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Maduro's capture disrupts Caribbean travel as hundreds of flights cancelled

Flights to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Aruba and other destinations near Venezuela were cancelled. The airlines are waiving change fees for passengers who have to reschedule their flights

Maduro's capture disrupts Caribbean travel as hundreds of flights cancelled
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 8:01 AM IST

US oil firms to invest billions in Venezuela: Trump after Maduro's capture

While addressing a press conference in Florida, Trump said the United States was in the "oil selling" business and would provide it to other countries interested in buying

US oil firms to invest billions in Venezuela: Trump after Maduro's capture
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 7:50 AM IST

UN chief slams US actions in Venezuela, says it sets dangerous precedent

The secretary general is deeply alarmed by the recent escalation in Venezuela, culminating with today's United States military action in the country, which has potential worrying implications

UN chief slams US actions in Venezuela, says it sets dangerous precedent
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 7:44 AM IST

South Korean Prez visits China amid Beijing's rising tensions with Japan

President Lee Jae Myung assured that South Korea consistently respects the One-China policy when it comes to Taiwan

South Korean Prez visits China amid Beijing's rising tensions with Japan
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 7:42 AM IST

Nicolas Maduro, his wife land in New York after US military capture

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured in Caracas and flown out of the country in a joint operation involving intelligence agencies and US law enforcement

Nicolas Maduro, his wife land in New York after US military capture
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 7:30 AM IST

Trump's bet on Venezuela regime change a sharp departure from MAGA agenda

His vision for US involvement in Venezuela, sketched out in a midday news conference, left open the possibility of more military action, ongoing involvement in that nation's politics and oil industry

Trump's bet on Venezuela regime change a sharp departure from MAGA agenda
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 7:19 AM IST

Trump vows US control of Venezuela as Maduro captured on American charges

As part of a dramatic overnight operation that knocked out electricity in parts of Caracas, US Special Forces captured Maduro in or near one of his safe houses, Trump said

Trump vows US control of Venezuela as Maduro captured on American charges
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 7:05 AM IST

Mamdani speaks with Trump, terms US action in Venezuela 'act of war'

Unilaterally attacking a sovereign nation is an act of war and a violation of federal and international law, the newly sworn-in mayor said in a statement

Mamdani speaks with Trump, terms US action in Venezuela 'act of war'
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 6:44 AM IST

South Korea says North Korea has launched ballistic missile into sea

South Korea's military said North Korea's missile launch off the North's east coast happened Sunday morning but gave no further details

South Korea says North Korea has launched ballistic missile into sea
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 6:36 AM IST

Avoid travel to Venezuela, Indians there should exercise caution: MEA

MEA on Saturday advised all Indian nationals in Venezuela to exercise extreme caution and restrict their movements in view of the prevailing situation

Avoid travel to Venezuela, Indians there should exercise caution: MEA
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 12:25 AM IST

How US forces captured Nicolás Maduro in overnight operation in Venezuela

Trump said the US operation took place in darkness, although he did not detail how that had happened. He said the US turned off almost all of the lights in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela

How US forces captured Nicolás Maduro in overnight operation in Venezuela
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 12:18 AM IST

Swiss bar fire: Managers probed after fire kills 40 at New Year party

Swiss authorities have opened an investigation into the managers of the bar where a fire at a New Year's party left 40 people dead, police said Saturday.

Swiss bar fire: Managers probed after fire kills 40 at New Year party
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 12:11 AM IST

Venezuelan Oppn leader Maria Machado says 'hour of freedom' has arrived

Machado reiterated her support for opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia, whom she described as the legitimate president elected by Venezuelans

Venezuelan Oppn leader Maria Machado says 'hour of freedom' has arrived
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 11:40 PM IST

US will run Venezuela until judicious transition takes place: Trump

Trump said the US remained prepared to carry out a second and significantly larger attack in Venezuela, though he suggested it might not be necessary

US will run Venezuela until judicious transition takes place: Trump
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 11:28 PM IST

Rioters must be put in their place, says Khamenei as Iran unrest continues

The protests, taking root in economic issues, have heard demonstrators chant against Iran's theocracy as well

Rioters must be put in their place, says Khamenei as Iran unrest continues
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 9:45 PM IST

US to decide what's next for Venezuela after Maduro's capture: Trump

Venezuelan ruling party leader Nahum Fernandez told The Associated Press that Nicolas Maduro and his wife were at their home within the Ft. Tiuna military installation when they were captured

US to decide what's next for Venezuela after Maduro's capture: Trump
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 9:43 PM IST

China calls US strike on Venezuela a serious violation of international law

China shares a close strategic partnership with Venezuela, built on political alignment, energy cooperation, and shared opposition to US and Western influence in Latin America

China calls US strike on Venezuela a serious violation of international law
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 9:15 PM IST

Maduro charged with narco-terrorism conspiracy: US Attorney General

The Attorney General's remarks come as US President Donald Trump on Saturday said that the US had carried out a large strike against Venezuela

Maduro charged with narco-terrorism conspiracy: US Attorney General
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 7:43 PM IST

Who is Nicolás Maduro, the Venezuelan leader US claims to have seized

Venezuelan authorities said the government did not know the whereabouts of President Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, following the US operation

Who is Nicolás Maduro, the Venezuelan leader US claims to have seized
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 6:46 PM IST

US strikes Venezuela: World leaders condemn action, urge peace, dialogue

In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were "captured and flown out of the country" following the operation

US strikes Venezuela: World leaders condemn action, urge peace, dialogue
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 6:27 PM IST