Venezuela underwent major economic and social changes in the mid-20th century. Jack Manning/Getty Images Venezuela, home to the world's largest oil reserves, was once among the world's richest nations...
US President Donald Trump says now that Nicolas Maduro is gone, more US oil companies will enter Venezuela and spend billions revitalizing its oil industry. Several key questions have to be answered....
Social Security tax rules will change in 2026. Getty Images; Tyler Le/BI Social Security tax rules will change in 2026 at the state and federal level. West Virginia will stop taxing Social Security be...
According to the Chinese foreign ministry, the sanctions entail freezing the companiesâ assets in China and banning individuals and organisations from accessing them....
Washington announced its control over Venezuela's oil sales after capturing two tankers transporting sanctioned crude and capturing NicolĂĄs Maduro....
The United States' sudden capture and removal of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro likely broke international law, according to experts....
The United States' sudden capture and removal of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro likely broke international law, according to experts....
Individuals from seven countries will not be able to travel to the United States starting Thursday, according to updated CBP guidance....
đ Key Facts â Harriet Hageman posted a âSoonâ teaser on X. â The teaser sharpens talk of a 2026 Senate bid. â T...
Article URL: https://www.economist.com/united-states/2025/12/18/toll-roads-are-spreading-in-america Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46403992 Points: 16 # Comments: 14...
Washington is controlling Caracas through naval embargo on oil exports, secretary of state says...
Ames had been head of the Soviet branch in the CIA's counterintelligence group and gave the Kremlin the names of dozens of Russians who were spying for the United States....
Venezuelans scrambled to understand who was in charge of their country after the U.S. captured NicolĂĄs Maduro. President Trump offered an answer: The United States would take control of Venezuela. (Im...
In an "alternative" message to the king's annual Christmas speech, Kimmel told British viewers that "from a fascism perspective, this has been a really great year," for the United States. (Image credi...
Charles Myers, chairman of Signum Global Advisors, told Business Insider that foreign investment in oil, tourism, and construction will be the "centerpiece" of Venezuela's recovery over the co...
Details remain sparse on the effectiveness remain unclear of the United States' airstrikes on Islamist militants in Nigeria last week. However, the event signals a shift in US-Nigeria cooperation on c...
Article URL: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/venezuelas-maduro-custody-trump-says-us-will-run-country-2026-01-04/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46490716 Points: 7 # Comments: 6...
Barry Pollack represented Julian Assange in his complex plea deal negotiations with the Justice Department. Kim Hong-Ji/Reuters Venezuelan leader NicolĂĄs Maduro hired US lawyer Barry Pollack to defend...
Following successful mediations between Venezuela and the United States in the past, Qatar has expressed deep concern over the situation in Venezuela, calling for restraint, de-escalation and dialogue...
USS Bulkeley, one of the destroyers involved in the seizure, sails in the Atlantic Ocean. US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan Nye Two US Navy destroyers helped American f...