Venezuela

Venezuela (Rajeev Sharma): Rescue operations in Venezuela suffered another setback on Saturday after a fresh earthquake struck the country’s northern region, adding to the challenges faced by emergency teams working in the aftermath of this week’s devastating twin earthquakes that have claimed at least 1,430 lives. The latest tremor, measuring 4.8 in magnitude, was recorded near Aragua state at around 3 p.m. local time, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre. Although there were no immediate reports of additional casualties from the latest quake, it triggered renewed panic among residents and forced rescue workers to reassess conditions at several damaged sites.…

Caracas (Rajeev Sharma): Venezuela has launched a large-scale emergency response after two powerful earthquakes struck the country within hours of each other, damaging infrastructure, forcing evacuations and leaving authorities racing to assess the full extent of the impact. Interim President Delcy Rodríguez announced a state of emergency as emergency crews responded to incidents reported across several regions, including the capital, Caracas. Government agencies have been directed to coordinate rescue efforts, inspect vulnerable structures and provide assistance to affected communities. The twin tremors were followed by numerous aftershocks, keeping residents on edge and prompting officials to warn against returning to damaged…

Washington/Caracas/New York (Rajeev Sharma): The United States has made public a video showing detained Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro being escorted in handcuffs by federal agents, a move that has amplified global attention on the dramatic turn of events following his capture. The footage, released by US authorities, shows Maduro under tight security as he is taken into custody, marking the first visual confirmation of his detention. American officials confirmed that Maduro is expected to be moved to the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in New York, a federal facility known for severe conditions and long-standing criticism over safety, staffing shortages, and…

Washington/Caracas (Rajeev Sharma): In an unprecedented move that has sent shockwaves across the region, US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the United States would temporarily assume control of Venezuela following the removal of President Nicolás Maduro, with plans to revive and utilise the country’s vast oil resources. The announcement came hours after a covert military operation led to Maduro and his wife being taken into US custody and flown out of Venezuela. Trump described the action as part of a broader effort to stabilise the country, combat drug trafficking and restructure its collapsing energy sector. He said Washington…

Caracas (Rajeev Sharma): The Venezuelan government moved swiftly to impose emergency measures early Saturday after a series of loud explosions and reports of aircraft flying at low altitude unsettled large parts of Caracas, sharply escalating tensions with the United States. Officials said the incidents occurred around 2 am, when multiple blasts were heard across the capital. Witnesses described seeing smoke billowing from a hangar at a military air facility, while another defence-related site in the city experienced a sudden loss of electricity. In several districts, residents poured into the streets amid confusion and fear. In an official communiqué, authorities accused…