Trump’s Special Envoy Calls for Diplomacy with Venezuela Amid Washington Military Pressure in the Caribbean

U.S. Special Envoy Richard Grenell at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) held in Asunción, Paraguay. Photo: @mercedesschlapp September 17, 2025 Hour: 6:59 am Richard Grenell, the special envoy of U.S. President Donald Trump, while...

Murder by Drone: The Legal and Moral Stakes of the Caribbean Strikes

On Sept. 2, the Trump administration announced a lethal strike against what it said was a drug smuggling vessel in the Caribbean, killing eleven people in what amounted to a summary execution of civilians. A second strike followed on Sept. 15,...

Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations adjust in face of political climate

Each year during Hispanic Heritage Month, huge celebrations can be expected across the U.S. to showcase the diversity and culture of Hispanic people. This year, the Trump administration's immigration crackdowns, a federally led English-only...

Maduro Decries “Threat of War in Caribbean,” Slams US for “Immoral Threat” to Venezuela

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro called for ‘national unity’ in response to what he described as a U.S. threat in the Caribbean.His remarks followed President Trump’s announcement of strikes on alleged Venezuelan drug-trafficking boats.Maduro...

House Republicans release bill to keep government open through Nov. 21

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Charlie Kirk firings: Why the First Amendment does not protect private employees 01:21 Now Playing House Republicans release bill to keep government open through...

"Drug Boats" Hit, Warships Stationed, Fighter Jets Deployed: Prelude To US Invading Venezuela? | 4K

Last Updated:September 17, 2025, 15:00 IST Crux Videos President Donald Trump said his country had “knocked off” three boats in total from Venezuela, a day after he confirmed a second deadly US strike on alleged drug traffickers in the Caribbean....

Venezuela warns Guyana and Trinidad against hosting American troops

Venezuela’s Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez addresses the media following Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s call for a nationwide recruitment drive, amid rising tensions with the United States over the deployment of US warships in the...

When ministers play statesmen

Letters to the Editor Arthur Dash 33 Minutes Ago Phillip Edward Alexander - Jeff K. Mayers How freelance diplomacy won’t keep Trinidad safe THE EDITOR: Phillip Edward Alexander’s recent 2,000-word statement on Venezuela is less foreign policy...

Donald Trump Says US Military Sank 3 Venezuela-Linked Drug-Smuggling Boats

Washington, September 17: President Donald Trump on Tuesday morning said that the US military had sunk three suspected drug-smuggling vessels originating from Venezuela. "We knocked off, actually, three boats, not two, but you saw two," Trump told...

Venezuela rejects US report on countries involved in drug trafficking

Venezuela reaffirms zero tolerance for drug trafficking. Photo. PL September 16, 2025 Hour: 7:04 pm The Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela rejected and repudiated a report issued by the United States Department of State that...

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 9.17.25

Good Wednesday morning. Let’s start with two quick notes: When good things happen to good people: Congrats to Albie Kaminsky, who was recently elevated to vice president of Government Affairs for Florida at Charter Communications. “The future of...

Lionel Messi Gives Prime Minister Narendra Modi Special Gift For 75th Birthday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is celebrating his 75th birthday Photo : AP KEY HIGHLIGHTS Lionel Messi sent a special gift to PM Modi The Indian PM has turned 75 today Messi could play in India after 14 years Ahead of potentially visiting India...

Venezuela and Turkey Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation at the Sixth Political Consultation Mechanism

During the meeting, both nations reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining Latin America and the Caribbean as a Zone of Peace, as proclaimed in 2014 by CELAC. Venezuelan Deputy Foreign Minister Andrea Corao and her counterpart for Latin America...

Former T&T Security Minister condemns Maduro regime’s attempt to paint Trinidad, Guyana as aggressors

–points to Venezuela’s history of provocations, disregard for international law FORMER Trinidad and Tobago Minister of National Security who is also a former Police Commissioner, Gary Griffith, has dismissed attempts by the Venezuelan government...

Lionel Messi sends signed jersey to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday

Lionel Messi has sent his signed Argentina jersey to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday. The shirt is from his iconic home kit from the 2022 FIFA World Cup, where he led La Albiceleste to victory. According to the T2...

Venezuela unveils monument to Chinese people’s victory

Venezuela honoured the 80th anniversary of the Chinese people’s victory in the War to Resist Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War on September 3, with President Nicolás Maduro being joined by Chinese Ambassador Lan Hu to inaugurate a...

Cuba defends multilateralism and respect for international law

HAVANA, Cuba, Sep 15 (ACN) Cuba reaffirmed its commitment to multilateralism and respect for international law today, speaking on behalf of the Group of Friends in Defense of the UN Charter during the 60th session of the Human Rights Council....

THIS country suspends US arms purchases, its President issues BIG statement, says, 'will not be blackmailed...'

This country has suspended arms purchases from the United States, its largest military partner. Its president said we "will not be blackmailed" by the US, adding that he "is not concerned about the US aid." Colombia has suspended arms purchases...

Ambassador of Belarus D.Dzeravinski meets the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela 

17 September 2025 On September 16, 2025 the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Dzmitry Dzeravinski, met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela, Yvan Gil...

Cuban President Díaz-Canel Condemns U.S. Naval Actions, Reaffirms Support for Venezuela

(FILE) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel alongside Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Photo: EFE. September 17, 2025 Hour: 3:15 am Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez reiterated his support for Venezuela on Tuesday as U.S. military...