U.S. President Donald Trump is extending an unprecedented opportunity to American energy companies to tap into Venezuela’s vast, yet dilapidated, oil sector. Following the U.S.-backed removal of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro over the weekend, Trump administration officials plan to meet with executives from ExxonMobil, Chevron, and ConocoPhillips later this week…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released an updated set of childhood immunization guidelines, reducing the number of routine vaccines recommended for all children from 17 to 11. The changes, announced on Monday, January 6, 2026, are the most significant overhaul of the US pediatric vaccine schedule…
Venezuela entered a new political chapter as Delcy Rodríguez chaired her first council of ministers meeting as the country’s acting president on Sunday, January 5, 2026. Behind her, portraits of her predecessors, Hugo Chávez and Nicolás Maduro, served as reminders of the political legacy she now inherits. Rodríguez, 56, is…
US President Donald Trump has stated that the United States would effectively “run” Venezuela until a political transition is completed, while leveraging the country’s extensive oil reserves to supply global markets. Speaking to reporters shortly after reports emerged of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife being captured, Trump said…
London, UK – Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed that the United Kingdom was not involved “in any way” in the recent U.S.-led operation in Venezuela targeting President Nicolás Maduro. Speaking to reporters, Sir Keir said he had not yet spoken to U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the operation…
Following President Donald Trump’s announcement that U.S. forces had captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, here is a summary of key facts about the controversial leader. Early Life Nicolás Maduro was born on November 23, 1962, into a working-class family in Venezuela. His father was a trade union leader. During the…
In a major escalation, the United States carried out a military operation in Venezuela overnight, resulting in the capture of long-serving President Nicolás Maduro, according to President Donald Trump. The announcement came early Saturday, following months of U.S. pressure on Maduro over allegations of drug trafficking and election irregularities. The…
The United States Department of Justice has begun the long-anticipated release of records linked to its investigations into the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, marking a significant but controversial step toward transparency in one of the most politically sensitive criminal cases in recent history. The initial tranche…
President William Ruto has lauded his United States counterpart, Donald Trump, for productive high-level engagements held in Washington, D.C., describing the discussions as a milestone in fortifying bilateral ties between Kenya and the United States. In a detailed statement on X, President Ruto highlighted renewed collaboration in the health sector,…
FIFA has presented United States President Donald Trump with its inaugural peace prize, recognizing what the organization describes as his contributions toward promoting global peace. The award was handed to Trump by FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the 2026 World Cup draw held in Washington, D.C., on Friday. Trump, who…