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‘Exact opposite’: US secretary of war Hegseth contrasts Venezuela mission with 2003 Iraq war; calls move ‘well orchestrated’

US secretary of war Pete Hegseth (AP) US secretary of war Pete Hegseth said Washington’s midnight military operation in Venezuela on Saturday, which also led to the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife was the “exact opposite” of the 2003 Iraq invasion and would not result in prolonged conflict or American casualties.Addressing concerns […]

‘This you?’: Kamala Harris’ 2019 post goes viral as former VP condemns Trump’s actions in Venezuela, says ‘seen this movie before’

Former Vice President Kamala Harris issued a statement condemning Donald Trump’s action in Venezuela, only to be reminded of her 2019 post where she called the situation in Venezuela a crisis. “What’s happening in Venezuela is a crisis. The people who have fled Maduro’s dictatorial regime deserve safety and protection. As President, I would immediately […]

NYT reporter dialled Donald Trump 10 minutes after Maduro’s capture: What the president said in a 50-second call

In the early hours of Saturday morning, at 4.21 am, President Donald Trump announced on social media that the United States had captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. Ten minutes later, his phone rang. On the line was Tyler Pager, a White House correspondent for The New York Times. After three rings, Trump answered. By 9.45 […]

‘Historic leadership’: Netanyahu congratulates Trump on Venezuela operation; applauds ‘brilliant action’ of US forces

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated US President Donald Trump following the US military operation in Venezuela that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, praising Trump’s leadership and the role of American soldiers.In a post on X late Saturday night , Netanyahu said, “Congratulations, President Donald Trump […]

‘Stop toppling Venezuela government’: China demands release of Maduro, his wife; calls it breach of international law

A banner on front end of a bus features images of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and China’s Xi Jinping (Image credits: AP) China on Sunday demanded the release of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife after they were captured by US forces in a “large-scale strike.” Condemning Washington’s actions, China urged the US to […]

‘Called Trump directly to register my opposition’: Mamdani condemns US strikes on Venezuela, calls it an ‘act of war’

Newly inaugurated New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Saturday condemned the US military capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.The socialist democrat called it an “act of war and a violation of federal and international law.”At a news conference, Mamdani said he had spoken to US President Donald Trump by phone to […]

‘If it’s possible to deal with dictators…’: Zelenskyy reacts to Trump attacking Venezuela and says ‘US knows what to do next’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted to the US operation in Venezuela and said that “If it’s possible to deal with dictators this way, then the US knows what to do next.” The comment came during a news conference after he met with European national security advisors, according to ABC News. Zelenskyy did not mention anyone […]

Tulsi Gabbard’s old post saying US should ‘stay out of Venezuela’ goes viral after Maduro’s capture: ‘Didn’t age well’

An old social media post by US director of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has resurfaced and gone viral after the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by American forces, with social media saying that the comment “didn’t age well”.On January 25, 2019, Gabbard wrote on X, then Twitter that US must not intervene in the […]

Nikki Haley’s son says Venezuela needs ‘pro-American government,’ warns US must not repeat Iraq and Afghanistan mistakes

Nalin Haley, the son of Indian‑origin Republican politician Nikki Haley, has defended the recent United States military operation in Venezuela and said that the “next phase” must avoid the errors made in Iraq and Afghanistan. In a post on X, the 24-year-old MAGA loudmouth said the United States needed a stable, “pro‑American government” in Caracas […]

Trump sends warning to Mexico, Cuba and Colombia after invading Venezuela: ‘Something has to be done…’

US President Donald Trump has warned the governments of Mexico, Cuba and Colombia that their countries could face US action following the military operation in Venezuela in which American forces seized President Nicolás Maduro and conducted a ‘large scale strike’.The attack comes after Trump suggested the US is willing to put “boots on the ground” […]