U.S. reports on the destination of funds obtained from Venezuelan oil

The U.S. Department of State released a report, prepared by the financial services firm KPMG LLP, which details both the amount and the destination of funds obtained by Venezuela from the sale of oil, gold, minerals, and fertilizers between January 3 and September 30, 2026.

Trump claims he turned the Western Hemisphere into the world’s energy capital

On October 27, U.S. President Donald Trump highlighted that he has turned the Western Hemisphere into the energy capital of the world, following his "renewed relationship with Venezuela."

Ukraine's parliament ratifies strategic minerals deal with US

Ukraine's parliament voted on Thursday in favour of ratifying a minerals deal signed with the United States, an agreement Kyiv hopes will secure future military assistance from Washington in its fight to repel Russian troops.

US and Ukraine sign long-awaited natural resources deal

The US has signed a deal with Ukraine on the joint exploitation of its energy and mineral resources, after months of tense negotiations.

Putin: US Exploits Both Allies and Other Economic Actors

Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized the United States at the VTB investment forum "Russia Calling!", stating that the US was taking advantage of its allies and other players in the global economy.

Syria Urges UN Reform amid Exploitation by Western States

Syria's permanent representative to the UN, Bassam Sabbagh, has called for a review of the organization's working mechanisms to prevent their exploitation by some Western countries in the service of their destructive policies and agendas.

Pakistan bomb attack in Balochistan kills 17

At least 17 people have been killed in an explosion in Pakistan's Balochistan province which appears to have targeted a top lawmaker.

Traficantes de personas ganaron más de 5 mil millones de dólares en 2015

Los traficantes de personas ganaron más de 5.000 millones de dólares con la ola de inmigrantes que entraron en el sur de Europa el año pasado, según un informe divulgado este martes por las agencias internacionales de lucha contra el crimen Interpol y Europol.

Suspicious NGOs in Idomeni investigated by ELAS

A new dangerous call to the refugees to cross the border with FYROM [*] from Eidomeni is observed in recent days, with unknown persons spreading rumors and distributing maps of the routes of the… grand exodus.

Organized crime makes growing profit from migrants in Italy

Criminal organizations, both national and transnational, appear to make increasing illegal profit from human influx in connection with the migrant crisis that is affecting Italy.

The refugee ‘business’ in F.Y.R.O.M. (***)

Humanitarian organisations in FYROM*** say that refugees from the Middle East have turned into a lucrative source of business and that now, they are also victims of state owned companies.

Syrians recruited as cheap agricultural workers in Turkey

Scores of Syrian refugees fleeing the bloody civil war in their country are being employed in seasonal positions in Turkey.

Migrant workers in Australia being exploited on farms, factories ( report )

Migrant workers in Australia are being subjected to slave-like conditions, sexual propositions and black market labor gangs on farms and factories supplying the country's biggest food businesses.

Statement by Cecilia Malmström on the first World Day against Trafficking in Persons

European Commission, Statement, Brussels, 30 July 2014:

"Trafficking in human beings is a gross violation of human rights and knows no borders. Unscrupulous criminals target women and men, girls and boys, and exploit them for abhorrent forms of exploitation: from sexual exploitation, to forced labour and forced criminality. It happens within the EU and affects us all. 

The first World Day against Trafficking in Persons is an occasion to renew our commitment to work together for eradicating human trafficking. It is a day to reflect our personal and collective responsibility towards the victims. Our behaviour creates demand that fosters all forms of exploitation, and this must stop. We owe it to the victims.