Venezuela has accused the United States of the "greatest extortion" during an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council (UNSC) held on Tuesday, condemning Washington's seizure of two Venezuelan oil tankers as worse than piracy. The session was convened by Slovania under the request of Venezuela supported by other UN member States to address the recent interceptions off Venezuela's coast, as the US confirmed it was also pursuing a third tanker, amid fresh accusations from US President Donald Trump that President Nicolás Maduro is linked to drug trafficking and criminal gangs. Channel Africa's reporter Micheal Mbewe reports

<p>Venezuela has accused the United States of the "greatest extortion" during an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council (UNSC) held on Tuesday, condemning Washington's seizure of two Venezuelan oil tankers as worse than piracy. The session was convened by Slovania under the request of Venezuela supported by other UN member States to address the recent interceptions off Venezuela's coast, as the US confirmed it was also pursuing a third tanker, amid fresh accusations from US President Donald Trump that President Nicol&aacute;s Maduro is linked to drug trafficking and criminal gangs. Channel Africa's reporter Micheal Mbewe reports</p>

An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day’s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.

<p>An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day&rsquo;s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.</p>

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