‘Law of the jungle prevails’: How Shashi Tharoor, Owaisi, Singhvi and other Indian leaders reacted to US action in Venezuela
World | Updated: Jan 04, 2026
- Indian leaders condemn US military action as violating international law
- US captured Venezuelan President Maduro, sparking global criticism and concern
- Opposition leader Machado calls it Venezuela's "hour of freedom"
Inside Operation Absolute Resolve: How the US captured Nicolás Maduro
World | Updated: Jan 04, 2026
- CIA tracked Maduro for months, enabling a swift US Delta Force raid in Caracas
- Maduro captured, flown to New York for drug-trafficking and weapons charges
- Operation sparks debate over legality and future US involvement in Venezuela
Shock and unease ripple worldwide after US seizes Venezuela’s president
World | Updated: Jan 04, 2026
- US military captured Maduro and wife in Caracas, sparking global outrage and debate.
- Latin American leaders condemned the raid as a violation of sovereignty
- Europe, Russia, and Iran urged restraint, citing concerns over international law
Trump says Venezuela stole US oil. History tells a different story.
World | Updated: Jan 04, 2026
- Venezuela nationalized its oil industry in 1976 through political consensus.
- US oil firms lost assets but were compensated; never owned Venezuela's oil or land.
- Trump's claim of Venezuela stealing US oil and land is historically inaccurate
China slams US capture as ‘hegemonic’, calls for 'immediate' release of President Maduro and his wife
World | Updated: Jan 04, 2026
- China condemns US seizure of Venezuela's president, calls it illegal.
- China urges US to release Maduro and wife, resolve issues through dialogue
- US military action draws global condemnation and concerns over regional stability.
China social media hails US’ Maduro move as Taiwan template: 'Perfect blueprint'
World | Updated: Jan 04, 2026
- Trump's capture of Maduro sparked debate on China's approach to Taiwan
- Chinese social media likens US raid in Venezuela to potential Taiwan move.
- China condemned the US operation, urging release of Maduro and respect for law
Uday Kotak warns of intensifying global power race as US seizes Venezuela
World | Updated: Jan 04, 2026
- Uday Kotak links US attack on Venezuela to global race for hard power
- US forces captured Venezuela's President Maduro after a deadly military strike
- Trump says US will run Venezuela until a safe transition is possible
Venezuela has the oil Trump wants, but reviving it won’t be easy
World | Updated: Jan 04, 2026
- Venezuela's vast oil reserves suffer from low production due to mismanagement, sanctions.
- Chevron produces about a quarter of Venezuela's oil output.
- Reviving Venezuela's oil industry needs huge investment and faces major risks.
An avoidable tragedy: How safety lapses turned a Swiss New Year’s party deadly
World | Updated: Jan 04, 2026
- Fire at Crans-Montana bar killed at least 40, sparked by indoor sparklers
- Flammable foam ceiling and blocked exits worsened the tragedy
- Swiss authorities investigating bar managers for negligence
Watch | US releases handcuffed ‘perp-walk’ video of Venezuelan president Maduro
World | Updated: Jan 04, 2026
- US releases footage of Maduro in handcuffs as he is taken into American custody
- Maduro to be held at NYC's MDC, known for poor conditions and notable inmates
- Venezuela's Supreme Court appoints Delcy Rodriguez as acting president.
'Watch your a**': Trump warns Colombia’s president as US tightens grip after Maduro capture
World | Updated: Jan 04, 2026
- Trump warns Colombian President Petro over alleged cocaine trafficking to US
- US military operation in Venezuela leads to Maduro's detention in New York
- Trump says US will run Venezuela until a safe transition is possible
Explained: Was Maduro’s capture legal, and can Trump lawfully 'run' Venezuela?
World | Updated: Jan 04, 2026
- US capture of Maduro sparks major debate over legality and international law
- Experts say US operation may breach UN Charter and norms on sovereignty
- Trump's claim to "run" Venezuela faces skepticism under US and international law
Condemnation and applause in Latin America after US seizes Venezuela's Maduro
World | Updated: Jan 04, 2026
- Latin American leaders split over US-led capture of Venezuela's Maduro
- Right-wing governments applaud, left-wing leaders condemn the intervention
- Nearly 8 million Venezuelans have fled since 2018 amid economic collapse
Maduro’s first words after US capture: 'Good night, Happy New Year' in New York
World | Updated: Jan 04, 2026
- US forces captured Venezuelan President Maduro in a surprise overnight operation
- Maduro and his wife were taken to New York, facing narco-terrorism charges
- US to assume interim control of Venezuela after the dramatic intervention
Trump's bet on regime change in Venezuela is a sharp departure from MAGA agenda
World | Updated: Jan 04, 2026
- Trump orders attack on Venezuela, arrests Maduro, and plans to run the country
- Move marks a shift from Trump's previous stance against foreign entanglements
- Action ignites Republican debate and Democratic criticism over military risks
At least 40 killed in US strike on Venezuela as Maduro captured, Trump says Washington will ‘run’ country
World | Updated: Jan 04, 2026
- At least 40 killed in US raid capturing Venezuela's President Maduro in Caracas
- Maduro, wife, and son flown to US for drugs and weapons charges in federal court
- Operation involved over 150 US aircraft; Trump says no American deaths occurred
Explained | How US captured Venezuela president Maduro in '30-minute' raid using 150 aircrafts, 7 explosions
World | Updated: Jan 04, 2026
- US forces captured Venezuelan President Maduro in a large, coordinated operation
- Operation involved over 150 aircraft and multiple US military branches
- Trump says US will oversee Venezuela until a safe transition is possible
Trump sees US oil producers spending billions in Venezuela
World | Updated: Jan 04, 2026
- Trump says US oil firms will spend billions to rebuild Venezuela's oil sector
- Chevron continues to operate in Venezuela under a US license
- Major oil companies remain cautious due to political and economic risks
North Korea fires ballistic missiles towards the sea off its east coast
World | Updated: Jan 04, 2026
- North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the east coast.
- Missile launch coincides with South Korean President Lee's visit to China
- South Korea, US, and Japan are closely monitoring for further launches
Why Venezuela’s oil won’t rebound anytime soon despite Trump’s push and US majors’ interest
World | Updated: Jan 04, 2026
- Venezuela's oil output unlikely to rise soon despite Trump and Maduro news.
- US oil firms face safety, legal, political risks before returning to Venezuela
- Chevron remains the only major US oil company operating in Venezuela currently
Russia urges US to free Maduro as UN warns Venezuela action sets ‘dangerous precedent’
World | Updated: Jan 04, 2026
- Russia urges US to release Venezuela's President Maduro and his wife
- UN warns US military action in Venezuela sets a dangerous precedent
- Maduro indicted in US court on narco-terrorism and weapons charges
Trump says he’s settled ‘eight and a quarter’ wars. Here’s what he meant by the ‘quarter’
World | Updated: Jan 04, 2026
- Trump claims to have settled eight and one quarter global conflicts
- US forces captured Venezuela's President Maduro and his wife in a night raid.
- Maduro and Flores indicted in New York for drug trafficking and narco-terrorism
Trump’s Latin America message after Maduro raid: Cuba is ‘next’, Colombia should ‘worry’
World | Updated: Jan 04, 2026
- Trump hints at possible action against Cuba after Venezuela operation
- US Venezuela raid sparks global condemnation and legal questions
- Trump also warns Colombia over alleged cocaine production
What was hit in Caracas? Satellite images show damage at Fort Tiuna after US airstrikes on Venezuela
World | Updated: Jan 04, 2026
- US airstrikes hit Venezuela's Fort Tiuna, damaging military buildings
- President Maduro and First Lady captured by US forces in overnight operation
- Large parts of Caracas left without electricity after multiple explosions
'I’m not thrilled with Putin': Trump vents frustration over Ukraine war as peace hopes fade
World | Updated: Jan 04, 2026
- Trump frustrated with Putin over ongoing Ukraine war and high casualties
- Trump says he did not discuss Maduro with Putin during recent phone call
- Russia demands immediate release of Maduro after US operation in Venezuela
'There is only one president': Delcy Rodríguez rejects Trump’s claim and backs Maduro in defiant TV address
World | Updated: Jan 04, 2026
- Rodríguez rejects Trump's claim of US-Venezuela cooperation on leadership
- She insists Maduro is Venezuela's only legitimate president
- Rodríguez accuses US of military aggression and aims for regime change
Mamdani calls Maduro operation an 'act of war' as Venezuelan leader is transported to New York
World | Updated: Jan 04, 2026
- NYC Mayor Mamdani condemns US capture of Venezuela's Maduro as an "act of war"
- Maduro and wife transported to NYC, expected to face federal charges
- Mayor pledges focus on safety of New Yorkers, especially Venezuelan community
A president in US custody: What next for Nicolás Maduro, his wife, and Venezuela
World | Updated: Jan 04, 2026
- Maduro and wife flown to New York for federal court on narco-terrorism charges
- US Delta Force captured Maduro; Trump calls it a symbol of US involvement
- Venezuela deploys troops, condemns US action as "imperialist attack"
Who is Delcy Rodríguez? The Finance czar and Maduro loyalist Trump says is Venezuela’s new president
World | Updated: Jan 04, 2026
- Trump claimed Delcy Rodríguez became Venezuela's president after Maduro's capture.
- Venezuela hasn't confirmed Rodríguez's swearing-in; her location is unknown.
- Rodríguez, Maduro's loyalist VP, oversees key oil and finance roles
Trump says he’ll run Venezuela. No timeline, lots of oil, and a warning: 'You could be next.' Read the top quotes
World | Updated: Jan 03, 2026
- Trump claimed the US will "run" Venezuela until a safe transition is possible
- He warned Venezuelan officials and mentioned possible US troop deployment
- Trump emphasized US oil interests and said intervention "won't cost us anything"