December 23, 2025
International News Briefs for Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Neutral
Havana Times
Owner: Circles Robinson
December 23, 2025
Venezuela passes law against piracy, blockades amid US oil ship seizures
Indeterminate
The Malaysian Star
Owner: AMSEC Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn. Bhd. Malaysian Chinese Association
Venezuela seeks to jail backers of US oil blockade
Neutral
The Derby Informer - Kansas
Owner: Jeff & Rhonda Cott
December 23, 2025
President Trump announces “Golden Fleet” of new warships
Indeterminate
Denison Forum - Texas
Owner: Jim Denison
Venezuela seeks jail terms for supporters of US oil tanker blockade
Pro-Government
Channel News Asia
Owner: Singaporean Government
Venezuela warns of forceful response if attacked by U.S.
Indeterminate
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian
Owner: ANSA Investment Ltd
Venezuela seeks UN meeting as Trump’s oil crackdown intensifies
Center-left
Yahoo News
Owner: Apollo Global Management
Lawsuit challenges Trump administration's ending of protections for South Sudanese migrants
Indeterminate
KWSN - South Dakota
Owner: Wright Family
December 23, 2025
Venezuela anuncia una ley con penas de hasta 20 años para quienes “respalden la piratería y el bloqueo” naval de EE.UU.
Neutral
KESQ-TV - California
Owner: Bradley Family
December 23, 2025
Venezuela resorts to floating storage as onshore tanks fill up amid ship seizures
Center-right
SRN News
Owner: Edward Atsinger III
December 23, 2025
Venezuela 'Oil War' Showdown: BELLA-1 Tanker Slips Away As US Navy Loses High-Profile Chase | Watch
Indeterminate
The Times of India
Owner: Sahu Jain Family
President Nicolas Maduro holds an absolute majority in Venezuela's unicameral National Assembly
Indeterminate
Islander News - Florida
Owner: Lyle Beasley & Bob Rolfe
December 23, 2025
Venezuelan foreign minister Yvan Gil held a call with his Russian counterpart on the eve of a UN Security Council meeting
Neutral
KTBS 3 - Louisiana
Owner: Wray Family
U.S. Navy Expands Military Deployment Near Venezuela with F-35s and Intelligence Aircraft
Neutral
Defense News Security News Army Recognition
Owner: Alain Servaes
December 23, 2025
Under Trump, Northwest immigration detainees are traveling farther from families, legal help
Indeterminate
Jefferson Public Radio - Oregon
Owner: Southern Oregon University & American Government
December 23, 2025
Immigrants now have fewer legal options to stay in the US under Trump
Neutral
LAist - California
Owner: Pasadena City College, American Public Media Group & American Government
Nicaragua Reaffirms Support for Venezuelan President Maduro
Gov't Propaganda
teleSUR
Owner: Venezuelan Government
December 23, 2025
With Venezuela, It’s All about the Oil – Again
Left-wing
Brewminate
Owner: Matthew A. McIntosh
December 23, 2025
‘Anti-piracy bill’: Maduro slaps Trump with 20-year prison threat as US eyes 3rd Venezuelan tanker
Center-right
The Economic Times
Owner: Sahu Jain Family
December 23, 2025
‘US will keep it or maybe sell it or use it…’ Trump ain’t returning seized Venezuelan oil to Maduro
Center-right
The Economic Times
Owner: Sahu Jain Family