Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:03pm on 03 Jan 2026,Saturday International
The United States launched large-scale military strikes inside Venezuela, with explosions reported in Caracas and other regions early Saturday. US President Donald Trump claimed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were “captured and flown out of the country” following the operation. Caracas has denied knowledge of their whereabouts and demanded immediate proof of life for both leaders. Venezuela condemned the strikes as an act of aggression and declared a national emergency, urging citizens to mobilize and defend sovereignty. International alarm grew as regional leaders called for de-escalation and diplomatic engagement. (PC: AFP)
