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Iran’s capital Tehran

Iran descends into internet blackout as mass anti-government protests engulf Tehran and Mashhad

Unrest enters 12th day, spreads to over 100 cities as authorities impose nationwide internet blackout.

US President Donald Trump

Trump touts Venezuelan oil windfall for US as Caracas pushes back

Claim of a $2.8-billion crude supply deal sharpens tensions amid military action and threats against Venezuela’s interim leadership.

US District Judge Alvin Hellerstein

Age no bar: 92-year-old judge takes charge of Maduro trial, spotlighting US judiciary’s lifetime tenure

As Alvin Hellerstein oversees the historic prosecution of Nicolas Maduro, the case highlights how lifetime appointments — not age — define judicial power in the United States.

Toppled Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro

Maduro denies drug charges, calls himself ‘decent man’ in US court

Toppled Venezuelan leader pleads not guilty to narco-terrorism charges as global shockwaves ripple.

Venezuela’s capital

Drones over miraflores, gunfire ring out during political crisis in Venezuela

Vice president sworn in as interim leader as Maduro faces US narcotics charges after dramatic capture.

Donald Trump

US signals oil push in Venezuela as Trump insists there is no war

President says Washington may back American energy firms to rebuild Venezuela’s crippled oil sector even as sanctions stay in place and Maduro remains in US custody.

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s

Maduro’s final words on US soil: ‘Happy New Year’ as Washington snatches Venezuela strongman

US elite forces stage pre-dawn Caracas raid, fly Venezuelan President and wife to New York on sweeping narco-terror charges.