The US government has relaxed oil industry sanctions on Venezuela, issuing a general license for the country’s oil sales. According to foreign media reports, the Trump administration has announced that a general license has been issued for Venezuela’s oil industry. On the other hand, the US Treasury Department has stated that the new license allows the Venezuelan government to have access to normal oil transactions. The relaxation of sanctions will enable US companies to export, sell, transport, and refine oil from Venezuela.
The move is part of the US government’s efforts to increase investment in Venezuela. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo addressed the Senate, stating that the relaxation of sanctions would facilitate the sale of Venezuelan oil. The US Treasury Department’s statement added that the new license is a significant step towards easing restrictions on Venezuela’s oil industry.
In other news, the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that the issuance of visas for the Hajj season will begin on February 8. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has reportedly held a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart. US President Donald Trump addressed the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, stating that the event is a proud American tradition.
Simultaneously, tripartite talks between the US, Russia, and Ukraine commenced in Abu Dhabi. Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps has reportedly seized two oil tankers in the Gulf waters. Sarah Rainsford, a journalist, has revealed that she was subjected to repeated instances of sexual harassment while being held captive on Epstein’s private island. She has documented these atrocities in her book “Silenced No More.”
In another incident, a woman was allegedly harassed by two men in a lift in India. US President Donald Trump was also seen getting frustrated with a female journalist during a press conference at the Oval Office. Reports suggest that Caleb had posted a video on TikTok, where he used a plastic toy to create a microwave explosion for likes.
The Pakistani government has announced the launch of a $4 billion Water and Green Spaces Road Map 2030. A man named Ryan Routh attempted to assassinate the US President in 2024. Iran has dismissed all speculation regarding the suspension of US-Iran talks, confirming that the two nations will meet as agreed upon. The US has reportedly rejected Iran’s demand for a change in the location and nature of talks.
The Turkish Deputy Minister of National Education, Jalila Eren Okutan, and Pakistan’s Ambassador to Turkey, Dr. Yousaf Javed, attended the event as special guests. The Gulf authorities have stated that Iran and the US are making progress on the final decision regarding direct talks scheduled for Friday in Oman. The two nations have agreed to establish an Inter-Regional Forum.
In other news, a video has been shared on social media, depicting Pakistani cricketers mimicking Aamer Ahmed’s style of play. The lyrics of Chahat Fateh Ali Khan’s new song are as follows:
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