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January 6, 2026

U.S. invasion of Venezuela, capture of Maduro undermine UN Charter, says expert

Mr Ojumu further advocated people-centred, transparent and inclusive leadership within sovereign states.

President Nicolás Maduro
January 6, 2026

U.S. issuing special visas to Nigerian OnlyFans models, others for ‘extraordinary’ skills

The lawyers said influencer gigs and brand ambassadorial deals could pass as endorsement of one’s skills.

U.S. Visa
January 6, 2026

U.S.’ capture of Maduro ‘morally right;’ his govt was similar to Nigeria’s military juntas: Kemi Badenoch

Ms Badenoch said that Maduro “was overseeing a brutal regime, and I’m glad he’s gone.”

President Nicolás Maduro
January 6, 2026

Venezuelan opposition leader willing to share Nobel Prize with Trump after report indicates U.S. president was angry over it

“She doesn’t have the support within, or the respect within, the country,” Mr Trump said on Saturday.

Trump and Maria Corina Machado.
January 6, 2026

Economic Hardship: Iran offers citizens $7 monthly stipend as protests continue

According to the Iranian government, citizens will receive the $7 stipend for the next four months.

Iranian protesters
January 6, 2026

Trump not planning to occupy Venezuela, U.S. lawmakers say

The Senate to vote as soon as this week on whether to block further military action against Venezuela without congressional approval, a resolution co-sponsored by Mr Schumer.

Donald Trump on Air Force One
January 6, 2026

Gunfire erupts near Venezuela’s presidential palace days after Maduro’s capture

Videos shared online on Monday showed armoured security vehicles in the streets near the Miraflores presidential palace, while gunshots could be heard.

Nicolás Maduro telling U.S. ‘Come and get me’
January 6, 2026

Venezuelan police begin manhunt for U.S. collaborators after Maduro, Flores capture

Venezuelan police have launched a search for collaborators after U.S. special forces captured President Nicolás Maduro.

Nicolás Maduro
January 6, 2026

Maduro: Humanitarian situation in Venezuela remains dire, UN warns

The UN has stated that the humanitarian situation in Venezuela remains dire as no fewer than eight million people in the country require support.

Venezuelans searching for food in waste bins
January 6, 2026

UN warns against further bloodshed in Iran protests

Protests in the Iranian capital, Tehran, sparked by increasing economic hardship and a cost-of-living crisis, continued for the 10th day.

Iranian police at protest ground.