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More than 150 fighters, bombers and other aircraft took part in Venezuela strike
A coalition of Navy, Air Force, and Marine aircraft including F-22s, F/A-18s, F-35s, and drones conducted an airstrike operation on multiple targets in Caracas. Simultaneously, the Army apprehended Ve...
US aircraft take off from 20 bases for attack on Venezuela
The United States launched an attack on Venezuela with aircraft taking off from over twenty different bases....
Was the US capture of Venezuela’s President Maduro legal?
US forces apprehended Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in a military operation on Saturday morning, following months of pressure by President Trump's administration. Maduro was subsequently transfe...
U.S. strikes Caracas regime, Venezuela at center of global crisis
On January 2-3, 2026, significant military activity occurred in Venezuela, involving explosions, air operations, and power outages targeting essential infrastructure in Caracas and the north. U.S. Pre...
‘Run the Country’: Donald Trump’s Venezuela Gamble Is Just Getting Started
President Trump announces that U.S. forces have apprehended Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife during an overnight strike in Caracas as part of a multi-domain assault supported by extens...
How the US captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro
President Donald Trump disclosed that some U.S. personnel were injured and a helicopter sustained significant damage during an operation but assured there were no fatalities. The operation described p...
US Launches Military Operation Against Venezuela And Captures President Nicolas Maduro
On January 3, 2026, US President Donald Trump announced on social media the successful capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a significant military operation. The announcement claims this ...
US strikes Venezuela, says Nicolás Maduro has been captured
Reportedly, the United States has conducted military strikes against Venezuela and claims that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been captured. Details on casualties or further planned actions w...
US conducts large-scale military operation against Venezuela and seizes President Maduro
The United States has initiated a significant military intervention in Venezuela involving a large-scale strike that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro....
US captures Venezuela’s Maduro, flies him out of country
According to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been apprehended and removed from the country. He is expected to face legal proceedings in the United States....
U.S. Delta Force seizes Venezuelan leader, sources say
According to U.S. officials cited by CBS News, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was captured early Saturday during a military operation in Venezuela conducted by the United States Army’s Delta Forc...
US attacks Venezuela: Trump says Maduro ‘captured’
US President Donald Trump announced that American forces have 'captured' Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro during large-scale strikes on the country. In a statement, the Venezuelan government reject...
United States hits Venezuelan air bases and port facilities
According to local reports, the United States conducted strikes on multiple military and infrastructure targets in Venezuela on Friday. The confirmed locations include Isla Margarita near La Guaira, G...
US strikes Venezuela; captures Maduro and his wife
The article reports on a hypothetical situation where the US conducts military action against Venezuela resulting in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. This event prompts...
US strikes Venezuela, says Nicolás Maduro has been captured
The United States has reportedly conducted a successful military operation in Venezuela that includes the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Details about casualties and potential follow-up actions ...
Trump Captures Maduro, Kyiv Under Fire, Greenland Tensions
Highlights include the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by former US President Donald Trump, escalating conflict in Ukraine's capital city of Kyiv, and contentious geopolitical issues inv...
Maduro Now in New York Jail as Trump Says US to 'Run' Venezuela
The article announces that the United States has apprehended Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro early one morning and transported him to New York on charges related to drug trafficking. Additionally,...
US to take charge of Venezuela temporarily, Trump says after capturing Maduro in unusual operation
President Donald Trump announced that the United States would temporarily take control of Venezuela following an extraordinary military operation which resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President ...
MADUDO IN HANDCUFFS! Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro Arrested, Trump Holds Press Conference
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been captured by unidentified forces, and U.S. President Donald Trump is holding a press conference to address the situation. No further details are available a...
How the US captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro
President Trump stated that some U.S. personnel were injured and one helicopter sustained significant damage during an operation which reportedly resulted in capturing Venezuelan President Nicolas Mad...
How the US captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro
President Trump announced that during an operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, some U.S. personnel were injured and a helicopter sustained significant damage, though no fatalities ...
US captures Maduro in overnight Venezuela strike, dealing blow to Russia’s Latin American ally
The United States conducted a military operation led by Delta Force troops that captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife in the early hours of the morning. This action significantly i...
US strikes Venezuela, says Nicolás Maduro has been captured
The United States has launched military operations in Venezuela with an aim to capture President Nicolás Maduro. The success of the mission was claimed by former US President Donald Trump. No immediat...
US strikes Venezuela, says Nicolás Maduro has been captured
Unconfirmed reports suggest that U.S. military operations took place in Venezuela with an alleged capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Further details about casualties or future actions remain unclear...
US military attacks Venezuela, captures Maduro, Trump says
According to Breaking Defense's report, the US has conducted military operations against Venezuela, resulting in the capture of President Nicolas Maduro. Attorney General Pam Bondi stated that Maduro ...
Trump Says U.S. Forces Have Captured Venezuela’s Maduro
President Trump has announced that U.S. forces have captured Venezuela's president, Nicolás Maduro. This comes after several weeks of increased military pressure and recent military strikes against th...
Last Hour - Americans Confirm Beginning of War with Venezuela: Order Given by Donald Trump (Sources)
According to sources cited, the United States has confirmed the initiation of military action against Venezuela as ordered by President Donald Trump. No further details are provided....
Trump confirms attack on Venezuela and claims capture of President Maduro
President Trump has announced an attack on Venezuela and claimed that President Nicolas Maduro was captured during the operation....
Trump confirms US captured Maduro, bombed Caracas, hours after China meeting
US President Trump made claims of capturing Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and bombing Caracas following months of tension between the US and Venezuela over military pressure and economic sanctions....
Maduro pleads not guilty in narco-terrorism case in U.S. court
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has appeared before a U.S. federal court and pleaded not guilty to charges of narco-terrorism. This move comes as part of the ongoing political and economic crisis ...
U.S. Marines Seize 5th ‘Ghost Fleet’ Oil Tanker From USS Gerald Ford Navy Aircraft Carrier
In a pre-dawn raid from the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier, US Marines and Navy personnel seized an oil tanker named M/T Olina suspected of smuggling Venezuelan crude as part of a 'ghost fleet'. ...
US President Donald Trump Now Becomes 'Acting President of Venezuela'
US President Donald Trump posted an image on Truth Social featuring himself with the phrase "acting president of Venezuela," sparking speculation among observers about his intentions and escalating te...
US action in Venezuela fuels Asia’s fears of collapsing rules-based order
US President Donald Trump announced the capture of Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro during Operation Absolute Resolve. Described as an exemplary demonstration of American military might, the operat...
What Unites Greenland, Venezuela, and Ukraine? Trump's Immoral Lies and Europe’s Chronic Weakness
The article discusses how President Donald Trump's conduct towards Greenland, Venezuela, and Ukraine exemplifies immoral political behavior. It highlights the perceived weakness of European countries ...
‘Raiding Putin?’ – Maduro’s Arrest Leaves Trump Facing Question Washington Can’t Ignore
US President Donald Trump dismisses speculation about sending US forces into Russia to capture Russian leader Vladimir Putin even as actions in Venezuela cause a stir among Congress, allies, and adver...
US Senate advances measure to curb Trump's war-making powers on Venezuela
The US Senate passed a procedural measure aimed at limiting President Donald Trump's ability to declare war on Venezuela without Congressional approval in a 52-47 vote, with support from some Republic...
Chinook Pilot Wounded During Mission to Capture Venezuelan Leader
A Chinook helicopter pilot involved in the planning of a recent operation in Venezuela has been wounded during a mission aimed at capturing President Maduro in Caracas. Sources have confirmed this inf...
U.S. makes combat debut of kamikaze-style drones
During Operation 'Absolute Resolve', U.S. forces employed kamikaze-style drones against targets in Caracas on January 3rd, marking the debut of such technology in major combat operations. Local footag...
Israeli media and US lawmakers signal Iran intervention after Venezuela attack
Israeli media reports suggest that the U.S. may consider intervention in Iran after the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham expressed hope for 'regime c...
Halliburton, hedge funds and Chevron: Big winners from Trump's vow to 'rule' Venezuela
US energy companies such as Halliburton, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, and Exxon Mobil saw significant stock price increases following reports of a US attack on Venezuela which led to the abduction of Pres...
Venezuela Leadership Crisis: Trump Issues Ultimatum to Acting President Delcy Rodriguez
US President Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum to Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodriguez, amid the ongoing leadership crisis in Venezuela that emerged on Sunday, January 4, 2026. The situati...
Cuba Mourns Loss of Its 32 Citizens Killed In Venezuela Operation As Trump Threatens Cuba
Cuban officials are mourning the loss of over thirty citizens who were killed during a United States-led military operation aimed at capturing former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela. ...
US attack on Venezuela: Social media slams US abduction of Nicolas Maduro
Social media has widely condemned the reported US military intervention and abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The attacks initiated by the Trump administration reportedly resulted in s...
Iran's leaders struggle to end protests, US action in Venezuela stokes fears
Iran faces challenges in ending anti-government protests amid concerns over potential U.S. intervention, following the recent capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by American forces....
Interim Venezuelan leader offers to ‘collaborate’ with US after Trump warning
Interim Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodriguez has offered to collaborate with the United States after being warned by President Donald Trump about potential significant consequences if she does not cooper...
US attack on Venezuela ‘death certificate’ for UN, will trigger global arms race: analyst
An analyst warns that recent U.S. military actions against Venezuela could destabilize international institutions like the United Nations and spur a global surge in weapon procurement. The operation i...
If the US seizes control of Venezuela’s oil, who wins – and who loses?
This article discusses the potential ramifications of a hypothetical military intervention by the United States in Venezuela involving the seizure of oil resources and the arrest of President Nicolas ...
Gold, oil jolted by US assault on Venezuela as investors recalibrate amid commodity boom
The U.S. military action against Venezuela has disrupted global commodity markets, causing gold prices to rise and oil prices to potentially fall long-term. Major financial institutions predict that t...
US captures Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro: everything you need to know
This article compiles narratives from extensive coverage of the US-Venezuela conflict, emphasizing geopolitical shifts post-US military intervention against Venezuela and anticipations of China's stra...
Cuba says 32 Cuban officers were killed in US operation in Venezuela
Cuban officials have confirmed that during recent American military intervention which led to the removal of Venezuela's leadership over the weekend, a total of 32 Cuban officers lost their lives....
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