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Venezuela celebrates Cuba’s revolutionary event of July 26
The Foreign Ministry emphasized in a statement that the actions were led by rebellious youth under the leadership of Fidel Castro Ruz and “marked an irreversible milestone in the history of the struggle for social justice and the liberation of...

Venezuela reinstates tariffs on Brazilian products
Saturday, July 26th 2025 - 11:27 UTC The measure primarily affects Roraima Venezuela has unilaterally reimposed import tariffs ranging from 15% to 77% on Brazilian products, a move that violates the Economic Complementation Agreement (ACE 69)...

Moonilal: Government monitoring global energy developments
News Clint Chan Tack Just Now Dr Roodal Moonilal - ENERGY Minister Dr Roodal Moonilal says government continues to monitor global energy developments. He made this comment in respect to a recent decision by the US government to allow energy...

All AEW PPVS from 2019 through 2024 Finally Liberated on HBO Max
Posted in: AEW, Sports, TV | Tagged: wrestling All AEW PPVs from 2019 to 2024 are now streaming on HBO Max, a victory for the wrestling proletariat against the bourgeoisie sports entertainment establishment! All AEW PPVs from 2019-2024 now...

ASX 200 falls as US finalises tariffs set to begin next week
The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is trading 0.76% lower on Friday after the US finalised its list of global reciprocal tariffs overnight. The United States issued an Executive Order overnight detailing revised reciprocal tariffs for scores of...

Venezuela: Oil Industry Navigates Sanctions, Places 90 Percent of Exports to China
The Caribbean nation’s energy sector has sustained production and export levels in recent months. (PDVSA) Caracas, July 21, 2025 (venezuelanalysis.com) – The Venezuelan oil sector has maintained production and export levels in the face of renewed...

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 31, 2025
July 31, 2025, 8:30 pm ET Click here to see ISW’s interactive map of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This map is updated daily alongside the static maps present in this report. Click here to see ISW's interactive map of Ukraine's offensive in...

Trump unleashes new tariffs on 69 countries, set to take effect in 7 days: Full list and details
US President Donald Trump has issued a new executive order that slaps import tariffs on a long list of American trading partners. The decision, signed late Thursday, is set to go into effect on 7 August and covers a wide range of goods from 69...

Venezuela oil company PDVSA readies return to work under previous US terms
(Reuters) – Venezuela’s state-run oil company PDVSA is getting ready to resume work at its joint ventures under terms similar to Biden-era licenses, once U.S. President Donald Trump reinstates authorizations for its partners to operate and export...

Venezuelan oil company PDVSA is ready to resume work on previous US terms
Sources at the company said that Venezuela's PDVSA, the state-run oil firm, is preparing to resume its work in its joint ventures with terms similar to those of Biden's licenses once U.S. president Donald Trump reinstates authorizations to its...

Venezuela, Chevron, and the Licenses: Economic Opening or Political Control Strategy?
Since the death of President Hugo Chavez, Venezuela has gone through one of the most complex periods in its recent history. The combination of an economic crisis and unprecedented external pressures has shaped the country’s trajectory. In 2014,...

7 Powerful Reasons Why Venezuela’s 2025 Municipal Elections and Youth Consultation Are a Historic Day of Unity and Celebration
Venezuela unites at the polls: over 21.5 million voters participate in the 2025 municipal elections and the first National Youth Popular Consultation, a day President Maduro calls “a festival of peace and joy.” Related: Venezuela Holds Local...

7 Breakthroughs: How Venezuelan Nanotechnology Marine Cleanup Is Leading the Fight Against Ocean Pollution
Venezuelan Nanotechnology Marine Cleanup: Venezuelan scientists develop a solar-powered nanotechnology solution to clean oil spills. Discover how IVIC researchers are pioneering eco-friendly marine decontamination in the Caribbean. Related: 7...

8 Proven Truths: How Venezuela 2025 Municipal Elections Cemented Peace, Youth Power, and Democratic Resilience
Jorge Rodríguez hails Venezuela 2025 municipal elections as a historic triumph of peace and participation. Discover how youth-led projects and mass turnout reaffirmed the nation’s democratic strength. Related: 7 Powerful Reasons Why Venezuela’s...

US Lowers Tariffs on Sri Lankan Imports to 20-pct
The United States has once again lowered tariffs on goods imported from Sri Lanka, with the new rate set at 20%. This move, confirmed by the White House, follows an executive order signed by President Donald Trump that also revises tariffs for 40...
Venezuela’s PDVSA imports Russia-origin naphtha, shipping data shows
Venezuela’s state-owned oil company PDVSA has received and is unloading a Russia-origin 700,000-barrel cargo of heavy naphtha, a key product for its heavy crude output, according to vessel tracking data and a shipping document seen by Reuters on...

Famed union leader Dolores Huerta urges US to mobilize against Trump
One of the best-known leaders in the decades-long struggle for US farm laborer rights, Dolores Huerta may be 95 years old but she is busier than ever. With the administration of US President Donald Trump ramping up immigration raids targeting...
Fusarium TR4: A looming threat to global banana production
(l-r) Mrs. Zoe Zetina, Executive Director of BAHA; Andres Su, Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan); Fermin Blanco, Country Representative of OIRSA in Belize; Hon. Abelardo Mai, Minister of Agriculture; Dr. Vincent Palacio, Director of the...

Why is Vučić bringing all of Serbia’s gold back into the country?
Gold has once again become valuable – 40 percent more valuable on the global market compared to last year. Serbia’s behaviour in this context is rather unusual. Instead of purchasing gold when prices were most favourable, it began buying when gold...

Trump Tariff Shake-Up: Full country-wise list with revised rates
The White House has released the revised tariff rates on imports from 68 countries and the 27-member European Union, with these new tariffs scheduled to come into effect on August 7, 2025. This gives US customs and border officials time to prepare...