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Topic: Venezuela

‘Treat drug traffickers like al-Qaeda,’ says FBI Chief Kash Patel

A day after the US military carried out another strike on a Venezuelan boat reportedly trafficking drugs, the FBI chief vowed a years-long mission against drug traffickers.

Trump claims to have shot Venezuelan drug vessel approaching US, 3 killed in attack

The latest strike comes amid a large US military buildup in the southern Caribbean. Five US F-35 aircraft were seen landing in Puerto Rico Saturday.

Will Messi play another World Cup? ‘Logical to think I might not,’ he says at teary Argentina ‘farewell’

The Argentine talisman scored a brace against Venezuela Thursday, lifting his World Cup qualifier tally to 36, matching Cristiano Ronaldo’s record.

US Supreme Court allows Trump to scrap temporary protected status for Venezuelans

350,000 Venezuelans living in the US might lose deportation protection provided under the administration of previous president, Joe Biden.

Trump announces additional 25% tariff on oil, gas purchase from Venezuela

Donald Trump said on his Truth Social account that the decision was based on ‘the fact that Venezuela has purposefully and deceitfully sent to the United States thousands of criminals’.

Venezuelan opposition leader Gonzalez flees country, takes refuge in Spanish Embassy in Brazil

Edmundo Gonzalez ran against incumbent President Maduro in the controversial July elections in the Latin American nation.

7 EU nations urge Venezuela to promptly publish electoral rolls to ensure transparency

Venezuela's electoral council declared President Nicolas Maduro winner of 28 July election with 51% votes. Opposition says its own detailed tally shows Edmundo Gonzalez likely received 67% votes.

US endorses Venezuelan opposition leader as winner, Russia and China support Maduro

The US stance has put pressure on Venezuela's election body, which Monday declared incumbent President Nicolás Maduro victorious without releasing any vote tallies.

Amid dispute over Venezuela presidential poll results, candidates told to present their vote tallies

President Nicolas Maduro Wednesday said that his socialist party is ready to present all vote tallies and asked the Supreme Justice Tribunal to ensure all parties do the same.

Biden, Lula call for detailed voting data from Venezuela to be made public

Both also agreed to deepen cooperation on transition to cleaner forms of energy and the advancement of the Partnership for Workers' Rights.

On Camera

6 reasons Trump’s Gaza plan won’t work—even if Hamas accepts it

On paper, the 21-point plan looks balanced—Palestinian governance, international oversight, reconstruction pledges. But in reality, it is a non-negotiable diktat.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.