US charges Maduro with narco-terrorism, cocaine trafficking

IANS | January 4, 2026 8:14 AM

Washington, Jan 4 (IANS) Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro arrived in New York City late Saturday to face US criminal charges after federal prosecutors unsealed a sweeping indictment accusing him of leading a long-running narco-terrorism and cocaine trafficking conspiracy.

Indian American lawmakers criticise Trump over Venezuela

IANS | January 4, 2026 8:05 AM

Washington, Jan 4 (IANS) Indian American lawmakers sharply criticised President Donald Trump’s decision to use military force in Venezuela and his statement that the United States would “run” the country.

US General details precision raid that seized Maduro

IANS | January 4, 2026 7:27 AM

Washington, Jan 4 (IANS) Senior US military leaders laid out new details of the overnight operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, describing a meticulously planned, multi-domain mission that involved air, sea, cyber, and intelligence assets operating in tight coordination across the Western Hemisphere.

Trump says US will run Venezuela during transition

IANS | January 4, 2026 7:19 AM

Washington, Jan 4 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said the United States will temporarily run Venezuela following the arrest of Nicolas Maduro, arguing that Washington must oversee a transition to prevent instability and rebuild the country’s oil infrastructure.

Rubio says Maduro's arrest sends global warning

IANS | January 4, 2026 7:16 AM

Washington, Jan 4 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro was intended to send a clear message to governments and leaders around the world that the United States will act decisively when its national interests are threatened.