Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez spoke with PM Narendra Modi on boosting cooperation across key sectors, as India-Venezuela ties resume amid political upheaval in Caracas following Maduro's capture by US forces. India urged peaceful dialogue while Rodriguez moved to consolidat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a telephonic call from Venezuelan Acting President Rodriguez on Friday and the two leaders discussed deepening cooperation across areas like trade, investment, energy, digital technology among others.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez and the leaders agreed to deepen the bilateral partnership, with a shared vision to the relationship to new heights.
Trump signed an order threatening tariffs on countries supplying oil to Cuba, escalating pressure on Havana. Mexico paused shipments, calling it a sovereign decision. With Venezuelan oil halted, Cuba faces worsening shortages, as Washington hardens its stance and Havana rejects US pressur
Venezuela's National Assembly approved major changes to oil laws, giving foreign companies more control and allowing lower royalties. The reforms reverse parts of earlier nationalisation, follow eased US sanctions, and aim to revive the oil sector, though critics warn of long-term risks.
US President Donald Trump announced Venezuela's commercial airspace will reopen, allowing Americans to travel. He ordered officials to act by Thursday. The move follows US military action, Maduro's capture, and renewed oil engagement, including a USD 500 million sale, amid easing tensions
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended President Trump's operation that led to Nicolas Maduro's capture, saying it made the US safer. He said Venezuela's leaders are cooperating, ruled out further military action for now, and announced plans to allow limited oil sales under US oversight.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the capture of Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro as a strategic move, rejecting claims it was an act of war. He outlined Washington's goals for a democratic transition and oil recovery, while lawmakers questioned costs and legality of the operation.
Speaking to oil workers in the coastal city of Puerto La Cruz, Rodriguez said Venezuelan politics should be resolved internally, without foreign interference.
Trump noted that Venezuela is rapidly releasing political prisoners, calling it a humanitarian gesture. Foro Penal verified 104 releases. Venezuelan officials promised more, though rights groups say progress is slow. Families continue waiting outside prisons as authorities and NGOs report