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Trump announces 'biggest oil deal in world history' with Venezuela

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States has reached what he called the “biggest oil deal in world history” with Venezuela. He announced the deal on Aug. 29 on Truth Social.

29 August, 04:57 PM

U.S. to ease Venezuela oil sanctions after Maduro’s capture and regime shakeup

The United States is preparing to issue a general license that would lift some sanctions on Venezuela’s oil sector, Reuters reported on Jan. 27, citing four sources familiar with the plan.

28 January, 05:21 PM

U.S. seizes Venezuela-linked oil tanker after two-week chase near Russian warships

The United States has seized an oil tanker linked to Venezuela following a two-week pursuit across the Atlantic, Reuters reported on Jan. 7, citing two U.S. officials.

7 January, 05:15 PM

Senate Republicans block resolution limiting Trump’s Venezuela strikes

Republicans in the U.S. Senate have blocked a resolution that would have barred President Donald Trump from launching military strikes against Venezuela without congressional approval, Reuters reported on Nov. 7.

7 November 2025, 11:19 AM

U.S. deploys B-1 bombers near Venezuela amid growing tensions with Maduro

The U.S. military deployed two supersonic B-1B Lancer bombers to the coast of Venezuela, Associated Press reported on Oct. 24.

24 October 2025, 11:50 AM

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