Netflix has removed the Chinese drama series Shine on Me from its Vietnam platform following objections from the Vietnamese authorities over a map depicting contested territorial claims in the South China Sea. The 27-episode romance drama included images of the so-called nine-dash line, which Vietnam described as “inaccurate” and a violation of its national sovereignty….
As US special forces executed a nighttime operation in Venezuela’s capital, President Nicolás Maduro was reportedly meeting with China’s top envoy to Latin America, praising Beijing’s leadership. Hours later, elite US commandos captured Maduro from his residence, sending shockwaves across international political circles. China and Venezuela have historically maintained close diplomatic and economic ties, underpinned…
Khan Younis, Gaza – At least three Palestinians were killed on Sunday in separate shooting incidents in the southern Gaza Strip city of Khan Younis, according to local health authorities. The fatalities included a 15-year-old boy, a fisherman shot outside areas still controlled by Israel, and another man killed east of the city in areas…
Operation Absolute Resolve Executes Precision Raid At first light on January 3, 2026, U.S. Delta Force units successfully detained Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro at his Caracas residence, concluding months of careful planning by American military and intelligence agencies. The operation, named Operation Absolute Resolve, involved close coordination between U.S. special operations forces, CIA operatives, and…
The United Kingdom and France carried out a joint airstrike on an underground Islamic State (IS) arms cache in Syria, the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed. Royal Air Force Typhoon jets joined French aircraft in targeting the facility, located in the mountains north of Palmyra, an ancient site in central Syria. Intelligence assessments indicated…
Caracas, Venezuela — As news spreads of President Nicolás Maduro’s capture by U.S. forces, Venezuelans are reacting with a mix of hope, apprehension, and uncertainty. The streets of Caracas on Saturday reflected a range of emotions, from cautious celebration to vocal protest. Residents emerged cautiously after a night punctuated by explosions in the Caracas Valley….
U.S. military strikes Venezuela captures Maduro as tensions rise In a dramatic escalation of military action, the United States carried out a large-scale strike in Venezuela early Saturday morning, resulting in the reported capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. The operation, executed under the coordination of U.S. law enforcement and military…
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said on Thursday that his government is open to dialogue with the United States on issues including drug trafficking, oil, and migration, amid escalating tensions between the two countries. In an interview with state television, Maduro said he was willing to hold talks “wherever they want and whenever they want”, signaling…
Iran’s foreign minister has condemned former US President Donald Trump’s warning that the United States would intervene if peaceful protesters in the country were harmed, calling the statement “reckless and dangerous.” Abbas Araghchi’s remarks followed Trump’s social media post in which he declared Washington “locked and loaded and ready to go” in support of demonstrators…
An aircraft operated by Buddha Air slid beyond the runway while landing at Bhadrapur Airport in eastern Nepal late Friday, prompting emergency procedures at the airport. All passengers and crew on board were safely evacuated, with no injuries reported. The turboprop aircraft was operating a scheduled domestic flight from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur with 51 passengers…
