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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...
Self-proclaimed ‘peace President’ Trump bombs Venezuela, strikes Nigeria, warns Iran
President Donald Trump, having vowed to be the peace president, instead has initiated large-scale military operations in multiple regions. He ordered a raid on Venezuela leading to the purported captu...
US Conducting Military Strikes Against Venezuela: US Media
Reports indicate that U.S. forces have conducted strikes against Venezuelan soil over the weekend, which could signal an escalation of military actions by President Trump's administration targeting Pr...
President Trump announces U.S. military strike on major facility in Venezuela
President Donald Trump has announced that the U.S. Military carried out an attack against what he described as a significant facility located within Venezuela, marking what is potentially the most sub...
Beijing’s long game in a post-Maduro Venezuela
The article discusses China's strategic approach towards Venezuela following the alleged capture of Nicolás Maduro by US forces during the Trump administration. It outlines how Beijing frames this eve...
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...
How Project Maven Conducted an Operation in Venezuela and Will Greenland Be Next?
Project Maven's involvement in operations against Venezuela has been detailed, raising questions about future operations, particularly concerning Greenland. The situation underscores strategic militar...
How Project Maven Operated in Venezuela and Could Greenland Be Next?
The article discusses Project Maven's operations in Venezuela and speculates on potential future activities in Greenland. It focuses on the U.S.'s use of advanced technology to gather intelligence dur...
Trump’s Attack on Venezuela Prompts an Identity Crisis at the U.N.
The international community faces challenges in responding to an unspecified attack attributed to U.S. involvement in Venezuela, leading to uncertainty and debate within the United Nations....
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...
China Slams Maduro Arrest As 'Unilateral Bullying,' Demands Respect For National Sovereignty
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has strongly condemned the United States' military operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. China view...
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1410: US capture of Maduro deals blow to Russia’s Latin American ally
The ongoing Russo-Ukrainian conflict has entered its 1410th day. A US action involving the capture of Venezuelan President Maduro is causing strain on Russia’s relationship with Venezuela, a key ally ...
We will govern Venezuela until power can be safely transferred, Trump said
US President Donald Trump stated that the United States and its allies will continue to exert influence over Venezuela until there is a safe and stable transfer of power away from the Maduro regime. T...
We Will Rule Venezuela Until It Is Safe To Transfer Power, Says Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the United States will continue to oversee Venezuela until it becomes feasible and safe to transfer political power in the country....
Watch the Cubans as the US attempts regime change In Venezuela
The article discusses potential U.S. military intervention in Venezuela, specifically mentioning attempts by former President Donald Trump to remove Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from power. It ...
Widespread Air Strikes on Military Installations in Venezuela's Capital
Widespread air strikes have reportedly hit military installations in Caracas, Venezuela's capital city. Details such as the origin of the airstrikes or casualties are unclear....
Pushkov Says Trump Has His Own War After US Attack on Venezuela
Russian Senator Alexei Pushkov commented after the alleged US attack on Venezuela that this constitutes a war for President Donald Trump. Pushkov’s statement reflects rising tensions between the Unite...
CBS Journalist: Trump Ordered Strikes on Venezuelan Targets
According to an unnamed CBS journalist, U.S. President Donald Trump ordered military strikes against targets in Venezuela. This information suggests potential military escalation between the US and Ve...
New Trump-Xi Showdown Looms as Chinese Tankers Head to Venezuela Despite Blockade
Chinese tankers are reportedly proceeding towards Venezuela despite a US-led maritime blockade aimed at curbing the transfer of oil resources and related economic support from China to Venezuela....
Trump Announces Strike on Major Object in Venezuela
President Donald Trump has announced a military strike against a significant target in Venezuela. The details of the operation and its objectives were not fully disclosed....
Trump Speaks About US Strike in Venezuela, Tensions Rising!
President Trump has made comments regarding a potential military strike by the United States against Venezuela, leading to increased tensions in the region....
Pentagon Did Not Know Exact Time of Attack on Venezuela Due To Level of Secrecy
The Pentagon was unaware of the precise timing of an alleged attack plan against Venezuela due to high levels of secrecy surrounding the operation....
Pushkov: Trump Finally Has His 'Own' War in Venezuela
Russian Senator Alexei Pushkov comments that President Donald Trump now has his own war following recent US actions and rhetoric regarding Venezuela. He implies this is significant for Trump's legacy ...
US helicopter opens fire on Venezuelan military facility
A video circulating from Caracas shows what appears to be a helicopter conducting an overnight rocket attack on ground targets believed to be part of a military facility in Venezuela....
‘Is it a coup?’: A week in Venezuela after the attacks
Following US President Donald Trump's decision regarding Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, residents face challenges such as unreliable internet connectivity, lengthy queues at food stores, fear, u...
US Military Officer Who Helped Plan Maduro Kidnapping Was Injured During Attack
A US military officer who was involved in planning an unsuccessful attempt to kidnap Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro has been injured during the incident....
Russia Backs Delcy Rodríguez as Venezuela’s Interim President After ‘Foreign Armed Aggression’
Russia supports Delcy Rodríguez's appointment as interim president of Venezuela after what Russia considers a US-led military operation against the country, despite previously calling for the release ...
Trump says oil execs tipped off about Venezuela attack
President Donald Trump disclosed that American oil company CEOs were informed of the US military’s plans for an attack on Venezuela before its execution. This admission has caused outrage as the admin...
Should Putin Fear Trump into the New Year? Russia Is Not Iran or Venezuela
The article discusses whether Russian President Vladimir Putin should be concerned about potential aggressive actions from US President Donald Trump in the upcoming year. The piece notes that unlike I...
US Knows What To Do Next: Zelenskyy Makes Veiled Remark On Putin After Maduro's Capture
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine made a veiled comment about Russian President Vladimir Putin following the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. This statement indicates potential st...
Former US Ambassador: Venezuela Precedent Could Backfire on Trump
A former US ambassador has warned that the approach taken by President Donald Trump towards Venezuela could set a dangerous precedent if applied in other areas of the world where the US seeks to exert...
US Democrats seethe at Trump’s surprise Venezuela strike
Democrats in the US are expressing outrage over President Donald Trump's military action in Venezuela, alleging that he bypassed Congress and lacks a strategy for post-operation stabilization....
The Day After: What Successful Regime Change in Venezuela Would Really Take
An analysis that questions whether recent military activities in the Caribbean may actually be aimed at toppling Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro rather than interdicting drugs. The article discuss...
Capture of Maduro Impresses but Raises Questions on Whether US Special Operation in Venezuela Targets Putin
This article discusses the potential implications of the hypothetical capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by U.S. forces and speculates whether such an operation would be aimed at undermini...
How 20 U.S. Soldiers Made Venezuelan Fighters Vomit Blood: A Delta Force Decapitation of Maduro Guards
The article details an operation by a small number of Delta Force soldiers who caused significant trauma and disorder among security forces loyal to the former leader of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro. The...
Levin Explains Why Putin Is Afraid of Maduro's Fate
Israeli commentator Igal Levin discusses why Russian President Vladimir Putin fears facing a similar fate to that of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro should he face opposition or an uprising....
Venezuela Might Be Where Trump’s Luck Runs Out
President Donald Trump continues to navigate the complex terrain between the hawkish and dovish factions within his base regarding Venezuela policy. The article suggests that Trump's approach must bal...
The D Brief: Trump threatens more countries after Maduro abduction; SCOTUS rejects Guard deployment; Nigerian-strike fallout; 2025 scorecard; And a bit more.
This article compiles recent developments including President Trump's threats against additional nations following actions related to Venezuela's Maduro, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS...
Asian economies to face volatile oil prices over Venezuela, US plans for Caracas
Analysts suggest that Asian economies are likely to face renewed oil price volatility this year due to political developments involving Venezuela and the United States. The recent news of potential ca...
Marco Rubio to Take Charge of Post-Maduro Venezuela
Bloomberg reports that Senator Marco Rubio will take on responsibilities concerning the political transition in Venezuela following the expected end of Nicolas Maduro's regime. Rubio, known for his ha...
‘A line crossed’: Lawmakers, lawyers, anti-war advocates alarmed by Venezuela overthrow
Lawmakers, lawyers, and anti-war advocates are concerned about potential violations of legal procedures after what they consider to be an unauthorized intervention in Venezuela without proper Congress...
CNN fears Maduro capture will start World War III, compares US to Russia
A CNN report expresses concern that capturing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro could lead to a large-scale international conflict analogous to World War II or Cold War scenarios. The article draws ...
Pentagon Refers Questions on Strikes Against Venezuela to White House
The Pentagon has declined to comment on reports of potential military strikes against Venezuela, directing all inquiries regarding the issue to the White House....
Trump Confirms First US Ground Attack in Venezuela: Drug Factory Destroyed by Massive Explosion
US President Donald Trump has confirmed that ground forces were used for the first time in Venezuela during an operation to destroy a drug factory through a massive explosion....
How oil, drugs and immigration fueled Trump's campaign against Venezuela
The article discusses how issues like oil trade disputes, drug trafficking concerns, and migration crises from Venezuela were leveraged by former President Donald Trump to criticize the Venezuelan gov...
Trump’s Venezuela oil revival plan is a $100 billion gamble
Under President Trump's recent initiative, there is an attempt to revive oil production in Venezuela which has drastically decreased during the 12-year tenure of President Nicolás Maduro. The plan inv...
Lessons learned from the US raid on Venezuela
Mark Cancian from CSIS discusses insights and implications of Operation Absolute Resolve, focusing on the raid conducted by the United States in Venezuela and what it signifies for future defense stra...
Marco Rubio Explains US Operation Against Venezuela as 'Law Enforcement'
Senator Marco Rubio of Florida has characterized an unspecified US operation against Venezuela as a law enforcement action rather than military intervention. The nature and specifics of the operation ...
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