Venezuela's President Maduro expressed openness to negotiations with the U.S. on drug trafficking but avoided commenting on a recent CIA-led drone strike on Venezuelan soil, amid ongoing U.S. military strikes against alleged drug smuggling boats and broader tensions over Venezuela's political and economic situation.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro expressed openness to dialogue with the US on issues like drug trafficking, oil, and migration amid ongoing US military actions targeting suspected drug vessels and oil tankers, with tensions over alleged US strikes inside Venezuela and sanctions.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un indicated openness to US talks if Washington drops its demand for denuclearization, emphasizing that sanctions have strengthened his country and expressing fond memories of Trump, amidst ongoing tensions and international diplomatic efforts.
Iran is rearming its proxy groups across the Middle East, including Yemen, Iraq, and Lebanon, despite recent setbacks and Israeli attacks, as it seeks to strengthen its regional influence and negotiate from a position of strength amid stalled US talks.