Countries around the world called for urgent diplomacy after the U.S. operation in Venezuela. Multiple governments urged the UN Security Council to convene, warning the action could destabilise the region and set a dangerous precedent. Reactions split sharply: some leaders condemned the strike as unlawful intervention, while a few welcomed Maduro’s removal.
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YEMEN GOVERNMENT RETAKES MUKALLA, DEEPENING GULF RIFT
Yemen’s Saudi-backed government said it retook Mukalla in Hadramout from UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council separatists, escalating the conflict in the south. The fighting highlights a serious split between Saudi Arabia and the UAE, long aligned against the Houthis. The STC has pushed a transition plan toward southern independence, while Saudi Arabia has pressed the UAE to reduce its role.
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IRAN’S SUPREME LEADER REJECTS CONCESSIONS AS PROTESTS SPREAD
Iran’s Supreme Leader said he would not yield as protests simmer and Washington issues warnings. Authorities blamed unrest on foreign interference, while protesters point to inflation, unemployment and currency collapse. The standoff raises the risk of harsher crackdowns, wider instability and sharper U.S.–Iran confrontation. Regional capitals are watching closely because Iran’s internal shocks often spill into foreign policy—through missile postures, proxy activity and energy-route tensions.
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TRUMP SAYS US WILL “RUN” VENEZUELA AFTER MADURO SEIZED
President Donald Trump said the U.S. will temporarily “run” Venezuela until a “safe” transition, after the capture of Maduro. He suggested U.S. oil companies could help restore Venezuela’s energy sector and did not rule out “boots on the ground.” Venezuelan officials called the action illegal and vowed resistance.
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TRUMP SIGNALS CUBA COULD BE NEXT FOCUS AFTER VENEZUELA
Trump suggested the U.S. may expand its regional focus to Cuba following the Venezuela operation. While details were not provided, the signal alone raises geopolitical stakes across the Caribbean and Latin America. Analysts say it could mean tougher sanctions, diplomatic isolation, intelligence pressure, or broader policy moves aimed at regime change. Regional governments fear renewed instability, while rivals like Russia and China may respond politically.
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IRELAND’S PM TO VISIT CHINA AS BEIJING COURTS EU PARTNERS
Ireland’s Prime Minister Micheál Martin will visit China, meeting top leaders including Xi Jinping and Li Qiang, as Beijing seeks to strengthen ties with individual EU countries. The visit reflects China’s push to stabilise economic and political channels with Europe amid wider strategic rivalry with the U.S. Talks are expected to cover trade, investment and technology cooperation.
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