Venezuela, U.S. Strike $2 Billion Oil Export Deal
The United States and Venezuela have reached an agreement allowing the export of up to $2 billion worth of Venezuelan crude oil to U.S....
Faith and Fairness: Veteran Judge Takes On Maduro Case
U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein, 92, is presiding over the criminal case against former Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, who pleaded not guilty this week...
China Bans Dual-Use Exports to Japan After Taiwan Remarks, Raising Rare Earths Concerns
China has announced an immediate ban on exports of dual-use goods to Japan that could contribute to its military capabilities, according to a statement...
Afghan Trade Holds Steady in 2025 Despite Pakistan Border Closures
Afghanistan’s trade showed surprising resilience in 2025, despite repeated closures of key border crossings with Pakistan. The disruptions, linked to ongoing security tensions, could...
Over a Dozen Journalists Detained in Venezuela Amid Political Turmoil
At least 14 media workers were detained on Monday in Caracas while covering events related to the political upheaval in Venezuela. The arrests occurred...
China Bans Exports of Military-Use Items to Japan Amid Taiwan Tensions
China has banned exports of dual-use items goods, software, and technologies that can serve both civilian and military purposes to Japan. The move follows...
India Antitrust Probe Finds Tata Steel, JSW, SAIL Colluded on Prices
India’s competition watchdog, the Competition Commission of India (CCI), has found that major steelmakers including Tata Steel, JSW Steel, and state-run SAIL breached antitrust...
UN Warns of Venezuela Instability, Questions Legality of U.S. Maduro Seizure
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has raised alarm over growing instability in Venezuela following the U.S. capture of President Nicolas Maduro, as the UN Security...
Mystery Trader Nets $400,000 After Bet on Maduro’s Ouster
An unknown trader has made a profit of more than $400,000 after correctly betting that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro would be removed from power....
Captured and Charged: Maduro in U.S. Court
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty in a New York federal court to sweeping narcotics and weapons charges, calling his arrest a...