International Relations
Venezuelan authorities order police to search for and detain all those who supported the US attack
In Venezuela, after the capture of Nicolas Maduro, the United States declared a state of emergency and ordered the police to detain anyone suspected of supporting the US operation. Arrests of journalists and patrols of cities by armed groups have been reported.
Details of the US operation to capture Maduro: more than 150 aircraft and months of preparation
The capture of Nicolás Maduro was the result of a months-long US operation involving the CIA and special forces, with more than 150 aircraft and thousands of troops involved in the mission.
Shadowy fleet tanker Hyperion switches to Russian flag near Venezuela
Off the coast of Venezuela, the Hyperion tanker changed its registration from Gambian to Russian. This is the second such case involving shadow fleet vessels, which could become a scheme to circumvent sanctions.
Julian Assange's lawyer to defend Maduro's case in the US
Former Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro will be represented in a New York court by Barry Pollack, a lawyer known for defending WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and other high-profile cases.
Trump says the US is not at war with Venezuela and does not plan elections in the next 30 days
Donald Trump said in an interview with NBC News that the US is not at war with Venezuela. According to him, new elections are possible in a month at the earliest, and the restoration of oil infrastructure could take up to 18 months.
Turkey signs 33 bcm gas deal with Azerbaijan and doubles production in the Black Sea
Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar announced a new 33 bcm gas deal with Azerbaijan that will start in 2029 and plans to double Black Sea gas production in 2026 to supply 8 million households.
Trump declares US control over Venezuela and allows military action in the region
Donald Trump said that the US is actually in control of the situation in Venezuela, seeking access to oil and not ruling out new strikes. He also spoke harshly about Colombia, Mexico, Cuba and Greenland.
Delcy Rodriguez is sworn in as acting president of Venezuela and declares readiness for dialogue with the US
Delcy Rodriguez officially took office as acting president of Venezuela following the Supreme Court's decision. She reaffirmed her loyalty to Nicolas Maduro and at the same time declared her readiness to cooperate with the United States.
Summit on Ukraine's security guarantees to be held in Paris on 6 January with participation of the US, NATO and the EU
On 6 January, the Coalition of the Willing will meet in Paris to discuss the protection of Ukraine after a possible peaceful settlement. European leaders, representatives of the US, NATO and the European Commission have confirmed their participation.
After Maduro's overthrow, the US is betting on Venezuelan oil: what's next
Venezuela, with the world's largest oil reserves, may reopen to US companies, but sanctions, infrastructure and political uncertainty are hampering a rapid recovery.
The global economy in 2026: slower growth, trade wars and risks of a debt crisis
In 2026, the global economy is expected to slow to 2.9 per cent, with trade conflicts intensifying, debt risks and uncertainty surrounding the artificial intelligence boom.
Venezuela's army backs Delcy Rodriguez after court decision to interim leadership of the country
Venezuela's armed forces have declared their full support for Delcy Rodriguez after she was appointed interim head of state. The decision was made by the Supreme Court amid the detention of Nicolas Maduro by the US military.
