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Donald Trump Meets Oil Giants: 'We're Going To Make Sure Venezuela Can Survive'

Following the apprehension of Nicolas Maduro by U.S. forces, former President Donald Trump announced a strategic partnership for American companies to rebuild Venezuela's oil industry. At a White House press conference with executives from firms like Chevron, ExxonMobil, and ConocoPhillips, Trump outlined a plan for at least $100 billion in private investment to restore the nation's dilapidated energy infrastructure. The proposal includes providing security guarantees to the corporations, which are expected to recoup their investments quickly before profits are divided among the companies, the U.S., and Venezuela. This initiative aims to lower U.S. energy prices, integrate the two economies, and serve as a national security measure to counter Russian and Chinese influence in the Western Hemisphere. While some executives expressed readiness to invest pending stable frameworks, others remained non-committal.

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Video: Vijay takes oath as Tamil Nadu CM amid loud cheers and chants

TVK leader C Joseph Vijay on Sunday took oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu amid a sea of supporters, his friends and family, and several political leaders. Eight other TVK leaders were sworn in besides him, as ministers in the new government. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also attended the ceremony. The TVK managed to secure the Governor's nod to form the government after the Congress, the CPI, the CPI(M), the VCK, and IUML extended their support to the Vijay-led party for a colaition government.