Awards season has commenced in Hollywood, but the mood is sombre, especially after the US bombing in Venezuela. Jimmy Kimmel and Ethan Hawke have called out Trump at the Critics Choise Awards 2026 over the recent event. 

'Thank you for all the ridiculous things you do every day': Jimmy Kimmel and Ethan Hawke call out Trump on Venezuela bombing

While clarifying after the criticism over Trump’s actions, JD Vance rejected the argument that Venezuela had nothing to do with drug trafficking, simply because most fentanyl came from elsewhere.

'Venezuela is profit center for Latin American cartels': JD Vance defends US operation after Maduro’s capture

Hours before the US strikes on Venezuela, China's Special Representative on Latin American Affairs, Qiu Xiaoqi, held a meeting with President Maduro.

China’s $100 billion in loans at stake in Venezuela after US captures Maduro

India issued a statement after the US strike on Venezuela and Maduro’s capture, urging peace and regional stability. The MEA said it is monitoring the situation, supporting the safety of Venezuelans, and assisting Indians in Caracas, while calling for dialogue amid escalating tensions.

'Closely monitoring...': India bats for dialogue for 'peace and stability of region' after US bombs Venezuela, jails Maduro

Ahead of the pre-dawn US operation, as Washington deployed forces in the Caribbean, US media reports said Maduro depended largely on Cuban advisers and security personnel. Neither Venezuela nor the United States has disclosed casualty figures from the operation.

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