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Monday, February 16, 2026
TopicUS-Venezuela

Topic: US-Venezuela

Trump has big plans for Venezuela’s oil. Are they realistic?

Trump is urging Exxon Mobil, Chevron, ConocoPhillips and others to invest $100 billion to rebuild the sector. The companies themselves are cautious if not circumspect.

From annexation threat to negotiations: Greenland dispute weakens US leverage

Greenland’s sovereignty defended by allies as US President Donald Trump seeks a 'framework' deal focused on security, not annexation.

US captured Nicolas Maduro in hours. Indian military should learn its precision and planning

For India, the real value lies in understanding the military capabilities and joint war-fighting constructs that made Operation Absolute Resolve possible.

Chinese commentary on Iran protests — serious but not regime-threatening

The views of analysts reflect a wider Chinese tendency to emphasise regime resilience and caution against overstating the impact of what they are calling as ‘street mobilisation’.

US intervention in Venezuela is about MAGA anxiety, not just drugs or oil

MAGA’s opposition to H1-B visas for Indians has become rather well known, but compared to Hispanic immigration, the India question pales into relative insignificance.

Trump crowns himself ‘acting president of Venezuela’ on Truth Social with fake Wikipedia grab

There is no such entry on Trump's actual Wikipedia profile. Post comes about a week after Delcy Rodríguez was officially sworn in as Venezuela's acting president.

Exxon calls Venezuela ‘uninvestable’ as Trump pushes his oil plan

‘If you don’t want to go in, just let me know, because I’ve got 25 people that aren’t here today that are willing to take your place,’ Trump told executives.

‘Crime Master’ Trump & fatal warning shot

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Venezuelan economy did not collapse overnight. 4 decades of stagnation is the cause

In 1980, South American countries exhibited similar income levels, with Venezuela ranking among the more affluent economies. By 2023, this landscape had significantly altered.

What the US did in Venezuela shows the world is still at the mercy of brute power

India needs to urgently draw attention to the total failure of the United Nations in preventing wars, unilateral sanctions, unlawful interventions and threats to sovereignty.

On Camera

The debate about spheres of influence reorders India’s position

New world reordering tests New Delhi’s strategic autonomy, balancing ties without succumbing to exclusive dominance zones.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Top US military commander applauds ‘India’s tactical execution’ during Op Sindoor; adds ‘there’s lessons too’

On bilateral ties, Admiral Paparo said India-US ties have an exponential effect on deterrence, because it demonstrates a unity of purpose among us to maintain the peace.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.