Nicolas Maduro made his first US court appearance in New York, pleading not guilty to federal charges while insisting he is still Venezuela’s president. Maduro’s wife also pleaded not guilty to charges in the same hearing. The UN Security Council convened an emergency session to address the US operation and Maduro’s abduction, with Venezuela’s UN ambassador, Samuel Moncada, condemning the actions as illegal.


Venezuela's deposed Maduro pleads not guilty; UNSC holds emergency meeting on Venezuela

Breaking: Unidentified drones spotted over Caracas presidential palace spark Venezuelan military response with shots fired. Incident hits right after Delcy Rodríguez sworn in amid Maduro's US charges.


Breaking: Shorts Fired Near Venezuela's Presidential Palace: Reports

Nicolás Maduro pleaded not guilty to US narco-terrorism charges in New York. The ousted leader claimed he was kidnapped following a military raid in Caracas. 

<p>Nicolás Maduro pleaded not guilty to US narco-terrorism charges in New York. The ousted leader claimed he was kidnapped following a military raid in Caracas.&nbsp;</p>

‘I was kidnapped’: Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro pleads not guilty in US court

President Trump has openly stated that the U.S. wants “total access” to Venezuela’s oil and resources. With the world’s largest proven oil reserves, Venezuela is at the center of a high-stakes geopolitical power play. Critics warn democracy may be secondary, as Washington exerts economic and military pressure while framing its actions around migration and drugs.  

Trump Says U.S. Needs 'Total Access' to Venezuela's Oil, Resources | Explained

The capture of Nicolas Maduro by US forces dismantles Iran's strategic hub in the Americas. It chokes Tehran's shadow economy, ends military cooperation, and emboldens protesters in Iran.

<p>The capture of Nicolas Maduro by US forces dismantles Iran's strategic hub in the Americas. It chokes Tehran's shadow economy, ends military cooperation, and emboldens protesters in Iran.</p>

'Partner in crime': 7 ways Nicholas Maduro's capture could hurt Iran and Ali Khamenei

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

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 

The United States has reportedly used cyber warfare tools to target Venezuelan military networks, blinding radars and command systems. This unprecedented action highlights the growing role of cyber operations in modern geopolitics.

US Cyber Warfare Powers Venezuela Action, Blinds Radars and Command Networks

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 

North Korea defended its recent missile launch as a justified response to the "recent geopolitical crisis" triggered by the U.S. military strike and capture of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro. Pyongyang framed the test as a key strategic move amid escalating global tensions following Washington's intervention in Caracas. 


North Korea Missile Launch Justified: 'Reaction to Recent Geopolitical Crisis'

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

Recent political and military developments in Venezuela are unlikely to have a meaningful impact on India’s economy or energy security. This is largely because trade ties between the two countries have weakened significantly over the past few years.


India relatively shielded from Venezuela's 'oil quarantine' 

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 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

In the wake of the U.S.’s capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday made it clear that it is somewhat unclear what’s next for the Latin American country.

BREAKING: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Says All Options Are Open on Venezuela

The United States stunned the world on Saturday by launching military strikes in Venezuela and seizing President Nicolás Maduro, swiftly ending his 13-year rule in an operation the Trump administration framed as a demonstration of American power, as President Donald Trump boasted that the U.S. possessed “capabilities and skills our enemies can scarcely imagine.”

Trump Captures Maduro: Venezuelan Allies Condemn US Capture of Nicolas Maduro 

Leaders around the world have responded with a mix of condemnation and support to the US capture of Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro.

Following a large-scale strike on Venezuela on Saturday, Maduro and his wife were captured by US forces and removed from the country. The pair have been indicted on drug charges in New York.

Brazil's Lula Says Capture of Maduro Cross Unacceptable Line, Argentina Prez Calls It 'excellent News for Free World'

Nicolas Maduro’s Ouster and US’ Monroe Doctrine for Latin America 

US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro during a pre-dawn raid at his Caracas residence, according to officials. The operation marks a dramatic escalation in US–Venezuela tensions and has triggered global political and market reactions.

US President Trump Announces Maduro Prosecution Plans

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro will be confined in the infamous New York jail that previously housed Sean “Diddy” Combs and Ghislaine Maxwell. The prison has been described as as “hell on earth” and an “ongoing tragedy” for its “disgusting” and “horrifying” conditions.


From Nicolas Maduro to Ex-Honduras Prez, Brooklyn Detention Centre's Most Infamous Convicts

Following military action in Venezuela, the US has announced it will temporarily oversee the country until a “judicious transition” can take place. 


Venezuela Under Attack: 'US Will Temporarily Run Venezuela Until Judicious Transition' 

President Donald Trump on Saturday said that the U.S. will "run" Venezuela in the wake of a U.S. military operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.

Trump: Lights Of Caracas Were Turned Off By US

President Donald Trump declared that large American oil companies will be permitted to operate in Venezuela, following military efforts to remove Nicolas Maduro from power. This initiative aims to revitalize the country's oil production and infrastructure, potentially transforming Venezuela's economy while enhancing US energy interests.


Trump: US Is Going To Have Its Oil Companies Go In To Venezuela'

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