Colombian President Gustavo Petro has published a post on social media platform X identifying Venezuelan regions affected by what he described as United States attacks. According to the report, the strikes targeted both civilian and military installations across several Venezuelan states. The post was shared on January 3, 2026, by the online outlet Amar Desh.

The report states that multiple areas in Venezuela were struck, though it does not specify the names of the affected regions or the scale of the damage. The information was presented as coming from Petro’s social media post, which highlighted the extent of the alleged US operations. The article also referenced related developments involving Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and broader US actions in Latin America.

The report underscores ongoing tensions in the region, with references to historical US involvement in Latin America and expressions of solidarity from European countries toward the Venezuelan people.

Multiple explosions struck military installations in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, around midnight on Saturday, damaging key sites including La Carlota airbase and the main Fuerte Tiuna military complex, according to eyewitness reports. Several areas lost power, and unconfirmed reports described aircraft flying over the city. Following the attacks, the Venezuelan government declared a state of emergency and issued a statement condemning what it called a serious act of military aggression by the United States.

US officials confirmed to CBS News that President Trump had ordered strikes on various targets inside Venezuela, including military facilities. The Trump administration was reportedly aware of the explosions and air raids over Caracas early Saturday morning. The incident occurred amid heightened tensions between Washington and Caracas, as US operations against drug-trafficking vessels in the Caribbean continued.

The United States has long accused Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro of being illegitimately elected and personally involved in drug trafficking, while the Venezuelan government claims Washington’s actions aim to remove Maduro from power and seize control of the country’s oil reserves.

The United States has launched attacks on Venezuela, targeting both civilian and military installations across several states. According to the report, US President Donald Trump ordered strikes on Venezuelan military bases and other sites. In response, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel strongly condemned the assault through social media, declaring his support for Venezuela and denouncing the US actions as criminal.

Díaz-Canel described the attacks as a brutal assault on what he called Cuba’s region of peace. He stated that the US move represented not only aggression against the Venezuelan people but also an act of state terrorism against what he termed “our America.” The Cuban leader concluded his statement with a revolutionary slogan expressing defiance and solidarity with Venezuela.

The report highlights growing regional tensions following the US military action, with Cuba reaffirming its alignment with Venezuela amid escalating hostilities.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that no further action is expected in Venezuela following the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro. Rubio also confirmed that Maduro will be tried in the United States. His remarks came after US Senator Mike Lee confirmed Maduro’s detention, which had earlier been announced by former President Donald Trump.

According to a BBC report cited in the source, Senator Lee spoke with Rubio by phone and said the secretary of state does not anticipate additional measures in Venezuela now that Maduro is in US custody. Lee added that the US strikes in Venezuela were conducted to protect and defend those executing the arrest warrants. Earlier, Lee had questioned on social media how such actions could be constitutionally justified without a declaration of war or congressional authorization for military force.

Trump had previously written on his social media platform Truth Social that the United States carried out extensive strikes in Venezuela and detained Maduro and his wife with the cooperation of US law enforcement agencies.

The United States carried out airstrikes in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, early Saturday morning. According to the report, US President Donald Trump ordered attacks on Venezuelan military bases and other locations across the country. The Venezuelan government issued a statement accusing the US of targeting both civilian and military installations and strongly condemning what it described as American military aggression.

In its statement, Caracas called on the international community to reject and denounce the US actions. Colombian President Gustavo Petro posted on social media that bombings were taking place in Caracas and urged the United Nations to intervene, though he did not name any country directly. The incident follows months of US naval operations in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean targeting drug trafficking, which have reportedly left 115 people dead.

Thousands of US troops and several naval vessels have been deployed in the region, and President Trump had previously hinted at possible military operations. The explosions in Venezuela occurred amid this heightened regional tension.

The United States has launched attacks on multiple civilian and military installations across Venezuela, including several states such as Caracas, Miranda, Aragua, and La Guaira. According to the report, U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the strikes targeting Venezuelan military bases and other sites. In response, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro declared a state of emergency across the country following the assaults.

The Venezuelan government issued a statement condemning what it described as U.S. military aggression, rejecting it before the international community. Caracas claimed that Washington’s actions were aimed at seizing Venezuela’s oil and mineral resources, but vowed that such attempts would not succeed. The attacks occurred amid heightened U.S. military activity in the Caribbean and Pacific, where operations against drug trafficking have reportedly killed 115 people in recent months.

Thousands of U.S. troops and several naval vessels have been deployed in the region, and President Trump has hinted at possible further military operations. The explosions in Venezuela took place against this tense backdrop, deepening the crisis between the two nations.

A series of explosions occurred in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, prompting the Venezuelan government to accuse the United States of carrying out attacks on both civilian and military installations. In an official statement cited by Al Jazeera, Caracas condemned what it described as U.S. military aggression and called on the international community to reject such actions.

According to the report, the U.S. administration said it was aware of the explosion reports but did not issue an immediate response. Colombian President Gustavo Petro posted on social media that bombings were taking place in Caracas, warning the world about missile strikes on Venezuela, though he did not name any country. He urged the United Nations to intervene in the situation.

The explosions come amid heightened regional tensions, as the United States has been conducting naval operations against drug trafficking in the Caribbean and Pacific, resulting in 115 deaths. Thousands of U.S. troops and several naval vessels have been deployed in the area, and President Trump has hinted at possible military action.

Israeli military operations continued in Gaza despite an ongoing ceasefire, as residents faced worsening weather conditions. On Friday, marking the 84th day of the truce, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz reportedly instructed the army to prepare for intensified strikes. The military confirmed no orders had been received to reopen the Rafah crossing with Egypt. According to the Palestinian Health Ministry, one person was killed and another injured in the past 24 hours, bringing the ceasefire-period toll to 416 dead and 1,153 wounded, with 683 bodies recovered. Over two years of conflict have left 71,271 Palestinians dead and 171,233 injured.

The Palestinian Meteorological Department reported cold and unstable weather across Gaza, warning of heavy rainfall and possible flooding. A child died from severe cold in the Nuseirat refugee camp, raising the death toll from cold-related causes to 18 since December. Separately, a fire in a Gaza refugee camp killed three people, including a woman and a child, and injured five others.

In the occupied West Bank, Israeli forces and settlers jointly attacked Palestinian communities, damaging property and farmland, and arrested over 100 people in one week.

Multiple explosions occurred in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, according to reports published on January 3, 2026. The United States confirmed awareness of the incidents but the Trump administration did not issue an immediate response. Colombian President Gustavo Petro claimed on social media that Caracas was under bomb attack and warned the world that missiles had been used against Venezuela, though he did not name any country. He also called for United Nations intervention.

The explosions come amid heightened regional tension. For several months, the United States has been conducting naval operations in the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean targeting drug trafficking, resulting in 115 deaths. Thousands of U.S. troops and several naval vessels have been deployed in the area, and President Trump has hinted at a possible military operation. The Caracas explosions occurred against this backdrop of military activity and diplomatic strain.

The situation remains fluid, with no official attribution or confirmation of responsibility for the explosions at the time of reporting.

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, once close Gulf allies, have entered open hostility after years of quiet disagreements. On Tuesday, Saudi forces carried out an airstrike on Yemen’s southern port of Al-Mukalla, claiming it targeted a weapons shipment from the UAE intended for the separatist Southern Transitional Council (STC). Riyadh accused Abu Dhabi of endangering Saudi security through “dangerous behavior,” while the UAE dismissed the allegations as “fundamentally false.” The exchange has triggered a war of words between commentators from both nations.

Analysts cited in the report say the rift has been building for years, with disputes over oil policy, Sudan’s conflict, and Yemen’s internal divisions. The UAE supports paramilitary and separatist groups such as the STC and Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces, while Saudi Arabia backs national armies and seeks to preserve existing regional borders. The two also diverged over Somalia’s recognition of Somaliland, with the UAE absent from a joint condemnation led by Saudi Arabia.

Experts warn that the growing divide could reshape Middle Eastern alliances in 2026, as reconciliation mechanisms appear to have failed.

At least seven explosions were heard early Saturday in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, amid escalating tensions with the United States. Media reports described black smoke rising from several parts of the city and low-flying aircraft overhead, prompting residents to rush into the streets. Videos circulating on social media showed smoke plumes and air raid sirens across the city.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro claimed that Venezuela had come under attack and called for United Nations intervention. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said he was ready to discuss drug trafficking issues with the United States but accused Washington of using sanctions and military pressure to try to overthrow his government and seize the country’s vast oil reserves. The Associated Press and Reuters both confirmed reports of multiple explosions and aircraft activity.

The incidents come as the United States continues maritime operations against drug trafficking in the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, where 115 people have reportedly been killed in recent attacks.

Over the past ten years, India’s Border Security Force (BSF) has allegedly killed 36 Bangladeshi nationals along the Maheshpur border in Jhenaidah district through shootings and torture following abductions. The report states that more than a hundred others were injured in assaults by BSF personnel. The Maheshpur border, stretching 72 kilometers, includes 60 kilometers of barbed wire fencing and 12 kilometers of open frontier adjoining India’s Nadia and North 24 Parganas districts in West Bengal.

According to the investigation, most casualties occurred near BSF camps in Indian areas opposite Baghdanga, Shyamkur, and other Bangladeshi border unions. The killings have turned the Maheshpur frontier into what locals describe as a “valley of death.” The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) established its 58th battalion camp in Maheshpur in 2015 to improve surveillance and reduce cross-border crimes. BGB sources claim that killings have decreased somewhat since the camp’s establishment.

BGB officials said awareness programs are ongoing to prevent illegal crossings and smuggling, while protests against BSF actions are raised during bilateral flag meetings. Families of victims allege BSF hostility and fear cultivating land near the border.

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) reported on Friday that Israeli positions fired shotgun and machine gun rounds that landed dangerously close to UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon. Although no casualties were reported, the UN mission condemned the incidents, describing them as part of a worrying pattern of repeated occurrences near the Blue Line border area.

According to UNIFIL, peacekeepers were on patrol when the first incident occurred, with 15 small-arms rounds landing just 50 meters away. Shortly afterward, another patrol in the same area came under fire from around 100 machine gun rounds. The peacekeepers identified the source of the gunfire as Israeli military positions located south of the Blue Line. UNIFIL stated that it had previously informed Israeli forces of its patrol activities and later communicated through established channels to request a halt to the firing.

In its statement, UNIFIL urged Israeli forces to cease attacks on peacekeepers operating near the Blue Line, emphasizing that such actions threaten peace and stability in the region.

Hollywood actress and former UNHCR special envoy Angelina Jolie visited Egypt’s Rafah border crossing on Friday as part of a humanitarian mission, according to a statement from her representatives. The visit came as Israel announced the suspension of several international aid organizations operating in Gaza for failing to renew registration, requiring them to submit personal data of their staff working in the enclave.

Aid groups have expressed concern that providing such personal data could pose security risks. During her visit, Jolie met with humanitarian workers and inspected a warehouse filled with medical supplies that had been barred from entering Gaza. She emphasized the need to maintain a ceasefire and ensure safe, continuous delivery of aid, fuel, and medical materials without delay.

Ten countries have warned that Gaza’s humanitarian situation is deteriorating further, while Israel claims the new rules aim to prevent Hamas from misusing aid. The UN and aid agencies have rejected that justification, and a U.S. review reportedly found no evidence of large-scale aid theft by Hamas. Gaza remains in crisis amid harsh winter weather, with heavy rain and cold worsening conditions.

At least seven people were killed and more than twenty injured in Saudi-led airstrikes targeting fighters and infrastructure of the Southern Transitional Council (STC) in southeastern Yemen, according to the group. The attacks took place in Wadi Hadramaut and the Hadramaut desert, where STC leader Mohammad Abdul Malik said seven air raids struck a camp in Al-Khasar.

Middle East Eye reported that Saudi-backed forces launched the operation to retake areas seized by the STC in December. Hadramaut Governor Salem Al-Khanbashi, supported by Saudi Arabia, had earlier announced a rapid 'peaceful operation' to reclaim military positions captured a month earlier. However, STC officials accused Riyadh of deception, saying the so-called peaceful mission quickly turned into airstrikes.

STC’s foreign affairs representative Amr Al-Bidh alleged that Saudi Arabia deliberately misled the international community by labeling the offensive as peaceful. The internationally recognized Presidential Leadership Council had granted Khanbashi full military and administrative authority to restore control in Hadramaut. Saudi Arabia has not commented on the airstrikes.