Trump's Venezuela Oil Deal: Economic Lifeline or Political Gamble?
President Trump's plan to buy 30-50M barrels of Venezuelan crude could inject billions, but stability hinges on a fragile detente with Caracas. Will it revive the oil giant?
President Trump's plan to buy 30-50M barrels of Venezuelan crude could inject billions, but stability hinges on a fragile detente with Caracas. Will it revive the oil giant?
Venezuela's top lawmaker announces a significant prisoner release, including foreigners, as a unilateral peace gesture. Read the latest developments.
Vice President JD Vance was conspicuously absent as President Trump celebrated the Venezuela raid. His strategic silence and later cautious statement reveal deep political calculations and a potential rift within the administration. Read the full analysis
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio states every President has military options, confirms Greenland purchase discussions. Watch the full press conference details here!
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth had a heated exchange with a CNN reporter, defending the Venezuela intervention and revealing plans to sell seized oil. Read the full details of the tense briefing.
US Senator Marco Rubio asserts Venezuela cannot export oil or generate revenue without US approval under strict sanctions. The move aims to pressure Maduro's regime ahead of elections.
As Trump renews demands for Greenland, Denmark and the island territory plan talks with US officials. Explore the security concerns and political divisions in Nuuk.
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright says controlling Venezuela's oil revenue is key to stabilising its economy and repaying Exxon, Conoco. Details on the new deal and White House meetings.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio publicly challenged Senate Democrat leader Chuck Schumer after a classified Venezuela briefing, exposing deep partisan divides. Get the full story on the Capitol Hill confrontation.
US Secretary Marco Rubio confirms talks with Denmark over Greenland, as Trump's acquisition plans stir NATO tensions. Details on Maduro's capture and court appearance.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio details a post-Maduro plan for Venezuela: stabilisation, recovery, and transition. US to seize and sell 30-50 million barrels of stranded oil. Read the full strategy.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to meet Denmark amid Greenland takeover tensions. Danish PM warns NATO could end if US attacks Greenland. Explore the crisis.
With Maduro detained, President Trump sets strict terms for Venezuela's interim govt: sever alliances with China & Russia for US-led oil recovery. Details inside.
US Senator Marco Rubio will meet Danish officials to discuss Venezuela's oil sector and Greenland's resources. This high-level dialogue highlights shifting Arctic geopolitics and energy security. Read more.
US President Donald Trump voices scepticism over NATO allies' support, slams Nobel Peace Prize snub, and discusses Greenland ambitions. Read the latest on global diplomacy tensions.
US Senator Marco Rubio to hold key talks with Danish leaders on Greenland's future next week, following former President Trump's controversial purchase remarks. Details inside.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans a meeting with Denmark next week. This follows a strong European statement asserting Greenland belongs to its people, countering US interest. Read the full story.
President Trump assigns Secretary of State Marco Rubio to spearhead Venezuela's economic & political overhaul after Nicolás Maduro's arrest, sparking a wave of humorous memes online. Read more.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has demanded Venezuela's interim government expel advisers from China, Russia, Cuba, and Iran, following the capture of President Maduro. Get the full details.
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasises safety of Venezuelans as primary concern, urges all parties to dialogue. Read India's official stance on the crisis.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio briefed lawmakers that the Trump administration seeks to purchase Greenland from Denmark, not seize it by force, amid rising Arctic tensions. Read the full details.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh alleges US Senator Marco Rubio intervened to stop 'Operation Sindoor', a purported plan to arrest Rahul Gandhi. BJP dismisses claims as 'baseless'. Read the full story.
President Trump hinted to US oil executives weeks before Maduro's capture. The plan to revitalise Venezuela's oil fields hinges on companies like Chevron. Will they invest?
Senator Marco Rubio and Pete Hegseth brief US lawmakers on Venezuela's political crisis. As questions grow over America's next steps, the focus is on supporting democratic opposition. Read the latest analysis.
US President Donald Trump states Venezuela cannot hold elections for 30 days, prioritising stabilisation after Maduro's capture. Details on US plans for oil sector and military readiness.
The US strike on Venezuela has ignited speculation for the 2028 presidential race, putting VP JD Vance and Secretary Marco Rubio in the spotlight. Trump calls them 'equal'. Read more.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticises Kamala Harris for condemning the special forces raid that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. Details on the political fallout inside.
The Trump administration claims leadership in Venezuela post-Maduro, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio announcing a military quarantine on oil exports to pressure new leadership. Read the full analysis.
US President Donald Trump details plans for Venezuela's oil-rich future, stating US firms are 'desperate' to enter. Maduro is in custody. Read the full analysis.
US President Donald Trump insists Venezuela must restore economic discipline before rushing to polls. Following a military strike, the US will oversee the government's transition. Read the full details.