Americas

Venezuela launches initiative to reestablish diplomatic ties with US after capture of Maduro

Venezuela launches initiative to reestablish diplomatic ties with US after capture of Maduro

Initiative to be 'aimed at the reestablishment of diplomatic missions in both countries, with the purpose of addressing the consequences arising from' Venezuelan president's capture

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US boards 5th tanker in crackdown on Venezuelan oil shipments
09.01.2026

US boards 5th tanker in crackdown on Venezuelan oil shipments

US Coast Guard seizes another 'ghost fleet' tanker, Olina, in international waters east of Caribbean Sea, says homeland security chief

Gustavo Petro says Trump planned military operation in Colombia
09.01.2026

Gustavo Petro says Trump planned military operation in Colombia

Colombian leader believes threat ‘frozen’ after phone call on Wednesday

Trump cancels 2nd wave of attacks on Venezuela, citing improved cooperation
09.01.2026

Trump cancels 2nd wave of attacks on Venezuela, citing improved cooperation

'However, all ships will stay in place for safety and security purposes,' says US president

Trump orders $200B in mortgage purchases to support housing market
09.01.2026

Trump orders $200B in mortgage purchases to support housing market

'This will drive Mortgage Rates DOWN, monthly payments DOWN, and make the cost of owning a home more affordable,' US president says

Venezuela, Cuba hold ceremony to commemorate those killed in US attacks
09.01.2026

Venezuela, Cuba hold ceremony to commemorate those killed in US attacks

Tribute included military personnel, civilians Venezuela says were ‘victims of imperialist aggression’