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U.S. Strikes Venezuela, Captures Maduro Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions

1/12/2026

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  • The United States conducts strikes in Venezuela and captures President Maduro, escalating tensions.
  • The United States seizes two oil tankers linked to Venezuela.
  • U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to annex Colombia and Greenland.
  • Protests erupt in Iran, and a clash has occurred between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
  • These developments could further complicate the volatile geopolitical landscape, raising concerns about potential conflicts involving multiple nations.