Machado or Rodriguez: Who Will Lose to Whom in Trump’s High-Stakes Gamble?

After the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by the US military, extreme confusion, fear, and uncertainty have spread across Venezuela.

Arrest of Nicolas Maduro and Global Reactions

The United States has arrested Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. In a special operation carried out at dawn on Saturday in the capital Caracas, US Delta Force commandos entered Maduro’s residence and detained them. The entire operation was monitored live by President Donald Trump from the Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.

‘The Moment of Freedom Has Arrived,’ Nobel Peace Laureate Machado Celebrates After Maduro’s Arrest

Welcoming the United States’ military intervention in Venezuela, opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado said that the country’s “moment of freedom” has arrived.

Trump Claims US Will ‘Run’ Venezuela Until Power Transition Is Ensured

U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States will “run” Venezuela until a “safe, proper, and just transition of power” is ensured. He made the remarks on Saturday morning local time in the U.S. state of Florida during a press conference.

Tehran Issues Strong Warning After Trump Comments on Iran Protests

A senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader has said that any intervening hand that enters Iran on false pretexts will be cut off before it reaches the country, and a regret-inducing response will be given.

Trump Issues Strong Warning to Iran Over Violence Against Protesters

US President Donald Trump has warned that the United States will step in to ‘rescue’ peaceful protesters in Iran if they are shot at or violently killed. He made the remarks on Friday (January 2), according to British news agency Reuters.

From Fireworks to Drone Shows: UAE Prepares Grand Welcome for New Year 2026

As the clock ticks down to the end of 2025, the United Arab Emirates is preparing to usher in the New Year with large-scale celebrations across all seven emirates. From spectacular fireworks and high-tech drone shows to a nationwide public holiday and extensive safety arrangements, the country is set to welcome 2026 with events designed to entertain residents and visitors while ensuring security and smooth mobility.

Iran Erupts in Protests as Currency Hits Record Low and Prices Soar

Iran’s capital Tehran and various other regions of the country have been rocked for a second consecutive day by protests against the record collapse of the currency and the uncontrolled surge in commodity prices.

Russia Claims Drone Attack on Putin’s Residence

US President Donald Trump has expressed anger toward Ukraine over the drone attack incident at the residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Afghan Journalists Report Restricted and Delayed Access to Information

Several journalists in Kabul have raised concerns about limited and delayed access to information, citing challenges such as the absence of a media law, economic difficulties, and delays in receiving updates.