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The Miraflores Palace in Caracas during a tense dawn
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Trump Announces Capture of Venezuela’s Maduro and Plans for US Oil Control 2026

On Jan 4, 2026, President Trump announced the capture of Venezuela's Maduro in a midnight raid. The U.S. plans to control oil reserves and install a transition team, sparking global debate.

Silhouetted oil rigs in Venezuela under a dark sky
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Trump Venezuela Maduro Capture 2026: U.S. Moves to Secure Oil and Governance

On Jan 4, 2026, Donald Trump announced the capture of Nicolas Maduro, stating the U.S. will take control of Venezuela's oil and deploy a team to run the nation.

A Venezuelan flag with a military helicopter in the distance
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US Military Operation Venezuela Maduro Capture: Japan Monitors Volatile Situation

Following the US military operation in Venezuela and Maduro's capture on January 3, 2026, Japan is closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with G7 nations.

Pragmatic Balance: President Lee Jae Myung China Visit 2026 Underway
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Pragmatic Balance: President Lee Jae Myung China Visit 2026 Underway

President Lee Jae Myung began his four-day state visit to China on Jan 4, 2026. Key topics include AI economic cooperation, K-content access, and sensitive maritime security issues in the Yellow Sea.

Digital map of Venezuela with US flag overlay in a command center
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US Capture of Maduro: Trump Declares Control Over Venezuela

Following the US capture of Maduro on Jan 4, 2026, President Trump announces that the US will take control of Venezuela, sparking a global debate on sovereignty and stability.

KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun Beijing Visit 2026: A Diplomatic Gamble
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KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun Beijing Visit 2026: A Diplomatic Gamble

KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun plans a high-profile visit to Beijing in early 2026. Discover the risks and potential breakthroughs of her meeting with Xi Jinping.

US Capture of Venezuela President Maduro: A Global Shockwave and Trump's New Interventionalism
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US Capture of Venezuela President Maduro: A Global Shockwave and Trump's New Interventionalism

US forces captured Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro on Jan 3, 2026. President Trump announced the US will run Venezuela during the transition, sparking massive condemnation from China, Russia, and Brazil.

US military helicopters flying over Caracas during the raid
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150 Aircraft and a Blowtorch: The 2026 US Operation Absolute Resolve to Capture Maduro

Inside Operation Absolute Resolve: How US forces captured Nicolas Maduro in a daring 2026 raid involving 150 aircraft and Delta Force blowtorches.

North Korea ballistic missile launch 2026 event
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North Korea Ballistic Missile Launch 2026: Defiance After Venezuela Regime Change

North Korea conducted its first ballistic missile launch of 2026 on Jan 4, following a U.S. operation in Venezuela. Here is the context of the North Korea ballistic missile launch 2026.

Digital situation board showing missile trajectories and a silhouette of the presidential aircraft.
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North Korea Missile Launch 2026: Provocation Shakes Security Ahead of China Summit

North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles on Jan 4, 2026, just before President Lee Jae-myung's departure for a summit in Beijing. Cheong Wa Dae urges an end to provocations.

Ballistic missile launch silhouetted against sunrise
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North Korea Ballistic Missile Launch 2026: Provocation Before Lee-Xi Summit

North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles on Jan 4, 2026, just hours before President Lee Jae-myung's trip to China. Read the full analysis of the regional impact.

Fighter jets flying over mountainous terrain near Palmyra, Syria
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UK France Joint Syria Air Strike 2026: Neutralizing the IS Resurgence

The UK and France conducted a joint air strike on an IS arms cache near Palmyra, Syria, on Jan 3, 2026. The operation aimed to prevent the resurgence of the terrorist group.