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32 Cubans killed in Venezuela during US operation to seize Maduro: Havana

The Cuban government said 32 of its citizens were killed during the US strikes on Venezuela to capture the country’s President Nicolás Maduro.

Iran says Larijani’s warning to Trump on regional destabilization needs no interpretation

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has declined to further interpret remarks by Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani, warning that US interference in Iran’s internal affairs would destabilize the region, saying the message was already clear to its intended audience.

Iran daily warns Venezuela, Syria precedent could repeat if economic pressures persist

The Iranian daily Jomhouri-e Eslami has warned that unresolved economic and livelihood problems could expose Iran to increased foreign pressure, drawing comparisons with developments in Venezuela and Syria.

Venezuelan VP strikes softer tone, calls for “cooperation” with US

Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez has stated that she has extended an invitation to the United States government to collaborate on an “agenda of cooperation.”

Pyongyang launches hypersonic missile

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has personally observed a missile drill designed to test the readiness of the country’s ‘war deterrent’ – a move that came just hours after Pyongyang condemned recent US military intervention in Venezuela.

Trump threatens military operation against Colombia after Maduro’s capture

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened military action against Colombia's government, telling reporters that such an operation "sounds good to me."

Iran’s support pivotal in victory over Daesh: Iraq

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has praised the "decisive and fateful" roles of the late Iranian Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani and Iraqi commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis in protecting Iraq's security, saying that Iranian support was a cornerstone of Iraq’s victory over the Daesh terrorist organization.

Six countries condemn US military actions in Venezuela

A group of six Ibero-American countries have issued a joint statement condemning the United States’ military attack on Venezuela early Saturday that saw President Nicolás Maduro captured in Caracas.

Trump threatens Venezuela’s new leader: The Atlantic

President Donald Trump has reportedly threatened Venezuela’s new leader, Delcy Rodríguez, after Washington ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

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.

Iran reformist front praises govt.’s approach to protests

Iran’s Reformist Front has issued a statement welcoming the government’s handling of recent protests and its emphasis on listening to public demands.

Iran Judiciary: Saghar Etemadi is alive, condition stable

Iran’s Judiciary said reports claiming the death of a woman named Saghar Etemadi during recent riots and unrest are false.

Iran’s police chief: Targeted arrests of protest instigators begin

Iran’s police chief, Brigadier General Ahmadreza Radan, said targeted arrests of individuals accused of inciting recent protests and riots have begun over the past two nights.

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.

Thousands visit Kerman Martyrs’ Cemetery on anniversary of General Soleimani’s martyrdom

Kerman’s Martyrs’ Cemetery and the Path of the Martyrs have witnessed a large turnout during the anniversary of the martyrdom of General Qassem Soleimani, widely known as the “Martyr of Hearts.”

Funeral of renowned Iranian artist Bahram Beyzaie held in San Francisco

The farewell ceremony for prominent Iranian playwright, filmmaker, and scholar Bahram Beyzaie was held on Saturday in San Francisco, where he was laid to rest at the Skylawn Memorial Park.

Iranian satellites Zafar, Paya and Kowsar clear early orbital testing milestones

Iran’s Zafar, Paya, and Kowsar satellites have passed the initial phases of post-launch testing in orbit, with officials reporting stable and acceptable technical conditions during their first week in space.

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.