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US more anchored than ever in alliance as Europe steps up defense: NATO chief

US more anchored than ever in alliance as Europe steps up defense: NATO chief

Mark Rutte says 'Europeans and Canada are taking more care of the collective defense'

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US eyes up to 40% growth in Venezuela’s oil output as energy secretary tours Orinoco Belt
13.02.2026

US eyes up to 40% growth in Venezuela’s oil output as energy secretary tours Orinoco Belt

Weeks after Maduro’s capture, Chris Wright and interim President Rodriguez visit Chevron-PDVSA joint ventures

Goldman Sachs general counsel to resign over Epstein ties
13.02.2026

Goldman Sachs general counsel to resign over Epstein ties

‘My responsibility is to put Goldman Sachs' interests first,’ says Kathy Ruemmler, as documents detail past contacts with late sex offender

Venezuela’s interim president says she’s in charge, calls Maduro ‘legitimate leader’
13.02.2026

Venezuela’s interim president says she’s in charge, calls Maduro ‘legitimate leader’

Delcy Rodriguez rejects claims of US control, says presidency operates under constitution as diplomatic contacts with Washington continue over oil and political issues

US reaffirms support for Bosnia’s territorial integrity, Dayton Peace Agreement
13.02.2026

US reaffirms support for Bosnia’s territorial integrity, Dayton Peace Agreement

State Department backs Dayton peace accord, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s stability after Dodik repeats secessionist rhetoric following Washington visit

Trump says Israeli president's refusal to pardon Netanyahu is 'disgraceful'
13.02.2026

Trump says Israeli president's refusal to pardon Netanyahu is 'disgraceful'

'You have a president who refuses to give him a pardon. He should be ashamed of himself,' US president says