US President Donald Trump warned Colombian President Gustavo Petro after the capture of Nicolás Maduro. Trump told reporters that Petro should “watch his a**”, accusing him of allowing cocaine production linked to the US drug trade. Petro criticised US military action in Venezuela, calling it an attack on regional sovereignty. Trump said the US will temporarily control Venezuela and warned of more military action if needed. He also hinted at strong measures against drug groups in Colombia and the wider region. (PC: AFP)

At least 30 people were killed after armed gunmen attacked a village in northern Nigeria. The attack took place on Saturday evening in Kasuwan-Daji village in Niger state. The assailants fired at residents without warning. They also burned the local market and several houses. Many villagers were abducted, including women and children. Police said security forces were sent to the area. However, residents said no help had arrived. Locals claimed the death toll may be higher, with several people still missing. Survivors are afraid to return to the village due to ongoing fear and insecurity. (PC: AP)

Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were seen in public for the first time after their capture by US forces. A video shows them under heavy security at a helipad in New York City. Maduro made hand gestures. Flores looked calm but expressionless. Both were taken in handcuffs. They were later moved to the Metropolitan Detention Center. US officials said the couple faces serious charges, including narco-terrorism and drug trafficking. US Attorney General Pam Bondi said they will be tried in American courts.

Venezuelans in Doral, Florida, gathered to celebrate after US forces captured President Nicolás Maduro. Many said they felt relief after years of leaving their country due to economic crisis and insecurity. Residents waved flags, played music and thanked US President Donald Trump for the operation. Doral has the largest Venezuelan community in the United States. Some people said Maduro’s removal could help rebuild Venezuela’s economy and oil sector. Others were unsure about what comes next after Trump said the US would “run” Venezuela for now. Several said they do not support any future role for officials from the Maduro government and prefer opposition leaders to lead a transition. (PC: BBC)

A social media post by the Iceland Cricket account has drawn attention after the US operation in Venezuela. The post said Venezuela has oil and Greenland has rare earth minerals, adding that Iceland has only volcanoes, glaciers and “very average cricketers”. A follow-up message said players preferred to be called “seriously underwhelming”. The comments came after US President Donald Trump said the United States would take control of Venezuela’s oil sector following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Venezuela holds the world’s largest oil reserves but produces limited output due to sanctions and weak investment. Trump has also spoken in the past about US interest in Greenland. (PC: HT)

North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles into the sea off its east coast on Sunday, coinciding with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s state visit to China. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff reported the missiles, fired around 7:50 a.m., traveled about 900 km before landing in waters between Korea and Japan, marking Pyongyang’s first ballistic tests of the year. The launches, condemned by Seoul and Tokyo as threats to regional stability, are widely seen as a strategic message to both China and the U.S. ahead of diplomatic talks on denuclearization and ahead of North Korea’s party congress. 

US President Donald Trump has said Washington will take control of Venezuela’s oil sector after the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Venezuela holds the world’s largest oil reserves but produces less than one percent of global supply. Experts say it will take years and large investment to repair damaged fields and lift output. Oil markets are well supplied, so prices are not expected to rise soon. For India, the impact is limited as refiners do not buy Venezuelan crude at present. However, if sanctions ease, Indian firms could return to the country and recover stuck investments. Analysts say any price effect would be seen only in the long term. (PC: The Indian Express)

Swiss police have identified 16 more people who died in a bar fire in the ski resort town of Crans-Montana, raising the number of identified victims to 24. The youngest was a 14-year-old Swiss girl and nine of the dead were under 18. Victims were from Switzerland, Italy, Romania, Turkey and France. The blaze at Le Constellation during New Year celebrations killed at least 40 people and injured 119. Many victims suffered severe burns, slowing the identification process. Investigators suspect sparklers on bottles may have set the ceiling on fire. Bar owners are being investigated for negligence. (PC: BBC)

A video released by US authorities shows Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro walking inside a Drug Enforcement Administration office in New York after his capture in Caracas. He is seen in handcuffs wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt and saying “Happy New Year” to people in the room. Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were detained during a pre-dawn raid by US special forces at a military compound in the Venezuelan capital. He was first taken to a US base and later moved to a federal detention centre in Brooklyn. US officials said the operation lasted about 30 minutes. Maduro faces charges linked to drugs and weapons. (PC: NDTV)

India on Sunday said the situation in Venezuela is a matter of “deep concern” after US special forces captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores in Caracas. The foreign ministry said India is closely watching events and supports the safety of the Venezuelan people. It urged all sides to resolve issues through dialogue and to ensure peace in the region. The ministry added that the Indian embassy in Caracas is in touch with the Indian community and is offering help. US President Donald Trump said Maduro was flown to New York to face charges. Venezuelan opposition figures welcomed the move and called for a change in leadership. (PC: NDTV)