World reacts as U.S. strikes Venezuela and Maduro is captured
The United States’ military operation in Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro triggered an immediate wave of global reactions, exp...
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 3rd of January, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Swiss prosecutors are examining safety arrangements at a bar in the ski resort of Crans-Montana after a New Year’s Eve fire killed at least 40 people, most of them young revellers. Investigators say the blaze likely began when sparkling candles ignited ceiling material, prompting questions over fire safety measures as the country mourns one of its worst peacetime tragedies.
Russian airstrikes hit apartment buildings in Ukraine’s north-eastern city of Kharkiv, injuring at least 25 people, local authorities said. Governor Oleh Syniehubov said ballistic weapons were used, with rescue teams searching rubble amid fires and fears people remain trapped. Kharkiv has faced repeated attacks since Russia’s invasion.
U.S. authorities say they prevented an ISIS-inspired attack planned for New Year’s Eve in Mint Hill, North Carolina, arresting an 18-year-old suspect hours before the alleged assault. Prosecutors say the suspect pledged allegiance to ISIS and planned to target a grocery store and fast-food restaurant, with investigators seizing weapons and a manifesto outlining the attack.
The United Nations has warned that escalating violence in Sudan is sharply worsening an already dire humanitarian situation, particularly in Kordofan and Darfur. Aid agencies say besieged towns face severe shortages as access is restricted, prices soar and tens of thousands are displaced amid ongoing fighting between the army and the RSF.
A 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck southern Mexico early Friday, killing at least two people and damaging homes and infrastructure in Guerrero state. A woman died when her house collapsed, while Mexican media reported a second death in Mexico City during evacuation. Authorities reported landslides, gas leaks and hospital damage, with more than 400 aftershocks recorded.
Russian athletes will not be allowed to represent their country at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics even if a peace deal is reached with Ukraine, International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry said in an interview with an Italian newspaper.
India has approved a major arms deal with Israel valued at approximately $8.7 billion, highlighting the deepening defence partnership between the two countries.
At least 47 people were killed and 112 injured after a fire broke out at a crowded bar in the Swiss ski resort town of Crans-Montana during New Year’s Eve celebrations, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani told Italian media on Thursday.
A 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck southern Mexico early on Friday, killing at least two people and causing damage in Guerrero state.
India and Pakistan on Thursday exchanged lists of nuclear facilities as well as civilian prisoners, under long-standing bilateral agreements, according to official statements from both countries.
The United States’ military operation in Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro triggered an immediate wave of global reactions, exposing deep divisions over legality, sovereignty, and the future of the country.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned protesters to stand down, saying the Islamic Republic “will not yield to the enemy,” as unrest driven by economic hardship spreads and detentions sharply increase.
The United States says it has captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro during a large-scale military operation, after overnight strikes shook the capital, Caracas, and the government declared a national emergency.
Swiss prosecutors say a deadly New Year’s Eve fire at a bar in the ski resort of Crans-Montana likely started when sparkling candles were held too close to the ceiling, triggering a fast-spreading blaze that killed at least 40 people.
The United Nations on Friday voiced serious concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Sudan, warning that rising violence is increasingly affecting civilians.
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