Venezuela arrests six 'terrorists' over attempted Maduro assassination

Venezuela arrests six 'terrorists' over attempted Maduro assassination

Six "terrorists and hired killers" have been arrested in Venezuela accused of trying to assassinate President Nicolas Maduro in an alleged drone attack, the government said on Sunday (Aug 5).
OPEC rift deepens ahead of crucial meeting

OPEC rift deepens ahead of crucial meeting

Iran's oil minister walked out of a key meeting with OPEC peers on Thursday (Jun 21), as a rift deepened with regional rival Saudi over its push to ramp up the cartel's oil output.
Dollar and European stocks fall as Trump hits China with tariffs

Dollar and European stocks fall as Trump hits China with tariffs

The dollar slipped against its global peers Friday and global stocks fell as the US slapped new tariffs on Chinese goods, reviving the markets' fears of an escalating trade war, dealers said.
Global airline body warns against protectionism, rising costs

Global airline body warns against protectionism, rising costs

SYDNEY: Trade wars and protectionism are key risk factors to airline profits already weakened by rising oil prices, the International Air Transport Association said Monday (Jun 4).
Prison riot in Venezuela leaves 11 dead, 28 wounded

Prison riot in Venezuela leaves 11 dead, 28 wounded

A prison riot in northern Venezuela has left at least 11 people dead and 28 others wounded, a rights group said Friday, the latest tragedy to hit the country's desperately overcrowded detention facilities.
'Burning man' image wins top prize at World Press Photo awards

'Burning man' image wins top prize at World Press Photo awards

Agence France-Presse photographer Ronaldo Schemidt won the prestigious 2018 World Press Photo of the Year Award on Thursday (Apr 12) with a fiery image of a masked Venezuelan protester which judges said symbolised a country "burning".
Photos depict friendship between Venezuela and VN

Photos depict friendship between Venezuela and VN

Photos depicting the friendship between Late Commander Hugo Chavez of Venezuela and Vietnamese leaders and people are on display at an exhibition in Hanoi.  
Lucky Paraguay reach Copa America final

Lucky Paraguay reach Copa America final

Ten-man Paraguay beat Venezuela 5-3 on penalties to reach the Copa America final on Wednesday after regulation and extra-time produced a goalless draw.
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