US seizes another sanctioned tanker in the Caribbean
US forces have seized another sanctioned oil tanker in the Caribbean, under Operation Southern Spear. In a pre-dawn operation, the […]
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US pauses immigrant visa processing for 75 countries
The US State Department is pausing all immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, including a number of Caribbean nations. According
Thousands feared dead in Iran anti-government protests
Thousands of people are feared dead after a crackdown on anti-government protests in Iran. Reuters says it was told by
President Trump withdraws US from 66 international bodies
President Donald Trump has signed a memorandum ordering the US withdrawal from 66 international organizations, including several United Nations bodies.
Venezuela to turn over up to 50 million barrels of oil to US
US President Donald Trump says Venezuela “will be turning over” up to 50 million barrels of oil to the US.
Dominica to accept third-country refugees under new US agreement
Dominica’s Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says the country will facilitate third-country refugees as part of an agreement with the United
T&T’s UN representative says there is equal commitment to US, Venezuela
Trinidad and Tobago has long standing relationships with both the US and Venezuela and is equally committed to both. This
China, Iran call for Maduro to be released
China and Iran are calling for the release of Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. China’s foreign ministry says
UPDATE: Maduro Charged in New York
US Attorney General Pam Bondi says Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro and his wife have been indicted in the Southern District of
U.S. Strikes Venezuela — Maduro and Wife Reportedly Captured
January 3, 2026 — The United States has conducted a large-scale military strike against Venezuela early this Saturday morning, with