![Venezuela's Maduro blocks X access in country for 10 days Venezuela's Maduro blocks X access in country for 10 days](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/51723182318_NicolasMaduro.jpg)
Venezuela's Maduro blocks X access in country for 10 days
Nicolas Maduro announced a 10-day suspension of social network X, accusing Elon Musk of inciting hate, civil war, and death.
Fri Aug 09 2024
![Venezuela opposition says its victory is irreversible, citing 73% of vote tallies Venezuela opposition says its victory is irreversible, citing 73% of vote tallies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51722317311_EdmundoGonzalez.jpg)
Venezuela opposition says its victory is irreversible, citing 73% of vote tallies
Opposition leaders and foreign observers urged the electoral authority to release vote tallies.
Tue Jul 30 2024
![Maduro wins third term, electoral authority says, contradicting exit polls Maduro wins third term, electoral authority says, contradicting exit polls](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71722230527_NicolasMaduro.jpg)
Maduro wins third term, electoral authority says, contradicting exit polls
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has won a third term with 51% of the vote, the country's electoral authority said.
Mon Jul 29 2024
![Venezuela may join BRICS during summit in Russia - President Venezuela may join BRICS during summit in Russia - President](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/71508126996_NicolasMaduro.jpg)
Venezuela may join BRICS during summit in Russia - President
Venezuela relies on BRICS and hopes to join the organisation during the summit in Russia's Kazan, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said.
Tue Jan 02 2024
![Venezuela mobilises 5,600 troops after Britain sends warship to Guyana amid territorial dispute Venezuela mobilises 5,600 troops after Britain sends warship to Guyana amid territorial dispute](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71704081121_NicolasMaduro.jpg)
Venezuela mobilises 5,600 troops after Britain sends warship to Guyana amid territorial dispute
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro ordered the mobilisation of more than 5,600 troops in response to the deployment of a British warship to the coast of Guyana
Mon Jan 01 2024
![Americans freed by Venezuela in US prisoner swap land at Texas base Americans freed by Venezuela in US prisoner swap land at Texas base](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71663980902_EkstradisiFatLeon.jpg)
Americans freed by Venezuela in US prisoner swap land at Texas base
Venezuela separately returned to the US, fugitive Malaysian businessman known as "Fat Leonard," who is implicated in a US Navy bribery case.
Thu Dec 21 2023
![Dozens missing after Venezuela floods, death toll rises Dozens missing after Venezuela floods, death toll rises](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/71665548138_VENEZUELA.jpg)
Dozens missing after Venezuela floods, death toll rises
Death toll rises from the devastating weekend floods that swept through the town, leaving many wondering where they will live.
Wed Oct 12 2022
![Italy rejects extradition of Venezuela's ex-oil minister, says lawyer Italy rejects extradition of Venezuela's ex-oil minister, says lawyer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/71643453610_rafael.jpg)
Italy rejects extradition of Venezuela's ex-oil minister, says lawyer
Ramirez, who denies the corruption allegations, says President Nicolas Maduro's administration is seeking to smear him over his anti-government comments.
Sat Jan 29 2022
![In pandemic and recession, Santa Claus gifts bread and clothes to poor Venezuelan kids In pandemic and recession, Santa Claus gifts bread and clothes to poor Venezuelan kids](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/61608523706_VENEZUELA.jpg)
In pandemic and recession, Santa Claus gifts bread and clothes to poor Venezuelan kids
Santa in the Streets handed out more food than toys this year due to the needs faced by the community under the pandemic.
Mon Dec 21 2020
![Venezuela socialists win regional vote, opposition sees fraud Venezuela socialists win regional vote, opposition sees fraud](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/71508126996_NicolasMaduro.jpg)
Venezuela socialists win regional vote, opposition sees fraud
President Nicolas Maduro's government won a majority of governorships in Venezuela's regional election on Sunday.
Mon Oct 16 2017
![Venezuela takes two Colombian networks off cable TV Venezuela takes two Colombian networks off cable TV](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-08/41503640891_CONATEL.jpg)
Venezuela takes two Colombian networks off cable TV
The country's telecommunications regulator called for RCN and Caracol Television to be taken off the air for broadcasting a message it said incited Maduro's murder.
Fri Aug 25 2017
![Venezuela's Maduro calls for military exercises after Trump threat Venezuela's Maduro calls for military exercises after Trump threat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-08/51502771827_Venezuela.jpg)
Venezuela's Maduro calls for military exercises after Trump threat
As Maduro told supporters in Caracas to prepare for an "imperialist" invasion, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence sought to calm concerns in the region about Trump's talk.
Tue Aug 15 2017
![Venezuela crushes small anti-Maduro uprising at military base Venezuela crushes small anti-Maduro uprising at military base](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-08/41502071071_Venezuela.jpg)
Venezuela crushes small anti-Maduro uprising at military base
Earlier on Sunday a video circulated on social media showing a group of men in military uniform announcing an uprising in the wake of the creation of a pro-government legislative superbody on Friday.
Mon Aug 07 2017
![Venezuela opposition votes against Maduro, woman shot dead Venezuela opposition votes against Maduro, woman shot dead](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/71500260740_venezuela.jpg)
Venezuela opposition votes against Maduro, woman shot dead
Gunmen in Venezuela shot into a crowd of voters on Sunday, activists said, killing one woman and wounding three others during an unofficial referendum organised by the opposition.
Mon Jul 17 2017
![Man set on fire during Venezuela protests Man set on fire during Venezuela protests](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/61495510929_CaracasVenezuela.jpg)
Man set on fire during Venezuela protests
During Venezuela's economic and political crisis, lynchings have become common, killing about one person every three days according to monitoring group Venezuelan Observatory of Violence.
Tue May 23 2017
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked? Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707394584_TBcancer.jpg)
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739535661_Congolesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen? How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736248917_TBCANADAPM.jpg)
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720518165_OhmatdytChildrenK.jpg)
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/51725854695_ArtificialIntellige.jpg)
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739334203_OpenAIlogo.jpg)
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/81473819684_Headphone.jpg)
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs? Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733826427_MigrantscrosstheE.jpg)
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste? US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51733387237_DonaldTrump.jpg)
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025