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U.S. reduces number of warships near Venezuela after Maduro raid21:55 The USS Iwo Jima and the USS San Antonio have been relocated to waters north of Cuba, and the Air Force also has withdrawn some aircraft from the region. Saudi Arabia’s allies in Yemen oust UAE-backed separatist from government18:12 The separatist Southern Transition Council said its leader, Aidarous al-Zubaidi, remained in the port city of Aden after Saudi Arabia accused him of fleeing to an unknown destination. Europe draws red line on Greenland after a year of trying to pacify Trump15:31 While many European leaders’ reactions to the Venezuela raid were muted, there have been forceful rebukes about the Trump administration’s greediness on Greenland. Why Trump wants Greenland and what’s standing in his way12:17 Denmark’s leader warned that any use of force by Washington to seize Greenland, as Trump officials have suggested, would render the post-war NATO alliance defunct. Caught between Trump and Musk’s rockets, a Mexican village despairs12:17 The saga of Playa Bagdad, just over the border from a SpaceX launchpad, highlights the unintended environmental and social impacts of the global space race. In Maduro’s capture, Russia sees a great-power rival act with impunity8:27 The U.S. intervention in Venezuela distracts attention from Ukraine and signals a new era of great-power politics in which Russia can seek its own sphere of dominance. Maduro raid killed about 75 in Venezuela, U.S. officials assess2:20 The sizable death toll adds meaning to President Donald Trump’s public remarks that the operation he approved was “effective” but “very violent.” The crisis over Greenland is here1:11 European officials constantly invoke the rules-based order. But after Venezuela, the Trump administration seems to believe that might makes right. Venezuela’s Machado gushes over Trump while calling for new elections6.ledna María Corina Machado emphasized support for the opposition in Venezuela despite President Donald Trump saying it would be “very tough” for her to lead post-Maduro. Fear grips Caracas as a new wave of repression is unleashed in Venezuela6.ledna Venezuela’s government launched a far-reaching crackdown after Maduro’s ouster, detaining journalists and civilians and sending armed gangs to the streets. China studying U.S. strike for lessons and opportunities, analysts say6.ledna The attack on Venezuela could encourage China to forcefully intervene in its own neighborhood, with risks especially high for Taiwan and in the South China Sea. Trump team puts a target on Cuba, with threats and oil blockade6.ledna Trump and Rubio have made clear the collapse of Cuba’s communist government is not only a likely side benefit of Maduro’s ouster but a goal. Venezuela caps list of places Trump has pledged or proposed U.S. control6.ledna Trump says the U.S. is “in charge” of Venezuela. He has also said he would “get” Greenland, “take over” Gaza, take back the Panama Canal and make Canada a U.S. state. |