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Venezuela appoints Delcy Rodríguez as interim president following Maduro’s detention

Venezuela’s vice president, Delcy Rodríguez, has been appointed to assume presidential duties on an interim basis following the detention of President Nicolás Maduro by the United States, according to a ruling issued by the country’s Supreme Court. In a statement released on......

Maduro faces drug and terrorism charges in the United States

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is facing serious criminal charges in the United States after being taken into U.S. custody during a military operation announced by Washington. According to American officials, the charges include drug trafficking and links to terrorism-related activities. U.S. Attorney......

Maduro taken into US custody to face criminal charges

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has been taken into custody by United States forces following a military operation carried out early on Saturday, according to statements from US officials relayed by a Republican senator. Senator Mike Lee said on social media that Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed......

Colombia deploys troops to Venezuela border after US strikes

Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced on Saturday that he has ordered the deployment of troops to the border with Venezuela following military strikes carried out by the United States. The strikes, according to US President Donald Trump, resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. President......

Who is Nicolas Maduro? a profile of Venezuela’s controversial leader

Nicolas Maduro has been the president of Venezuela since 2013, following the death of Hugo Chavez. A former bus driver and union organizer, Maduro rose through the ranks of Venezuela’s leftist political movement and became a close ally of Chavez. He served as foreign minister and later as vice......

Global reactions to US strikes on Venezuela

The United States carried out a large-scale military operation in Venezuela early Saturday, targeting sites linked to President Nicolás Maduro, who, according to US President Donald Trump, was captured along with his wife and removed from the country. Trump described the operation as coordinated......

Ukraine denies targeting civilians in deadly Kherson drone strike

Ukraine has categorically rejected Russian claims that its New Year's Eve drone attack on occupied Kherson deliberately killed civilians, amid concerns that the disputed incident could undermine ongoing U.S.-led efforts to broker an end to the nearly four-year war. Russian-installed authorities......

U.S. conducts military strikes in Venezuela amid claims of Maduro’s capture

The United States carried out targeted military operations in Venezuela early Saturday, focusing on several strategic sites, including military installations, according to U.S. officials. The announcement comes amid escalating tensions in the region following a significant buildup of U.S. naval forces,......

Powerful explosions reported in Caracas amid rising regional tensions

Loud explosions accompanied by sounds resembling aircraft flyovers were reported early Saturday morning in Caracas, according to local observations and media accounts. The detonations were heard around 2:00 a.m. local time and continued intermittently for several minutes, raising concern among residents......

Trump warns Iran against violent crackdown on protesters

US President Donald Trump warned Iran on Friday that the United States would respond if Iranian authorities violently repress peaceful demonstrators, as protests over rising living costs continue to spread across the country. In a message published on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump said......

US urges restraint as China conducts major military drills near Taiwan

The United States has urged China to show restraint and prioritize dialogue after Beijing carried out its largest military exercises to date near Taiwan, raising concerns about regional stability and the risk of escalation in the Taiwan Strait. The drills, known as “Justice Mission 2025,”......

Venezuela: Maduro avoids confirming alleged US attack, signals readiness for talks

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has avoided confirming or denying reports of a US attack on Venezuelan port facilities, while stating that he remains open to negotiations with Washington amid rising tensions between the two countries. Speaking on state television, Maduro responded cautiously......

Netanyahu celebrates New Year's Eve with Trump at Mar-a-Lago

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara joined President Donald Trump for an opulent New Year's Eve gala at the Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, capping a week of high-stakes diplomacy centered on Gaza's fragile ceasefire. Netanyahu arrived at Trump's residence on Monday......

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