US plans to ‘run’ Venezuela and tap its oil reserves, Trump says, after operation to oust Maduro

President Donald Trump says the United States will run Venezuela at least temporarily after an audacious military operation plucked leader Nicolás Maduro from power and removed him from the country.
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Series of explosions hit Kharkiv and Poltava as Russia targets power sites in Slavutych

Around midnight, a series of explosions was heard in Kharkiv - at least three are known so far, with another one likely occurring outside the city. Explosions were also heard in Poltava, while in Slavutych,

Explosions Reported in Venezuela’s Capital

It was not immediately clear what caused the blasts. The United States has been building pressure on Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s authoritarian president, for months.
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Trump claims U.S. strikes, Maduro captured as explosions hit Caracas

Multiple explosions and fires are being reported around Caracas. It is not immediately clear what is the cause of the blasts. The explosions began at around 2 am local time.

Explosions seen toward Higuerote airport in Venezuela

Flares of light falling and explosions seen toward the Higuerote airport in the Miranda state of Venezuela following air strikes conducted by the U.S. military. (CREDIT: The Associated Press)

See aftermath of US raid on Venezuela to capture Maduro

The US bombed targets and captured Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro during the early morning hours of Jan. 3, 2026.

World Reacts to US Strikes on Venezuela

"The American aggression against Venezuela has no legal basis. We are facing a blatant violation of international law, which certifies the dominance of the strongest and best equi
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