Venezuela
Former US congressman sentenced to 10 years in prison for secretly lobbying for Venezuela
Prosecutors with the Miami US Attorney's Office said Rivera acted on behalf of a "hostile foreign government" and was paid $20 million by the US subsidiary of Venezuela's state oil company.
Qatar's UCC in talks for possible entrance into oil, gas areas in Venezuela, executive says
Six takeaways from a turbulent week of United Nations diplomacy - analysis
Venezuelan opposition leader Machado fails in return attempts as Rodriguez meets Trump
Venezuela nears deal to move $4 billion gold reserve to New York, FT says
The reserves, held by the Bank of England since before Maduro’s capture, could be used to support government borrowing.
Britain restores diplomatic ties with Venezuela to support democratic transition process
Britain said the move did not signal endorsement of Venezuela's disputed 2024 election or of any political faction, but reflected its longstanding policy of maintaining relations with country.
Trump says US could stay in Iran and keep oil, like Venezuela deal
"We'll ultimately get out (of Iran), unless we decide to stay and keep the oil like Venezuela," Trump said, adding that the US revenue from Venezuela has "paid for the war many times."
Venezuela's heavy crude could be swapped for American oil to fill emergency reserve, Wright says
"We'll swap you a barrel of heavy crude for a barrel of light or medium United States crude," Wright said during an interview on CNBC, calling oil markets fluid.
Israeli non-profits, companies expand education access in remote communities worldwide
The three nonprofit organizations and RoboGroup are members of the SID Israel community, the umbrella organization for Israel’s international development and humanitarian aid sector.
Iran leadership is willing to take extreme measures to disrupt Gulf shipping, JD Vance says
According to Vance, the United States is now at a stage where a significant portion of its activity in the region is aimed at ensuring freedom of navigation and trade through the Strait of Hormuz.
Beneath the rubble: Photojournalist documents Venezuela's earthquake aftermath and Israeli aid
Two weeks after Venezuela’s devastating earthquakes, Photojournalist Chen G. Schimmel documented the rubble and the search for loved ones
Venezuela's Rodriguez hails 25-year US energy pact to boost oil output, defend sovereignty
Rodriguez hailed the accord in a late-night address as a "historic" deal that would help revive the economy and boost government revenue, saying it would help shape the country's future.
US enters into oil agreement with Venezuela, Trump says
US President Donald Trump on Friday said the US had entered into an oil agreement with Venezuela.
US, Venezuela negotiate deal for American access to Venezuelan oilfields
Venezuela is considering leaving the OPEC oil production group as it strengthens ties with the US, Bloomberg reported late on Thursday.
