Venezuelan DM demands “immediate return” of Maduro

Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López has demanded the “immediate return” of deposed President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores after they were captured by the United States.

Welfare of Venezuelans must prevail: Pope Leo

Pope Leo XIV has stated that Venezuelans' welfare should prevail after the toppling of President Nicolas Maduro in a US operation and said the country's sovereignty should be guaranteed.

UK says conducted joint attack with France on Daesh site in Syria

The British Ministry of Defence announced it cooperated with France on Saturday night to strike an underground facility in Syria that had likely been used by the Islamic State group to store weapons.

Peace accord must include British, French military presence in Ukraine: Zelensky

Any future security guarantees for Ukraine must include the physical presence of foreign troops on Ukrainian territory, President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated, stressing that forces from France and the U.K. are essential for peace.

Trump claims Putin ‘killing too many people’

U.S. President Donald Trump has issued new criticism against Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday as uncertainty continues to grow around the fate of U.S.-led Ukraine-Russia peace negotiations.

Venezuela high court orders VP to temporarily assume presidency after Maduro’s capture

Venezuela's Supreme Court late Saturday ordered Vice President Delcy Rodriguez to become the country's interim leader, after the United States captured President Nicolas Maduro and whisked him out of the country.

US kidnapping of Venezuela’s president ‘clear instance of state terrorism’: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has sharply condemned the United States’ military aggression against Venezuela and the kidnapping of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, describing the move as a “clear instance of state terrorism” and a blatant violation of the Venezuelan sovereignty.

US issues warnings to three Latin American states

Following a US special forces raid that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Saturday, US President Donald Trump issued veiled warnings to the governments of Mexico, Colombia and Cuba.

South Korea’s president lands in China, hoping to sidestep Taiwan tensions

South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung arrived in China on Sunday, eager to enhance economic ties with Seoul's largest trading partner while keeping a lid on potentially explosive issues such as Taiwan.

North Korea fires first ballistic missiles in 2026

North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles off its east coast on Sunday, Seoul's military has announced, its first launch of the year just hours before South Korea's leader heads to China for a summit.

US says Maduro indicted in New York

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife have been indicted in New York on several charges related to drug trafficking and weapons possession, US Attorney General Pam Bondi has stated.

IRGC says Trump’s threats against Tehran stem from desperation

The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a statement, emphasizing that recent threats by US President Donald Trump against Tehran reflect desperation.

Trump claims Maduro, his wife captured

US soldiers have captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife during Washington’s strikes on the nation’s capital, US President Donald Trump has claimed, adding that the two have been flown out of the South American country.

More than 400,000 Russians killed, wounded for 0.8 percent of Ukraine in 2025

Russia finished 2025 with what Ukraine described as an information operation designed to avoid engaging in peace negotiations and continue its war, despite suffering staggering casualties for meagre territorial gains this year.

Iran’s envoy warns UN about Trump’s ‘consistent pattern of unlawful conduct’

Iran has formally warned the United Nations about a “consistent pattern of unlawful conduct” by the United States, following threatening remarks by American President Donald Trump that the Islamic Republic has denounced as intervention in its internal affairs and an explicit threat of force.

Loud explosions heard in Venezuela’s capital

Loud blasts, accompanied by sounds resembling aircraft flyovers, were heard in Caracas around 2:00 am (0600 GMT) Saturday, according to reports.

Iran vows ‘decisive, comprehensive’ response to any assault

Iran has warned the United States against any interference in its internal affairs, vowing a “swift, decisive, and comprehensive” response to any act of aggression following threatening remarks by American President Donald Trump.

UN chief urges Israel to reverse NGO ban in Gaza, West Bank

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on Israel to reverse a pending ban on dozens of nongovernmental organisations (NGOs) working in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.

Many countries urge Israel to lift Gaza aid restrictions as Palestinians suffer

Several countries in the Middle East and Asia have called on Israel to allow “immediate, full, and unhindered” deliveries of humanitarian aid to the besieged Gaza Strip as winter storms lash the bombarded Palestinian enclave.

Russia says will give US proof of attempted Ukrainian attack on Putin residence

Russia announced on Thursday it had extracted and decoded a file from a Ukrainian drone downed earlier this week that it said shows it had been targeting a Russian presidential residence and that it would hand over the relevant information to the United States.

Daesh planned new year’s eve attacks on churches: Syria

Syria claimed Thursday a suicide bomber who killed a security forces member in Aleppo on New Year's Eve was in the Islamic State group (ISIS, ISIL or Daesh), which planned attacks on churches and gatherings.

2025 marks deadliest year for Palestinians amid Israeli aggression: Report

The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics announced that 2025 marked the worst humanitarian and demographic year for Palestinians, driven by Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip and escalating violations in the occupied West Bank.

Saudi Arabia sets executions record in 2025: AFP

Saudi authorities have executed 356 people in 2025, according to an AFP tally, setting a new record for the number of inmates put to death in the Persian Gulf kingdom in a single year.

Taiwan leader’s speech ‘filled with lies’: China

China accused Taiwan's president on Thursday of telling "lies" in a speech he gave vowing to defend the island's sovereignty after large-scale military exercices by Beijing, state media reported.

Iran warns US threats against its nuclear program endanger IAEA credibility, NPT

Iran’s permanent mission to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva has warned that normalizing US threats against its nuclear facilities will jeopardize the credibility of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

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