The latest world news includes a significant U.S. military operation in Venezuela, international responses to protests in Iran, and ongoing humanitarian crises.
Venezuela Operation
The U.S. military conducted a surprise attack on Venezuela over the weekend, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Selia Flores.[1][2] According to reports, missiles struck army bases, airfields, and key infrastructure in Caracas and surrounding regions, with U.S. special forces reaching Maduro’s residence by 2 a.m.[1] Maduro and his wife were subsequently boarded onto a U.S. warship and flown to the United States, where they were scheduled to appear in federal court in New York City.[1][2] President Trump posted an image of Maduro bound and blindfolded and promised to temporarily run Venezuela and seize the country’s oil.[1] Maduro’s vice president is now serving as acting president.[2]
International Reactions
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated he is “deeply alarmed” by the U.S. action, calling it “a dangerous precedent.”[3] Russia reaffirmed its support for the Venezuelan government, describing the U.S. attacks as “extremely concerning.”[1] Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu praised the operation as “a perfect operation.”[1] However, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries condemned Trump for using military force without congressional authorization, though he acknowledged Maduro as an authoritarian dictator.[1]
Following the Venezuela operation, President Trump threatened military action against Colombia, Cuba, Greenland, Iran, and Mexico.[1]
Iran Protests
In Iran, human rights groups report at least 16 people have been killed during a week of protests over soaring inflation and economic collapse, with at least 582 people arrested.[1] Trump threatened intervention on behalf of protesters, stating the U.S. is “locked and loaded and ready to go,” while Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei responded that “Iran will not yield to the enemy.”[1]
Other Global Issues
The UN highlighted that military spending is skyrocketing while development aid to poorer nations is declining drastically.[3] Additionally, humanitarian crises persist in Yemen, Gaza, and Haiti, with winter conditions worsening aid delivery efforts.[3]
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