
Venezuela shaken by double earthquakes exceeding 7 on the Richter scale.
Strong earthquakes measuring up to 7,5 on the Richter scale shook many areas of Venezuela, causing numerous buildings to collapse and potentially resulting in high casualties.

Strong earthquakes measuring up to 7,5 on the Richter scale shook many areas of Venezuela, causing numerous buildings to collapse and potentially resulting in high casualties.
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This is a summary of the most prominent world news on May 13th, providing quick updates on noteworthy international events concerning Iran, US-China relations, inflation, the Ukraine conflict, and the US-Venezuela relationship.

The U.S. State Department announced on March 30 that Washington has officially resumed operations at its embassy in Caracas, marking a new step in bilateral relations between the two countries.

Maduro and Flores moved to New York after being arrested by US forces in Venezuela, and they have consistently pleaded not guilty to the charges brought against them by the US.

Former President Maduro's lawyers are expected to push to dismiss drug trafficking charges against the Venezuelan leader when he appears in court in New York.

US President Donald Trump has left open the possibility that Washington could access or control Iran's oil resources.

The United States and the interim government in Venezuela have reached an agreement to restore diplomatic and consular relations, the U.S. State Department said.
Trump said the U.S. established a new relationship with Venezuela following Maduro's arrest, and also honored the pilots involved in the operation in his State of the Union address.
Interim President Delcy Rodriguez further consolidated her government by appointing a cabinet and appointing U.S. Chargé d'affaires Laura Dogu.

This statement comes after the Trump administration pledged to gain control over Venezuela's crude oil sales.

President Trump said he hopes Venezuela's interim president will visit the United States and that he himself plans to visit the country.

Venezuela and Italy have agreed to upgrade diplomatic relations to the ambassadorial level, boosting bilateral cooperation.

According to "witness" accounts, during Maduro's arrest, the US used a mysterious weapon that caused Venezuelan soldiers to have nosebleeds.

This move comes amid increased pressure from US President Donald Trump for Venezuela to isolate Cuba, including cutting off fuel and financial supplies from Venezuela to Cuba.

US President Donald Trump declared that the United States would control more than 55% of global oil if American companies were allowed to resume exploration in Venezuela.
The Venezuelan government announced it has begun "exploratory" contacts toward restoring formal diplomatic relations with the United States.

On January 9, the US military boarded and seized the Olina in the Caribbean Sea, continuing its operation to control ships suspected of carrying embargoed oil linked to Venezuela.
President Trump said the US would expand its crackdown on drug cartels, claiming it had intercepted 97% of drugs by sea and was about to launch a major land-based offensive.

US President Donald Trump said on January 8 that Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado is expected to visit Washington next week and that he "looks forward to meeting" her.

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier argues that US foreign policy is pushing the international order to the brink of collapse.

The New York Times (NYT) reports that U.S. President Donald Trump has no intention of signing an amnesty order for Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.

On January 8, Russia strongly criticized the US seizure of an oil tanker, viewing it as a sign of continued tension between Moscow and Washington.

Colonel Nguyen Minh Tam believes that the attack on Venezuela on January 3rd was essentially a "warning" to neighboring countries that are considering turning their backs on the United States.

Venezuelan state television reported that Venezuela's interim president held a meeting to discuss ways to rescue President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.

US President Donald Trump said Venezuela would use all of its oil sales revenue to buy US-made products.

On January 7, the US confirmed the seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker, believed to be linked to Venezuela, after more than two weeks of pursuit across the Atlantic.

Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez declared seven days of national mourning on January 6 for the soldiers killed in the US attack.

The Cuban government released details of the 32 officers killed in the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and declared two days of national mourning.

In the latest development, the US Department of Justice announced it is withdrawing its accusation that the Cartel de los Soles is a Venezuelan drug cartel.