
Venezuela Live Updates: Maduro Tells U.S. Judge He Was ‘Kidnapped’
Nicolás Maduro, the ousted Venezuelan leader, and his wife pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking and other federal charges. “I am still president of my country,” Maduro said.Published on : Mon Jan 05 2026

After Venezuela, Trump Says Cuba Is ‘Ready to Fall’
The capture of Nicolás Maduro is a devastating blow to the alliance between Venezuela and Cuba. Many wonder if the island nation will be targeted next.By Maria Abi-Habib
Published on : Mon Jan 05 2026
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CubaLatin AmericaHavana (Cuba)VenezuelaCommunity of Latin American and Caribbean StatesCastro, FidelChavez, HugoMaduro, NicolasRubio, MarcoTrump, Donald J

A Test for Venezuela’s New Leader: Solidifying Power, but Pleasing Trump
Delcy Rodríguez is the torchbearer of a government whose revolutionary roots are in disarray. She must appease constituencies who loathe U.S. meddling while fielding Washington’s demands.By Simon Romero, Isayen Herrera and María Victoria Fermín
Published on : Mon Jan 05 2026
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‘No One Is Ready for This’: How a Deadly Bar Fire Upended a Swiss Town
In Crans-Montana, the ski resort where at least 40 people died in a New Year’s Day blaze, many were struggling to process one of the worst such disasters in Switzerland’s history.By Ségolène Le Stradic, Aurelien Breeden and Sergey Ponomarev
Published on : Sun Jan 04 2026
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Facing Protests and Economic Crisis, Iran Offers Citizens Monthly Payments
The plan to give Iranians roughly $7 a month is the latest in a string of steps aimed at alleviating economic pressures. Critics say the payments cannot reverse the severity of the crisis.By Erika Solomon and Sanam Mahoozi
Published on : Mon Jan 05 2026
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Detained American Is Held by Venezuelan Counterintelligence
The location of James Luckey-Lange of New York City, who went missing in Venezuela in early December, was previously unknown.By Anatoly Kurmanaev
Published on : Mon Jan 05 2026
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Maduro, Yanked Into the U.S. Justice System, Says He Was Kidnapped
“I’m innocent. I’m not guilty. I am a decent man,” the captured Venezuelan president told a judge in Manhattan federal court. “I am still president of my country.”By Jonah E. Bromwich, Benjamin Weiser, Maia Coleman and Hurubie Meko
Published on : Mon Jan 05 2026
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What to Know About Trump’s Desire to Take Over Greenland
President Trump has reiterated his interest in annexing Denmark’s semiautonomous territory, saying it is vital for America’s national security.By Amelia Nierenberg and Maya Tekeli
Published on : Mon Jan 05 2026
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Trump’s Threat of Force Against Colombia Draws Rebuke From Its Leader
President Gustavo Petro said that he had asked the Colombian people to defend him “against any illegitimate violent act.” His defense minister emphasized that security cooperation with Washington continued.By Genevieve Glatsky
Published on : Mon Jan 05 2026
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ColombiaPetro, GustavoMaduro, NicolasTrump, Donald J

Trump Suggests U.S. Could Take Action Against More Countries
In remarks aboard Air Force One, President Trump threatened Colombia and its president, described Cuba as “ready to fall” and reasserted his desire to acquire Greenland.By Yan Zhuang
Published on : Mon Jan 05 2026
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Venezuela’s New Leader Calls for Dialogue and ‘Coexistence’ With U.S.
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez struck a more diplomatic tone than she had on Saturday, inviting the United States to “work together on a cooperative agenda.”By Frances Robles
Published on : Mon Jan 05 2026
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After U.S. Strikes on Christmas, Fear Grips Muslims in Rural Nigeria
A small town set amid a smattering of baobab trees is grappling with the aftermath of a bombing ordered by President Trump.By Dionne Searcey and Eric Schmitt
Published on : Mon Jan 05 2026
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Israel’s Stinging Retort to Mamdani Was Meant as Retaliation in Kind
After Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York scrapped two executive orders on antisemitism and boycotts, the Israeli Foreign Ministry issued an aggressive response to what it saw as an aggressive act.By David M. Halbfinger
Published on : Mon Jan 05 2026
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Denmark’s Leader Says Trump ‘Should Be Taken Seriously’ on Greenland
The Danish prime minister’s comments on Monday came a day after she told President Trump to “stop the threats” against the semiautonomous Danish territory following the U.S. military raid in Venezuela.By Amelia Nierenberg and Maya Tekeli
Published on : Mon Jan 05 2026
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Trump Officials to Brief Top Lawmakers on Maduro Raid
The briefing for congressional leaders and the top members of the intelligence, defense and foreign policy panels will come two days after the military operation.By Robert Jimison
Published on : Mon Jan 05 2026
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Eva Schloss, Anne Frank’s Stepsister and Auschwitz Survivor, Dies at 96
Ms. Schloss, who was sent to Auschwitz as a teenager, dedicated her life to educating people about her experiences and the dangers of prejudice.By Jenny Gross
Published on : Mon Jan 05 2026
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Who Is Delcy Rodríguez?
Ms. Rodríguez, who is leading Venezuela after the U.S. captured Nicolás Maduro, established a reputation as a shrewd operator guiding the country’s economy.By Ali Watkins and Victor Mather
Published on : Mon Jan 05 2026
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VenezuelaCaracas (Venezuela)Rodriguez, Delcy (1969- )Maduro, NicolasTrump, Donald J

Ahn Sung Ki, Towering Figure in South Korean Film, Dies at 74
Mr. Ahn, who made his onscreen debut as a 5-year-old, appeared in more than 180 films. President Lee Jae-myung said he “left a great footprint in Korean film history.”By Jin Yu Young
Published on : Mon Jan 05 2026
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Ahn Sung Ki (1952-2026)

10 People Are Convicted of Cyberbullying France’s First Lady
The defendants made false claims about Brigitte Macron, the wife of President Emmanuel Macron of France.By Ségolène Le Stradic
Published on : Mon Jan 05 2026
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Here’s the latest.
By Benjamin Weiser, Jonah E. Bromwich, Annie Karni and Hurubie Meko
Published on : Mon Jan 05 2026
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Sanctioned Oil Tankers Flee Venezuela in Defiance of U.S. Blockade
The ships are using deceptive tactics as part of a seemingly coordinated attempt to bypass American naval forces in the region.By Christiaan Triebert and Anatoly Kurmanaev
Published on : Mon Jan 05 2026
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Cuba Says 32 of Its Citizens Died in Venezuela, Including Military Personnel
President Miguel Díaz-Canel said the casualties were from Cuba’s armed forces or interior ministry. The country is a longstanding ally of Venezuela.By Jack Nicas
Published on : Mon Jan 05 2026
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Trump’s Move for Regime Change in Venezuela Threatens a New MAGA Rift
Some Republicans are asking how Mr. Trump’s military intervention in Venezuela squares with his past pledges to avoid foreign entanglements and nation building.By Reid J. Epstein and Kellen Browning
Published on : Mon Jan 05 2026
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Republican PartyTrump, Donald JBannon, Stephen KMassie, Thomas HGreene, Marjorie Taylor (1974- )

Iran and Venezuela found kinship in anti-American ideology and in evading U.S. sanctions.
By Farnaz Fassihi
Published on : Mon Jan 05 2026
worldamericas

What Latin America Thinks of Trump’s Goal to Dominate It
President Trump has launched a new era of U.S. intervention in Latin America. Some regional leaders are celebrating, while many others are deeply concerned.By Jack Nicas
Published on : Mon Jan 05 2026
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VenezuelaMexicoArgentinaBrazilLatin AmericaEcuadorCommunity of Latin American and Caribbean StatesMaduro, NicolasTrump, Donald JSheinbaum, ClaudiaMilei, JavierDa Silva, Luiz Inacio LulaNoboa, Daniel

Edmundo González, regarded as the winner of the 2024 vote, says he is president of Venezuela.
TheBy Frances Robles
Published on : Sun Jan 04 2026
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Venezuela’s defense minister calls U.S. operation an ‘act of profound malice.’
By Jack Nicas and Talya Minsberg
Published on : Sun Jan 04 2026
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Days After U.S. Strikes in Nigeria, Gunmen Kill Dozens of Villagers
The attackers also abducted an unspecified number of people, including students from a Catholic school where over 300 people were kidnapped in November.By Saikou Jammeh, Ismail Alfa and Eric Schmitt
Published on : Sun Jan 04 2026
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Nigeria

Venezuela, Democracy and Oil
One thing is clear after the U.S. raid: Gunboat diplomacy is back, with cascading implications not just for the Americas but for the world.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Sun Jan 04 2026
world
VenezuelaMaduro, NicolasTrump, Donald J

Venezuelans in Colombia Rejoice, but Are Not Ready to Rush Back Home
“I had utterly lost hope,” said one Venezuelan who has lived in exile from his country for seven years.By Max Bearak
Published on : Sun Jan 04 2026
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Satellite Imagery Reveals Damage to Venezuelan Base Where Maduro Was Captured
Before-and-after imagery released on Sunday shows that at least five buildings at the complex were destroyed by U.S. forces.By Sanjana Varghese
Published on : Sun Jan 04 2026
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‘They’re Invading Us’: The U.S. Attack Viewed From Venezuelans’ Cellphones
The videos, filmed on cellphones by people mainly in Caracas and La Guaira, showed the exact moments in which the U.S. air and ground incursion played out in real time.By Emiliano Rodríguez Mega, Arijeta Lajka and McKinnon de Kuyper
Published on : Sun Jan 04 2026
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VenezuelaCaracas (Venezuela)Maduro, Nicolas

Ukrainians Welcome a U.S. Victory in Venezuela, and Lament a Double Standard
Ukraine’s government supports the removal of a dictator while members of Parliament question the wisdom of endorsing military interventions, even against a Russian ally.By Andrew E. Kramer
Published on : Sun Jan 04 2026
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RussiaUkraineMaduro, NicolasZelensky, Volodymyr