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US President Donald Trump's administration has been piling pressure on Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro - Copyright AFP/File Juan BARRETO Shaun TANDON Donald Trump returned to office vowing to be the peace president. Nearly a year later, he is embracing war on multiple fronts. Trump on Saturday ordered large-scale military strikes in…

Colombian President urges UN meeting after US’ strikes on Venezuela Colombian President Gustavo Petro has called for an immediate UN security council meeting after the US’ “large-scale attack” on Venezuela in which President Nicolas Maduro was “captured and flown out of the country.” Taking to X, Petro posted, “The Colombian…

Saturday 03 January 2026 12:39 pm  |   Updated:  Saturday 03 January 2026 12:44 pm Trump ordered DFC to provide political risk insurance Venezuelan President, Nicolas Maduro, will stand trial in the US, after both he and his wife were captured and flown out of the country by US special forces…

This combination of file pictures shows (L) US President Donald Trump as he arrive for a visit to the USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier and (R) Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro delivering a speech during a military ceremony at Fuerte Tiuna in Caracas. The Trump administration said Saturday that Venezuela’s…

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What does Astrology predict about Venezuela–US conflict? Several theories have emerged in the aftermath of the United States (U.S.) “large-scale strike” on Venezuela and the reported capture of President Nicolas Maduro. Many astrological perspectives are also gaining prominence. Star readers have predicted the possible future trajectory of the U.S.-Venezuela conflict…

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President Donald Trump said the United States has captured and holds Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro after carrying out a large-scale strike that has been sharply condemned by Iran, Russia, and other allies of the South American country. In a news conference on January 3, Trump and other US officials gave some…

United States (U.S.) President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social early Saturday, January 3, that the U.S. had carried out a “large-scale strike against Venezuela” and had “captured its leader, President Nicolás Maduro,” along with the First Lady, Cilia Flores. “This operation was done in conjunction with U.S. Law Enforcement.…

President Nicolas Maduro is alleged by the US to oversee a terrorist group but Venezuela calls the designation a 'ridiculous lie' - Copyright AFP/File Juan BARRETO Jim Watson with Danny Kemp and Shaun Tandon in Washington President Donald Trump said Saturday that US forces had captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro…