The United States has clashed with Venezuela and its allies at an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council.

Venezuela on Thursday said it had detected five US fighter jets flying near its Caribbean coast. Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino described the incident as a “provocation” by the United States that posed a threat to national security.

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Personnel from a U.S. warship boarded a Venezuelan tuna boat with nine fishermen while it was sailing in Venezuelan waters, Venezuela’s foreign minister said on Saturday, underlining strained relations with the United States. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

U.N. Security Council members on Friday expressed concern about escalating tensions between the United States and Venezuela, with Russia accusing Washington of using a shoot-first "cowboy" principle in attacking alleged drug boats.

India benefited from imports of heavy crude from Venezuela as the US eased its sanctions against the South American nation in 2024. But as Washington reimposed restrictions this year, flows dwindled, exposing how quickly external politics can undercut India’s energy strategy, the article, written by energy expert Yash Malik, points out.

Spoiler alert – it already has. This is not a glib answer but a comment on the nature of the conflict. The US mission to wrench Venezuela’s Bolivarian

Argentina will square off against Venezuela in a 2025 international friendly. Fans in the United States can watch the action live through multiple TV and streaming platforms.

UN Security Council members expressed concern over escalating US-Venezuela tensions, with Russia condemning US military actions against vessels as \"gr