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Switzerland Freezes Assets Of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro And Close Allies

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Switzerland has frozen all financial assets in the country belonging to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, extending the measure to include his closest associates, the Swiss government announced on Monday. The authorities said the move is designed to prevent the transfer or withdrawal of these funds from Switzerland. They also noted that if the assets are found to have been acquired through illegal activities, the money will be used to benefit the people of Venezuela. The Swiss Foreign Ministry in Bern has not provided details on whether Maduro currently holds assets in Switzerland, nor have they disclosed the potential value of any frozen funds.

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Uganda Bans Live Coverage Of Violence As Election Tensions Rise

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Uganda has announced a ban on the live broadcast of riots, unlawful processions, and violent incidents as the country prepares for its upcoming election, the Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology said on Monday. The ministry warned that “live broadcast or streaming of riots, unlawful processions, or violent incidents is prohibited, as it can escalate tension and spread panic.” It also barred the circulation of content considered “inciting, hateful or violent.” The restrictions come amid heightened tensions ahead of the January 15 vote, where President Yoweri Museveni, seeking to extend his 40-year rule, faces opposition from 43-year-old pop-star-turned-politician Bobi Wine. Security forces have already detained hundreds of opposition supporters in recent weeks. Uganda’s last election in 2021 saw violent crackdowns that left over 50 people dead. Museveni, who came to power in 1986 after a five-year rebellion, has long been accused by critics and human rights groups of using security forces to intimidate and repress opponents, allegations he denies. Amnesty International said Monday that security forces have conducted a “brutal campaign of repression against Wine’s supporters in the run-up to the election, subjecting them to arbitrary arrests, beatings and torture.” Government and police spokespeople were not immediately available for comment. Meanwhile, another opposition figure, Kizza Besigye, remains imprisoned more than a year after being arrested on treason charges, which he has denied.

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Maduro and Wife To Face Federal Charges at U.S. District Court in New York

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Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife have been captured by U.S. forces and brought to the United States, where they are set to appear in federal court at noon on Monday, a spokesperson for the U.S. District Court in the Southern District of New York confirmed. President Trump, during a Saturday press briefing, said the U.S. would temporarily “run” Venezuela during the transition and “get the oil flowing,” adding on Sunday that America was now “in charge” of the country. Secretary of State Marco Rubio later clarified that the U.S. does not intend to directly govern Venezuela but will continue enforcing an “oil quarantine” as part of its strategy to influence the nation’s policies. Maduro and his wife were flown to New York on Saturday following their capture in Caracas during a U.S. military operation. They are being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn and face federal charges, including drug trafficking and collaboration with gangs labeled as terrorist organizations—allegations Maduro denies. Officials told CBS News that the raid was executed by the U.S. Army’s Delta Force, an elite special forces unit. The operation followed months of U.S. military preparations in the region, including the deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier and other naval vessels in the Caribbean, alongside a series of targeted strikes on more than 30 boats reportedly carrying drugs.

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US Takes Temporary Control Of Venezuela After Capture Of President Nicolás Maduro

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President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will temporarily oversee Venezuela’s affairs following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Speaking during an NBC News special report, Trump stated, “We are going to run the country until a safe, proper, and judicious transition. We don’t want to be involved in someone else getting in with the same situation.” He stressed that U.S. involvement would only last until a legitimate transition of power is achieved. Although no timeline was provided, Trump said the intervention is aimed at ensuring stability and an orderly transfer of authority to new Venezuelan leadership. The announcement followed what Trump described as a major U.S. military operation in Caracas late Friday night and early Saturday, carried out under his direct authorization. “Overwhelming air, land, and sea forces were used to launch a spectacular assault,” he said in a separate White House address, adding that it was a strike unlike anything “people haven’t seen since World War II.” According to Trump, the operation targeted a heavily fortified military stronghold in the heart of the Venezuelan capital to bring what he described as the “outlaw dictator,” Nicolás Maduro, to justice. Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured during the operation. Both are expected to be transferred to the Southern District of New York, where they will face multiple charges, including narco-terrorism conspiracy, cocaine importation conspiracy, and possession of machine guns and destructive devices.

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BREAKING: US Executes Strike On Venezuela, Captures President Maduro And Wife

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President Donald Trump announced early Saturday that the United States carried out a major strike against Venezuela, resulting in the capture and removal of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. On Truth Social, Trump wrote, “The United States of America has successfully carried out a large-scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolás Maduro, who has been, along with his wife, captured and flown out of the country.” CNN reporters in Caracas observed multiple explosions and heard aircraft flying overhead in the early hours of Saturday. Several areas of the city experienced power outages following the blasts, with the first explosion recorded around 1:50 a.m. local time (12:50 a.m. ET). In recent weeks, Trump had repeatedly warned that the US was preparing action against alleged Venezuelan drug trafficking networks, stating that strikes on land would commence “soon.” His campaign against Maduro has already targeted over 30 vessels in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean as part of a counter-narcotics operation. Last month, Trump also imposed a blockade on sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela. Earlier, in December, the CIA reportedly carried out a drone strike on a coastal port facility in Venezuela, marking the first known US attack inside the country, CNN reported, citing sources.

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Trump Vows US Action If Iran Harms Protesters

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US President Donald Trump has warned Iran not to harm peaceful protesters, saying the United States “will come to their rescue” if they do. In a post on Truth Social on Friday, Trump wrote: “If Iran shots [sic] and violently kills peaceful protesters, which is their custom, the United States of America will come to their rescue. We are locked and loaded and ready to go.” He did not provide specifics on any potential action. The statement drew a quick response from Ali Larijani, a senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Larijani warned that any US interference would destabilise the Middle East and undermine American interests. The warning comes amid ongoing protests across Iran sparked by worsening economic conditions. At least six people were reported killed on Thursday, according to semi-official media and human rights groups. Hengaw, a Kurdish rights organisation, said two of those killed in Lordegan were protesters, identified as Ahmad Jalil and Sajjad Valamanesh. Fars news agency reported additional deaths in Azna and Kouhdasht, though it did not clarify whether victims were protesters or security personnel. Video footage circulating on social media shows clashes between protesters and security forces, with cars set on fire in several cities including Lordegan, Tehran, and Marvdasht. BBC Persian has verified some of these clips. The protests began in Tehran on Sunday when shopkeepers demonstrated against a sharp drop in the value of the rial against the US dollar. By Tuesday, university students had joined in, and demonstrations spread to multiple cities, with many chanting against Iran’s clerical leadership. Some protesters have called for an end to Supreme Leader Khamenei’s rule, while others expressed support for a return to monarchy. Iranian officials reported a security personnel death on Wednesday in Kouhdasht, though protesters claim the individual was shot by authorities. The demonstrations are the largest since the 2022 nationwide uprising triggered by the death of Mahsa Amini in custody, though they have not reached the same scale. President Masoud Pezeshkian said he is willing to listen to the “legitimate demands” of the protesters, while Prosecutor-General Mohammad Movahedi-Azad warned that any attempt to create instability would be met with a “decisive response.” The situation has heightened tensions internationally, with Trump’s warning and Tehran’s response underscoring the risk of a wider conflict.

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Several Killed And Injured In Fire At Swiss Alpine Ski Resort New Year’s Party

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A fire at a New Year’s party in a southern Swiss Alpine resort has left several people dead and others injured. Valais police spokesperson Gaetan Lathion confirmed that the blaze broke out around 1:30 a.m. on January 1, 2026, at Le Constellation lounge bar in Crans-Montana, a canton known for its upscale ski resorts. “There are several injuries and several fatalities,” Lathion said, without providing exact numbers or details on the fire’s cause. Authorities have announced that a joint press conference with police and the canton’s public prosecutor will take place at around 10 a.m. local time (4 a.m. ET) to provide further updates.

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Gen Mamady Doumbouya Wins Guinea Presidency Amid Opposition Claims of Fraud

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Gen Mamady Doumbouya has been elected president of Guinea, according to preliminary results from the country’s election commission, securing a decisive majority of the vote. The junta leader, who seized power in a coup four years ago, is seeking to legitimize his rule through the election. A civil society group advocating for a return to civilian governance denounced the vote as a “charade,” noting that Doumbouya’s main rivals were barred from running. Opposition figures also raised concerns about irregularities during the election. On Monday, internet monitoring group NetBlocks reported that access to social media platforms including TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook was restricted as citizens awaited the full results. While authorities have not commented on the restrictions, critics view the move as an attempt to suppress dissent. Provisional results released on Tuesday indicated Doumbouya won 86.72% of votes cast on 28 December, well above the threshold required to avoid a runoff, granting him a seven-year term. The Supreme Court has eight days to confirm the results if any challenges are filed. Opposition candidate Faya Millimono alleged “systematic fraudulent practices,” citing incidents of poll observer expulsions, ballot stuffing, and voter intimidation. The government and ruling party have yet to respond to these allegations. After ousting then-83-year-old President Alpha Condé in 2021, Doumbouya had pledged not to contest elections and to transfer power to civilian leadership. “Neither I nor any member of this transition will be a candidate for anything… As soldiers, we value our word very much,” he had said at the time.

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