Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:22am on 03 Jan 2026,Saturday International
The United States has carried out military strikes inside Venezuela, including near the capital Caracas, U.S. officials told CBS News and Reuters. The White House and Pentagon have not commented. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro condemned the attacks as “military aggression” and declared a national state of emergency. Caracas and other areas reported explosions, low-flying aircraft, smoke and power outages early Saturday. Maduro’s government called on citizens and loyal forces to mobilize against what it described as an assault on Venezuelan sovereignty. International reactions are emerging as neighbouring leaders discuss the incidents and the risks of wider conflict. The situation remains fluid with limited official verification. (PC: Reuters)
