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The US proposed that Europe transfer some of the frozen Russian assets to a Washington mechanism to revive peace talks. European delegates rejected the plan.
The US may allow sanctioned tankers to transport non-sanctioned oil under special permits. The ban on Russian and Iranian oil will remain in place.
Navi Pillay joked that she could share the Nobel Peace Prize with Donald Trump. Earlier, the prize was awarded to María Corina Machado.
Maduro and Flores have been accused of creating a system of repression and torturing political opponents and U. S. citizens. They are also accused of drug trafficking.
Trump said that he deserves the 2026 Peace Prize, but does not know the committee's decision. The laureate will be announced on Friday.
A fire caused by a ruptured gas pipeline shut down the 310,000-barrel-per-day Cardon refinery. There are no casualties or serious damage.
U. S. prosecutors stated that Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores do not have immunity. They are accused of narcoterrorism and conspiracy.
The US has charged five people linked to the preparation of assassination attempts against Russian opposition figures. There is no evidence of a personal order from Putin.
Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, concluded her visit to the United States without any specific agreements or an election date. Experts predict that preparing for the vote will take at least 12 months.
Trump will address the UN General Assembly and meet with Zelenskyy and the leaders of Britain and Japan. He will also discuss the security of Greenland and Venezuela.
Trump unveiled 25 achievements of his administration for 2025–2026. Among them, he listed the conclusion of 8 wars, tariffs, and operations against Iran and Venezuela.
The US Department of Justice has charged five members of a network linked to Russian intelligence services. They are accused of financing terrorism and contract killings.
Delcy Rodríguez plans to attend the UN General Assembly in New York. Trump and Rubio have allowed for talks with her amid a rapprochement between the US and Venezuela.
On September 14, Ukraine observes Tank Forces Day and the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross. Around the world, people commemorate the founding of OPEC and U.S. National Anthem Day.
Donald Trump said that the US could remain in Iran and "take the oil," as in Venezuela. He expects the war to end this year.
Sofia Komar survived after the plane crashed in Bolívar state, but sustained injuries. Venezuelan authorities are investigating the causes of the accident.
According to Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service, official Minsk is deepening ties with authoritarian regimes against the backdrop of its isolation from the West. In particular, Belarus is preparing a visa-free regime with North Korea and has also received Afghan Taliban members.
Trump will meet with oil refiners to increase oil-refining capacity. Gasoline prices in the U.S. have risen to $4.08 per liter.
Brent and WTI rose by more than 2% after U. S. and Iranian strikes. Tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz declined due to the attacks.
Maduro released photos from an American prison, taken back on June 25. Users are asking how he passed them on for publication.
Donald Trump said that the United States would use Venezuelan oil to replenish its strategic reserve. It currently contains about 290 million barrels.
The agreement provides for the development of 17 fields and the production of more than 1. 5 million barrels of oil daily. They plan to develop 8 more blocks.
The US is discussing control over Venezuela’s 65 billion barrels of reserves for 100 years. More than $100 billion is planned to be invested in the oil industry.
The United States will allegedly gain majority control over more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s reserves. The details of the deal have not yet been disclosed.
After consultations with Washington, Caracas is considering leaving OPEC. The parties are also discussing leasing the fields to US entities for up to 100 years.
The US and Venezuela are discussing an agreement involving American companies in more than a dozen oil fields. The negotiations are still ongoing.
Venezuela’s opposition and interim government have completed the first round of negotiations, agreeing on judicial system reform and access to frozen assets. Some of the funds are planned to be used for recovery following the earthquakes in June.
US authorities sold two sanctioned Russian tankers, detained near Venezuela in January, to Dubai-based Global Marketing Systems. The vessels "Era" and "Lileo" will be scrapped at metal recycling plants in India.
An earthquake measuring 7. 4 in magnitude struck Chocó Province, killing at least 132 people. In the city of Pereira, 65 buildings collapsed, and a state of emergency has been declared.
At least 111 people were killed and another 87 injured in a magnitude 7. 4 earthquake in Colombia. Sixty-one buildings collapsed, and 1,575 homes were damaged.