‘Might makes right’? Why the U.S. strike on Venezuela won’t push China into a Taiwan gamble

Analysts say China is unlikely to change its Taiwan strategy after the U.S. arrest of Venezuela’s Maduro, despite renewed claims of Washington’s double standards.
Who controls Venezuela’s oil now? What Maduro’s arrest means for energy markets

The arrest of Nicolás Maduro has thrown Venezuela’s politically fraught oil industries back into focus.
Elon Musk’s Starlink offers free internet access in Venezuela following U.S. airstrikes and Maduro’s arrest

SpaceX’s Starlink is offering free broadband internet service to the people of Venezuela through Feb. 3, amid the fallout of a U.S. military operation in the country.
Asia-Pacific markets set to open higher after U.S. captures Venezuela’s Maduro, oil slips

Asia-Pacific markets were set to open the first official trading week of 2026 on a firmer footing after the U.S. said it captured Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro, with oil prices easing.
Trump warns Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodríguez in magazine interview

U.S. President Donald Trump said Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez may pay a bigger price than ousted leader Nicolas Maduro “if she doesn’t do what’s right.”
Stock futures are steady after U.S. attacks Venezuela, captures Nicolas Maduro: Live updates

Stock futures were steady on Sunday night, as global markets reacted to the U.S.’ attack on Venezuela and capture of leader Nicolas Maduro.
Denmark tells Trump to stop threatening to seize Greenland

President Donald Trump has sought to acquire Greenland since his first term.
Trump admin pressed on pardon for ex-Honduras president after Venezuela’s Maduro snatched

The U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Saturday and charged him with drug-related crimes.
Rubio explains how U.S. might ‘run’ Venezuela after Maduros’ ouster

President Donald Trump on Saturday said the U.S. will “run” Venezuela until a new leader is determined.
Venezuela defense minister: Large part of Maduro’s security team killed in U.S. action

A large part of Nicolas Maduro’s security team was killed in the U.S. raid, said Venezuelan Defense Minister General Vladimir Padrino, in a televised statement on Sunday morning.