A closer look at Venezuela's new leadership
Other than President Maduro, Venezuela's new leadership looks a lot like the old. We look at who's in charge.
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Venezuela's political opposition is unclear about what to do next
President Trump sidelined Venezuela's opposition in his raid of the country and seizure of the president. Where are those leaders now?
US seizes two 'shadow fleet' tankers linked to Venezuelan oil
The ships were boarded by US forces in predawn operations in the North Atlantic and the Caribbean Sea.
US will control Venezuela oil sales 'indefinitely', official says
Officials say sales were expected to start with 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil and the revenue would be controlled by the US government.
PDVSA confirms negotiations with US for crude sales amid post-Maduro energy realignment
Venezuela’s state oil company PDVSA confirmed on Tuesday that it is currently engaged in negotiations with the United States for the sale of crude oil volumes, framing the talks as a strictly commercial transaction.
Watch: US seizes oil tanker in Caribbean sea
The US Coast Guard boarded two "ghost fleet" tanker ships in a "meticulously coordinated" operation, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said.
Venezuela's interim leader sacks general in charge of Maduro's guard
General Javier Marcano Tábata was the commander of the inner circle of guards tasked with protecting Maduro.
Elisha Kent Kane Society awards Gold Medal to Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust trustee Mensun Bound
At a recent black-tie dinner in Manhattan, the Elisha Kent Kane Historical Society, presented its Gold Medal to Mensun Bound, Trustee of the Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust (FMHT). The prestigious award was in recognition of his role in discovering Sir Ernest Shackleton’s
'Fear in the streets': Venezuelans uncertain about what might happen next
The BBC spoke to Venezuelans after the seizure by US forces of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
Russia sends navy to guard oil tanker being pursued by US forces
US officials say that American forces plan to seize the Russian-flagged ship, which is accused of breaking sanctions.
Trump claims control of Venezuelan oil: Up to 50 million barrels bound for US
US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that Venezuela's interim authorities had agreed to "turn over" between 30 and 50 million barrels of crude oil to the United States.
Bolsonaro denied hospital trip after fall
Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) Justice Alexandre De Moraes denied on Tuesday a request from former President Jair Bolsonaro's legal team to have their client transferred to a medical facility after suffering what his relatives claim was a fall while locked up at the
Delcy Rodríguez declares week of mourning for fallen Maduro's guardsmen
Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez has declared seven days of national mourning to honor those fallen during the Jan. 3 US military mission to capture former ruler Nicolás Maduro. Rodríguez said the week will be dedicated to the "honor and glory" of the "martyrs."
Key IDB Chief's visit to Bolivia announced
Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) President Ilan Goldfajn is visiting Bolivia between Jan. 13 and 14, marking the first time in 15 years that someone in his position has become interested in the landlocked South American country, signaling a shift in international financial
Ascension’s Telecoms Turning Point and What It May Signal for the Falklands
By OpenFalklands This post examines the latest milestone in Ascension Island’s telecommunications story, set against the accelerating global adoption of Starlink and its relevance for the Falkland Islands. If you are new to this unfolding saga, you may wish to begin with my
Convicted CIA mole serving life with no parole dies in jail
Former CIA counterintelligence officer Aldrich Ames, whose nearly decade-long betrayal of the United States stood as one of the most catastrophic security breaches in history, died in federal custody on Monday at the age of 84.
Trump sets eyes on Greenland, does not rule out military means
White House sources confirmed on Tuesday that President Donald Trump was considering “a range of options” to acquire Greenland, explicitly stating that military intervention was not to be ruled out, thus sending shockwaves through the NATO alliance.
Argentine health authorities concerned over growing number of superflu cases
Argentina's Health Ministry and the ANLIS-Malbrán Institute have confirmed a rise in cases of Influenza A (H3N2) subclade K —popularly dubbed the "superflu"—, with 18 confirmed detections in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires (CABA), and the provinces of Buenos Aires, Santa
Opposition leader Machado says her coalition should lead Venezuela
Donald Trump publicly dismissed the Nobel winner Machado, saying she did not have support and respect.
Latin America accelerates digital service adoption amid regulatory shifts across key sectors
Regulatory reforms across major Latin American economies are reshaping how consumers and companies engage with digital services. Governments are updating long‑standing frameworks to accommodate real‑time payments, cross‑border data use, and new AI applications, creating
The Near-Miss Effect: Why Our Brains Crave Uncertainty More Than Rewards
Imagine a digital display where three symbols must align. The first two click into place perfectly, but the third slows down, hovering just above the winning line before settling on a loss. Logically, this is a failure with no payout. Yet, the human brain rarely registers it as
Top 3 Seed Banks in Australia: For Breeders, Purists, and Smart Collectors
Australian growers face a simple problem. Finding reliable cannabis seeds locally means avoiding customs, long wait times, and questionable genetics. The top 3 seed banks in Australia solve all three issues with domestic shipping, fresh stock, and quality genetics tested for