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Nigeria refuses to accept Venezuelan deportees from United States, says Tuggar
Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar has announced that Nigeria will not bow to pressure from the Donald Trump administration to accept Venezuelan deportees from the United States. Speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today...

US Visa: Nigeria won't succumb to Trump's pressure to accept Venezuelan deportees - FG
The Nigerian government has vowed not to cower to pressure from the President Donald Trump administration, which is seeking to send Venezuelan deportees from the United States to the West African nation.The Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs,...
Mining company takes lead in Citgo auction
The lawyer overseeing the court-supervised auction of Venezuela’s US refinery business has recommended a US$7.38 billion bid by a mining company seeking payment of a decade-old investment treaty award, after affiliates of US hedge fund Gramercy...

Venezuela Looks To Turkey And Saudi Arabia To Boost Oil Industry
(MENAFN- The Rio Times) Venezuela's top oil official, Delcy Rodríguez, met with leaders from Turkey and Saudi Arabia at a major OPEC event in Vienna. These talks aimed to build stronger business ties in oil and gas, as Venezuela searches for new...
Holders of Venezuelan bond ask New York court to protect their rights
By Marianna Parraga (Reuters) -Holders of a key bond defaulted by Venezuela's state oil company PDVSA asked a New York judge on Thursday to ensure they can claim compensation from proceeds expected in an auction of shares in the parent of...

Trump 2.0 on Venezuela: The Maximum Pressure Has Been Against Migrants
The VA columnist highlights the newly fabricated narrative that portrays Venezuela as a military target. In a geopolitical landscape marked by the US’s aggressive and desperate efforts to uphold its global dominance, Venezuela remains a key...

Terrorism Financing: EU Parliament Confirms Algeria’s Inclusion on List of High-Risk Countries
Rabat – The European Parliament validated Algeria’s inclusion on the list of high-risk countries regarding terrorism financing and money laundering. A statement from the European Commission announced today that it has updated its list of high-risk...

"It's a shock" - Norman Powell shares honest reaction to trade from Clippers after career year
The Miami Heat lost their best player last season, and they needed to get creative to find someone to pick up the scoring slack. They reached out to the LA Clippers to work out a deal that got them Norman Powell. Powell is fresh off his best...

OPEC+ Expects to Boost Global Oil Market Share to 52% by 2050
July 10, 2025 Hour: 8:41 am On Thursday, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) released “World Oil Outlook 2025” (WOO 2025), an annual report stating that OPEC+ expects to increase its share of the global oil market to 52%...

Two US policy options for Venezuela: Shaping reform vs. ‘maximum pressure’ toward regime collapse
Issue Brief July 10, 2025 • 8:00 am ET Print this page Two US policy options for Venezuela: Shaping reform vs. ‘maximum pressure’ toward regime collapse By Venezuela Solutions Group Bottom lines up front The first Trump administration drafted a...

Iran Releases Currency Exchange Rates For July 10
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 10. The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has released the official exchange rates for foreign currencies as of July 10, Trend reports. According to the rates announced by the CBI, the value of 45...

Will Mariners reunite with Eugenio Suarez before deadline? MLB insider explores Seattle's trade strategy with D-Backs
Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Eugenio Suarez's name has been in the rumor mill with the veteran third baseman likely to part ways with the team at the trade deadline, per reports. The 33-year-old infielder is reportedly on the radar of the New...
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US-Venezuela prisoner swap: Trump’s top officials derail deal with parallel talks with same official
The Donald Trump administration of the United States and Venezuela were negotiating a prisoner swap, but the talks broke down as two top US officials held separate, uncoordinated talks with the same Venezuelan official, according to a report. The...

Venezuela Frees Six Americans After Trump Envoy's Diplomatic Intervention
Caracas, Venezuela — In a major diplomatic breakthrough, six Americans detained in Venezuela have been released following an unexpected meeting between President Nicolás Maduro and Richard Grenell, a special envoy for President Donald Trump. The...

BRICS nations forge financial independence as Russia accelerates global de-dollarization movement
BRICS nations forge financial independence as Russia accelerates global de-dollarization movement The global financial order is undergoing a seismic shift, and the BRICS alliance — comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and now...

UAE no longer on EU high-risk list: What it means for global finance and the region
Daijiworld Media Network- Dubai Dubai, Jul 10 : In a major diplomatic and economic breakthrough, the European Parliament has officially removed the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from its list of high-risk countries for money laundering and terrorist...

Venezuela's attorney general denounces Salvadoran president as the top leader of the Maras
Saab indicated that while Bukele is negotiating with the Maras, 252 Venezuelans are being held hostage in the Salvadoran CECOT prison. Photo: EFE Tarek William Saab denounced Bukele's double standards, calling him "a leader turned regional tyrant"...

Venezuelan VP Rodriguez Criticizes Sanctions on Oil-Producing Nations at OPEC Forum
Jorge Gestoso (L) and Venezuelan VP Delcy Rodriguez (R), Vienna, Austria, July 9, 2025. Photo: teleSUR July 9, 2025 Hour: 1:04 pm On Wednesday, Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez gave an exclusive interview to teleSUR from Vienna, where the...

The UAE is no longer a financial risk in Europe’s eyes, here is what that really means
In July 2025, the EU Parliament delisted the UAE from its high-risk list, after FATF grey listing in 2022 and EU designation in 2023/ (Representative Image) Delisted: The EU has formally removed the UAE from its high-risk AML/CFT list after...

Find a taste of Venezuelan snacks and treats at Yumfood
Patricia Reverol-Urdaneta started Yumfood, a Venezuelan snack and dessert business, in Urbandale, Iowa. Reverol-Urdaneta, originally an engineer, learned to cook from her family in Venezuela and honed her skills during the pandemic. Yumfood offers...