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🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Odisha police dismantle drug network

Odisha police have seized approximately 1800 liters of hash oil and nearly a ton of marijuana valued at around 200 crore rupees as part of an ongoing investigation into a drug network.

Feb 28 • 05:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

How 'ghost ships' work that generate billions in revenue to finance the Iranian Revolutionary Guard

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard finances its extensive operations through a clandestine oil trafficking network involving 'ghost ships' that evade international sanctions.

Feb 27 • 06:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Confirmed the conviction of a mayor behind the licensing of a cabaret in an oil area

The Supreme Court of Argentina has upheld the five-year prison sentence for former mayor David Bravo for his involvement in human trafficking related to cabarets in La Pampa.

Feb 26 • 22:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

US forces board second Venezuela-linked oil tanker in Indian Ocean

US forces boarded a second oil tanker linked to Venezuela in the Indian Ocean, amid ongoing sanctions and efforts to target illicit oil trafficking.

Feb 15 • 16:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested with 16 kg of marijuana and drug oil in Bragança Paulista (SP)

A man was arrested in Bragança Paulista during a drug trafficking operation, where authorities seized 16 kilograms of marijuana and 71 bottles of drug oil.

Feb 5 • 19:59 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

Margarita Vargas's brother-in-law arrested for alleged oil trafficking

Francisco Javier D'Agostini, brother-in-law of Margarita Vargas, has been arrested in Italy for suspected oil trafficking.

Jan 14 • 16:52 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Venezuelan millionaire arrested in Bardonecchia but released: 'There the prison is inhuman'

Venezuelan millionaire Francisco Javier D’Agostino Casado was arrested in Bardonecchia for oil trafficking but was released citing inhumane prison conditions, and he subsequently flew away in a jet.

Jan 13 • 07:23 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Delcy Rodríguez: "Drug trafficking and human rights were the excuse, the reason was oil"

Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez asserts that drug trafficking and human rights issues were merely excuses for U.S. interests in Venezuela's oil, while normalizing economic relations between the two nations.

Jan 8 • 04:30 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
Crime & Justice

U.S. Seizes Russia-Linked Oil Tanker Chased to North Atlantic

The U.S. has seized a tank connected to Russia in the North Atlantic, claiming it was part of an illegal oil trafficking operation involving sanctioned countries.

Jan 7 • 19:33 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

White House: "We will control Venezuelan oil indefinitely. Trump is negotiating the purchase of Greenland"

The U.S. launched a military operation in Venezuela, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife for drug trafficking and narco-terrorism, with the next court hearing scheduled for March 17.

Jan 7 • 17:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Maduro Brought to American Court Handcuffed on Drug Trafficking Charges

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife are appearing in a New York court following their arrest in Caracas, amid European reactions and U.S. plans for influence over the oil-rich nation.

Jan 5 • 13:12 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
World

Trump's Plan for Venezuela: A Directed Transition

The White House outlines demands for Venezuela's transition, including oil sales blockade, democratic changes without delays, expulsion of armed groups, combatting drug trafficking, and severing ties with Russia, Iran, and China.

Jan 4 • 19:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

American Secretary of State: We do not need Venezuelan oil

American Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated in an NBC interview that the U.S. is not at war with Venezuela but is enforcing oil sanctions related to drug trafficking organizations.

Jan 4 • 15:01 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

Why did the US attack Venezuela? From narcos to oil, here are the reasons

The article discusses the US raid on Caracas leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, attributing it to a history of accusations and tensions between the US and Venezuela over drug trafficking and oil interests.

Jan 3 • 12:48 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

Maduro: 'We are ready to talk to the US'

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro stated that his country is willing to accept American investments in the oil sector and cooperate on drug trafficking issues while ready for serious discussions with the United States.

Jan 2 • 18:21 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

Venezuela, Maduro opens up to the US: 'Ready to discuss with Trump on drug fight and oil'

In a state television interview, Venezuelan President Maduro accused his American counterpart of making false allegations against him but expressed willingness to seriously discuss drug trafficking and the arrival of U.S. oil companies.

Jan 2 • 16:19 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
World

Venezuelan President declares readiness to talk to the USA

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced his willingness to discuss drug trafficking, oil sales, and economic cooperation with Washington during an interview.

Jan 2 • 11:07 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Maduro: If they want oil, we are ready for American investments

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro expressed his openness to cooperation with the U.S. in the fight against drug trafficking amidst American military pressure, while refraining from commenting on an alleged U.S. attack on a Venezuelan port.

Jan 2 • 08:47 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

Maduro: 'Ready for negotiations with the US on drugs, oil, and economy'

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro expressed readiness for discussions with the US regarding drug trafficking, oil, and economic issues amid increasing pressure from Washington.

Jan 2 • 05:18 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
World

Expert: It is unlikely that the United States is only concerned about the drug fight in Venezuela. Oil also plays a role

An expert suggests that U.S. interests in Venezuela extend beyond combating drug trafficking to include significant concerns over oil resources.

Dec 31 • 14:36 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Oil, Drugs, Regime Change: This is What the Conflict Between the USA and Venezuela is About

The USA has seized an oil tanker, escalating tensions with Venezuela due to strategic interests, while the largest mobilization of American troops in the Caribbean in decades is officially aimed at combating drug trafficking but is seen as a show of force.

Dec 21 • 09:31 UTC

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