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Maduro, Flores to appear in federal court: Court spokesperson

The federal court spokesperson said that Maduro and his wife are scheduled to appear before a federal court at 12 pm on Monday.

2026-01-05T01:06:40.169268+00:00 IST

“40 killed in US strike”: Venezuelan Official

At least 40 people, including military personnel and civilians, were killed in a US strike on Venezuela early Saturday, The New York Times reported, citing a senior Venezuelan official, who spoke on condition of anonymity.

2026-01-05T00:14:21.593990+00:00 IST

US State Secy Rubio takes U-turn on running Venezuela stance

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday (local time) took a U-turn on Trump's remark to "run" Venezuela following their military operation in its capital, noting that the President had "always retained optionality."

2026-01-04T23:16:12.027744+00:00 IST

Drug trafficking, oil issues: US VP defends Venezuela strikes

US Vice-President JD Vance on Sunday defended Washington's military action related to Venezuela, during which they captured the country's president and deposed dictator Nicolas Maduro and his wife, arguing that the South American nation has played a significant role in drug trafficking and has long used expropriated oil assets to fund what he described as "narcoterrorist activities".

2026-01-04T16:53:49.840793+00:00 IST

US Secy defends Venezuela strike, cites oil, national interest

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday defended Washington's military action in Venezuela, during which it captured the country's president and deposed dictator Nicolas Maduro and his wife, saying that it was aimed at protecting US national interests in the Western Hemisphere and preventing adversaries from controlling the South American country's oil resources.

2026-01-04T16:21:12.308730+00:00 IST

US intervention in Venezuela opposite to Iraq : Pete Hegseth

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has defended Washington's military intervention in Venezuela, during which the US captured the country's president and deposed dictator Nicolas Maduro and his wife, asserting that the operation was the "exact opposite" of the 2003 Iraq invasion and would not result in prolonged conflict or loss of American lives.

2026-01-04T14:16:10.634482+00:00 IST

“Freedom of political prisoners is our priority”: Machado

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado called on global leaders to support the release of political prisoners, with French President Emmanuel Macron backing her appeal. The statements came amid Maduro's removal, his arrest by US authorities, and Venezuela's Supreme Court appointing Vice President Delcy Rodriguez as acting president.

2026-01-04T13:06:24.360064+00:00 IST

“UN Charter is not optional”: UNGA president Annalena Baerbock

UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock stated that the UN Charter must be upheld amid the Venezuela crisis, stressing that use of force violates international law. Her remarks came as Nicolas Maduro was taken into US custody and Venezuela appointed Vice President Delcy Rodriguez as acting president.

2026-01-04T12:17:39.667345+00:00 IST

UNSC to hold emergency meet on Venezuela

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is set to convene an emergency meeting on Monday to discuss the recent military operation and capture of the deposed Venezuelan dictator, Nicolas Maduro and his wife by the United States.

2026-01-04T11:40:01.032816+00:00 IST

"US is an outlaw state": Waiel Awwad on Maduro’s capture

"It is once again proved that there is no international law, UN Charter, and the United States is an outlaw state. They can do whatever they want," Awwad told ANI.

2026-01-04T09:38:51.164481+00:00 IST

Washington reiterates support for Myanmar on Independence Day, ra

"The United States is deeply concerned about the ongoing crisis in Burma. We urge the military regime to cease violence, ensure unhindered access to humanitarian assistance, release those unjustly detained, and engage in dialogue to pursue a peaceful and long-term end to the crisis," the US Department of State said in a statement issued on the occasion of Burma's Independence Day.

2026-01-04T07:09:29.799456+00:00 IST

Musk’s Starlink to offer free internet in Venezuela till Feb 3

Elon Musk announced that Starlink will offer free broadband internet in Venezuela until February 3. The SpaceX-owned service aims to support people in the country by ensuring continued connectivity during the ongoing situation.

2026-01-04T05:41:32.152150+00:00 IST

Delcy Rodriguez named acting president by Venezuela court

Venezuela's Supreme Court named Vice President Delcy Rodriguez as acting president after the US removed Nicolas Maduro. Maduro is set to be transferred to a New York jail as opposition hopes fade following US President Donald Trump's reluctance to back opposition leader Maria Corina Machado.

2026-01-04T05:11:32.556255+00:00 IST

Perp walk video shows Maduro saying 'Good Night' and 'Happy New y

The US released a video of captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in handcuffs staging the 'Perp-walk' as he was led to custody.

2026-01-04T04:55:25.256319+00:00 IST

North Korea missile launch poses no immediate threat, says US

In a statement posted on X, the US Indo-Pacific Command said, "We are aware of the missile launches and are consulting closely with our allies and partners. Based on current assessments, this event does not pose an immediate threat to US personnel or territory, or to our allies. The United States remains committed to the defense of the US homeland and our allies in the region."

2026-01-04T04:42:09.116344+00:00 IST

“This is not about drugs or democracy, but oil”: Kamala Harris

"Donald Trump's actions in Venezuela do not make America safer, stronger, or more affordable. that Maduro is a brutal, illegitimate dictator does not change the fact that this action was both unlawful and unwise. We've seen this movie before. Wars for regime change or oil that are sold as strength but turn into chaos, and American families pay the price," she wrote.

2026-01-04T04:22:23.864510+00:00 IST

US releases video of cuffed abducted Venezuelan President, to be

The official White House Rapid Response account captioned the video as "perp walked."

2026-01-04T03:43:07.070693+00:00 IST

4 killed as private helicopter crashes in remote Arizona canyon

According to the Pinal County Sheriff's Office, the victims included the 59-year-old pilot, two women aged 21, and another woman aged 22. The identities of those killed have not yet been made public, pending notification of their families, reported Kens5.

2026-01-04T02:25:58.370382+00:00 IST

“Act of war”: NYC mayor Mamdani on Maduro’s capture by US

He said it violates federal and international law and could affect tens of thousands of Venezuelans living in the cosmopolitan world city.

2026-01-04T00:54:21.637972+00:00 IST

“Operation Absolute Resolve was discreet, precise”: General Dan

In a press conference in Florida, Caine said, "This operation, known as Operation Absolute Resolve, was discreet, precise, and the culmination of months of planning and rehearsal, an operation that, frankly, only the United States military could undertake."

2026-01-04T00:41:57.620453+00:00 IST

“I’d be concerned”: Rubio warns Cuba’s leaders

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday warned Cuba's leaders and said that "I'd be concerned" following the United States' capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.

2026-01-04T00:33:14.821983+00:00 IST