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Trump says Cuba will lose access to Venezuelan oil, vows US protection for post-Maduro Caracas

Trump says Cuba will lose access to Venezuelan oil, vows US protection for post-Maduro Caracas

Donald Trump declares Venezuela now under US military protection, with Cuba’s oil-backed security role at an end

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Trump says he is ‘already making Venezuela rich and safe again’
11.01.2026

Trump says he is ‘already making Venezuela rich and safe again’

Remarks follow his comments that ‘a lot of money is going to be made,’ when president huddled with oil executives at White House to discuss Venezuelan investment

US, partner forces launch strikes against Daesh terrorists in Syria
11.01.2026

US, partner forces launch strikes against Daesh terrorists in Syria

Terror group targeted as part of Operation Hawkeye Strike, says CENTCOM

'Your long nightmare is soon coming to a close': US senator tells Iranians
11.01.2026

'Your long nightmare is soon coming to a close': US senator tells Iranians

'Your bravery and determination to end your oppression has been noticed' by Trump, says Lindsey Graham

UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting on Ukraine's request
10.01.2026

UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting on Ukraine's request

Ukrainian foreign minister says Russian 'flagrant breaches of UN Charter' will be discussed during Monday's meeting

Trump says US 'ready to help' as Iran unrest grows
10.01.2026

Trump says US 'ready to help' as Iran unrest grows

US president says Iranians 'looking at freedom' while Tehran accuses Washington, Tel Aviv of fomenting protests