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Inside Maduro’s Venezuela: The Bus Driver Who Built a Dictatorship

Venezuela's vice president said she'll work with U.S., Trump says File: Venezuela's Vice President Delcy Rodriguez Pedro MATTEY /AFP via Getty Images In his press conference, Mr. Trump said Delcy Rodriquez, the vice president of Venezuela, is ready to work with the U.S. The president indicated that Rubio had spoken with her. Mr. Trump said Rodriguez indicated "we'll do whatever you need," although he also said she doesn't have another choice.

U.S. strikes Venezuela and captures Maduro; Trump says "we're going to run the country" for now https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/venezuela-us-military-strikes-maduro-trump/ What to know about the U.S. military attack on Venezuela President Trump said Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were "captured and flown out of the Country" early Saturday morning, confirming a "large scale strike" by the U.S. that drew quick condemnation and concern from across the globe. Mr. Trump said in a press conference that the U.S. would "run" Venezuela on a temporary basis during the transition, and "get the oil flowing." The U.S. Army's Delta Force, an elite special forces unit, carried out the operation to capture Maduro, officials told CBS News. Maduro is expected to face federal charges in the U.S. related to drug trafficking and working with gangs designated as terrorist organizations, which Maduro denies. Attorney General Pam Bondi shared a superseding indictment similar to one filed against Maduro in 2020. The strikes follow months of U.S. military buildup in the region, with the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier and numerous other warships positioned in the Caribbean. In recent weeks, the U.S. has seized two oil tankers off Venezuela, launched deadly strikes on more than 30 boats the administration says were carrying drugs, and struck what President Trump called "the dock area where they load the boats up with drugs."

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https://www.thearmenianreport.com/post/armenian-soccer-team-noah-makes-history-in-yerevan-with-2-1-win-over-legia-reaches-european-play-of Armenian Soccer Team Noah Makes History in Yerevan With 2–1 Win Over Legia, Reaches European Play-Off Round

Armenia’s FC Noah Makes History As First-Ever Armenian Club To Reach UEFA Conference League Playoff Stage With 2–1 Victory Over Poland’s Legia Warsaw

Levon Aronian Makes History, Defeats No. 1 Carlsen to Become South Africa Grand Slam Champion & First Ever to Win Consecutive Freestyle Titles Armenian chess grandmaster Levon Aronian became the South Africa Grand Slam champion by defeating World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen 1.5 to 0.5 in a decisive two-game match at the 2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Final, making history as the first player to win two Grand Slam titles back to back and completing a dominant run through one of the year’s most competitive elite events. The final took place at the Grootbos Private Nature Reserve near Cape Town, South Africa, where eight of the world’s top players competed in rapid and knockout rounds across four days as part of the 2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour. Aronian, who now represents the United States, continued to showcase the strength and depth of Armenian chess on the global stage. Aronian delivered a commanding performance throughout the tournament. In the quarterfinals he defeated American Hans Niemann 3 to 1, then advanced to the final after overcoming German grandmaster Vincent Keymer by the same 3 to 1 score in the semifinals. His victory in Cape Town follows his earlier win on the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour in Las Vegas, making this his second Tour leg victory of the year. Aronian constantly proves that age is a mere number for him. He earned $200,000 for his first-place finish. Former world champion Carlsen reached the championship match after a strong run of his own. He defeated American Fabiano Caruana 3 to 1 in the quarterfinals, then beat Uzbek grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov 2.5 to 1.5 in the semifinals. Despite this, he was unable to stop Aronian in the Grand Slam Final. Aronian’s play in the championship match was decisive. In Game 1 he played a strong game with the White pieces, gaining a clear advantage out of the opening phase and winning convincingly. In Game 2 he secured a solid draw with the Black pieces, managing the position with precision and securing both the match and the tournament. The final standings for the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Final were: 1st Levon Aronian, 2nd Magnus Carlsen, 3rd Vincent Keymer, 4th Javokhir Sindarov, 5th Fabiano Caruana, 6th Arjun Erigaisi, 7th Hans Niemann, 8th Parham Maghsoodloo. Aronian also secured second place in the overall season standings. The Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Final is part of a global series of Chess960 events that has drawn elite competitors throughout the year. The event offered a $750,000 prize pool, reflecting the international scale and rising prestige of the freestyle format. Armenians around the world congratulate Levon Aronian for an absolutely amazing performance, winning two consecutive Grand Slams and capturing the South Africa Grand Slam title.