Washington says Caracas moving towards closer ties, no immediate need for further military action

Controversial handover spotlights Venezuela opposition leader’s bid for country's top post

American President's moves on world stage unnerve long-time allies as geopolitical rivals watch closely for arising opportunities

Marines capture Olina tanker in Caribbean as Washington steps up efforts to curb fuel exports from South American country

Rebound likely limited, hard to sustain unless risks around Iran escalate

Move threatens to sever critical energy lifeline for Communist-run island, which now has to depend on Russian fuel

We are prepared to support multilateral efforts, including UN peacekeeping initiatives, says Anwar

Moscow requests Washington to stop pursuing vessel

Ministry says embassy in Caracas in constant contact with registered citizens there

Bloc to maintain targeted engagement with Caracas to safeguard interests, says foreign affairs spokesman

Investors see no meaningful spillover into global growth, energy supply, financial conditions, says analyst

Tankers at high seas without known flag or safety documentation, shipping data shows

Republican lawmakers say this after top admin briefing; Democrats say the president lied

Guterres expresses worries over precedent Washington may have set for how relations between states are conducted

Leader says Mexico already cooperating with Washington on drug trafficking, security

Venezuelan leader, captured days earlier in dramatic raid launched by Washington, insists still president of his country

Bogota decries remarks as undue interference, against norms of international law

American operation in Caracas boosted demand for liquid reserve assets, says analyst

Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks in wake of US capture of Maduro

Control of country’s vast oil reserves emerges as key factor in possible follow-up attack