Maduro Pleads Not Guilty in First New York Court Appearance
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro pleaded not guilty to all U.S. charges during his first New York court appearance. Next hearing set for March 17, 2026.
Delcy Rodriguez Sworn In as Acting President of Venezuela
Delcy Rodriguez, former vice president, was sworn in on Jan. 5 as acting president of Venezuela after a U.S. military operation captured President Maduro, calling for unity and peace.
Maduro Faces US Charges as UN Emergency Meeting Addresses Venezuela Strike
UN Security Council holds emergency meeting after a US military strike on Venezuela as President Maduro arrives in Manhattan facing drug and weapons charges.
CES 2026 Preview: 5 Tech Trends Set to Shine in Las Vegas
Sneak a peek at the coolest gadgets, AI breakthroughs, and green innovations debuting at CES 2026 in Las Vegas.
Cuba Condemns US Seizure of Venezuelan Oil Amid Energy Crunch
Cuba condemns US seizures of Venezuelan oil under the pretext of a drug war, warning of deepening energy shortages after more than 100 fatalities at sea.
GOP Stunned After Trump’s Weekend Seizure of Maduro
Republican lawmakers were stunned and kept out of the loop as President Trump forcibly seized Venezuelan President Maduro over the weekend, raising legal and policy questions.
Colombia Prepares for Refugee Influx After US Seizes Maduro
Colombia condemns the U.S. operation that seized President Maduro and is mobilizing shelters, UN sessions, and humanitarian support ahead of a possible Venezuelan refugee influx.
Maduro and Cilia Flores Plead Not Guilty in NYC Court
On January 5, 2026, President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, pleaded not guilty to narco-terrorism and drug charges in a NYC court. Their next hearing is set for March 17.
China Slams U.S. Operation in Venezuela at UN Security Council
China condemned the U.S. military seizure of Venezuela’s President at an emergency UN Security Council meeting, calling it ‘unilateral, illegal and bullying’.
Ireland’s Taoiseach in Beijing: Boosting Trade Ties with the Chinese Mainland
Ireland’s Taoiseach Micheál Martin visits the Chinese mainland this week, meeting President Xi and Premier Li to deepen trade ties worth $23.4B and explore opportunities in agri-food & aviation.