January 6, 2026

Venezuelan President Maduro Denies Charges in Dramatic New York Court Hearing

Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro appeared in a New York court, denied drug and weapon charges, and called himself a 'prisoner of war'. His wife also pleaded innocent. Both were arrested in a surprise US operation.

January 6, 2026

US Faces Global Backlash at UN Over Aggressive Venezuela Strikes and Maduro Capture

The US sparked a fierce backlash at the UN for deadly strikes and capturing Venezuela’s President Maduro. Many countries condemned the move as unlawful and a serious threat to Venezuela's sovereignty. The US called it law enforcement, but the UN fears rising instability.

January 5, 2026

Iran’s Judiciary Vows No Leniency as Economic Protests Enter Second Week

Iran's judiciary says it will act firmly against rioters during ongoing protests over economic woes. Authorities distinguish peaceful protesters from violent rioters. The unrest spreads across 25 provinces amid currency collapse. US and Israel closely monitor the situation with warnings and solidarity statements.

January 5, 2026

SpaceX Starts 2026 with Italian COSMO SkyMed Satellite Launch from California

On January 2, 2026, SpaceX launched Italy’s COSMO SkyMed Second Generation satellite from California. The radar satellite supports military and civilian uses by observing Earth day and night. This mission marked SpaceX’s first flight of the year, signaling steady service with familiar Falcon 9 rockets.

January 5, 2026

Hollywood's Favorite Lie: US Power as Silent Extraction, Not Loud Invasion

Hollywood often shows American power not as grand invasions but as quiet extractions. Films like Zero Dark Thirty and Argo highlight US missions that slip in and out without fireworks, focusing on survival and retrieval instead of victory.