Like a real-life Netflix thriller, the UN Security Council is racing to hold an emergency meeting on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 10 a.m. local time (1500 GMT) to discuss the US military operation in Venezuela. 🚨🎥
Somalia's UN representative and January's rotating president, Khadija Ahmed, confirmed to Xinhua on Saturday that the council intends to hold the emergency meeting at that time.
The session comes after US forces launched an operation on Saturday in Caracas, capturing President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. The bold move has raised urgent questions about sovereignty and regional stability.
In the meeting, Security Council members are expected to debate diplomatic responses, potential sanctions, and humanitarian implications. With tensions running high, all eyes will be on how the world's top peacekeeping body handles this crisis. 🌐
Stay tuned for the latest live updates and expert takes as Monday's session unfolds! 🗓️🕒
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UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting on Venezuela on Monday
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