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Tuesday, December 23rd 2025 - 11:01 UTC
Russia evacuates diplomatic families from Venezuela

Russia has reportedly begun evacuating the families of its diplomats from Venezuela as tensions with the United States reach a volatile peak. According to the Associated Press (AP), citing a European intelligence source, the operation began on Friday and involves women and children.
Monday, December 22nd 2025 - 10:34 UTC
Venezuela: Chevron tanker departs for Texas

The Canopus Voyager, a tanker operated by US energy giant Chevron, departed Venezuelan waters on Sunday carrying 500,000 barrels of crude oil destined for Texas. The shipment proceeds despite an aggressive campaign by the President Donald Trump administration to intercept Venezuelan oil exports in international waters.
Monday, December 22nd 2025 - 10:27 UTC
Venezuela reactivates Panama flight despite US “airspace closure”

In a move to preserve international connectivity amid escalating regional tensions, Venezuelan carrier Rutaca Airlines officially resumed commercial service between the city of Barquisimeto and Panama City on Sunday.
Monday, December 22nd 2025 - 10:23 UTC
Trump picks Special Ops Veteran for Southcom Chief post

US President Donald Trump has nominated Marine Corps Lieutenant General Francis “Frank” L. Donovan to head the US Southern Command (Southcom), the Pentagon confirmed Friday.
Wednesday, December 17th 2025 - 21:23 UTC
Venezuela's PDVSA vows to continue global oil exports

Venezuela’s state-owned oil company PDVSA declared Wednesday that its export operations remain fully functional, signaling a defiant stance against a newly announced naval blockade by US President Donald Trump.
Wednesday, December 17th 2025 - 21:05 UTC
Paraguay among key US allies, says Charge d’Affaires

Robert Alter, Charge d’Affaires at the United States Embassy in Asunción, has characterized Paraguay as one of the United States' most significant global allies. Speaking with Radio Ñandutí, Alter highlighted the strengthening of bilateral ties following the signing of a new security cooperation agreement aimed at dismantling organized crime.
Wednesday, December 17th 2025 - 13:42 UTC
White House expands travel ban to Palestinian Authority and other nations

US President Donald Trump issued a sweeping proclamation on Tuesday significantly expanding the administration's travel ban, citing national security concerns and inadequate screening procedures.
Wednesday, December 17th 2025 - 11:18 UTC
Trump orders total blockade of Venezuela's tankers

US President Donald Trump ordered on Tuesday a “total and complete” naval blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers traveling to and from Venezuela, marking the most aggressive move against Caracas' energy sector to date. The announcement came after the recent seizure of a sanctioned vessel.
Tuesday, December 16th 2025 - 09:50 UTC
US: Illicit fentanyl declared a weapon of mass destruction

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday formally designating illicit fentanyl as a Weapon of Mass Destruction (WMD). The move shifts the federal government's approach to the opioid crisis from a strictly public health and law enforcement issue to a national security priority.
Monday, December 15th 2025 - 10:14 UTC
Two dead in Rhode Island university shooting

A shooting on the campus of Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, on Saturday left at least two people dead and eight seriously injured, reigniting national fears over gun violence at educational institutions.