The United Nations refugee agency urged nations not to deport or force Venezuelans, fleeing worsening political and economic crises, to go back as they deserve protection.
The current standoff between the US and Iran represents the symbiosis of hard military assets and cyber escalation.
The US secretary of state's remarks come after the US deployed an aircraft carrier strike group and nuclear-capable B-52 bombers to the Middle East. Meanwhile, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said there would be no war with the US.
Juan Guaido on Tuesday at 4AM, flanked by soldiers who had deserted the Venezuelan army, attempted what looked like one last roll of the dice in his bid to overthrow the Maduro government.
The prolonged political deadlock in Venezuela needs to be settled so the country can begin the road to recovery.
The 35-year-old politician has declared himself interim president but there is little sign that he is any closer to achieving his goal, even with the backing of the Trump administration.
The newly-elected leader is facing a coup attempt similar to the 2002 military intervention orchestrated by Washington against his predecessor Hugo Chavez. Here is a brief account of Maduro's time in power.
Following are some initial reactions from world governments over the attempted coup called by self-proclaimed leader Juan Guaido against President Nicolas Maduro.
Can Russian President Vladimir Putin pick up where the US has failed in the Korean Peninsula?
Washington's sanctions on Jorge Arreaza and Judge Carol Bealexis Padilla de Arretureta freeze any assets they have in the US. Meanwhile, Venezuela's opposition-run National Assembly says a lawmaker has been illegally detained.
President Donald Trump's administration said it was restricting US travel and remittances to Cuba, undoing much of the thaw under former president Barack Obama.
The International Federation of Red Cross confirmed that medicine and supplies to treat patients landed in Caracas after Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s government gave approval.
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