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#FirstpostNews: US President Donald Trump ​indicated that ‍Cuba could become a topic ‍of ⁠discussion as part of broader US policy ​in ‌the region, highlighting the potential for Washington ‌to ‌expand its focus ⁠beyond Venezuela amid rising tensions ‌in Latin America. Backing the message, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Cuban government should be “concerned” following recent US military strikes on Venezuela.

#VantageOnFirstpost: Trump’s Venezuela Attack: A Power Play For Oil? Donald Trump entered 2026 with a military strike on Venezuela, despite promising to avoid foreign wars. While the U.S. frames it as a fight against drugs and migration, the deeper story is oil — Venezuela holds the world’s largest proven reserves. Caracas offered Washington preferential stakes in its energy sector, but Trump pushed for regime change instead. Opponent Maria Corina Machado dangled a $1.7 trillion economic overhaul. The attack fits a historical pattern of U.S. interventions tied to energy interests. @palkisharmaupadhyay tells you more.

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#VantageOnFirstpost: From Caracas to Tehran: America’s 70+ Regime-Change Playbook U.S. presidents have a long record of backing regime change, and Trump’s Venezuela move fits a familiar pattern. From Iran's Mohammad Mossadegh to Iraq's Saddam Hussein, estimates suggest 70+ Cold War regime-change attempts. But Washington may have mastered overthrowing leaders, but it repeatedly failed at what comes after. Will this time be the same? @palkisharmaupadhyay tells you

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#VantageOnFirstpost: US Special Forces Capture Venezuela's Maduro After Intense Attack US special forces captured Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife after a quick and intense bombing campaign on the capital Caracas. The attack capped months of rising tensions and airstrikes on alleged Venezuelan drug boats. How did the US capture Maduro? How did the attack unfold? @palkisharmaupadhyay tells you

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#VantageOnFirstpost: U.S. Strikes Venezuela: How Maduro Was Captured The United States launched a direct military strike on Venezuela, hitting targets in and around Caracas in an unprecedented escalation. Explosions rocked the capital, striking ports, air bases and key infrastructure. Venezuelan authorities called it “military aggression” and declared a national emergency. Within hours, President Donald Trump confirmed that Nicolás Maduro and his wife had been captured and taken out of the country. The operation was swift, but its consequences could be long‑lasting, with major implications for Venezuela’s stability, regional politics, and the balance of power in Latin America. @palkisharmaupadhyay tells you more.

#VantageOnFirstpost: From Warships to Airstrikes: How the US Moved on Venezuela Nicolas Maduro was captured after months of escalating US military activity around Venezuela. American warships, including destroyers, cruisers and amphibious assault ships, were deployed across the Caribbean, followed by the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford. The United States reactivated military bases, expanded air operations, and deployed surveillance aircraft, drones and bombers. From September, US forces carried out at least 35 maritime strikes on boats accused of drug trafficking, killing more than 100 people. Oil tankers linked to Venezuela were seized, and a blockade on sanctioned vessels was announced. These actions followed a shift in US strategy prioritising its immediate neighbourhood. @palkisharmaupadhyay tells you more.

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#FirstpostNews: Venezuela’s opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has released her first public response after the recent U.S. military actions. In a letter posted on X, Machado stated that Maduro was removed after “refusing a negotiated solution,” claiming the opposition is “ready to assert our mandate and take power.” She urged exiled diplomat Edmundo González Urrutia, whom the opposition considers the legitimate winner of last year’s disputed election, to immediately assume the presidency and lead Venezuela through the transition.

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#FPCreatives: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s capture by US forces, here’s a timeline of the long-simmering relationship between the US and Venezuela, and how it reached a breaking point.

#FirstpostNews: Maduro’s Capture Divides Venezuelans: Celebration vs Protest Dozens of Venezuelans living in Lima gathered outside their national embassy to celebrate the capture of President Nicolás Maduro by the U.S. Scenes of jubilation unfolded far from home, even as anger simmered inside Venezuela. In impromptu street gatherings, surrounded by supporters, Meléndez said public outrage was growing, with people mobilising across cities. The moment has laid bare a nation split between relief and resistance, hope and fury.

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#PlanetPulse: Antarctica’s Thwaites Glacier Cracks Widening Amid Global Ice Loss Crisis Antarctica is at the frontline of the climate crisis, with its ice sheets showing alarming signs of retreat.The Thwaites Glacier, nicknamed the Doomsday Glacier, is particularly vulnerable, with cracks spreading and ice flowing faster into the ocean. Glaciers worldwide have lost over seven trillion tonnes of ice since 2000, while 2023 alone saw more than 600 billion tonnes vanish. Scientists warn rising seas threaten cities and communities globally. But Antarctica’s ice is also a critical hero — highlighting the urgency for immediate climate action to protect ecosystems, stabilize glaciers, and safeguard humanity’s future.

#PlanetPulse: US, Europe Celebrate "Winterless Christmas", New Year to be Hotter Than 2025? December 2025 has shattered records, delivering a "winterless Christmas" that has left scientists alarmed. From the United States to Europe, the traditional snowy holiday was replaced by late-spring conditions. In a startling anomaly, Iceland—a nation defined by its glaciers—recorded temperatures near 20°C on Christmas Eve, while St. Louis, Missouri in the US, hit a sweltering 25°C. Experts attribute this erratic behavior to "heat domes" fuelled by human-induced climate change and greenhouse gas emissions. However, the warmth was short-lived, immediately followed by a brutal "Arctic blast" that sent temperatures plummeting 40 degrees in mere hours. This phenomenon, known as "weather whiplash," has triggered deadly multi-car pile-ups and chaotic travel conditions. As 2025 concludes as the hottest year on record for regions ranging from Central Asia to the Sahel, these extreme fluctuations ser

#PlanetPulse: Bomb Cyclone Strengthens Across US, Disrupting Holiday Travel For Millions Snow, ice, and freezing rain are sweeping across the U.S. as Winter Storm Ezra impacts the Midwest, Northeast, and Great Lakes. Upstate New York is preparing for two feet of snow and dangerous winds. Thousands of flights have been delayed or canceled, with reports of airports congested during peak travel times. Road conditions are perilous, with crashes and extensive closures, particularly in Iowa and Michigan. Power outages affect over 220,000 customers nationwide. Meteorologists attribute the severity of the storms to climate change, heightening debate on environmental issues. As emergency services are strained, families are left stranded during the holiday season. @joshbarnesnews tells more.

#FirstpostNews: Venezuela has refused to surrender after losing civilians and military personnel in the late-night airstrikes launched by the United States on Saturday. Venezuela's Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez stated that country will fight to win. Condemning the “barbaric” attack on civilian population, Lopez said, “The Venezuelan people have been the subject of the most criminal military aggression by the government of the United States of North America.”

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#FirstpostNews: U.S. airstrikes on Venezuela have sparked sharp reactions from governments worldwide, fuelling concerns over regional stability and broader global security.

#FirstpostNews: U.S. Vice President JD Vance Defends Maduro Arrest, Praises Special Forces Operation U.S. Vice President JD Vance said President Donald Trump had offered Venezuela multiple diplomatic “off-ramps” but made clear that drug trafficking must end and what he called “stolen oil” must be returned to the United States. In a social media post, Vance praised US special operators for carrying out what he described as an impressive mission and rejected claims that the operation was illegal, arguing that Nicolás Maduro faces multiple US indictments for narcoterrorism and cannot evade justice by remaining in power in Caracas.

#FPReels| India: At Least 14 Maoists Killed in Chhattisgarh Encounter At least 14 Maoists were killed in twin encounters with security forces in India’s Chhattisgarh state, according to police officials. The gun battles took place in the Bijapur and Sukma districts. Police said the Maoists were neutralised during coordinated operations launched by security forces after receiving credible intelligence inputs. Authorities described the encounters as part of ongoing efforts to curb insurgent activity and restore security in the region.

#FPVideo: World Leaders React After Trump Strikes Venezuela, "Captures" Mauro U.S. airstrikes on Venezuela have triggered strong reactions from governments around the world, raising concerns about regional stability and global security. Colombian President Gustavo Petro ordered troops to be deployed to the Venezuelan border, calling the U.S. airstrikes an “assault on the sovereignty" of Latin America. Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel denounced what he described as “state terrorism against Venezuelans,” while former Bolivian president Evo Morales rejected the U.S. “bombardment.” In Europe, the European Union called for restraint following talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Spain offered to mediate for a peaceful resolution, Germany said it is closely monitoring the situation, and Italy confirmed it is gathering information about its citizens in Venezuela. Russia criticised the strikes, saying “ideological hostility” prevailed over diplomacy, while Iran condemned wha

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#FirstpostNews: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro met with Qiu Xiaoqi, China’s special representative for Latin American and Caribbean affairs, at Miraflores Palace in Caracas on Friday in what would become his final official ceremony before a dramatic escalation with the United States. Footage shows Maduro receiving the senior Chinese delegation in a relaxed, symbolic gathering marked by gift exchanges, jokes, and photographs.

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#FirstpostNews: Explosions and Fire Seen Near Venezuela’s Higuerote Airport After US Strikes Eyewitness video showed explosions and fire near Higuerote airport in Venezuela’s Miranda state early Saturday, following U.S. strikes that Washington said led to the removal of President Nicolas Maduro. The strikes marked the United States’ most direct intervention in Latin America since 1989, after Washington accused Maduro of running a “narco-state” and manipulating the 2024 election.

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#FPVideo: Iran Writes to UN Against Trump's "Reckless" Remarks Amid Continued Violent Protest Violent protests continue to rock Iran as public anger grows over a deepening economic crisis. In Tehran and other cities, protesters have rallied in the streets, torching vehicles and clashing with security forces. Days of unrest have reportedly left several people dead, marking one of the most serious internal challenges Iran has faced in years. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged government shortcomings, saying officials are responsible for public dissatisfaction and must work to solve economic and social problems. Amid the unrest, Iran has written to the United Nations, warning against U.S. intervention in the protests. Tehran condemned U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks as “reckless and dangerous,” calling them a serious violation of international law. Iranian officials reaffirmed the country’s right to defend its sovereignty, saying the armed forces are on standb

#FPVideo: Trump Announces "Large Scale Strike" on Venezuela, Says Maduro & Wife "Captured" U.S. President Donald Trump announced a “successful large-scale strike” in Venezuela, claiming that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife have been "captured and flown out of the country". Trump’s statement came after multiple blasts were reported in Caracas, Venezuela’s capital. Witnesses said that at least seven explosions were heard as low-flying aircraft were seen over the city. Venezuela has denounced “extremely serious military aggression” by the U.S. The government has urged nationwide mobilisation, calling the strikes an attack on Venezuelan sovereignty. The attack would mark the first known U.S. land strike on Venezuelan soil. The strikes come after Trump’s earlier threat of ground strikes in Venezuela. Since September, the U.S. has carried out multiple operations targeting vessels it claims are linked to drug smuggling in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean.

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#FirstpostNews: U.S. Attorney General Says Maduro and Wife Indicted on Narco-Terrorism Charges U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have been indicted in the Southern District of New York on charges including narco-terrorism conspiracy, cocaine importation, and weapons offences. In a statement posted on social media, Bondi said the pair would face trial in US courts and thanked President Donald Trump and the US military for what she described as a successful operation to bring the alleged offenders into custody.

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#FirstpostNews: Venezuelan Minister Urges Calm After US Airstrikes, Maduro Captured Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello urged citizens to remain calm on Saturday (January 3), stressing that the population was prepared and organized following overnight US airstrikes. President Donald Trump said the operation was conducted “in conjunction with US law enforcement” and promised further details at an 11 a.m. press conference at Mar-a-Lago. A US official confirmed to Reuters that Maduro was captured by elite special forces, marking the most direct US intervention in Latin America since the 1989 Panama invasion.

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#VantageOnFirstpost: U.S. President Donald Trump said that U.S. forces had captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro after launching a "large scale strike" on the South American country. Trump's stunning announcement follows months of steadily mounting US military and economic pressure on Maduro and his country's oil-export-dependent economy. Catch the special edition of Vantage with Palki Sharma as we decode what happened in Venezuela, what's next for Maduro and what it means for the region.

#FPReels: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a special exhibition of sacred Buddha relics in Delhi, marking a historic moment more than 125 years after their discovery. The relics were originally unearthed in 1898 in Uttar Pradesh and hold immense religious, cultural, and historical significance for Buddhists around the world. Prime Minister Modi said the return and display of the relics reflect India’s commitment to preserving its ancient heritage. The Ministry of Culture noted that portions of the Buddha relics were distributed globally over the years, making this exposition a significant cultural reunion.

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#FPReels: Trump Announces "Large Scale Strike" on Venezuela, Says Maduro "Captured" U.S. President Donald Trump announced a “successful large-scale strike” in Venezuela, claiming that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife have been "captured and flown out of the country". Trump’s statement came after multiple blasts were reported in Caracas, Venezuela’s capital.

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