Trump Warns Cuba, Colombia, Mexico Over Drug Security

 

Washington, US President Donald Trump warned Cuba, Colombia and Mexico this week that US patience is wearing thin over facilitation of drug trafficking and regional instability. He told reporters aboard Air Force One on January 5 that Cuba has lost Venezuelan economic support and "has no income," and said Washington...

Trump Urges U.S. Claim Over Greenland After Venezuela

 

Washington — President Donald Trump said Sunday that the United States needs Greenland 'for defense,' issuing remarks after U.S. military strikes in Venezuela that led to the capture of Nicolás Maduro. Trump told The Atlantic and reporters that Greenland's Arctic position and increased Russian and Chinese activity make it strategically...

UN, Starlink Respond After US Captures Venezuela Leader

 

New York: The United States conducted military operations in Venezuela and detained deposed President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. The UN Security Council will convene an emergency meeting on Monday at 10 a.m. to discuss threats to international peace and security. SpaceX's Starlink announced it will provide free broadband service...

U.S. Forces Capture Venezuela's Leader Nicolás Maduro Overnight

 

Caracas, U.S. forces captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro early Saturday after a night-time operation that American officials said followed months of extensive planning and intelligence work. President Trump approved the mission Friday evening, and military leaders described Operation Absolute Resolve as involving helicopters and aircraft staged from bases across the...

Caribbean flights disrupted after U.S. military operation

 

San Juan — The FAA temporarily restricted Caribbean airspace after a U.S. military operation over Venezuela early Saturday that captured President Nicolás Maduro, prompting major U.S. carriers to cancel hundreds of flights and issue waivers. Airlines reported widespread cancellations at hubs including San Juan and Atlanta; the FAA lifted restrictions...

U.S. Forces Capture Maduro; Photo Shows Custody Aboard Ship

 

Washington — U.S. forces conducted strikes in Venezuela early Saturday and captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, according to President Donald Trump and multiple news reports. Trump posted a photo on Truth Social showing Maduro aboard the USS Iwo Jima and said the administration planned the operation...

U.S. Strike Captures Venezuelan Leader Maduro, Reports Say

 

WASHINGTON — The United States conducted a large-scale strike against Venezuela on Saturday and captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, authorities said. President Donald Trump announced the operation on social media. Venezuelan officials called the attack an "imperialist" assault and urged citizens to protest. Attorney General Pam...

US strikes Venezuela; Trump claims Maduro captured

 

Washington — President Donald Trump said Saturday that US forces launched large-scale strikes inside Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, who were flown out of the country. Explosions and aircraft activity were reported over Caracas and surrounding states early Saturday, with witnesses and images describing blasts, smoke...

Washington warns Iran over potential killing of protesters

 

Washington President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States would intervene if Iranian authorities killed peaceful protesters, writing on Truth Social that Washington was "locked and loaded" and ready to go. The comment followed shopkeepers' strikes in Tehran over high prices that spread into nationwide demonstrations, clashes with security...

Alleged Drone Strike Threatens Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Again

 

Moscow this week reported an alleged Ukrainian drone attack on President Vladimir Putin’s Novgorod residence; Russia said air defenses shot down 91 long-range drones and vowed retaliation. Kyiv denied the claim. US intelligence, per the Wall Street Journal and a CIA assessment, found no evidence Putin or his residences were...