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Evening Brief: Minneapolis Tense, Venezuela Releases Prisoners, Russia's Drone Attacks Cause Power Outages in South Ukraine
The evening briefing covers multiple critical stories across the globe including unrest in Minneapolis, mass prisoner releases in Venezuela, and ongoing military operations in Ukraine where Russian dr...
U.S. Senate advances measure curbing Trump's Venezuela war powers
The U.S. Senate has advanced legislation that seeks to limit President Donald Trump's ability to engage in military conflict with Venezuela without congressional approval. This resolution requires fur...
How Will Latin America Move Forward From the Maduro Raid?
Following the raid on President Nicolás Maduro's residence in Venezuela by opposition forces and international allies, observers are wary of how this move will impact regional stability and diplomatic...
Senate advances Venezuela war powers resolution in rare rebuke of Trump
The U.S. Senate has advanced a non-binding resolution that seeks to limit President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct military operations against Venezuela without explicit Congressional approval. Thi...
Aipac donor on cusp of reaping billions from US abduction of Maduro
Paul Singer, a major Republican donor and AIPAC supporter, stands to profit significantly if the US government finalizes its plan involving Venezuelan oil assets post-US abduction of President Nicolás...
Maduro Capture Deals Blow to Cuba's Vaunted Intelligence Service
The potential capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro would significantly undermine Cuba's highly regarded intelligence capabilities, as Cuba has been closely associated with and supportive of ...
US Topples Maduro: The End of International Law?
Venezuela's allies have condemned a US operation seen as an intervention against President Nicolas Maduro's regime. European countries are expressing concern over the respect for international law and...
Trump’s superpower flex in Venezuela delivers a humbling blow to Putin’s Russia
President Trump's actions in Venezuela highlight the U.S.'s global influence, which appears to be causing concern and jealousy among Russian leaders who view President Vladimir Putin as an ally to Ven...
Trump adviser Stephen Miller asserts US authority over Venezuela
Stephen Miller, a top White House advisor to President Donald Trump, has declared that the United States may take temporary control of Venezuela's affairs to stabilize its situation according to Trump...
Venezuela intervention: test of law or revived ‘might is right’?
On January 3, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump's military operation in Venezuela, known as Operation Absolute Resolve, was justified by the U.S. government as a necessary action against 'narcotics tr...
Where's next? Trump eyes new targets after Venezuela
US President Donald Trump has indicated potential future actions against Colombia, Cuba, Greenland, Mexico, and Iran following his focus on Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro. During an exchange with reporter...
Trump’s US isn’t giving up on extraterritorial power, just the rules
The article discusses how recent events in Venezuela, such as US military action and the capture of President Maduro, signal a shift towards an era defined by unilateral actions rather than diplomatic...
Where’s Next? Trump Eyes New Targets After Venezuela
President Donald Trump's aggressive rhetoric towards Venezuela has materialized with US troop deployment there last week, potentially signaling further interventionist policies in Latin America under ...
'I am innocent': Maduro makes first appearance in US court
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro made his first appearance in a New York federal courthouse on Monday following his alleged abduction by the US early Saturday morning. Shown shackled and in prison ...
Erdogan conveys moderate criticism of Maduro abduction in Trump phone call
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticized the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro during a phone call with US President Donald Trump, cautiously condemning any actions that violat...
US ouster of Maduro prompts region to reassess China – and Trump’s next move: analysts
The United States' military operation removing Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro prompts Latin American countries to reconsider the extent to which China and Russia can protect their allies when Wa...
Venezuela: Even Worse Is Coming
The article discusses the ongoing economic and political crisis in Venezuela, predicting that more severe economic hardships will face the country due to a combination of mismanagement by the governme...
After the stunning success of ‘Absolute Resolve’, what next for the US and Venezuela?
In January 2026,美国总统唐纳德·特朗普兑现了他对委内瑞拉采取行动的威胁,这是他在新的一年中的第一个重大举措。...
‘Shocked’ China demands US release Maduro after ‘trampling’ Venezuela’s sovereignty
At an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on Monday, China strongly criticized the United States for violating international law and Venezuelan sovereignty by capturing President Nicolas Madu...
Hezbollah’s funding network in Venezuela takes spotlight after Maduro
Reports suggest Hezbollah has been utilizing drug smuggling and money laundering activities within Venezuela to fund its operations internationally and in Lebanon. These illicit networks have existed ...
What assets does China have in Venezuela, and what could happen with Maduro gone?
Amid sanctions on Venezuela, China has maintained significant economic engagement through Chinese enterprises investing heavily in the country's economy. The situation is complicated by recent reports...
Iran and China denounce US kidnapping of Maduro
Iran and China have condemned the United States for the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The U.S. special forces executed the operation by seizing Maduro from Caracas and bombing key ...
Venezuela’s Maduro arrives at New York federal courthouse on drug trafficking charges
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has appeared in a federal courthouse in New York following his forcible arrest in connection with drug trafficking charges. The indictment, kept secret until Decemb...
Trump’s Venezuela takeover fuels fresh angst about a US Greenland grab
Recent tensions have escalated due to U.S. military operations in Caracas, prompting concerns about possible aggressive maneuvers by the United States in other strategic locations such as Greenland....
US attack on Venezuela tests moral clarity of the post-war world order
The US military operation targeting the Venezuelan president echoes past interventions like the Panama invasion under President George H.W. Bush in 1989. Critics suggest this reflects a continued stra...
How the Ousting of Russian Ally Maduro Benefits Moscow
The article discusses how any change of power in Venezuela away from President Nicolás Maduro could actually benefit Russia despite Maduro's alignment with Moscow. It suggests that a new government po...
Erdogan under fire in Turkey for silence on Maduro capture
Turkish opposition leader Ozgur Ozel has criticized President Erdogan's muted response to the US military capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Ozel accused Erdogan of being afraid of US Pre...
Russia Floated Venezuela-for-Ukraine Deal to Trump – Ex-Advisor
In her 2019 testimony before Congress, Fiona Hill, who was an advisor during the Trump administration, revealed that Russia attempted to float a controversial hypothetical deal involving Venezuela and...
For Israel, capture of Venezuela’s Maduro seen as setback for Iran, Hezbollah
Israel viewed the hypothetical capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by American forces as detrimental to Iranian and Hezbollah interests in Latin America....
What North Korea’s missile test after Maduro arrest says about Kim’s denuclearisation stance
North Korea conducted multiple missile tests following the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and actions against Iran, indicating Pyongyang's cautionary stance on the need for nuclear dete...
As Trump focuses on U.S. backyard, Venezuela attack emboldens China
President Trump's emphasis on Latin America and potential intervention in Venezuela could inadvertently strengthen China’s influence in both the region and the Indo-Pacific area....
China’s Xi makes veiled swipe at US for ‘hegemony undermining international order’
During his meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping criticized what he perceived as American interference and unilateral actions, hinting at the U.S.'s...
Militäraktion, Blackout, Machtfragen: Das Jahr 2026 beginnt mit Krisen
The United States has apprehended Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and brought him to New York, marking a new phase of military assertiveness under President Donald Trump. This move surprises both ...
Cuba says 32 Cuban officers were killed in US operation in Venezuela
Cuba has confirmed that 32 of its military personnel died during recent American military operations aimed at removing Venezuela's leader....
Cuba says 32 Cuban officers were killed in US operation in Venezuela
Cuba has confirmed the deaths of 32 Cuban military personnel during an American-led military operation that resulted in the removal of Venezuela's leader over the weekend....
China’s Wang Yi accuses US of playing ‘international policeman’ in Venezuela
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi criticized the United States during high-level talks with Pakistan's officials in Beijing on Sunday. He accused the U.S. of acting as a global policeman and condemned ...
Vance argues Venezuela attack will help curb fentanyl crisis
Vice President Pence defended the U.S. military strike on Venezuela by arguing that it could contribute to reducing the flow of illicit drugs like fentanyl into the country. This defense comes in resp...
Trump bets on intimidation to force Venezuelan leaders into line
The United States faces challenges in its current plan against Venezuela, especially concerning President Trump's readiness and willingness to escalate military action....
Trump’s Venezuela regime change: the Iraq debacle all over again
The United States has deployed military forces to Venezuela with the aim of removing President Nicolás Maduro. This deployment mirrors past U.S. military interventions, such as in Iraq and Libya, wher...
Two Major US Newspapers Knew of US Attack in Venezuela Before It Happened
Two major American newspapers were aware of an impending U.S. attack on Venezuelan territory before its execution but chose not to publish the information until after the event occurred....
Trump’s attack on Venezuela could change the world. Here’s how.
The article discusses how potential US intervention under President Trump’s leadership could significantly impact global and regional dynamics, especially concerning Venezuela. It features insights fr...
New York Times: Maduro Kidnapping Operation Began with Cyber Attack
According to reports by The New York Times, an attempt to kidnap Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro involved the initial use of a cyberattack as part of a larger operation designed to destabilize his...
Many Have Lost Lives: Alarming Number of Military and Civilian Casualties Reported in American Venezuela Operation
This article discusses the alarming number of reported military and civilian casualties resulting from an alleged American operation in Venezuela. It emphasizes the human cost involved, highlighting s...
Maduro arrives in US, Trump says operation will let US ‘run’ Venezuela
U.S. General Dan Caine indicated that American military personnel had practiced extensively for operations targeting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, gaining comprehensive information on him....
Maduro arrives in US, Trump says operation will let US ‘run’ Venezuela
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has arrived in the United States. U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans that would allow the U.S. to essentially control or heavily influence Venezuela's gove...
Maduro arrives in US, Trump says operation will let US ‘run’ Venezuela
Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, stated that U.S. forces had prepared extensively for an operation aimed at Maduro's regime by studying it in detail over several months. This con...
US removal of Maduro has potential to reshape global oil market: analysts
Analysts suggest that if the United States were to seize control over Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro, it would have significant implications for global oil markets. Possession of a nation with t...
Will Beijing look to US capture of Venezuela’s Maduro for lessons on Taiwan?
Chinese analysts are examining the recent operation by the U.S. Delta Force that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, considering its implications for potential operations rela...
Pentagon Says It Will Be Trump Who Decides Terms for Governing Venezuela
The Pentagon has stated that any decisions regarding the terms and conditions under which the United States would intervene or have a role in governing Venezuela will be made by President Donald Trump...
Neo-Colonialism: Trump Vows US Occupation of Venezuela: Oil Pays For Boots on Ground
Former U.S. President Donald Trump declared at a press conference his intention for the United States to occupy and manage Venezuela until a secure leadership transition is established. This statement...
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