Venezuela has accused the U.S. of attempting to seize the country’s vast oil reserves through military force, in a move the government says could destabilise the global energy market.
The claim was made public by Venezuelan Vice President and Minister of Hydrocarbons, Delcy Rodriguez, during a virtual OPEC meeting, where she warned that such an act would threaten Venezuela’s sovereignty and its natural resources.
Venezuelan oil production has stabilised at around 1.1 million barrels per day this year, less than a third of its peak in the late 1990s, with more than 80% of exports sent to China between June and October.
The U.S., under President Donald Trump, has increased its military presence in the Caribbean and indicated willingness to hold talks with President Nicolas Maduro, whose government has struggled to attract foreign investment amid U.S. sanctions.
Rodriguez emphasised Venezuela’s determination to defend its resources, saying the country would not yield to any threats or pressure, while calling on OPEC members to help counter the alleged aggression.
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The death toll from Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades has risen to 161, after forensic analysis confirmed one more victim among the charred remains at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, more than three weeks after the blaze began, authorities said on Saturday.
The United States has seized an oil tanker last docked in Venezuela, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed on Saturday.
The upcoming meeting in Miami will include Russian President Vladimir Putin’s special envoy Kirill Dmitriev, U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, and Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, as the Trump administration seeks to mediate between the warring sides.
Ukraine has welcomed the European Union’s decision to provide €90 billion in support over the next two years, calling it a vital lifeline even as the bloc failed to reach agreement on using frozen Russian assets to finance the aid.
Thousands of Bulgarians took to the streets on Thursday evening to protest against the outgoing government, demanding fair elections and judicial reforms to address what they describe as widespread corruption.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Poland on Thursday following a summit of the European Council in Brussels.
The United States has suspended the Diversity Visa Lottery programme, commonly known as the Green Card lottery, after a deadly shooting at Brown University.
US intelligence assessments indicate that Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to seek full control of Ukraine and to expand Russia’s influence in parts of Europe formerly under Soviet rule, contradicting repeated claims that Moscow poses no threat to the continent.
Japan and five Central Asian nations have unveiled a range of initiatives aimed at strengthening critical minerals supply chains and fostering broader regional cooperation, following their first summit in Tokyo on Saturday.
The United States has proposed a potential new format for peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, which could include American and European representatives, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday, December 20.
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari arrived in Baghdad on Saturday evening for an official visit, the Pakistani Foreign Ministry confirmed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet President Donald Trump on 29 December in Florida, where he is expected to present a package of military options regarding Iran, Israel’s public broadcaster KAN reported on Saturday.
The United States and Venezuela have been jamming GPS signals in parts of the Caribbean, raising safety concerns for civilian air and maritime traffic, as tensions between the two countries escalate, according to The New York Times.
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