The U.S. military buildup near Venezuela has drawn fierce criticism from Caracas and raised fears of a Caribbean confrontation.

Venezuela said Monday it thwarted what it called a CIA-linked plot to attack a US warship anchored in Trinidad and blame the government in Caracas

Venezuela claimed Monday to have dismantled a CIA-financed cell plotting a false-flag attack on a US warship deployed to the southern Caribbean, as Washington stepped up pressure on Caracas by flying bombers nearby.

Singapore is an international maritime and shipping hub that considers maintaining open sea lines of communication paramount.

Another US warship has sailed into waters near Venezuela, adding to the growing presence of American warships and warplanes. The US has said it is fighting against drug traffickers, but there is a growing sense it might not be the full picture, as a US Senator has said they could soon launch a military attack on Venezuelan soil.

The USS Nimitz aircraft carrier has made headlines for its planned retirement, but several other U.S. Navy ships are set to be decommissioned in 2026.

Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has responded to the Opposition People’s National Movement (PNM) and concerned citizens who have asked for clarification on Government’s position regarding recent U.

The US is deploying the world's largest warship towards the Caribbean, marking a major escalation in its military build-up in the region. Defence