Venezuela accuses Trinidad and Tobago of taking part in US seizure of oil tanker

The government of Trinidad and Tobago announced it will grant the US military access to its airports in the coming weeks amid rising tensions between the US and Venezuela. Authorities clarified that a newly installed US radar in Tobago is intended for crime-fighting purposes and not for launching attacks.

A JetBlue passenger plane took evasive action to avoid a mid-air collision with a US Air Force aircraft flying with its transponder turned off near Venezuela. The incident occurred during the flight's ascent, raising significant safety concerns as the military aircraft crossed its path, complicating air traffic control communications.

Venezuela has condemned the European Council's renewed sanctions, labeling them as futile and indicative of the EU's lack of autonomy in global affairs. The Venezuelan government, led by Nicolás Maduro, argues that these sanctions do not contribute to resolving the ongoing crisis in the country.

The United States has paused its £31 billion tech prosperity deal with Britain, citing insufficient progress on resolving trade barriers. This decision represents a significant setback in US-UK relations, particularly as the deal was initially celebrated as a transformative step in bilateral cooperation during Donald Trump's presidency.

A JetBlue flight from Curaçao to New York narrowly avoided a mid-air collision with a U.S. Air Force refueling tanker near Venezuela. The incident occurred when the military aircraft reportedly did not have its transponder activated, prompting the JetBlue pilot to express outrage during communication with air traffic control.

Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar reported that her son was stopped by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minnesota after a shopping trip, but was released upon showing his identification. This incident coincides with a broader operation initiated by former President Donald Trump targeting the Somali community in Minneapolis.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado suffered a vertebra fracture during her secret journey from Venezuela to Norway, where she was to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. This injury occurred during a high-risk sea crossing, as confirmed by her spokesperson.

A JetBlue flight from Curaçao to New York narrowly avoided a midair collision with a U.S. Air Force refueling tanker near Venezuela. The incident, described by the pilot as 'outrageous', occurred amidst heightened military activity in the region, raising safety concerns for commercial aviation.