NYT reports Maduro "angrily rejected" a Dec 23 offer to exile in Turkey. The CIA had infiltrated Caracas in August, tracking his pets and diet, leading to a "Bin Laden-style" raid while he slept.
Canada's Mark Carney welcomes the "opportunity for freedom" in Venezuela, citing the illegitimate 2018 election. The statement supports the regime change but calls for a "Venezuelan-led" transition process.
EIA data confirms Venezuela holds the world's largest oil reserves at 303.8 billion barrels—six times that of the US. The figures underscore the massive economic stakes of the recent US intervention.
President Trump declares the US will temporarily "run" Venezuela and its oil sector following Maduro's capture. The DOJ unseals "narco-terrorism" charges as the VP remains defiant and global powers condemn the move.
France condemns the US capture of Maduro as a "serious act of aggression" and a violation of international law. The Foreign Ministry insists that only the Venezuelan people, not foreign powers, can decide their future.
China "strongly condemns" the US military strike on Venezuela and the capture of President Maduro. Beijing denounces the operation as a violation of sovereignty and international norms.
CNN reports Delta Force operators pulled Nicolas Maduro and his wife from their bedroom while they slept. The midnight raid resulted in zero US casualties and the couple's immediate deportation.
CNN reports CIA agents tracked Maduro's "every movement" for days before his capture. President Trump issued the detention order days ago based on this real-time intelligence, enabling a precise Delta Force extraction.
President Trump announces the capture of Nicolás Maduro and his wife following a "large-scale strike" in Venezuela. The operation, involving US law enforcement, marks the climax of Operation Southern Spear.
Anti-government protests have spread to Tehran, with demonstrators chanting against the regime. At least seven are dead as economic anger turns political, drawing US warnings of intervention.
Zelenskyy appoints digital chief Mykhailo Fedorov as the new Minister of Defense. The move aims to modernize the war effort, prioritizing drones, AI, and "smart war" tactics over traditional attrition.
Zelenskyy appoints military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov as Head of the Presidential Office, replacing Andriy Yermak. The move signals a shift to a "security-first" strategy amid critical peace talks.
The death toll in the Crans-Montana fire has hit 40, with 115 injured. Most victims are teens and 20s. The blaze at Le Constellation was likely sparked by a flare igniting the wooden ceiling.
A New Year's Eve fire at the "Le Constellation" bar in Crans-Montana killed 40 and injured 100. A lit flare reportedly ignited the wooden ceiling, trapping guests in a chaotic inferno.
Happy New Year 2026! We enter the "Year of the Fire Horse," promising energy and bold action. From the Winter Olympics in Italy to the FIFA World Cup in North America, 2026 is a year of global spectacles.
