Trump admin pressed on pardon for ex-Honduras president after Venezuela’s Maduro snatched

The U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Saturday and charged him with drug-related crimes.
Rubio explains how U.S. might ‘run’ Venezuela after Maduros’ ouster

President Donald Trump on Saturday said the U.S. will “run” Venezuela until a new leader is determined.
Venezuela defense minister: Large part of Maduro’s security team killed in U.S. action

A large part of Nicolas Maduro’s security team was killed in the U.S. raid, said Venezuelan Defense Minister General Vladimir Padrino, in a televised statement on Sunday morning.
OPEC+ keeps oil output steady amid turmoil among members

Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries decided to keep oil output unchanged, after prices fell more than 18% in 2025.
Top Wall Street analysts suggest these 3 stocks for their growth prospects

TipRanks discusses three stocks, including Amazon and Microsoft, favored by some top pros on Wall Street.
These are BTIG Research’s top stock picks for 2026

The firm listed Nike and Block as two of its highest-conviction ideas for the new year.
Maduro is out but his top allies still hold power in Venezuela

Under Venezuela’s constitution, Rodriguez becomes acting president in Maduro’s absence and the country’s top court ordered her to assume the role late Saturday night.
Airlines restore Caribbean flights after U.S. lifts airspace restrictions tied to Venezuela strikes

Airlines including United and Delta began restoring flights to Puerto Rico and other Caribbean destinations early Sunday after aviation authorities lifted temporary airspace restrictions.
South Korea’s Lee begins China state visit after North fires missiles

Lee is expected to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping during the trip for their second meeting in just two months.
Venezuelans wonder who’s in charge as Trump claims contact with Maduro’s deputy

Delcy Rodríguez, Maduro’s vice president, is someone the Trump administration apparently is willing to work with, at least for now.