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US strikes Venezuela highlights: Delcy Rodriguez sworn in as Venezuela’s interim president; takes oath after Maduro’s arrest
US strikes Venezuela Live: US President Donald Trump confirmed US carried out large scale military strikes against Venzeula and captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. The couple aboard a US warship are now being brought to New York, Trump said. Earlier US AG Pam Bondi said, Maduro was indicted in Southern District of New York in a drug case, reacting to which she said Maduros once on US soil "will face wrath of US justice on drugs, terrorism."
At least seven explosions were heard across Caracas around 2.00 am local time, with witnesses reporting low-flying aircraft, visible smoke near a major military base, and electricity outages in several neighborhoods. Videos of the blasts circulated rapidly on social media as residents rushed into the streets.
International media reported that the explosions followed heightened US military activity in the region, including the deployment of an aircraft carrier and warships to the Caribbean. According to US sources cited by media outlets, President Donald Trump authorised strikes on targets inside Venezuela.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro declared a national emergency, accusing the United States of “military aggression” and calling for the mobilisation of the population. The incident marks a sharp escalation in tensions between Washington and Caracas, coming amid reports of US operations against alleged drug-smuggling routes in the region and growing speculation about broader military action.
At least seven explosions were heard across Caracas around 2.00 am local time, with witnesses reporting low-flying aircraft, visible smoke near a major military base, and electricity outages in several neighborhoods. Videos of the blasts circulated rapidly on social media as residents rushed into the streets.
International media reported that the explosions followed heightened US military activity in the region, including the deployment of an aircraft carrier and warships to the Caribbean. According to US sources cited by media outlets, President Donald Trump authorised strikes on targets inside Venezuela.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro declared a national emergency, accusing the United States of “military aggression” and calling for the mobilisation of the population. The incident marks a sharp escalation in tensions between Washington and Caracas, coming amid reports of US operations against alleged drug-smuggling routes in the region and growing speculation about broader military action.
06:30 (IST) Jan 04
At least 40 killed in Venezuela strike as US captures Maduro; Trump vows to ‘run’ nation
At least 40 people, including civilians and soldiers, were killed during a large-scale US military operation in Venezuela that led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, according to a senior Venezuelan official cited by The New York Times.
Maduro was flown to New York on Saturday afternoon to face US drug charges, hours after American forces carried out what US officials described as a swift and overwhelming strike on Caracas aimed at removing him from power.
According to The New York Times, more than 150 US aircraft were deployed to neutralise Venezuelan air defences, enabling military helicopters to insert troops who assaulted Maduro’s position in the capital. The casualty figures are based on preliminary reports, the Venezuelan official said, speaking on condition of anonymity.
Maduro was flown to New York on Saturday afternoon to face US drug charges, hours after American forces carried out what US officials described as a swift and overwhelming strike on Caracas aimed at removing him from power.
According to The New York Times, more than 150 US aircraft were deployed to neutralise Venezuelan air defences, enabling military helicopters to insert troops who assaulted Maduro’s position in the capital. The casualty figures are based on preliminary reports, the Venezuelan official said, speaking on condition of anonymity.
04:10 (IST) Jan 04
Captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro arrives in New York ahead of court appearance
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have arrived at Stewart Air National Guard Base in New York following a large-scale US military operation in Caracas that removed them from their home. The couple is expected to face drugs and weapons charges in Manhattan federal court next week, with the US department of justice also unsealing a new indictment today against Maduro, his wife, and their son.
03:05 (IST) Jan 04
'We are ready to defend' : Venezuela vice president
Venezuelan vice president Delcy Rodriguez said Saturday the government was ready "to defend" the country after an early-morning operation in which the US military seized strongman Nicolas Maduro and his wife.
Rodriguez, who is next in line to succeed Maduro, insisted in a live address that "We are ready to defend Venezuela; we are ready to defend our natural resources" after US President Donald Trump said Washington intends to "run" the Caribbean nation and tap its huge oil reserves.
Rodriguez, who is next in line to succeed Maduro, insisted in a live address that "We are ready to defend Venezuela; we are ready to defend our natural resources" after US President Donald Trump said Washington intends to "run" the Caribbean nation and tap its huge oil reserves.
02:55 (IST) Jan 04
UN Security Council to meet Monday on Venezuela
The United Nations Security Council will meet Monday to discuss the US operation to seize Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro in Caracas, the Somali presidency of the Council told AFP on Saturday.
The emergency meeting, scheduled for 10:00 am (1500 GMT), was requested by Venezuela and relayed by Colombia, AFP reported quoting diplomatic sources.
The emergency meeting, scheduled for 10:00 am (1500 GMT), was requested by Venezuela and relayed by Colombia, AFP reported quoting diplomatic sources.
02:02 (IST) Jan 04
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Venezuela crisis
“The UK has long supported a transition of power in Venezuela. We regarded Maduro as an illegitimate President and we shed no tears about the end of his regime.
“I reiterated my support for international law this morning. The UK government will discuss the evolving situation with US counterparts in the days ahead as we seek a safe and peaceful transition to a legitimate government that reflects the will of the Venezuelan people.”
“I reiterated my support for international law this morning. The UK government will discuss the evolving situation with US counterparts in the days ahead as we seek a safe and peaceful transition to a legitimate government that reflects the will of the Venezuelan people.”
00:46 (IST) Jan 04
Macron says Venezuela's Gonzalez Urrutia should lead post-Maduro transition
French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday said that 2024 presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia should lead a peaceful transition in Venezuela, adding its people "could only rejoice" at the removal by the US of President Nicolas Maduro.
"The Venezuelan people are today rid of the dictatorship of Nicolas Maduro," Macron wrote on X after Maduro was captured by US forces. "We hope that President Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, elected in 2024, will be able to ensure this transition as quickly as possible," he added.
Gonzalez Urrutia was widely considered the rightful victor of Venezuela's 2024 presidential election, but Maduro was proclaimed the winner, sparking deadly riots that were brutally repressed.
"The Venezuelan people are today rid of the dictatorship of Nicolas Maduro," Macron wrote on X after Maduro was captured by US forces. "We hope that President Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, elected in 2024, will be able to ensure this transition as quickly as possible," he added.
Gonzalez Urrutia was widely considered the rightful victor of Venezuela's 2024 presidential election, but Maduro was proclaimed the winner, sparking deadly riots that were brutally repressed.
00:39 (IST) Jan 04
NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani says briefed on US military capture of Venezuela’s Maduro; calls it ‘act of war’
New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani said on X that he was briefed on the “US military capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife” and their planned imprisonment in federal custody in New York City. Calling it an attack on a sovereign nation, Mamdani said such action was “an act of war and a violation of federal and international law.”
He warned that the “blatant pursuit of regime change” would have direct consequences for New Yorkers, including tens of thousands of Venezuelans living in the city. “My focus is their safety and the safety of every New Yorker,” the mayor said, adding that his administration would continue to monitor the situation and issue guidance.
He warned that the “blatant pursuit of regime change” would have direct consequences for New Yorkers, including tens of thousands of Venezuelans living in the city. “My focus is their safety and the safety of every New Yorker,” the mayor said, adding that his administration would continue to monitor the situation and issue guidance.
23:30 (IST) Jan 03
Trump says Venezuela VP told Rubio willing to cooperate with US
US President Donald Trump said Saturday that Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez has said she is ready to work with Washington, after the country's leader Nicolas Maduro was seized to face trial in New York.
Trump told reporters that Secretary of State Marco Rubio "just had a conversation with her, and she's essentially willing to do what we think is necessary to make Venezuela great again."
The US president also said that Washington was "not afraid of boots on the ground if we have to" after the spectacular nighttime raid.
Trump told reporters that Secretary of State Marco Rubio "just had a conversation with her, and she's essentially willing to do what we think is necessary to make Venezuela great again."
The US president also said that Washington was "not afraid of boots on the ground if we have to" after the spectacular nighttime raid.
23:24 (IST) Jan 03
Trump says ‘it won’t cost us anything’ to run Venezuela
On being asked what would happen if the US ends up administering Venezuela for years, Trump suggested that the US would use revenues from oil sales to pay for running the country, saying, “The money coming out of the ground is very substantial.”
“We’re going to get reimbursed for everything that we spend,” he said.
“We’re going to get reimbursed for everything that we spend,” he said.
23:23 (IST) Jan 03
Nobel laureate Machado doesn't have 'support or respect' to run Venezuela: Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump on Saturday brushed aside Nobel Peace Prize-winning opposition leader Maria Corina Machado as a potential interim leader of Venezuela, as he said Washington was working with deposed Nicolas Maduro's vice president.
"I think it would be very tough for her to be the leader. She doesn't have the support within or the respect within the country," Trump told a news conference.
"She's a very nice woman, but she doesn't have the respect."
"I think it would be very tough for her to be the leader. She doesn't have the support within or the respect within the country," Trump told a news conference.
"She's a very nice woman, but she doesn't have the respect."
23:17 (IST) Jan 03
Trump says US officials such as Rubio, Hegseth and Caine will be running Venezuela
When asked who would be running Venezuela, Trump said, “the people that are standing right behind me” are going to be running it “for a period of time.”
23:13 (IST) Jan 03
Trump says US will tap Venezuela’s vast oil reserves and sell ‘large amounts’ to other countries after Maduro ouster
23:09 (IST) Jan 03
US strike Venezuela live: Maduro and his wife 'gave up' before being taken into custody - general Caine
The US military maintained "totally the element of surprise", having dismantled and disabled Venezuelan air defence systems, says General Caine.
He says they arrived at Maduro's compound at 01:01 (local time) and isolated the area. On arrival there, the helicopters "came under fire", and they responded with "overwhelming force", he says.
One helicopter was hit but all US aircraft have been able to return home, he says.
Maduro and his wife then "gave up" and were taken into custody by the department of justice, says Caine, and at 03:29 (local time) they boarded the USS Iwo Jima.
He says they arrived at Maduro's compound at 01:01 (local time) and isolated the area. On arrival there, the helicopters "came under fire", and they responded with "overwhelming force", he says.
One helicopter was hit but all US aircraft have been able to return home, he says.
Maduro and his wife then "gave up" and were taken into custody by the department of justice, says Caine, and at 03:29 (local time) they boarded the USS Iwo Jima.
23:04 (IST) Jan 03
Several 'no war on Venezuela' protests planned across the US today
Multiple anti-war demonstrations are planned in cities across the US against military action in Venezuela, after the US conducted a large-scale strike on the city of Caracas and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, reported CNN.
“We need to take to the streets and say no to another endless war! The people of this country do not want another war! A US war would cause death and destruction for the people of Venezuela,” the Answer Coalition, one group organizing the protests, wrote in a news release.
Demonstrations are planned for Chicago, New York’s Times Square, outside the White House in Washington, DC, along with city halls and statehouses across the country this afternoon.
“We need to take to the streets and say no to another endless war! The people of this country do not want another war! A US war would cause death and destruction for the people of Venezuela,” the Answer Coalition, one group organizing the protests, wrote in a news release.
Demonstrations are planned for Chicago, New York’s Times Square, outside the White House in Washington, DC, along with city halls and statehouses across the country this afternoon.
22:59 (IST) Jan 03
How America would run Venezuela still unclear
When asked by reporters how the US administration of Venezuela will work, Trump gave a vague answer. "We're going to be running it with a group and we're going to make sure it's run properly."
When pressed for details on how this will work, Trump said: "It's all being done right now. We're designating people. We're talking to people. We're designating, various people. And we're going to let you know who those people are."
He also said he was "not afraid" of having U.S. boots on the ground if needed.
"We have to have, we had boots on the ground last night, at a very high level actually. We're not afraid of it," he said.
When pressed for details on how this will work, Trump said: "It's all being done right now. We're designating people. We're talking to people. We're designating, various people. And we're going to let you know who those people are."
He also said he was "not afraid" of having U.S. boots on the ground if needed.
"We have to have, we had boots on the ground last night, at a very high level actually. We're not afraid of it," he said.
22:57 (IST) Jan 03
Trumo dodges question on plan post Maduro capture
On being asked what next in context to US's record of deposing 'dictators," Trump says he is different from his predecessor and has a perfect record of winning, "we win, we win a lot."
22:53 (IST) Jan 03
US President Trump says Congress has a tendency to 'leak'
22:52 (IST) Jan 03
Trump asks Rubio to answer question over intimating Congress about Maduro op
22:50 (IST) Jan 03
US strike Venezuela live: Top American military officials gives details of Op Absolute resolve
General Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint chiefs of staff, while addressing the media said, some of his key statements;
"There is always a chance that we'll be tasked to do this type of mission again."
"Our interagency work began months ago and built on decades of experience of integrating complex air, ground, space, and maritime operations"
"We watched, we waited, we prepared. We remained patient and professional."
The operation "involved more than 150 aircraft launching across the Western Hemisphere in close coordination"
"The Force included F-22s, F-35s, F-18s, EA-18s, E-2s, B-1 bombers, and other support aircraft, as well as numerous remotely piloted drones."
"We arrived at Maduro's compound at 1:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time, or 2:01 a.m. Caracas local time, and the apprehension force descended into Maduro's compound and moved with speed, precision and discipline towards their objective and isolated the area to ensure the safety and security of the ground force."
"There is always a chance that we'll be tasked to do this type of mission again."
"Our interagency work began months ago and built on decades of experience of integrating complex air, ground, space, and maritime operations"
"We watched, we waited, we prepared. We remained patient and professional."
The operation "involved more than 150 aircraft launching across the Western Hemisphere in close coordination"
"The Force included F-22s, F-35s, F-18s, EA-18s, E-2s, B-1 bombers, and other support aircraft, as well as numerous remotely piloted drones."
"We arrived at Maduro's compound at 1:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time, or 2:01 a.m. Caracas local time, and the apprehension force descended into Maduro's compound and moved with speed, precision and discipline towards their objective and isolated the area to ensure the safety and security of the ground force."
22:46 (IST) Jan 03
US strike venezuela live: General Caine breaks down epic timeline of the US strikes and capture of Maduro
22:44 (IST) Jan 03
US strike Venezuela live: Over 150 aircraft used in Operation Aboslute Resolve; 1 was hit
22:43 (IST) Jan 03
Maduro expected to stop briefly at Guantanamo Bay
Detained Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, who is aboard the USS Iwo Jima headed to New York, is expected to briefly stop at the US military base in Guantanamo Bay, before being transferred to New York, two sources familiar with the plans told CNN.
Part of the consideration is that this allows the transfer to made more quickly, according to a source. By putting him on plane there, officials can take him directly to New York instead of having to first present him at another court.
The base, sometimes referred to as “Gitmo,” is located in southeastern Cuba, on the coast of Guantánamo Bay.
Part of the consideration is that this allows the transfer to made more quickly, according to a source. By putting him on plane there, officials can take him directly to New York instead of having to first present him at another court.
The base, sometimes referred to as “Gitmo,” is located in southeastern Cuba, on the coast of Guantánamo Bay.
22:35 (IST) Jan 03
US strikes Venezuela live: Venezuela operation should serve as a warning, Trump says
"I will never allow terrorists and criminals to operate with impunity against the United States," Trump said. "This extremely successful operation should serve as a warning to anyone who would threaten American sovereignty or endanger American lives."
22:34 (IST) Jan 03
'Operation Absolute resolve': US strike on Venezueala
22:32 (IST) Jan 03
US strikes Caracas live: Venezuelans will be 'rich, independent and safe', Trump says
The US "partnership" with Venezuela will make the people of Venezuela "rich, independent and safe", says Trump. Venezuelans living in the US will be "extremely happy", he adds.
"They're not going to suffer any more," he tells the news conference.
Trump calls Maduro an "illegitimate dictator" who was responsible for the bringing of "colossal amounts of deadly illicit drugs" into the US, and accuses him of overseeing the Cartel de los Soles cartel.
Maduro has previously vehemently denied being a cartel leader. Trump adds that Maduro and his wife are on a ship heading to New York, and a decision "will be made soon" between New York and Miami.
"They're not going to suffer any more," he tells the news conference.
Trump calls Maduro an "illegitimate dictator" who was responsible for the bringing of "colossal amounts of deadly illicit drugs" into the US, and accuses him of overseeing the Cartel de los Soles cartel.
Maduro has previously vehemently denied being a cartel leader. Trump adds that Maduro and his wife are on a ship heading to New York, and a decision "will be made soon" between New York and Miami.
22:28 (IST) Jan 03
Trump addresses media: US ready to stage second 'much larger' attack on Venezuela if needed, says President
Trump asserts that the US is "ready" to stage a second "and much larger" attack on the country if needed.
He says they were initially prepared to do a "second wave" and had assumed it would be necessary, that but given the success of last night's attack, it probably would now not be.
22:26 (IST) Jan 03
US strikes Venezuela live: American oil companies will go into Venezuela, says Trump
"As everyone knows, the oil business in Venezuela has been a bust, a total bust for a long period of time. They were pumping almost nothing by comparison to what they could have been pumping and what could have taken place. We're going to have our very large United States oil companies, the biggest anywhere in the world, go in, spend billions of dollars, fix the badly broken infrastructure, the oil infrastructure, and start making money for the country."
22:23 (IST) Jan 03
US strikes Venezuela live: Trump says Maduro and his wife 'now face American justice'
Trump while addressing the media said that the US force went against "a heavily fortified military fortress" in the heart of Caracas to bring Maduro "to justice". He compared it to previous military operations against Iran - including against nuclear targets.
"No nation in the world could achieve what America achieved yesterday," he says.
All Venezuelan military capabilities were "rendered powerless" in the attack, he claimed. He added the lights of Caracas were turned off during the operation "due to a certain expertise" that America has.
Both Maduro and his wife "now face American justice" says Trump, adding they have been indicted in the southern district of New York for their "campaign of deadly narco-terrorism" against the US and its citizens.
"No nation in the world could achieve what America achieved yesterday," he says.
All Venezuelan military capabilities were "rendered powerless" in the attack, he claimed. He added the lights of Caracas were turned off during the operation "due to a certain expertise" that America has.
Both Maduro and his wife "now face American justice" says Trump, adding they have been indicted in the southern district of New York for their "campaign of deadly narco-terrorism" against the US and its citizens.
22:21 (IST) Jan 03
US strikes Venezuela live: 'Want peace, liberty, justice for Venezuela,' says Trump
Trumps says, "We want peace, liberty and justice for the great people of Venezuela, and that includes many from Venezuela that are now living in the United States and want to go back to their country. It's their homeland," he continued.
"We can't take a chance at somebody else takes over Venezuela that doesn't have the good of the Venezuelan people in mind. We've had decades of that. We're not going to let that happen."
"We can't take a chance at somebody else takes over Venezuela that doesn't have the good of the Venezuelan people in mind. We've had decades of that. We're not going to let that happen."
22:19 (IST) Jan 03
US strikes Venezuela live: Trump calls the ops stunning, says Air, land,sea was used
Trump addressing the media said, "Air, land and sea was used to launch a spectacular assault. And it was an assault like people have not seen since World War Two."
"This was one of the most stunning, effective and powerful displays of American military might and competence in American history," Trump told reporters.
"This was one of the most stunning, effective and powerful displays of American military might and competence in American history," Trump told reporters.
22:17 (IST) Jan 03
Trump says US to run Venezuela until 'proper, safe transition'
US President Donald Trump says, "We are gonna run the country (Venezuela) until the said time the proper, safe transition takes place."
22:12 (IST) Jan 03
Trump begins address to media on strikes in Venezuela
22:03 (IST) Jan 03
US strikes Venezuela: Trump shares first image of Maduro in custody
21:39 (IST) Jan 03
US strikes Venezuela live: Israel hails US operation, calls it 'leader of free world'
Israel's foreign minister on Saturday hailed the American nighttime operation in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of President Nicolas Maduro, saying Washington acted as the "leader of the free world".
"Israel stands alongside the freedom-loving Venezuelan people, who have suffered under Maduro's illegal tyranny. Israel welcomes the removal of the dictator who led a network of drugs and terror and hopes for the return of democracy to the country and for friendly relations between the states," Foreign Minister Gideon Saar wrote on X.
"Israel stands alongside the freedom-loving Venezuelan people, who have suffered under Maduro's illegal tyranny. Israel welcomes the removal of the dictator who led a network of drugs and terror and hopes for the return of democracy to the country and for friendly relations between the states," Foreign Minister Gideon Saar wrote on X.
21:33 (IST) Jan 03
CIA source inside Maduro's government aided US operation
A CIA source within Venezuela’s government assisted the United States in tracking Nicolás Maduro’s location ahead of his capture, CBS News reported.
The involvement of the source was first disclosed by The New York Times. According to the report, the human source was part of a broader intelligence effort that also relied on overhead surveillance and signals intelligence. The operation followed months of detailed planning and coordination between the CIA and the US department of defense.
CIA director John Ratcliffe has previously said the agency would place a renewed focus on recruiting human intelligence sources, though it remains unclear when this particular source was recruited. The US government has offered a $50 million reward for information leading to Maduro’s arrest.
The involvement of the source was first disclosed by The New York Times. According to the report, the human source was part of a broader intelligence effort that also relied on overhead surveillance and signals intelligence. The operation followed months of detailed planning and coordination between the CIA and the US department of defense.
CIA director John Ratcliffe has previously said the agency would place a renewed focus on recruiting human intelligence sources, though it remains unclear when this particular source was recruited. The US government has offered a $50 million reward for information leading to Maduro’s arrest.
21:20 (IST) Jan 03
US strikes Venezuela live: China expresses 'shock' and 'condemns the US-Trump for 'blatant use of force against a sovereign state'
21:14 (IST) Jan 03
'US fulfilled its promise': Machado Corina reacts to American strikes; vows to build 'new Venezuela'
21:03 (IST) Jan 03
US strikes Venezuela live: Italy’s Meloni backs US action in Venezuela, calls it ‘legitimate’ and ‘defensive’
21:02 (IST) Jan 03
US strikes Venezuela live: Russia demands release of Venezuela’s ‘legally elected’ president
Russia called on the United States to free Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, after their surprise capture by US forces earlier in the day.
In a statement, Russia’s foreign ministry said it was “strongly urging” the US leadership to reverse its decision and release what it described as the “legally elected president of a sovereign state” and his wife.
In a statement, Russia’s foreign ministry said it was “strongly urging” the US leadership to reverse its decision and release what it described as the “legally elected president of a sovereign state” and his wife.
20:51 (IST) Jan 03
US aviation regulator shuts Caribbean airspace amid Venezuela action
The US federal aviation administration notified commercial airlines to avoid Caribbean airspace, citing a "potentially hazardous situation" amid US military operations to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, AFP reported.
The notice said the closure was issued due to "safety-of-flight risks associated with ongoing military activity."
The notice said the closure was issued due to "safety-of-flight risks associated with ongoing military activity."
20:41 (IST) Jan 03
US strikes Venezuela live: Trump says Maduro aboard US warship; being taken to New York
The US President said on "Fox and Friends" that Maduro is being taken to New York after his capture early Saturday. He said Maduro and his wife were aboard the US warship Iwo Jima and headed to New York.
"They'll be heading to New York," Trump said. "They were indicted in New York."
"They'll be heading to New York," Trump said. "They were indicted in New York."
20:35 (IST) Jan 03
US strikes Venezuela live: Trump says '2 hit but no US soldier killed in ops'
President Donald Trump said Nicolás Maduro was “highly guarded” at the time of his capture, praising the overnight operation and saying no US forces were killed.
“It was like a fortress, actually,” the president said on Fox and Friends on Saturday morning. “You know that we had nobody killed was amazing. I think we had nobody killed, I have to say, because a couple of guys were hit, but they came back and they're supposed to be in pretty good shape.”
“It was like a fortress, actually,” the president said on Fox and Friends on Saturday morning. “You know that we had nobody killed was amazing. I think we had nobody killed, I have to say, because a couple of guys were hit, but they came back and they're supposed to be in pretty good shape.”
20:26 (IST) Jan 03
US strikes Venezuela live: 'Sets a dangerous precedent'; UN chief on American raids
UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres is deeply alarmed by US action in Venezuelathat sets "a dangerous precedent," his spokesperson said in a
statement on Saturday.
"The Secretary-General continues to emphasize the importance of full respect - by all - of international law, including the UN Charter. He’s deeply concerned that the rules of international law have not been respected," UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said.
statement on Saturday.
"The Secretary-General continues to emphasize the importance of full respect - by all - of international law, including the UN Charter. He’s deeply concerned that the rules of international law have not been respected," UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said.
20:22 (IST) Jan 03
US strikes Venezuela live: France calls Americans ops 'against int'l law'
French foriegn minister says "military operation which led to capture of Venzuelan President Maduro goes against principles of international law."
20:13 (IST) Jan 03
US strikes Venezuela live: Trump says Maduro to be brought to New York
US President Donald Trump says Venezuela's Maduro will be "brought to New York." He further added that the Venezuela raid is a 'signal we're not going to be pushed around.'
20:08 (IST) Jan 03
US strikes Caracas live: Venezuela's oil paradox
20:00 (IST) Jan 03
US strikes Venezuela: Trump says "going to be strongly invovled in Venezuela's oil industry"
19:50 (IST) Jan 03
US strikes Venezuela live: 'Waited four days for op'; says Trump
US President Donald Trump said, US waited for four days in order to conduct operation in Venezuela, and that he is deciding as to what next about leadership in Caracas.
"Waited four days for operation, for better weather," adding "Making decision on what's next for Venezuela leadership," as quoted by Reuters.
"Waited four days for operation, for better weather," adding "Making decision on what's next for Venezuela leadership," as quoted by Reuters.
19:45 (IST) Jan 03
US strikes Venezuela live: Trump says watched Maduro capture live, was 'like a television show'
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US strikes Venezuela Live: US President Donald Trump confirmed US carried out large scale military strikes against Venzeula and captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. The couple aboard a US warship are now being brought to New York, Trump said. Earlier US AG Pam Bondi said, Maduro was indicted in Southern District of New York in a drug case, reacting to which she said Maduros once on US soil "will face wrath of US justice on drugs, terrorism."
A wave of powerful explosions rocked Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, in the early hours of Saturday, plunging parts of the city into darkness and sparking widespread fear among residents.
At least seven blasts were reported, accompanied by air raid sirens, low-flying aircraft, and visible smoke near key military installations. The Venezuelan government has declared a national emergency, accusing the United States of launching coordinated military strikes against civilian and military targets. The explosions come against the backdrop of sharply escalating tensions between Washington and Caracas, following months of increased US military presence in the Caribbean and recent warnings of possible military action against the government of President Nicolás Maduro.
A wave of powerful explosions rocked Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, in the early hours of Saturday, plunging parts of the city into darkness and sparking widespread fear among residents.
At least seven blasts were reported, accompanied by air raid sirens, low-flying aircraft, and visible smoke near key military installations. The Venezuelan government has declared a national emergency, accusing the United States of launching coordinated military strikes against civilian and military targets. The explosions come against the backdrop of sharply escalating tensions between Washington and Caracas, following months of increased US military presence in the Caribbean and recent warnings of possible military action against the government of President Nicolás Maduro.
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