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US Captures Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro
US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, flying them out of the country; Vice President Delcy Rodríguez now acts as president. This follows US airstrikes on Fort Tiuna and Generalissimo Francisco de Miranda Air Base using Hellfire missiles.
Secretary Rubio refuses to rule out further attacks while Venezuela submits budgets to the US.
Trump Threatens Massive Military Strike on Iran
President Trump warned of a 'massive Armada' strike on Iran unless a new nuclear deal is reached, stating time is running out. Iran's foreign minister vowed an immediate powerful response; EU imposed new sanctions citing protest crackdowns.
EU designated Iran's Revolutionary Guard a terrorist organization.
Russia Launches Deadly Drone and Missile Attacks on Ukraine
Russia conducted drone and missile strikes across Ukraine, killing a couple in Kyiv after a passenger train attack that killed five. Nearly 2 million troops killed, wounded, or missing in four years of war per CSIS report.
Ukraine faces -30°C freeze as Russia targets energy grid.
US Faces Potential Government Shutdown Deadline
Congress extended funding to January 30, 2026, but risks a partial shutdown over unresolved bills, especially DHS oversight after a border agent's killing of nurse Alex Pretti. Six of 12 appropriations bills passed; remaining need bipartisan support.
No one wants disruption to agency operations.
US Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Amid Trump Pressure
The Fed left rates unchanged, resisting President Trump's calls to lower them. Fed Chair Powell faces a criminal investigation by Trump's ally Jeanine Pirro, US attorney for DC.
Powell attended Supreme Court arguments on Trump's effort to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook.
Israel Conducts Airstrikes in Gaza and Lebanon
Israeli military launched attacks in Gaza, killing 13 Palestinians including five children. Separate airstrikes in Lebanon killed one person each in Tyre amid Israel-Hezbollah conflict.
Ongoing Gaza war sees continued journalist killings.
US Withdraws from Iraq's Al-Asad Airbase
US Armed Forces formally withdrew from Al-Asad Airbase, handing full control to Iraqi forces for the first time since 2014. This marks a shift in Iraq-US relations amid regional conflicts.
EU and Mercosur Sign Free Trade Agreement After 25 Years
The EU and Mercosur formally signed their association agreement, concluding 25 years of negotiations. This boosts business and economy between the blocs.
New Zealand Rejects Trump's Board of Peace Invitation
New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon declined US President Trump's invitation to join his Board of Peace, citing need for clarity. This reflects diplomatic tensions.
Canada Warns US Over Alberta Separatist Meetings
Canadian PM Mark Carney urged the US to respect Canadian sovereignty after State Department met Alberta separatists. Concerns rise over interference in oil-rich province.
Bandits Kill 30 in Nigerian Village Market Raid
Armed bandits killed at least 30, kidnapped others, looted, and burned a market in Borgu, Niger State. This escalates the Nigerian bandit conflict.
Sudan Government Returns to Khartoum
Sudanese PM Kamil Idris announced the government's return to Khartoum after operating from Port Sudan during the civil war. This signals potential stabilization efforts.