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Trump Weighs Potential Military Intervention in Iran
President Trump is considering possible military options against Iran following recent escalations in tensions between the US and Iran. The deliberation involves potential strikes aimed at deterring f...
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....
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 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....
Russia Uses New Ballistic Missile in Massive Strike on Ukraine
Russia has reportedly launched a large-scale offensive against Ukraine utilizing a newly developed ballistic missile system. This development escalates tensions and highlights Russia's strategic advan...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
Trump Invites Rubio, Hegset, Kane to Discuss Large Operation in Iran
President Trump has invited senators Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz, alongside former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, for a meeting to discuss a large-scale military operation concerning Iran....
US Announces Large-Scale Strikes Against IS in Syria
The United States has launched extensive military operations targeting terrorist groups associated with ISIS in Syria. This action follows ongoing efforts to combat extremist organizations within the ...
US says it carried out new ‘large-scale’ strikes against Isis in Syria
The United States and allied forces have conducted extensive military operations against Islamic State (ISIS) fighters in Syria as part of its response to the December 13 attack in Palmyra which resul...
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 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....
US Wanted to Attack Venezuela During Christmas
According to reports by The New York Times, the United States had plans to conduct an attack on Venezuela during the Christmas period, suggesting a timeline influenced by religious holidays that is un...
U.S. military destroys second Venezuelan Buk-M2E system
The U.S. military has destroyed a second Buk-M2E medium-range air defense system operated by Venezuela at Higuerote Air Base, about 75 kilometers east of Caracas. This destruction marks the second con...
Pentagon Chief: We Are Now Defining The Rules In Venezuela, Did Not Need To Inform Congress
The Pentagon chief has made remarks suggesting that the U.S. does not need congressional approval for actions in Venezuela and is now dictating the rules there. This move comes amid increasing militar...
Power vacuum in Caracas? Venezuelans wonder who’s in charge after Maduro capture
Venezuelans are uncertain about their leadership after U.S. forces captured President Nicolas Maduro. The country struggles with a power vacuum following the ousting of the long-standing leader who ha...
Trump: American Oil Firms Will Rebuild Venezuela’s Energy Sector Post-Maduro Raid
U.S. military forces conducted a raid in Caracas to remove Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from power. Subsequently, President Trump declared his intention for American oil companies to take contr...
Global outrage over ‘state terrorism’ as Trump attacks Venezuela
The U.S. military's assault on Venezuela and seizure of the country's president have incited global condemnation, with Latin American leaders and international experts labeling it an illegal act of wa...
US strikes Venezuela, says Nicolás Maduro has been captured
The United States has reportedly conducted military strikes against Venezuela with the claim that President Nicolás Maduro was captured. The extent of casualties and further actions are not yet known....
US President Donald Trump Green-Lit Military Attacks on Targets in Venezuela Several Days Ago - CBS
According to CBS, US President Donald Trump authorized military attacks against objectives in Venezuela several days ago....
Trump confirms capture of Venezuela’s president
President Donald Trump announced on his Truth Social account early Saturday that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife have been captured following U.S. military strikes in the country....
US military captures Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro after striking military sites
According to US President Donald Trump's statement, U.S. forces have captured both Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife following the attack on military sites in Venezuela....
Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen port over weapons shipment and warns UAE
On Tuesday, Saudi Arabia bombed Mukalla, Yemen, due to weapons that arrived from the United Arab Emirates intended for local separatist forces. The Saudis declared this move to be 'extremely dangerous...
Trump mentions possible first land attack on Venezuela
US President Donald Trump reportedly mentioned considering military options including a ground operation within Venezuela during a meeting with advisors. This marks an escalation over previous rhetori...
Trump Orders Lethal Strikes Against ISIS Members in Nigeria
President Trump has authorized lethal military action against ISIS militants operating in Nigeria. The move comes following a series of attacks and kidnappings attributed to the terror group in recent...
A Vengeance Statement: US Announces Operation Against Islamic State In Syria
The United States has declared an offensive military operation against the Islamic State in Syria as a response to recent terrorist activities or threats. This aggressive stance aims at disrupting the...
Military force can topple a dictator, but it cannot create political authority or legitimacy
The article suggests that while military intervention may remove dictatorial regimes, it rarely establishes long-term stability and legitimate governance. It references President Trump's inclination t...
Trump Sends Signal for Operation Against Iran: Red Line has been Crossed, We Need to Take Action
An article discusses claims that President Trump has issued signals indicating readiness for military action against Iran due to the perceived crossing of a 'red line'. The content suggests urgency in...
Iran Wants to Negotiate
According to President Trump, Iran wishes to negotiate while the possibility of a military intervention is being considered. Reports indicate that over 500 protesters have been killed....
Trump weighs potential military intervention in Iran
US President Donald Trump is considering possible military actions against Iran following tensions and hostilities between the two countries....
Trump Considers Potential Military Intervention in Iran
President Donald Trump considers intervening militarily in Iran amidst tensions over nuclear ambitions and regional influence. The decision weighs national security interests against the risks of esca...
Colombia launches major counter-drone program after U.S. hits Venezuela
On January 10th, Colombia's Ministry of Defense announced the commencement of a COP 6.2 trillion ($1.6 billion) National Anti-Drone Shield program in direct response to recent U.S. military strikes ag...
US Launches Multiple Strikes Against ISIS Targets In Syria
The United States has conducted multiple military strikes against Islamic State (ISIS) targets in Syria. The operation aims at weakening the terrorist group's capabilities and maintaining security sta...
Venezuela crisis’s impact on the Korean Peninsula peace process
A US military operation resulting in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has led to global repercussions, notably intensifying tensions between the United States and China, and disrupti...
Trump says he will carry out ground attacks on cartels in Venezuela
President Trump made statements indicating intentions to conduct ground military operations against criminal organizations within Venezuela. The nature and extent of such operations were not specified...
Trump Considers New US Strikes on Nigeria to Protect Christians
The article discusses U.S. President Donald Trump's consideration of military action against Nigeria with the stated goal of protecting Nigerian Christians from persecution and violence....
Western allies draft binding pledge to defend Ukraine if Russia attacks again after ceasefire – Reuters
At a meeting known as the Coalition of the Willing in Paris, Western alliances are working on crafting enforceable commitments aimed at defending Ukraine if Russia should reinitiate hostilities follow...
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。...
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...
Acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez Extends Olive Branch To US Amid Political Turmoil
Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez extended an olive branch to the United States on January 5, 2026, through a heartfelt Instagram post. She invited U.S. government cooperation emphasizing pe...
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....
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...
After Venezuela operation, Trump says whole hemisphere is in play
President Donald Trump and his team issued bold threats directed throughout the region, indicating that military action in Venezuela could be the start of broader interventions across the Western Hemi...
Pentagon Chief Does Not Rule Out Full-Scale Operation in Venezuela
The Secretary of Defense stated that military options regarding Venezuela are under consideration but did not confirm any specific plans or timing for a full-scale intervention....
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