March 16, 2026 Iran war success gives president a Trump card to play in China meeting President Donald Trump's March summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing should emphasize Iran war leverage over traditional trade issues.
March 15, 2026 American flag back up at US embassy in Venezuela The American flag was raised over the U.S. embassy in Caracas this weekend for the first time in seven years, signaling a 'new era' in diplomatic relations following the capture of former dictator Nicolás Maduro.
March 14, 2026 American flag raised, flies over US Embassy building in Venezuela for first time in 7 years The U.S. Embassy in Caracas raised the American flag for the first time in seven years, months after former President Nicolás Maduro's capture by U.S. forces.
March 10, 2026 Cuban activist to Trump: ‘Make Cuba great again’ by ending communist rule Cuban activist Rosa MarÃa Payá appeals directly to Trump for support as Cuba faces rolling blackouts and food shortages amid deepening humanitarian crisis.
March 9, 2026 US conducts strike on another boat carrying suspected narco-traffickers, killing 6 people The Pentagon struck another boat carrying suspected narco-traffickers, killing six people aboard the vessel as the death from U.S. boat attacks reaches at least 156.
March 9, 2026 US carries out another boat strike targeting suspected narco-traffickers The U.S. military conducted a strike on another boat it accused of carrying narco-smugglers, killing six people on board. (via  U.S. Southern Command)
March 7, 2026 Trump touts US has 'tremendous' amount of Venezuelan oil, vows to 'take care' of Cuba after Iran focus President Donald Trump declared Saturday that the U.S. is extracting "tremendous amounts of oil" from Venezuela and vowed to "take care" of Cuba's regime.
March 7, 2026 Trump touts US haul of Venezuelan oil, says he'll 'take care' of Cuba President Donald Trump speaks about Venezuela and Cuba's future at the Shield of the Americas Summit in Doral, Fla., on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
March 6, 2026 NPR reporter stunned by Venezuela visit, locals say 'a weight has been lifted' after Maduro's removal An NPR correspondent shared his "surreal" visit to Venezuela and the increased freedoms there following the Trump administration's capture of Nicolás Maduro.
March 5, 2026 US restores diplomatic relations with Venezuela amid push for democratic transition The U.S. and Venezuela's interim authorities agreed to restore diplomatic ties in a major shift in their relations, the State Department announced Thursday.