US Demands Venezuela Cut Ties with China, Russia, Iran
The Trump administration outlines conditions for Venezuela's oil restart, including severing ties with US adversaries and partnering with American firms. Read the full details.
Category : Foreign Relations
Russia Warns UK, France Troops Are 'Legitimate Targets'
Russia declares any Western military forces in Ukraine as 'legitimate targets' after UK and France pledge troops. Read the latest on the escalating security crisis.
New $15,000 U.S. Visa Bond for Nigerians Starts Jan 21
Nigerians face a fresh hurdle as the U.S. mandates a refundable visa bond up to $15,000 for B1/B2 applicants. Learn the new rules and how they impact travel plans.
Iran Hangs Man Convicted of Spying for Israel
Iran executes Ali Ardestani for spying for Mossad. Human rights groups decry unfair trial as executions surge post-war with Israel. Read the full report.
US Forces Seize Venezuelan Tanker Amid Russian Escort
American military forces intercepted and seized a Venezuelan oil tanker in the North Atlantic, despite Russian naval protection. Get the full details on this major sanctions enforcement escalation.
55 Soldiers Killed in US Raid to Capture Maduro
Official tolls confirm 55 Cuban and Venezuelan military personnel died during a US operation to seize Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. Details inside.
Venezuela's Interim Leader Sacks General After Maduro Capture
Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez dismisses the head of the presidential guard after Nicolás Maduro's seizure by US forces. Details on US demands, casualties, and political fallout emerge.
US Seizes Russian Oil Tanker Over Sanctions
US authorities seized the Marinera oil tanker in the North Atlantic for violating sanctions linked to Venezuela and Iran. A second vessel was captured in the Caribbean. Full details on the international enforcement action.
U.S. Seizes Russian Oil Tanker in Atlantic After Venezuela Sanctions
The United States military seized a Russian-flagged tanker near Iceland following a dramatic two-week pursuit. This bold move escalates tensions amid the U.S. blockade of Venezuelan oil and the capture of President Maduro. Read the full details.
Pastor: God Said US Should Take Venezuela's Oil
Pastor Hank Kunneman defends Trump's plan to control Venezuela's oil, claiming divine approval. Read the global reactions and the controversial spiritual justification.
Iran Warns US, Israel Over Threats Amid Protests
Iran's military chief warns of a robust response to threats from Trump and Netanyahu as internal protests over economic hardship continue. Get the latest details on the escalating tensions.
Russian Navy Escorts Sanctioned Tanker Amid US-UK Chase
Russian naval ships escort a sanctioned Venezuelan oil tanker as US and UK forces prepare to intercept it in the Atlantic. Tensions escalate in a high-stakes maritime standoff. Read the full details.
US Imposes Up to $15,000 Visa Bond on Nigerians
Nigerians applying for US B1/B2 visas now face bonds of $5,000-$15,000. Policy starts Jan 21. Learn the new rules and refund conditions.
US Military Option for Greenland Sparks NATO Tensions
White House confirms military action is on the table as President Trump pushes to acquire Greenland. European leaders warn of NATO destabilisation. Full details.
UN Slams US Venezuela Action, UK's Badenoch Defends
UN says US strikes in Venezuela broke international law. UK Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch calls it morally right. Get the full story on the global reaction.
Europe Rejects Trump's Threats to Seize Greenland
Leaders of seven European nations issue a joint statement rejecting U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to annex Greenland, stressing sovereignty and international law must be respected. Read the full story.
Maduro, Wife Injured in US Raid, New Report Says
A new report reveals Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife sustained head injuries fleeing US forces. Details of the intense Caracas operation emerge. Read the full story.
Binding Security Guarantees for Ukraine in Paris Draft
A draft statement from the Paris Summit reveals binding commitments to support Ukraine against future Russian attacks. Read the full details on the coalition's military and diplomatic plans.
Maduro's 2006 Nigeria Visit & Anti-US Stance Recalled
As Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro faces US charges, his 2006 Abuja summit speech urging financial autonomy and South-South solidarity gains new relevance for Nigeria and Africa. Read his full message.
Israel's Plan for Nigerian Christians: Partnership, Not Unilateral Action
Israeli Ambassador Michael Freeman explains Netanyahu's plan to support persecuted Christians in Nigeria through intelligence sharing and cooperation with the federal government, respecting sovereignty.
Badenoch: US Venezuela Action Morally Right
UK Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch defends US military action in Venezuela, citing her childhood under Nigerian military rule. She draws a clear line with Greenland.
UN: U.S. Action in Venezuela Makes World Less Safe
The UN Human Rights Office says the U.S. intervention in Venezuela violates international law, undermines global security, and sets a dangerous precedent. Read the full report.
Maduro Denies US Drug, Weapons Charges in Court
Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores plead not guilty in a Manhattan court after a dramatic capture. The case ignites a major US-Venezuela political clash. Read the full details.
Venezuelan Leader's Son Urges Protests After Arrest
Nicolas Maduro Guerra, son of captured Venezuelan leader, urges citizens to protest. He vows to find traitors and fight US-backed rule. Read the full story.
UN Divided Over U.S. Capture of Venezuela's Maduro
The UN Security Council is deeply divided after the U.S. military captured Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro. Read the latest on the emergency session and global reaction.
Maduro Pleads Not Guilty, Claims Kidnap in US Court
Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro declares innocence in US court, calling his capture a kidnapping. The raid sparks political upheaval in Caracas and global concern. Read the full details.
Venezuela Swears In Interim President After Maduro Seized
Delcy Rodriguez assumes Venezuela's presidency after US forces captured Nicolas Maduro. Parliament backs her, while protests erupt in Caracas. Read the latest on the political crisis.
Lawyers Condemn U.S. Trial of Venezuelan President Maduro
Nigerian legal experts slam the U.S. capture and trial of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro as illegal and a violation of sovereign immunity. Read their full analysis.
Deposed Venezuelan Leader Maduro Pleads Not Guilty in US
Nicolas Maduro, the deposed Venezuelan president, has pleaded not guilty to US federal drug trafficking charges. He declared his innocence and insisted he remains Venezuela's legitimate leader. Read the full courtroom details.
Anti-Imperialist Coalition Slams US Seizure of Maduro
A European coalition condemns the US military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, calling it a violation of international law and a threat to global peace. Read the full analysis.
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