-Venezuela tensions rise. Moscow warns against military escalation and reaffirms support for President Maduro. Details inside.
Russia urges US and Venezuela to maintain dialogue to avoid conflict. Moscow criticises US military moves in Caribbean and reaffirms support for Maduro. Read the latest developments.