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US Vice-President J.D. Vance said Washington is pursuing a deal with Venezuela to create an effective 65-billion-barrel oil reserve, with American companies developing production. The arrangement aims to boost global supply, lower prices, strengthen energy security and generate royalties for US taxpayers

US President Donald Trump said Washington and Caracas have reached a major oil agreement giving the US majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s proven reserves. Venezuela said the pact involves 17 strategic fields and over $100 billion investment.

The death toll from the June 24 earthquakes in Venezuela has increased to 5,069. Authorities said over 21,000 people remain in temporary camps, while aftershocks continue. The country has also received humanitarian assistance from 28 nations for relief and rehabilitation.

The death toll from Venezuela's June 24 earthquakes has climbed to 3,685, with 16,740 injured and nearly 18,000 left homeless. More than 29,000 rescuers continue search operations as India provides humanitarian assistance through Operation Amistad.

Venezuela's twin earthquakes have killed 3,342 people and injured 16,740, with thousands still missing. Authorities continue rescue operations as India provides humanitarian aid under Operation Amistad, while the government observes seven days of national mourning for the victims

Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez declared seven days of national mourning after earthquakes killed 2,595 people, injured more than 12,000 and destroyed 189 buildings. Authorities continue relief operations as hundreds of aftershocks have rattled the country.

India has dispatched a 41-member Army medical team from 60 Para Field Hospital to Venezuela to assist earthquake relief efforts. The contingent, carrying medical supplies and a BHISHM Cube, will provide trauma care, surgeries and emergency healthcare support

Venezuela declared a nationwide State of Emergency after twin earthquakes measuring 7.1 and 7.5 struck near Moron, causing building collapses and infrastructure damage. Authorities closed Maiquetia airport and launched rescue operations as aftershock fears persisted.

At least 32 people were killed and 700 injured after twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela. Authorities declared a state of emergency, closed the country's main airport and launched large-scale rescue operations amid fears the toll could rise.

A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Japan, disrupting rail services but causing no tsunami threat. Meanwhile, Venezuela was hit by two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.1 and 7.5, prompting concerns over possible casualties and extensive structural damage.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Venezuela’s Acting President/Vice President Delcy Rodriguez in New Delhi, focusing on energy, trade and investment cooperation. The visit comes as India increases Venezuelan crude imports to diversify supplies amid disruptions linked to the West Asia crisis

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodriguez in New Delhi during her five-day India visit. Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral ties in energy, trade, investment, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, transportation, and renewable energy, ahead of her meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodriguez will visit India from June 3–7 to strengthen bilateral ties, with discussions expected on energy, trade and technology. She is likely to hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with a high-level ministerial delegation

The United States lifted sanctions on Delcy Rodríguez, signalling improved ties with Venezuela after years of tensions. The move may boost economic cooperation, oil sector engagement, and diplomatic normalization following leadership changes in Caracas

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado presented her 2025 Nobel Peace Prize medal to US President Donald Trump as a symbolic gesture of gratitude for his support in promoting peace and democracy in Venezuela, though the prize title remains hers

Pope Leo XIV met Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel laureate Maria Corina Machado at the Vatican, where she sought his intervention for the release of political prisoners. The meeting comes amid heightened international concern over Venezuela’s political crisis

US President Donald Trump shared a digitally altered image showing him as “Acting President of Venezuela” amid comments on improving ties with Venezuelan leadership, oil shipments and regional diplomacy. The image is not based on any official appointment.

India won the toss and chose to bowl against New Zealand in the first ODI at Kotambi Stadium. Shubman Gill said the decision was aimed at testing combinations in Indian conditions, as the hosts suffered a setback with Rishabh Pant ruled out of the series.

The US Senate has advanced a war powers resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct further military actions against Venezuela. The measure passed 52–47 with support from Democrats and five Republicans, though it faces little chance of becoming law.

Venezuela holds major critical mineral reserves, offering India long-term supply potential, but sanctions, US policy uncertainty and weak trade limit investment, despite legacy Indian oil assets and strategic diversification efforts