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UN: US Still Bound by Charter Despite Withdrawal Move

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed regret over the Trump administration’s decision to withdraw the United States from several entities linked to the world body, reaffirming that Washington remains bound by its financial obligations under the UN Charter.In a statement issued on Thursday, UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said the Secretary-General was disappointed by the […]

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U.S. Seizes Russian-Linked Oil Tanker in North Atlantic Amid Sanctions Enforcement

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WASHINGTON / NORTH ATLANTIC — January 8, 2026 The Marinera, formerly the Bella‑1, was intercepted after weeks of evasion from Venezuelan waters. The operation highlights compliance risks for international shipping, energy trade, and companies handling sanctioned cargo. United States authorities have seized a Russian‑flagged oil tanker with links to Venezuela in the North Atlantic Ocean

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U.S. Rewrites Multilateral Engagement as Trump Exits 66 Global Groups

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Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that the United States will withdraw from 66 international organizations, describing them as ineffective, wasteful, or misaligned with U.S. national interests. The administration said a broader review of U.S. participation in additional international bodies is still underway.According to a statement from the White House, the withdrawals

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VENEZUELA SWEARS IN DELCY RODRÍGUEZ AS INTERIM PRESIDENT AMID UNVERIFIED REPORTS OF MADURO’S ARREST

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Venezuela’s National Assembly has sworn in Vice President Delcy Rodríguez as interim president following reports that President Nicolás Maduro was arrested and transferred to the United States, a development that has sharply escalated the country’s political and diplomatic crisis. Rodríguez, 56, was sworn in during an emergency session of parliament in Caracas, acting on authorization

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Nicolas Maduro and THE united STATES: A Standoff Years in the Making

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The Chronology- Nicolás Maduro did not wake up one morning as the United States’ most wanted foreign President. The ongoing imbroglio is the outcome of a long, historical journey shaped by ideology, mistrust, economic collapse, and the slow hardening of positions on both sides. What we are witnessing today is not a crisis, but the

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Venezuela After Maduro’s Removal: What Is Verified, What Is Claimed, and What Remains Unclear

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The reported removal of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro following a U.S. military operation has triggered widespread uncertainty, competing narratives, and heightened diplomatic tension across the international system. While some elements of the episode have been acknowledged by official actors, significant aspects remain contested or unverified. Separating established facts from speculation is now critical—not only for

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Sovereignty, Self-Defence, and Verification: The Legal Stakes in Venezuela

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U.S.–Venezuela Military Action and the Challenges to International Norms Reports of U.S. military activity in Venezuela, alongside a public statement by U.S. President Donald Trump claiming that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been captured, represent a significant development in Western Hemisphere affairs. Because of the scale and sensitivity of these claims, careful distinction is required

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