The United States has deployed a leading aircraft carrier to the Caribbean, prompting Venezuela's president to accuse Washington of fabricating a conflict as part of a controversial maritime campaign targeting alleged drug traffickers. Meanwhile, Ukraine's supporters have pledged to remove Russian oil and gas from the market in an effort to pressure Moscow to end the ongoing war. In the Middle East, there are increasing calls for more humanitarian corridors in Gaza, where thousands of Palestinians await medical evacuation. Additional stories include sanctions imposed by the United States on Colombia's president, the passing of Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit at the age of ninety-three, the launch of the Children's Booker Prize, and an exploration into the world of art forgery.