Venezuela

• U.S. seizes another oil tanker near Venezuela - The U.S. confirmed that it seized an oil tanker near Venezuela, the second such seizure this month. The U.S. Coast Guard led the operation, which took place in international waters. Meanwhile, the U.S. military hit more than 70 targets in a
• U.S. Coast Guard Boards Tanker Carrying Venezuelan Oil - The vessel, which was flying a Panamanian flag, was not on a list of tankers under U.S. sanctions.
• U.S. and Venezuela Jam Caribbean GPS Signals to Thwart Attacks, Raising Flight Hazard - Military brinkmanship between President Trump and Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela has led to an increase in electronic warfare in the region.
• Asia-Pacific markets rise as investors await Bank of Japan decision - Asia-Pacific markets rose as investors on look toward the Bank of Japan decision coming out later in the day.
• Venezuelan assembly condemns Trump's blockade on oil tankers - STORY: :: Caracas, Venezuela:: December 17, 2025:: The Venezuelan National Assembly condemns the U.S. blockade on sanctioned oil tankers:: Jorge Rodriguez, Venezuelan Assembly President"It is absurd—absolutely outrageous—that we have to say
• Venezuelan Navy Escorts Vessels in Defiance of Trump’s Blockade Threat - Pentagon officials, surprised by President Trump’s orders, scrambled to work out a plan to halt sanctioned tankers as Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s leader, vowed resistance.
• Watch live: President Trump addresses the nation from the White House - President Trump will address the nation Wednesday as his approval ratings are dipping according to several polls.
• House Rejects Measure to Bar Strikes Inside Venezuela - The Democratic measure was defeated mostly along party lines, along with another resolution that would have halted the military’s escalating campaign of boat attacks.
• Gold Approaches Record as Traders Watch US Data and Venezuela - Bullion traded near $4,350 an ounce, recovering from a modest decline in the previous session that snapped a five-day winning streak. Gold was also boosted by events in Venezuela, with President Donald Trump ordering a blockade of all sanc
• Tankers Under Sanction Are Only a Subset of Fleet Moving Venezuelan Oil - The scope of President Trump’s blockade against ships carrying oil from Venezuela was not clear on Wednesday.