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‘We bear the consequences’: Diaspora Jews fear fallout from Israel’s election - interview

Even if they cannot vote, Diaspora Jews told the Post they are “terrified” that the outcome of elections could have an impact far beyond Israel’s borders.

Voters casting ballots in Israel's 25th Knesset election
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado arrives at a church after returning to the country following nearly a year abroad, in Lara, Venezuela, October 25, 2026.

Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado returns to Venezuela

Dressed as the Statue of Liberty, a supporter of Venezuela's opposition holds up a Venezuelan flag at a demonstration to demand elections in 2027, in Caracas, Venezuela, October 22, 2026

Venezuelans call for elections in first national protest in nearly two years

A 61-year-old Israeli national known by the nickname "El Banquero" (The Banker) arrested at El Dorado International Airport in Bogota, Colombia.

Israeli national wanted in $16.7 million Dubai fraud case arrested in Colombia


Venezuelan opposition leader Machado fails in return attempts as Rodriguez meets Trump

Machado adviser Pedro Urruchurtu said on social media that the latest sea and air attempts were among seven failed efforts to return since she clandestinely left Venezuela nine months ago.

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado holds a Venezuelan flag as supporters gather in Madrid's Puerta del Sol on April 18, 2026.

Venezuela nears deal to move $4 billion gold reserve to New York, FT says

The reserves, held by the Bank of England since before Maduro’s capture, could be used to support government borrowing.

Gold bars illustration.

Britain restores diplomatic ties with Venezuela to support democratic transition process

Britain said the move did not signal endorsement of Venezuela's disputed 2024 election or of any political faction, but reflected its longstanding policy of maintaining relations with country.

A Venezuelan flag waves as a cargo ship sails at La Guaira Port, Venezuela on August 22, 2026. The Venezuelan Parliament announced an investigation into opposition lawmaker Antonio Ecarri on August 22, 2026, and removed him from his legislative post after he proposed dollarizing the economy.

Trump says US could stay in Iran and keep oil, like Venezuela deal

"We'll ultimately get out (of Iran), unless we decide to stay and keep the oil like Venezuela," Trump said, adding that the US revenue from Venezuela has "paid for the war many times."

Iran flag at a Persian Gulf oil facility, July 2005

Venezuela's heavy crude could be swapped for American oil to fill emergency reserve, Wright says

"We'll swap you a barrel of heavy crude for a barrel of light or medium United States crude," Wright said during an interview on CNBC, calling oil markets fluid.

Oil platforms and pumpjacks at Lake Maracaibo, as residents around the oil‑rich center of Maracaibo in Zulia state remain uncertain about new investments following recent legislative reforms allowing greater private participation in PDVSA and aimed at revitalizing the country's struggling oil sector

Israeli non-profits, companies expand education access in remote communities worldwide

The three nonprofit organizations and RoboGroup are members of the SID Israel community, the umbrella organization for Israel’s international development and humanitarian aid sector.

Kenyan students at a school aided by ConnectingMath, an Israeli nonprofit working to expand acces to math education in developing countries.

Iran leadership is willing to take extreme measures to disrupt Gulf shipping, JD Vance says

According to Vance, the United States is now at a stage where a significant portion of its activity in the region is aimed at ensuring freedom of navigation and trade through the Strait of Hormuz.

US Vice President JD Vance arrives to discuss anti-fraud initiatives during a visit to Wisconsin Air National Guard's 128th Air Refueling Wing at Milwaukee Mitchell Airport in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US July 8, 2026.

Beneath the rubble: Photojournalist documents Venezuela's earthquake aftermath and Israeli aid

Two weeks after Venezuela’s devastating earthquakes, Photojournalist Chen G. Schimmel documented the rubble and the search for loved ones

Venezuelans swarm to aid trucks where other civilians have come to deliver aid and food.
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Venezuela's Rodriguez hails 25-year US energy pact to boost oil output, defend sovereignty

Rodriguez hailed the accord in a late-night address as a "historic" deal that would help revive the economy and boost government revenue, saying it would help shape the country's future.

VENEZUELA’S INTERIM President Delcy Rodriguez attends an event to receive the insignia of commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces, on Wednesday. Rodriguez is a hostage to her own security apparatus; or she may simply be applying a delaying tactic to reorganize her bases while simulating cooperation.

US enters into oil agreement with Venezuela, Trump says

US President Donald Trump on Friday said the US had entered into an oil agreement with Venezuela.

Oil rigs are pictured in Cabimas, south of Lake Maracaibo, Zulia State, Venezuela, on January 31, 2026; Illustrative.