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Volume 2 • Issue No. 4 • Updated Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 04:23 AM UTC

U.S. captures Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in military operation

U.S. forces conducted a military operation in Venezuela, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. They face drug trafficking charges in New York, and the U.S. plans to temporarily administer Venezuela.

Sources: AP News, NPR


Iran cracks down on protests as death toll rises

Sources: AP News


North Korea launches ballistic missiles ahead of South Korean leader's China visit

Sources: AP News


Saudi airstrikes target separatists in Yemen amid escalating conflict

Sources: AP News, NPR


Myanmar military government releases thousands of prisoners on independence anniversary

Sources: AP News


Deadly fire at Swiss Alpine bar under investigation

Sources: AP News


Tesla loses title as world's top electric vehicle maker to BYD

Sources: AP News


U.S. expands immigration restrictions to 20 more countries

Sources: NPR


Trump's health and aspirin use raise medical questions

Sources: NPR


Stranger Things series finale divides fans with ambiguous ending

Sources: NPR