Trump addressed Republicans at the Kennedy Center in Washington, days after US forces on Saturday (Jan 3) captured the Venezuelan leader during an operation described as part of America’s war against drug cartels and traffickers.

‘Melania hates it, Maduro copies it’: Trump’s bizarre claim on his dance moves after Venezuela operation

As Delcy Rodriguez takes over as Venezuela’s acting president after Nicolas Maduro’s capture, attention has turned to her long-standing devotion to Indian spiritual guru Sathya Sai Baba, marked by repeated visits to his Puttaparthi ashram and deep spiritual ties between Venezuela and India.

In Pics | Delcy Rodriguez followed Sathya Sai Baba – After Maduro, Venezuelan interim leader’s ties to Indian spiritual guru emerge

Nearly 200 US troops took part in Operation Absolute Resolve, a US raid that bombed Caracas and captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife. Maduro, accused of narco-terrorism, was flown to the US and pleaded not guilty in federal court.

‘Greatest Americans’: Nearly 200 US troops involved in operation to capture Maduro, bomb Caracas

Colombian President Gustavo Petro hit back at Donald Trump’s threats, rejecting accusations of drug trafficking and warning the US against military action. Petro said bombing Colombia or targeting its president would kill civilians and spark unrest, urging respect for Latin America.

‘Stop slandering me’: Colombian President Petro slams Trump’s threats, warns against bombing his country

Iran called the US capture of Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro an “illegal act,” urging his release. Spokesman Esmail Baqaei said abducting a president and his wife is shameful, adding Iran’s relations with Venezuela remain unchanged.

‘Illegal act’: Iran slams capture of Maduro, vows ties with Venezuela remain unchanged

Capture and trial of Maduro and subsequent US actions in Venezuela could reshape oil flows, affect Indian energy and pharma firms. it could be beneficial if Indian oil firms get stuck dues and global oil supply eases. But instability could be a problem. What's in store?

Some good, some bad: How Indian firms and energy security could be affected by US “running” Venezuela after taking Maduro into custody

Trump warned of a possible second US strike in Venezuela after American forces captured President Nicolas Maduro in a Caracas operation. He praised US troops, cited heavy casualties, and threatened Mexico, Colombia and Cuba over drugs and regional stability.

Second strike in Venezuela? Trump’s fresh warning after capturing Maduro: ‘If they don't behave...’

Meanwhile, Havana authorities said that 32 Cubans were killed during the US attack on Caracas that resulted in the capture of Maduro.

‘Cuba is ready to fall’: Trump’s BIG warning after admitting ‘a lot of Cubans killed’ in US strikes against Venezuela

Over a month before the US launched an operation capturing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, it had designated this cartel as a foreign terrorist organisation (FTO).

What is Venezuela’s ‘Cartel de los Soles’, the US-designated terrorist organisation led by Nicolás Maduro?

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‘Melania hates it, Maduro copies it’: Trump’s bizarre claim on his dance moves after Venezuela operation

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Nearly 200 US troops involved in operation to capture Maduro, bomb Caracas

‘Stop slandering me’: Colombian President Petro slams Trump’s threats

‘Illegal act’: Iran slams capture of Maduro, says ties with Venezuela unchanged

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Second strike in Venezuela? Trump’s fresh warning after capturing Maduro

‘Cuba is ready to fall’: Trump’s BIG warning after US strikes in Venezuela

What is Venezuela’s ‘Cartel de los Soles’, headed by Nicolás Maduro?