Donald Trump announced a deadly kinetic strike on a vessel linked to narco-terrorist networks near Venezuela. Six narco-terrorists on board the vessel were killed, with no casualties among US forces.
The Venezuelan government has closed its embassy in Norway after opposition leader María Machado received the Nobel Peace Prize. Caracas explains this as a "restructuring," but international observers see it as a political signal of discontent.
María Corina Machado, the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, dedicated her award to US President Donald Trump and the people of Venezuela. She emphasized the importance of Trump's support in achieving freedom and democracy for Venezuela.
The Norwegian Nobel Institute is conducting an internal investigation into a possible leak of information about the Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Betting odds for María Corina Machado to win have unexpectedly surged on betting sites.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin stated that it was not for him to judge Donald Trump's worthiness to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, but noted his efforts in resolving long-term crises. Trump thanked Putin for the comment, while the 2025 prize was awarded to María Corina Machado.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize to María Corina Machado for her work in promoting the democratic rights of the people of Venezuela. Donald Trump did not receive the award, despite his lobbying campaign.
The Venezuelan government has appealed to the UN Security Council to hold an emergency meeting over US military operations off the country's coast. Venezuela accuses the Trump administration of seeking to overthrow President Nicolás Maduro and threatening regional and international stability.
The Trump administration has prepared a classified legal opinion justifying lethal strikes against a wide range of drug cartels. The opinion argues that the president has the right to authorize such actions because the cartels' activities pose an immediate threat to the safety of Americans.
US President Donald Trump has instructed Special Representative Richard Grenell to cease engagement with Venezuela. This decision is related to the problem of drug trafficking and Nicolas Maduro's refusal to relinquish power, and the US is ready for an escalation of relations.
The US Secretary of Defense confirmed the American military's attack on a boat engaged in drug smuggling off Venezuela. The strike killed four people, who were called "narco-terrorists."
Deliveries of Russian oil to India decreased in September amid negotiations with the US, amounting to 1. 61 million barrels per day. This is 16% lower than last year's figures, although Russian oil still accounts for about a third of India's total imports.
Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro announced military exercises and is ready to impose a state of emergency due to a possible US attack. This is due to the deployment of US warships to the Caribbean and Trump's accusations against Maduro.
International sanctions following the invasion of Ukraine have significantly weakened Moscow's position in Latin America. Military-technical cooperation has sharply declined, while Iran and China have intensified their influence in the region.
India has appealed to the United States to allow the import of Iranian and Venezuelan oil to compensate for reduced purchases of Russian crude. New Delhi emphasizes the need to maintain the country's energy security and curb the rise in global energy prices.
Belarus is betting on trade with Ukrainian territories temporarily occupied by Russia. This has become a new stage in the country's economic strategy, which is trying to support enterprises through cooperation with Venezuela, Syria, North Korea, and the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.
Brent crude futures rose to $67. 82 a barrel, while WTI rose to $63.62. The price increase is due to a decrease in oil inventories in the US and the cessation of exports from Iraqi Kurdistan.
The White House rejected Nicolas Maduro's offer for talks with Donald Trump. This came after a US naval buildup near Venezuela.
The YouTube account of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, with over 200,000 subscribers, has become unavailable. This happened amid escalating relations between Venezuela and the United States.
Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro offered direct talks with the Donald Trump administration. This came after a US strike on a Venezuelan boat, which, according to Trump, was carrying drug traffickers.
US President Donald Trump has threatened the Venezuelan government. According to him, the country must take back all prisoners who are being expelled from the United States.
Lionel Messi, captain of Inter Miami, is close to signing a new multi-year contract. The parties have reached an agreement on key issues, with only a few details left to be finalized.
Lionel Messi scored two goals in his last home World Cup qualifier, leading Argentina to a 3-0 victory over Venezuela. Argentina tops the qualifying table and has secured its participation in the 2026 World Cup.
The Pentagon called the maneuver of Venezuelan fighter jets over an American ship in the Caribbean Sea a "provocation. " This incident occurred against the backdrop of increased US military presence in the region to combat drug trafficking.
Vladyslav Vlasiuk, the Commissioner of the President of Ukraine, called for systemic sanctions pressure on Russia's shadow fleet. He emphasized the need to control oil transshipments at sea and restrict tankers' access to ports of third countries.
The US military struck a vessel from Venezuela in the Caribbean Sea that was transporting drugs. President Trump stated that the vessel was operating on behalf of the drug-terrorist organization Tren de Aragua.
Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro said that US troops in the Caribbean are aimed at overthrowing him. The US has increased its presence to combat drug trafficking, accusing Maduro of involvement.
The American missile cruiser USS Lake Erie crossed the Panama Canal from the Pacific Ocean to the Caribbean. This happened after the deployment of US warships near the coast of Venezuela to combat drug trafficking.
The United States will send singer Brandon Howard, known as B. Howard, to the Russian "Intervision" contest in September. The contest, revived by Putin, is positioned as a Soviet alternative to "Eurovision."
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced the mobilization of 4. 5 million civilian militiamen. This step is a response to US threats and accusations of attempting to justify military action.
Oil prices rose on Friday amid optimism about trade talks, which supported the prospects for the global economy and oil demand. Brent futures reached $69.38 per barrel, WTI - $66.23.
