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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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
Venezuela Prez Maduro captured and flown out of country, announces Trump
The statement added that President Nicols Maduro had ordered all national defence plans to be implemented and declared a state of external disturbance
 "Venezuela Prez Maduro captured and flown out of country, announces Trump")
US strikes Venezuela, Trump claims President Maduro captured and flown out
Trump for months had threatened that he could soon order strikes on targets on Venezuelan land following months of attacks on boats accused of carrying drugs
 "US strikes Venezuela, Trump claims President Maduro captured and flown out")
Micheal Martin to visit China, first trip by an Irish leader in 14 years
Beijing has been strengthening ties with individual members of the European Union despite tensions with the EU bloc over tariffs and human rights issues
 "Micheal Martin to visit China, first trip by an Irish leader in 14 years")
13 NCP student leaders resign over alliance with Jamaat in Bangladesh
Despite the objections, Jamaat chief Shafiqur Rahman officially announced the alliance with the NCP last week at a press conference at the National Press Club in Dhaka
 "13 NCP student leaders resign over alliance with Jamaat in Bangladesh")
Two more killed in Iran protests over economic crisis, toll rises to 10
The weeklong protests, have become the biggest in Iran since 2022, when the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody triggered nationwide demonstrations
 "Two more killed in Iran protests over economic crisis, toll rises to 10")
What to know about Budanov, Zelenskyy's pick for new chief of staff
Budanov has led the military intelligence agency, known by its acronym GUR, since 2020
 "What to know about Budanov, Zelenskyy's pick for new chief of staff")
Yemen separatists declare southern constitution as UAE pulls troops out
The UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council depicted the announcement as a declaration of independence for the south
 "Yemen separatists declare southern constitution as UAE pulls troops out")
Explosions, gunfire reported as aircraft fly over Venezuelan capital
People also reported hearing gunshots in several areas in Caracas
 "Explosions, gunfire reported as aircraft fly over Venezuelan capital")
Trump invites Japan PM Takaichi for first US visit amid tensions with China
In a statement Friday, the Japanese foreign ministry said Takaichi and Trump agreed to coordinate for the visit to happen this spring
 "Trump invites Japan PM Takaichi for first US visit amid tensions with China")
