US Threatens Venezuela’s Acting President as Maduro Awaits Trial
President Trump warned Delcy Rodriguez of a “very big price” after Maduro’s arrest as Venezuela braces for possible US intervention.
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Danish PM Slams US Plans to Annex Greenland
Danish PM Mette Frederiksen tells the U.S. it has no right to annex Greenland, urges an end to threats, backed by Norway’s foreign minister in Arctic sovereignty row.
Trump Warns Colombia’s Petro, Says Strike ‘Sounds Good’
On Jan 4, 2026, President Trump warned Colombia’s Gustavo Petro of possible U.S. military action, calling another strike ‘sounds good’ and accusing him of running cocaine factories.
Times Square Protesters Rally Against U.S. Military Action in Venezuela
Hundreds rallied in Times Square on Jan. 3 against U.S. military action in Venezuela, waving flags and chanting for peace and sovereignty.
How China-U.S. Trade Powered the Port of Long Beach’s Rise
From the late 1990s export boom to its 2001 WTO entry, trade with the Chinese mainland transformed the Port of Long Beach, doubling cargo volumes and fueling massive growth that’s still shaping global shipping today.
OPEC Risks Losing Venezuela’s Top Oil Reserves – What’s Next?
OPEC faces a historic shake-up after US strikes in Venezuela and the removal of Maduro. The world’s biggest oil cartel risks losing its largest reserves – here’s what happened and what comes next.
China’s Wang Yi Rejects Imposing One Nation’s Will Amid Venezuela Crisis
China’s Wang Yi says no country should impose its will on another amid the volatile Venezuela situation, urging respect for sovereignty and dialogue over coercion.
US Airstrikes in Venezuela Spark Legal Questions, African Impact
Professor Christopher Isike says US airstrikes in Venezuela bypass legal frameworks, risk regional trust and could reshape how Africa views US interventions.
Syrian Kurdish Leader Mazloum Abdi in Damascus for Military Integration Talks
Syrian Kurdish leader Mazloum Abdi met with Damascus officials on Jan 4, 2026 to discuss integrating his forces into the central military, aiming to revive a stalled 2025 deal.
150+ Jets Mobilized in US Operation Absolute Resolve
The US launched Operation Absolute Resolve mobilizing over 150 aircraft from 20 bases, including F-35, F-22 fighters and B-1 bombers in a show of force against Venezuela.