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Saudi Arabia accuses UAE of threatening its security as Yemen tensions reach boiling point

Tensions between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates over the future of Yemen and an imminent declaration of an independent southern state have reached boiling point, with Riyadh effectively accusing Abu Dhabi of threatening its security. Observers warn the dispute could spark a civil war in southern Yemen and

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U.S. Capture of Nicolás Maduro Intensifies Divisions Across Latin America

The United States carried out strikes and a helicopter operation that seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro after explosions, disabled air defenses and a power outage in the city, The New York Times reported. The operation and Mr. Trump’s subsequent celebration — in which he mentioned Venezuela’s oil 20 times,

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Delcy Rodríguez Confronts Political Crisis After U.S. Raid on Nicolás Maduro

Delcy Rodríguez, who served as Nicolás Maduro’s vice president, became Venezuela’s new leader after a U.S. military raid to capture Mr. Maduro, and now faces an immense challenge solidifying control of the government while responding to demands from President Trump. Much of Venezuela appeared in shock after

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Iran’s leaders face weeklong protests and the risk of foreign strikes

Iran’s rulers are confronting a week of anti-government protests at home while also preparing for the possibility of strikes from Israel and the United States, officials said, leaving leaders in what some described as survival mode. The unrest began with Tehran bazaar merchants closing their shops and spread to

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Pentagon says no U.S. troops in Venezuela though large force remains nearby

On Jan. 4, 2026, Defense Department officials said there were no U.S. military personnel in Venezuela, a day after President Trump declared the United States planned to "run" the country for an unspecified period. Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said a force

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Exiled Venezuelans in Cúcuta Celebrate After U.S. Attack Removes Maduro, but Remain Wary

Exiled Venezuelans gathered in Cúcuta, Colombia, to celebrate after an American attack deposed Venezuela’s leader, Nicolás Maduro, with many weeping and lighting fireworks in a jubilant crowd. Those who fled described long years of hardship: Jorge Colmenares, 50, who left seven years ago and now sells caramel candy at

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Semiautonomous A.I. drones like Bumblebee are being used across Ukraine’s front

Across Ukraine’s roughly 800-mile front, new semiautonomous drones that can chase and strike a locked target with no further human input are now in combat use, according to reporting that includes an on-the-ground example near the occupied village of Borysivka. In that incident, a pilot known as Lipa and

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New York Times retools front page after U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro

New York Times print editors redid the paper’s front page after the United States attacked Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro, a development that unfolded before the Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, print editions. Planning editor Josh Crutchmer said he woke around 5:30 a.m. to an alert about

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Saudi-backed Yemeni forces retake Hadramout and move into al-Mahra

Yemeni government-allied forces, backed by Saudi Arabia, recaptured the oil-rich Hadramout region and "assumed positions" in al-Mahra this weekend, the Yemeni information minister, Moammar al-Eryani, told The New York Times. The advance reversed a swift offensive last month by the Southern Transitional Council, a separatist group supported by

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Ukrainians divided over U.S. capture of Venezuela's president

Ukrainian officials and commentators are divided over the United States' capture of Venezuela's president, Nicolás Maduro, with President Volodymyr Zelensky welcoming the liberation of Venezuelans from authoritarianism while stopping short of endorsing the U.S. military operation. Mr. Zelensky told reporters in Kyiv, "Well, what can

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Experts say US $2bn aid terms risk making UN bow to Washington

The US pledged $2bn to the UN humanitarian system but attached conditions, saying the UN must "adapt, shrink or die" and that the money be channelled through a pooled fund under the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (Ocha) and used for 17 priority countries chosen

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Crans-Montana mourns as more victims are identified after deadly New Year fire

Crans-Montana, the Swiss ski resort where a New Year’s Day blaze killed at least 40 people, was in mourning as authorities and families continued to identify victims and the town held commemorations. Police said 24 victims had been identified so far and that 119 people were injured, many seriously.

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Rubio says U.S. military 'quarantine' of Venezuela will remain and troops could deploy

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Trump administration is keeping a military "quarantine" around Venezuela to prevent oil tankers on a U.S. sanctions list from entering and leaving the country, and that U.S. troops could be put on the ground if it served American interests.

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Bella 1 crew painted Russian flag while tanker fled U.S. forces, officials say

Two American officials said the crew of the oil tanker Bella 1 painted a Russian flag on the side of the vessel while fleeing U.S. forces in the Atlantic Ocean, apparently to claim Russian protection. The Coast Guard tried to intercept Bella 1 on Dec. 21 in the Caribbean

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Kimberly Guilfoyle, U.S. ambassador to Greece, becomes focus of attention in Athens

Kimberly Guilfoyle, the United States ambassador to Greece, has become a prominent figure in Athens, attracting media attention for her social life and an active role in advancing American business and energy interests in the country. Her arrival was high profile — she landed on a private jet, appeared on the

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Four killed, including three children, in shooting at Stockton birthday party

A shooting at a 2-year-old’s birthday party near Stockton, Calif., left four people dead, including three children, city and county officials said. The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Department is leading the investigation into the attack, which took place just outside Stockton’s city limits. Crime-scene images described in

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Trump warns U.S. will intervene if Iranian forces kill protesters

President Trump said on Friday that the United States would come to the aid of protesters in Iran if the government used lethal force, posting on Truth Social that "if Iran 'violently kills peaceful protesters, which is their custom, the United States of America will come to their

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U.S. backs Delcy Rodríguez as Venezuela’s interim leader after Maduro’s capture

Vice President Delcy Rodríguez has been accepted by the Trump administration as Venezuela’s interim leader after an elite U.S. military team captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife and flew them to New York to face drug‑trafficking charges, according to U.S. officials and people involved in

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Venezuelans Fear Instability After U.S. Ouster of Maduro

Venezuelans reacted with fear and uncertainty after U.S. forces captured Nicolás Maduro in an early morning raid, removing him from power. Many who opposed Mr. Maduro said they wanted him gone but worry the intervention could bring greater instability. José, an entrepreneur living in Mexico City who voted against

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King Tides and Heavy Rain Flood California, Close Airport and Highways

Heavy rain and unusually high "king" tides struck much of California on Saturday, causing flooding and mudslides that disrupted travel in coastal areas and prompted warnings of more to come. In Santa Barbara County, floodwaters covered the runways at the regional airport, forcing cancellation of all flights and

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U.S. Forces Capture Nicolás Maduro; Trump Says America Will "Run" Venezuela

The U.S. military captured Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro in a swift strike on Caracas early Saturday and was transporting him to New York to face criminal charges. At a news conference later, President Trump said the United States would "run the country" until a proper transition of

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Swiss Bar Managers Face Criminal Probe After Deadly Crans-Montana Fire

Two managers of a bar in the Swiss Alps have been placed under criminal investigation after a sudden fire at Le Constellation in Crans-Montana killed at least 40 people early on New Year’s Day, police said. The Valais canton police opened the probe on Friday night on suspicions of

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Anthony Joshua's driver charged over crash that killed two people

Nigerian police have charged the driver of boxer Anthony Joshua with causing death by dangerous driving following a crash that killed two people. The driver, Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, was also charged with driving without a valid licence and with driving without due care and attention, causing bodily harm and

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Yemen Deploys Forces to Oust UAE-Backed Separatists in Hadhramaut

The Yemeni government said it sent armed forces into the southern province of Hadhramaut to reclaim territory held by the Southern Transitional Council, a separatist group backed by the United Arab Emirates. The Southern Transitional Council has seized parts of Yemen in recent weeks and seeks to create an independent

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Widespread Protests Grip Iran as Inflation and Currency Collapse Deepen Economic Strain

Protests over mounting economic hardship have swept Iran for more than a week, drawing traders, merchants and university students into the streets of major cities, including Tehran. Observers say they are the largest demonstrations since 2022, though not as intense as those that followed the death of Mahsa Amini. Merchants