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06.01.2026 11:40 Spain and five Latin American countries have censured unilateral US military operations in Venezuela, warning that Washington's actions endanger sovereignty, international law, and the country's natural resources.

06.01.2026 11:40 The Department of Foreign Affairs has expressed serious concerns over the unfolding crisis in Venezuela, emphasizing the importance of respecting the independence and sovereign equality of states.

06.01.2026 11:40 Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has issued a stern call to the United Nations and the global community to stand firmly against the latest display of American "dangerous lawbreaking" and the lawless aggression directed at the sovereign state of Venezuela.

06.01.2026 11:40 Iran has once again slammed the "completely illegal" kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flore, by the United States, saying the abductees must be freed as demanded by the country's officials and people.

06.01.2026 11:40 On 5 January 2026, the Federal Council decided to freeze any assets held in Switzerland by Nicolás Maduro and other persons associated with him with immediate effect. In doing so, the Federal Council aims to prevent an outflow of assets. The asset freeze does not affect members of the current Venezuelan government. Should future legal proceedings reveal that the funds were illicitly acquired, Switzerland

06.01.2026 11:40 Russian Ambassador to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia on Monday urged the United States to free Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife immediately.

06.01.2026 11:40 The Economic Community of West African States has called for respect for Venezuela's independence and territorial integrity following the US military intervention.

06.01.2026 11:40 Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d'Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Venezuela.

06.01.2026 11:40 Ninth Air Force closed out 2025 with a series of decisive victories, sustaining combat airpower against terrorist threats, expanding coalition integration across the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, and advancing agile employment and base defense technologies to sharpen readiness and deterrence.

06.01.2026 11:40 Logisticians from U.S. Africa Command visited Côte d'Ivoire to advance the logistics and training capabilities of the Armed Forces of Côte d'Ivoire Dec. 1-4, 2025.

06.01.2026 11:40 A ranking Philippine Navy official on Monday said the service's fleet expansion is going well with the acquisition and commissioning of major surface combatants that has bolstered its defensive capabilities.

06.01.2026 11:40 The Philippine Navy announced Sunday night that one of its patrol vessels, BRP Alberto Navarette , conducted a maritime patrol along the northeastern coast of Mindanao from Jan. 2 to 3.

06.01.2026 11:40 The United States must stop using the so-called "China threat" narrative to justify its personal interests, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said on Monday, commenting on US President Donald Trump's claims to Greenland.

06.01.2026 11:40 US President Donald Trump accused Colombian President Gustavo Petro of producing cocaine and didn't rule out an attack on the country.

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