US lifts sanctions on Venezuela’s top legislator
Jorge Rodriguez has been removed from OFAC’s sanctions list in latest US push for oil control and bilateral diplomacy.
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Venezuelan government, opposition agree to work towards reform of top court
The two sides appointed a committee to review selection of candidates for Supreme Court of Justice.
To the victor belong Venezuela’s spoils: Delcy Rodriguez’s UNGA about-face
Seven years after warning against US regime change, Venezuela’s interim president thanked the man who delivered it.
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Venezuela’s Rodriguez pledges elections, path forward in UNGA speech
Venezuela’s Interim President Delcy Rodriguez says her country must abandon the ‘extremism’ of the past.
Published On 24 Sep 2026
Venezuela’s Delcy Rodriguez promises elections at UN, gives no date
Rodriguez says Venezuela is transitioning to full democracy and has opened dialogue with opposition sectors.
Trump rallies Latin American allies against drug cartels
US-led Shield of the Americas coalition backs sanctions against crime groups after Trump urges stronger action.
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Venezuelans protest interim leader Delcy Rodriguez at UN headquarters
Venezuelans protested in New York against interim President Delcy Rodriguez’s participation in the UN General Assembly.
Published On 23 Sep 2026
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Why United Nations says US boat strikes may be ‘crimes against humanity’
Washington justifies the attacks as necessary to halt the flow of lethal drugs into the US.
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The most memorable moments at UNGA
The UN General Assembly has delivered no shortage of unforgettable moments. Here’s a look back at some of them.
Published On 22 Sep 2026
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Venezuela quakes rescue dog ‘Tsunami’ honoured with statue
A Venezuelan rescue dog has been honoured with a statue for his search-and-rescue work after earthquakes in June.
Published On 20 Sep 2026
Michelle Bachelet exits UN chief race after low poll support
Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet ends her bid to be the first woman to lead the United Nations.
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