Headlines- Iranian authorities have accused the United States of firing at one of Iran's commercial ships in the Gulf of Oman in violation of the two countries' ceasefire agreement.
- US President Donald Trump stated on Sunday that the US Navy fired an Iranian ship in the Gulf of Oman and seized control of it.
- Hours after US President Donald Trump announced he was sending negotiators to Islamabad, Iranian state media stated Tehran did not currently plan to participate in new talks with the United States.
- In an effort to try to reach an agreement with Iran ahead of another round of face-to-face negotiations in Pakistan on Monday, U.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz backed President Donald Trump's renewed threat to eliminate Iran's electrical infrastructure and bridges.
Tag: Venezulean Political Crisis
150 Million Euros Pledged to Address...
An international conference has concluded in Brussels with the European Union pledging an additional 150 million euros [166 million USD] to address the Venezuelan migration crisis
Elliott Abrams on U.S. Policy Toward...
U.S Special Representative for Venezuela Elliott Abrams discusses an ongoing refugee crisis, U.S. aid and human rights abuses in Venezuela
Michelle Bachelet on Venezuela at Human Rights...
High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet spoke to the press after presenting her office’s report on Venezuela at Human Rights Council today (5 Jul) in Geneva, which follows her official visit to Venezuela from the 19 to 21 June
Venezuelan Refugee Crisis Deepens
Latin American countries are hosting the vast majority of Venezuelans, with Colombia accounting for some 1.3 million, followed by Peru with 768,000, Chile 288,000, Ecuador 263,000, Brazil 168,000, and Argentina 130,000. Mexico and countries in Central America and the Caribbean are also hosting significant numbers of refugees and migrants from Venezuela
Norway Mediation Effort in Venezuela’s Crisis...
The opposition, mindful of the collapse of past dialogue attempts that only served to strengthen the government’s hand, has insisted the starting point for negotiations be a willingness by Maduro to hold presidential elections within a reasonable time frame
In Venezuela, Meat Skin and Fat...
Buying beef and chicken in Venezuela is almost impossible for the average citizen. Since the worst political and economic crisis is affecting the oil-rich country for the last five years, Caracas residents in the poorest communities such as Petare have to buy meat fat to eat
Press Briefing by Foreign Ministers of...
Néstor Popolizio Minister of Foreign Affairs of Peru, speaks during the press conference on Venezuela. At right is Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, and at left is Roberto Ampuero, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Chile on 3 June at United Nations
Venezuelans Turn to Barter as they...
Venezuela’s economy has virtually collapsed, with hyperinflation expected to reach 10 million percent this year according to the I.M.F., and shortages of food and medicine causing a massive humanitarian crisis of almost unequaled proportions
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Venezuela’s Maduro Urges Military to Oppose ‘Coup Plotters’ and other news around the World
Venezuelan Embassy in DC Embroiled in...
The power struggle for control of Venezuela is also playing out at the country’s official mission in Washington