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‘It Ought to Provide a Deterrent’: What US Action in Venezuela Means for Taiwan. AI-Generated.
The recent US action in Venezuela has reverberated far beyond Latin America, sending a clear signal to allies and adversaries alike about Washington’s willingness to act decisively against leaders it accuses of threatening regional stability. While the immediate focus has been on Caracas and the legality and consequences of the operation, analysts say the implications stretch across the globe—most notably to East Asia, where Taiwan watches closely.
By Aarif Lashari5 days ago in Confessions
Ought to Provide a Deterrent’: What US Action in Venezuela Means for Taiwan
The recent US action in Venezuela has reverberated far beyond Latin America, sending a clear signal to allies and adversaries alike about Washington’s willingness to act decisively against leaders it accuses of threatening regional stability. While the immediate focus has been on Caracas and the legality and consequences of the operation, analysts say the implications stretch across the globe—most notably to East Asia, where Taiwan watches closely.
By Aarif Lashari5 days ago in The Swamp
US Sharply Criticised by Foes and Friends Over Maduro Seizure. AI-Generated.
The United States is facing sharp criticism from both adversaries and long-standing allies following the seizure of former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro in a dramatic operation that has sent shockwaves through the international community. While Washington has defended the move as a necessary step to uphold justice and regional security, reactions from around the world suggest deep unease over the legality, precedent, and consequences of the action.
By Aarif Lashari5 days ago in The Swamp
US Attack on Greenland Would Mean End of NATO, Says Danish PM. AI-Generated.
Denmark’s prime minister has issued a stark and unprecedented warning, declaring that any U.S. attack on Greenland would effectively mean the end of NATO. The remarks have sent shockwaves through diplomatic circles, raising alarms about the future of the world’s most powerful military alliance and exposing deep tensions beneath the surface of transatlantic relations.
By Aarif Lashari5 days ago in Confessions
Deposed Maduro Pleads Not Guilty After Capture in Shock US Attack on Venezuela. AI-Generated.
In a stunning escalation of Venezuela’s long-running political crisis, deposed President Nicolás Maduro has pleaded not guilty following his capture during what U.S. officials described as a “targeted and decisive” operation inside Venezuela. The shock U.S. attack, which reportedly led to Maduro’s arrest and transfer into American custody, has sent tremors through Latin America, Washington, and global diplomatic circles.
By Aarif Lashari5 days ago in The Swamp
Rubio: US to Enforce Oil Blockade but Not Govern Venezuela Post-Maduro. AI-Generated.
The world watched in shock on Saturday, January 3, 2026, as former U.S. President Donald Trump announced that U.S. forces had captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in Caracas. The announcement triggered immediate international reactions, including dramatic scenes in Venezuela, where government supporters set fire to a U.S. flag in protest. Amid the chaos, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio clarified that the United States intends to enforce an oil blockade against Venezuela but will not take on governing responsibilities in the country following Maduro’s capture.
By Aarif Lashari6 days ago in The Swamp
From Grudging Respect to Unease: Russia Weighs Up Fall of Maduro. AI-Generated.
Russia is reassessing its position in Latin America as uncertainty deepens over the future of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. For years, Moscow maintained a relationship of grudging respect with Caracas—rooted less in ideology than in shared opposition to U.S. influence. Now, amid mounting pressure on Maduro’s rule and renewed speculation about his political survival, Russian policymakers are confronting a more uncomfortable reality: the possible collapse of a key strategic partner.
By Aarif Lashari6 days ago in The Swamp
Greenland Prime Minister Says ‘Enough’ After Latest Trump Threat. AI-Generated.
Greenland’s prime minister has issued a firm rebuke following what he described as the latest threat or provocative remark from former U.S. President Donald Trump, declaring that “enough is enough.” The strong response underscores growing frustration in Greenland over repeated statements that question the island’s sovereignty and treat it as a geopolitical asset rather than a self-governing society.
By Aarif Lashari6 days ago in The Swamp
MTG Warns Trump After Venezuela Strikes: ‘This Is What Many in MAGA Thought They Voted to End’. AI-Generated.
A sharp warning from Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (MTG) has exposed growing divisions within former President Donald Trump’s political base following reports of U.S. strikes linked to Venezuela. Greene, a staunch Trump ally and prominent voice within the MAGA movement, publicly cautioned the former president, saying, “This is what many in MAGA thought they voted to end.”
By Aarif Lashari6 days ago in Confessions
Paris Court Finds 10 Guilty of Harassing Brigitte Macron Online. AI-Generated.
A Paris court has found ten individuals guilty of harassing Brigitte Macron, the wife of French President Emmanuel Macron, in a significant ruling that underscores France’s growing determination to combat online abuse and cyber-harassment. The verdict sends a strong message that digital platforms are not lawless spaces and that individuals spreading hate, threats, or defamatory content online can and will be held accountable.
By Aarif Lashari6 days ago in The Swamp
Three Children Dead in Iran Protests as Security Forces Accused of ‘Indiscriminate Targeting’. AI-Generated.
Iran has been shaken by reports that three children have died during recent protests, as security forces face accusations of “indiscriminate targeting” of demonstrators. The deaths have intensified domestic and international concern, transforming what began as political unrest into a profound human tragedy that has reignited questions about accountability, state power, and the cost of dissent.
By Aarif Lashari6 days ago in Unbalanced
Teen Girl Educated in UK Confirmed to Have Died in Swiss Bar Fire. AI-Generated.
A teenage girl educated in the United Kingdom has been confirmed dead following a devastating fire at a bar in Switzerland, a tragedy that has sent shockwaves through communities in both countries. The incident, which occurred late at night, has raised serious questions about safety standards, emergency response, and the circumstances that led to the fatal blaze.
By Aarif Lashari6 days ago in The Swamp
