Trump’s new world order: inside the 9 January Guardian Weekly The repercussions of Washington’s intervention in Venezuela. Plus: the films to look out for in 2026 The Guardian - UK · Jan 7
Democrats decry Venezuela attack as Republicans defend Trump after Senate briefing Top Trump officials brief 100 US senators on weekend raid while defending military operation and US president The Guardian - US · Jan 7
US attack on Venezuela will decide direction of South America’s vast mineral wealth Outcome of aggression will determine whether rare earths and other resources drive energy transition – or strengthen US military power and oil interests The Guardian - UK · Jan 7
Russia Says U.S. Seizure of Tanker Violated Maritime Law, Local Lawmaker Calls it 'Outright Piracy' Russia accused the United States on Wednesday of violating international maritime law after U.S. forces seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic. Latin Times · Jan 7
US action against Greenland would undermine Nato, but now is not the time to panic Shortly after the US military operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro on January 3, US president Donald Trump restated his claim to Greenland. The White House sees Greenland, which is part of the kingdom of Denmark, as crucial for national security and is reportedly considering a range of options… The Conversation · Jan 7
How Ukraine is shaping the European response to Trump's Greenland threats As Europeans seek to defend Greenland against Donald Trump's annexation threats, the fear of losing US support for ending Russia's war on Ukraine makes for a delicate balancing act. Euronews · Jan 7
Venezuela Opposition Figures Reel as Trump Backs Delcy Rodríguez Over Machado: 'I Could Not Believe What I Was Hearing' Venezuela's opposition initially welcomed the U.S. operation that captured Nicolás Maduro, but some claim the reaction has quickly shifted after President Donald Trump signaled he would work with Maduro's vice president, Delcy Rodríguez. Latin Times · Jan 7
Russia Deploys Warships to Protect Oil Tanker from US Pursuit, Escalating Fears of Major Conflict Russia sends warships and a submarine to escort a sanctioned oil tanker evading US pursuit in the North Atlantic, raising fears of confrontation. International Business Times UK · Jan 7
Kimmel on Trump’s whitewashing of January 6 anniversary: ‘Don’t give in to this revisionist history’ On the fifth anniversary of the January 6 riots, late-night hosts discuss the Trump administration’s efforts to rewrite history as ‘peaceful protests’ The Guardian - US · Jan 7
Venezuelan governance picture clears as Trump team turns hawkish on hemisphere - Roll Call President Trump isn't interested in mundane governing matters in Venezuela, a source says, as White House officials turn to more hawkish goals Roll Call · Jan 7
WW3 Fears Mount As US Military Captures Russian-Flagged Tanker Near UK Water Global tensions surge as US forces mobilise to intercept a Russian-flagged tanker near Scotland, prompting Moscow to deploy naval defences and sparking fears of a third world war. International Business Times UK · Jan 7
U.S. defies Moscow, seizes oil tanker despite Russian submarine escort The vessel had "been trying to evade the Coast Guard for weeks, even changing its flag and painting a new name on the hull." Axios · Jan 7
US reportedly warns Maduro ally Diosdado Cabello he could be next Interior minister told he must back acting president, while Marco Rubio lays out three-point plan for Venezuela The Guardian - UK · Jan 7
Donald Trump would like Americans to foot the bill for Big Oil’s takeover of Venezuela – his agenda first, America comes second He keeps telling the truth, but we just won't listen. We Got This Covered · Jan 7
Reason · Jan 7 Cuba Libre Plus: Nvidia bootlickers, Yeltsin moments, Trump Tower anti-imperialism, and more...
International Business Times UK · Jan 7 Trump Secures Deal for 30-50 Million Barrels of Venezuelan Oil at Market Prices Donald Trump announces a deal for the US to buy 30–50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil after Maduro's capture, rattling markets, cutting prices; Russia warns.
The Independent UK · Jan 7 The Latest: US forces board Venezuela-linked sanctioned oil tanker in North Atlantic U.S. forces have boarded a Venezuela-linked sanctioned oil tanker in the North Atlantic
Euronews · Jan 7 What is the Monroe Doctrine that Trump invoked to justify the Maduro raid? First articulated in 1823, the Monroe Doctrine was largely meant to stave off European colonial influence in the western hemisphere, but modern presidents have used it to justify military intervention in Latin America.
The Guardian - US · Jan 7 ‘Dirty’ and ‘infested with drugs’: the New York jail holding Maduro and Mangione High-profile names have been housed in Brooklyn’s Metropolitan detention center, which is said to be unsafe and inhumane
International Business Times UK · Jan 7 Trump's Last Straw in Arresting Maduro Was Allegedly Triggered by Mocking His Dance US President Donald Trump said Nicolás Maduro 'tries to imitate my dance' and called him violent, as the Venezuelan leader faces arrest in New York on drug and narco‑terrorism charges.
The Conversation · Jan 7 Today Venezuela, tomorrow Iran: can the Islamic Republic survive a second Trump presidency? Perhaps no one outside of Venezuela or Cuba should care more about the U.S. capture of nominal President Nicolás Maduro than the Islamic Republic of Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 7 The role one Caribbean country played in helping the US to depose Maduro Support for US action in the region seems to have laid the ground for regime change in Venezuela
The Conversation · Jan 7 What the US strike on Venezuela could mean for global oil prices The capture of former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro by the US intelligence services and armed forces has resulted in a frenzy of speculation about its consequences. But there is no doubt that the events were closely linked to the oil riches of the country. While the political situation in Venezuela…
International Business Times UK · Jan 7 Far-Left Militias Tighten Grip on Caracas Streets Amid Fears of Imminent Civil War Far-left colectivos seize Caracas after US capture of Nicolás Maduro, fuelling fears of civil war as abandoned military posts, repression, and warnings of coups grow.
GOBankingRates · Jan 7 Here’s How Trump’s Mission in Venezuela Could Impact the Middle Class On Jan. 3, the world watched as President Donald Trump addressed Americans, saying the U.S. military had captured Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela's embattled leader of 12 years, and his wife. The pair were...