Trump govt declares Venezuelan President Maduro wanted for drug trafficking with $25m bounty

The United States government has declared Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro and two of his close allies, Diosdado Cabello Rondón and Vladimir Padrino López, wanted for drug trafficking. In a statement released on Tuesday, the U.S. Department of...

Venezuelan woman walks free after businessman offers no evidence in B&E case

Oil prices steady in Asia as market awaits Trump’s deadline on Russia

2025-07-30T05:47:26+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – New Delhi Oil prices took a breather in Asian trade on Wednesday after the previous session's spike of more than 3%, as investors awaited developments from U.S. President...

US tariffs LATEST: Cyril Ramaphosa negotiating with Donald Trump

South Africa remains committed to finding a resolution with the United States following the recently imposed reciprocal tariffs. This, as government intensifies efforts to protect jobs, support affected companies and diversify trade markets. This...

‘Color is neither a poison nor a crime’: Judge rips Kristi Noem’s ‘racial animus’ in latest ruling protecting migrants

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"Holy s*** he's gone" - MLB fans spark trade buzz as Jhoan Duran leaves bullpen after emotional hug

Rumors of potential trade moves are starting to swirl with the trade deadline fast approaching. Minnesota Twins reliever Jhoan Dhuran was rumored to be on his way out of the franchise on Tuesday. During Tuesday's game between the Twins and the...

Trade grades: Tigers secure a fifth starter in acquiring Chris Paddack from Twins

The Minnesota Twins’ sell-off is underway. The Twins traded pitchers Chris Paddack and Randy Dobnak to the Detroit Tigers in exchange for minor-league catcher Enrique Jimenez on Monday. Paddack is the first of several players the Twins are...

“Bro can just walk across the field” - Fans left speechless as Seranthony Dominguez switches jerseys from Orioles to Blue Jays in mid-series trade

With the trade deadline just a few hours away, the Toronto Blue Jays added depth to their bullpen by acquiring reliever Seranthony Dominguez on Tuesday. Dominguez was traded by the Baltimore Orioles to the Blue Jays for cash considerations and...

Urgent Denunciation: The United States Illegally Holds 33 Venezuelan Children in Custody, Separating Them from Their Families

Venezuelan Minister Yvan Gil Denounces U.S. Illegal Detention of 33 Venezuelan Children Separated from Their Families. Photo: Yvan Gil /Telegram. July 29, 2025 Hour: 5:24 pm Venezuela denounces that the U.S. is illegally holding 33 Venezuelan...

Venezuelan Official Says Migrants Tortured in Bukele’s CECOT

Tarek William Saab says he will investigate El Salvador’s president based on the testimonies of repatriated Venezuelans about the abusive prison to which the Trump administration sent them, Pablo Meriguet reports. Venezuelans boarding a plane on...

Rays trade Danny Jansen to Brewers, acquire Nick Fortes from Marlins

The Tampa Bay Rays have made two moves to change their approach at catcher for the rest of this season, sending veteran Danny Jansen to his hometown team — the Milwaukee Brewers — in exchange for their No. 10 prospect Jadher Areinamo (per Baseball...

Donald Trump imposes new tariffs of between 10% and 41%

Donald Trump, president of the United States, has announced a new tariff regime that imposes tariffs of between 10% and 41% on trade with other countries. After several months of threats from the US president, this new tariff regime replaces the...

Việt Nam enhances ties with Latin America’s left‑wing parties

MEXICO CITY — A delegation from the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information, Education and Mass Mobilisation, led by Deputy Head Đinh Thị Mai, paid working visits to Venezuela and Mexico from July 23 to August 1, aiming to strengthen...

US accuses Venezuelan regime of narco-terrorism over alliances with Tren de Aragua, Sinaloa Cartel

Former Pentagon official Alex Plitsas provides analysis of the Trump administration’s prisoner swap with Venezuela. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The U.S. government has named the Cartel de los Soles, a Venezuela-based criminal group...

Iranian president supports Venezuela’s initiative to convene global summit for peace

CARACAS, July 30. /TASS/. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has supported Venezuela’s initiative to convene a global summit for peace and against war, the Venezuelan foreign ministry said after a phone call between Venezuelan President Nicolas...

Bring Dragon back to life

Letters to the Editor Newsday 8 Hrs Ago Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro. - AP Photo THE EDITOR: The potential turnaround with the Donald Trump administration’s approach could indeed reopen discussions around the Dragon gas project, offering a...

Venezuelan Leader Hugo Chávez Commemorated on 71st Birth Anniversary

The Hugo Chávez International Foundation for Peace, Friendship and Solidarity (HCIF-PFS) marked the 71st birth anniversary of former Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez on July 28, 2025, honoring his legacy as a “champion against imperialism and...

Venezuela: Pro-Gov’t Alliance Sweeps Mayoral Contest, Opposition Retains Strongholds

The Great Patriotic Pole will govern 23 of 24 state capitals, but the opposition swept all municipalities in Cojedes state. (Alba Ciudad) Caracas, July 28, 2025 (venezuelanalysis.com) – The Socialist Party-led Great Patriotic Pole (GPP) emerged...

Ecuador joins regional push to control NGO funding

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa's proposal would create a mandatory registry for nonprofit entities, require regular financial reporting and allow the government to suspend or revoke operating permits if NGOs engage in “activities incompatible...

Venezuelan men deported to notorious CECOT prison say they were raped and beaten by guards

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