Two days after the U.S. captured Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro in a surprise operation, the world is divided. China and Russia condemn the action, calling it illegal, while Europe urges restraint and Italy openly supports it. Global markets react with surging gold and dollar prices, fluctuating oil, and geopolitical uncertainty. Protests erupt worldwide, even as some Venezuelans celebrate Maduro’s removal. What does this mean for international law, U.S. power, and the future of Venezuela?


China Condemns U.S. For Acting Like 'World Policeman' | Russia, Iran, EU React

Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro will appear in a New York City courtroom today after his capture by the US military in an attack that killed at least 32 Cubans. He is facing drug and weapons charges.


Nicolas Maduro to Be Tried on American Soil, Court Appearance 2 Days After Capture

U.S. President Donald Trump says Washington could raise tariff duties on Indian goods, signaling possible escalation in trade tensions. The remarks highlight ongoing trade negotiations, concerns over market access, and uncertainty surrounding future U.S.–India economic relations amid broader global trade pressures.


Trump: Legislation to Impose Tariffs on Buyers of Russian Oil Soon

President Trump's pressure campaign against Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro is the latest chapter in a long history of U.S. intervention in the Caribbean basin, rooted in the 1823 Monroe Doctrine but fully realized in the 20th century — ostensibly to protect U.S. interests and counter communism.

Venezuela Debt Crisis: What Are Trump's Goals in Oil & Defence Moves?

Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro will appear in a New York City courtroom today after his capture by the US military in an attack that killed at least 32 Cubans. He is facing drug and weapons charges.

BREAKING: Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro To Be Tried In US 

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is set to appear in a New York court today, marking a significant development in ongoing legal proceedings. The court appearance has drawn international attention as authorities and media monitor the situation closely.

Breaking: Venezuelan President Maduro Heads to New York Court for Legal Proceedings

Deadly clashes between protesters and security forces flared across Iran over the weekend as demonstrations over rising living costs entered a second week, rights groups and local media said on Sunday.

At least 12 people, including security forces, have been killed since protests began with a shopkeepers' strike in Tehran on December 28, according to an AFP tally based on official reports.


Iran Protests: Trump Warns Iran With Very Hard Consequences If Protesters Die

Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela's ousted President, has an India connection. Long before political crackdowns and global sanctions, Maduro found his spiritual connection in India through his wife, Cilia Flores, who was also captured along with him and flown out of Venezuela after months of stepped-up pressure by the United States.

The Untold Spiritual Journey of Nicolas Maduro 

President Trump stated the United States is now "in charge of Venezuela," emphasising efforts to stabilize and fix the country before considering elections. The remarks follow the U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro and signal Washington's direct role in the nation's transition amid global scrutiny.


US Secretary of State Suggests US Won't Govern Venezuela

Trump’s comments came Saturday as he defended the Venezuela operation, characterizing Maduro as a “narco-terrorist.” When asked about implications for neighboring countries, Trump doubled down on his criticism of Colombian President Gustavo Petro, a key Maduro ally.

Trump Says Colombia Is 'Run By Sick Man', Reiterates Cocaine Allegations

President Trump stated the United States is now "in charge of Venezuela," emphasising efforts to stabilize and fix the country before considering elections. The remarks follow the U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro and signal Washington's direct role in the nation's transition amid global scrutiny.

Trump Says 'U.S. In Charge' of Venezuela 

US-Venezuela: Rubio suggests US won't govern Venezuela, clarifies Trump's 'run country' remarks

The U.S. bombing at the Fort Tiuna military complex in Caracas left residents of nearby Ciudad Tiuna Community shaken, including Eligia Sulbaran, who described the panic as shrapnel hit her home.

Caracas Family Shows Home Damaged by Shrapnel After U.S. Strikes on Military Complex

Caracas Family Shows Home Damaged by Shrapnel After US Strikes on Military Complex

President Trump reiterated that the U.S. "needs Greenland" for strategic Arctic security, prompting a Danish MP to directly tell him to cease threatening the territory. The exchange revives Trump's long-standing push for control over the resource-rich island amid rival powers' growing presence.

Trump: "I Need Greenland" - Denmark Fires Back: Stop the Threats

President Trump intensified rhetoric against Latin American nations after the Venezuela operation, singling out Colombia as a "very sick neighbour" while warning Cuba, Colombia, and Mexico of consequences. The statements signal potential U.S. intervention amid claims of regional instability and security threats following Nicolás Maduro's capture. 

After Venezuela Strike, Trump Labels Colombia 'Very Sick Neighbour,' Eyes Cuba & Mexico

Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife face U.S. charges of conspiring to engage in narco-terrorism, with Maduro scheduled to appear before a judge in New York. The serious allegations come after his capture by U.S. forces, marking a dramatic escalation in legal actions against the former Caracas strongman.

US agencies capture Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro in coordinated high-risk operation

President Trump stated he does not believe Russia's claim that Ukraine targeted Vladimir Putin's residence with drones amid ongoing war tensions. Moscow accused Kyiv of launching the strike, but Trump rejected the narrative as Russian propaganda during the escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict. 

Trump Dismisses Putin's 'Residence Hit' Claim in Russia-Ukraine War

United States President Donald Trump has threatened his Colombian counterpart, Gustavo Petro, following Washington’s abduction of Venezuela’s leader, and said he believed the government in Cuba, too, was likely to fall soon. Trump’s warnings on board Air Force One came on Sunday, despite a growing outcry over the brazen abduction of Nicolas Maduro, with Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Uruguay and Spain condemning the US action as a “dangerous precedent for peace and regional security”.


Trump escalates rhetoric on Colombia, Cuba and Mexico after Venezuela raid 

President Trump said US oil firms will invest billions to restore Venezuela's oil infrastructure, following a military operation that captured Nicolas Maduro. Under Trump 2.0, American firms are not only driving record domestic oil and gas output, but they are also asserting their influence globally. This is in keeping with Trump's expansive vision of US Energy domination, which includes his plan for Venezuela.


Geopolitics in 2026: Trump's big bets on defence & oil 

President Trump flew back to Washington D.C. following the U.S. military strike in Venezuela that resulted in Nicolás Maduro's capture. The return marks the transition from operational phase to policy decisions as the administration shapes Venezuela's post-Maduro future.


Trump Flies Back to Washington Following Historic Venezuela Operation

President Trump warned acting Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodríguez that she will "pay a very big price," escalating tensions after Nicolás Maduro's capture by U.S. forces. Meanwhile, Marco Rubio deemed any elections under her leadership premature, signaling U.S. skepticism toward Venezuela's political transition. 


US-Venezuela tensions: Trump threatens Venezuela's new leader

President Trump stated the United States is now "in charge of Venezuela," emphasizing efforts to stabilize and fix the country before considering elections. The remarks follow the U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro and signal Washington's direct role in the nation's transition amid global scrutiny.

Breaking: Trump Says U.S. "In Charge" of Venezuela, Prioritizes Fixes Over Elections

Breaking: Trump says looking at fixing Venezuela before we think of polls

Trump to Delcy Rodríguez: "Big Price" Awaits; Rubio Calls Venezuelan Elections Premature

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