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Trump's plan to revitalise Venezuela's oil industry faces major hurdles

Venezuela's oil industry is in disrepair after years of neglect and international sanctions, so it could take years and major investments before production can increase dramatically

North Korea condemns US strikes on Venezuela as sovereignty violation

"The incident is another example that clearly confirms once again the rogue and brutal nature of the United States," KCNA said, citing a spokesperson for North Korea's Foreign Ministry

How US' military operation in Venezuela could impact oil supply chains

US forces have captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, an intervention that is raising urgent questions about its implications for oil production, prices, exports and global supply chains

OPEC+ likely to keep oil output steady despite turmoil among members

Tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE flared last month over a decade-long conflict in Yemen, when a UAE-aligned group seized territory from the Saudi-backed government

China asks US to release Venezuelan President Maduro, his wife at once

China expresses grave concern over the US forcibly seizing President Nicolas Maduro and his wife and taking them out of the country, a Chinese Foreign Ministry statement here said

British, French warplanes strike suspected IS arms facility in Syria

The strikes occurred Saturday evening on the structure in the mountains just north of the historic town of Palmyra in the country's Homs province

Why Venezuela's oil sector offers no quick payoff for US companies

Any companies that might want to invest there would need to deal with security concerns, dilapidated infrastructure, questions about the legality of the US operation to snatch Maduro

How cocaine, corruption led to indictment of Venezuelan President Maduro

Maduro is indicted on four counts: narco-terrorism conspiracy, cocaine importation conspiracy, possession of machine guns and destructive devices

Why protests are growing across Iran amid rising nuclear tensions

Economic pressure, intensified in September by the return of United Nations sanctions on the country over its atomic programme, has put Iran's rial currency into a free fall

Chinese social media hails Trump's Maduro move as Taiwan template

Trump's operation against the Venezuelan strongman shot to the top of China's Weibo late Saturday, with the topic gaining some 440 million views on the X-like platform

Aid groups scramble as Israel bans over three dozen organisations in Gaza

The 37 groups represent some of the most prominent of the more than 100 independent nongovernmental organisations working in Gaza, alongside United Nations agencies

Musk's Starlink to offer free internet services in Venezuela through Feb 3

The announcement coincided with dramatic scenes involving deposed Dictator Nicolas Maduro following his removal by the United States

Myanmar's military frees over 6,100 prisoners on independence anniversary

The amnesty comes as the military government proceeds with a monthlong, three-stage election process that critics say is designed to add a facade of legitimacy to the status quo

What makes mountain birds sing at dawn and why are they sometimes quiet?

Many bird species take part in a dawn chorus. This is when the community of songbirds in a particular habitat sing intensively around sunrise

Captured Maduro made to perp-walk in custody, he says 'Happy New Year'

The US government releases a video of Venezuela's detained President Nicolas Maduro in handcuffs, as he is moved to New York to face charges

This is about oil, not drugs: Kamala Harris slams Trump over Maduro capture

Harris said Trump's actions in Venezuela would not make the United States safer and warned that forced regime change could destabilise the region, putting American lives at risk

Who is Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela's acting leader after Maduro's capture?

A long-time chavista, technocrat and trusted Maduro loyalist, Delcy Rodríguez has assumed Venezuela's presidential duties amid deep uncertainty after a US military operation

Mamdani speaks with Trump, terms US action in Venezuela 'act of war'

Unilaterally attacking a sovereign nation is an act of war and a violation of federal and international law, the newly sworn-in mayor said in a statement

AI bubble concerns, policy splits cast shadow over Asian stocks in 2026

The investment frenzy over AI played a key role in driving Asian stocks' outperformance versus their global peers last year

World leaders react to US operation in Venezuela, call for de-escalation

European Union President Ursula von der Leyen emphasised respect for international law and the UN Charter, while EU High Representative Kaja Kallas ensures EU citizens' safety