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Jan 15, 2026
The death toll from a fire at a residential complex in Hong Kong has risen to 168 from 161, officials said Thursday, after the remains of more victims were identified seven weeks after the Chinese territory's worst blaze in decades.
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Jan 15, 2026
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado told reporters that she "presented" President Donald Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize during their meeting at the White House. It was not immediately clear if Trump accepted the gift.
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Jan 15, 2026
CARACAS, Venezuela — The joy prompted by news that Venezuela would free an "important number" of prisoners has given way to anguish for many of their loved ones.
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Jan 15, 2026
The near-total ban on outside communication has left Starlink as the only choice for many in Iran.
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Jan 15, 2026
European troops were arriving in Greenland on Thursday in a show of support, as leaders scrambled to respond to President Donald Trump's threats.
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Jan 15, 2026
Iran signaled it would not move ahead with executing protesters and reopened its airspace Thursday, as President Donald Trump left it unclear whether he would take military action over the regime's deadly crackdown
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Jan 15, 2026
Iran signaled it would not move ahead with executing protesters and reopened its airspace Thursday, as President Donald Trump left it unclear whether he would take military action over the regime's deadly crackdown
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Jan 15, 2026
Iran signaled it would not move ahead with executing protesters and reopened its airspace Thursday, as President Donald Trump left it unclear whether he would take military action over the regime's deadly crackdown
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Jan 15, 2026
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump lost out on the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, yet in a rare confluence of geopolitics and chance, he could wind up with the 18-karat gold medal nonetheless
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Jan 14, 2026
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has told his national security team that he would want any U.S. military action in Iran to deliver a swift and decisive blow to the regime and not spark a sustained war that dragged on for weeks or months, according to a U.S. official, two people familiar with the discussions and a person close to the White House."If he does something, he wants it to be definitive," one of the people familiar with the discussions said
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Jan 14, 2026
About 26 years ago, Iran's biggest female pop star left her homeland to tour internationally after years of being banned from publicly performing by the theocratic regime
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Jan 14, 2026
About 26 years ago, Iran's biggest female pop star left her homeland to tour internationally after years of being banned from publicly performing by the theocratic regime
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Jan 14, 2026
The United States will push forward with the next phase of its plan for peace in Gaza, moving toward "demilitarization, technocratic governance, and reconstruction," President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff said Wednesday
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Jan 14, 2026
The U.S. will push forward with the next phase of its plan for peace in Gaza, moving towards "demilitarization, technocratic governance, and reconstruction," President Donald Trump's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff has said
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Jan 14, 2026
The foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland met Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio amid President Donald Trump's push to take control of the Arctic island. NBC News' Garrett Haake reports on the meeting's outcome and the officials' current stance regarding Greenland.
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Jan 14, 2026
Videos of body bags and machine guns that have trickled out of the Iran offer a rare glimpse into the scope of the crackdown on protests.
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Jan 14, 2026
Videos of body bags and machine guns that have trickled out of the Iran offer a rare glimpse into the scope of the crackdown on protests.
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Jan 14, 2026
Videos of body bags and machine guns that have trickled out of the Iran offer a rare glimpse into the scope of the crackdown on protests.
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Jan 14, 2026
Multiple American citizens who were detained in Venezuela have been released, the State Department said Wednesday.
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Jan 14, 2026
Iranian authorities were on Wednesday expected to execute the first person in relation to the nationwide unrest that has rocked the country, according to the United States and human rights groups
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Jan 14, 2026
The United States has started evacuating hundreds of troops from its largest air base in the Middle East ahead of potential military action by President Donald Trump against Iran, according to a U.S. official and a person familiar with the matter
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Jan 14, 2026
President Donald Trump showed no sign of cooling his Arctic ambitions on Wednesday ahead of high-stakes White House talks with the top diplomats of Denmark and Greenland.
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Jan 14, 2026
Hoping the United States will cool its Arctic ambitions, the top diplomats of Denmark and Greenland were set to hold high-stakes talks at the White House on Wednesday
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Jan 14, 2026
Denmark will join a high-level working group to discuss Greenland's future after talks at the White House with senior Trump administration officials
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Jan 14, 2026
Denmark said it did not manage to dissuade President Donald Trump from seeking to conquer Greenland during high-level talks at the White House on Wednesday.
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Jan 14, 2026
WASHINGTON — The U.S. could have to pay as much as $700 billion if it were to achieve President Donald Trump's goal of buying Greenland, according to three people familiar with the cost estimate
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Jan 13, 2026
China had its biggest trade surplus ever last year at almost $1.2 trillion, according to data released Wednesday, defying tariffs President Donald Trump has imposed on the world's second-largest economy as it sends more exports to other parts of the world.
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Jan 13, 2026
China had its biggest trade surplus ever last year at almost $1.2 trillion, according to data released Wednesday, defying tariffs President Donald Trump has imposed on the world's second-largest economy as it sends more exports to other parts of the world.
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Jan 13, 2026
Last year was the third-warmest in modern history, according to Copernicus, the European Union's climate monitoring service.
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Jan 13, 2026
Strong winds and flooding have made life even more difficult for the hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians living in crowded tent camps with little sanitation. Four infants have died from exposure to the cold.
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Jan 13, 2026
President Donald Trump urged Iranian civilians to keep protesting and said "help is on its way" Tuesday amid a crackdown on anti-government demonstrations that a U.S.-based human rights group says has killed 2,000 people
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Jan 13, 2026
President Donald Trump urged Iranian civilians to keep protesting and said "help is on its way" Tuesday amid a crackdown on demonstrations that a U.S.-based human rights group says has killed 2,000 people.
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Jan 13, 2026
Iranians made their first calls to the outside world Tuesday since being shut off amid a crackdown on protests that a human rights group says has killed 2,000 people, as President Donald Trump urged civilians to keep protesting and said "help is on its way."In recent days, Trump has upped the pressure on Tehran, warning that he may launch military strikes while remaining open to negotiations.
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Jan 13, 2026
An Australian teenager has been charged over multiple hoax calls he allegedly made falsely claiming that mass shootings were underway at major U.S. educational institutions and retailers
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Jan 12, 2026
A new app is going viral in China that helps people who live alone to check in with their friends and family. Users hit a green button on the app daily and if there's no response will reach out to the emergency contacts. NBC News' Steven Romo looks at the app's popularity and what it says about wider issues.
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Jan 12, 2026
Cuba's fragile economy could be facing deeper impact after President Trump announced "there will be no more oil or money going to Cuba" from Venezuela. The island is believed to get up to half of it's daily energy needs from Venezuela. NBC News' Ed Augustin spoke with people who are bracing for what could come next.
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Jan 12, 2026
The United Kingdom's online safety regulator announced Monday it was formally investigating X.
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Jan 12, 2026
At a morgue near Iran near the capital Tehran, bodies are piling up as protests rock the Islamic Republic.
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Jan 12, 2026
President Donald Trump renewed his threat to seize Greenland "one way or the other" from Denmark, as Europe and NATO scrambled to prioritize Arctic security against China and Russia.
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Jan 12, 2026
President Donald Trump said Iran wants to negotiate but warned he may still carry out strikes over its violent crackdown on protests challenging the regime's rule.
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Jan 12, 2026
President Donald Trump said Iran wants to negotiate but warned he may still carry out strikes over a violent crackdown on protests challenging the regime's rule.
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Jan 12, 2026
President Donald Trump said Iran wants to negotiate but warned he may still carry out strikes over a violent crackdown on protests challenging the regime's rule.
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Jan 12, 2026
President Donald Trump said again that he would like to make a deal to acquire Greenland. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has warned that an American takeover of Greenland would mark the end of NATO.
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Jan 11, 2026
Hundreds of thousands protest in Iran as government forces mobilize to stop the demonstrations. Human rights activists say more than 500 people have been killed in the last two weeks. The head of the Iranian parliament issued a new warning to the U.S., vowing to strike back if the Trump administration takes military action inside Iran. NBC News' Raf Sanchez reports.
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Jan 11, 2026
As the middle of winter arrives for the enclave's 2 million residents, makeshift shelters are struggling to keep the weather at bay while humanitarian groups say aid remains insufficient.
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Jan 11, 2026
As the middle of winter arrives for the enclave's 2 million residents, makeshift shelters are struggling to keep the weather at bay while humanitarian groups say aid remains insufficient.
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Jan 11, 2026
Iran warned President Donald Trump on Sunday that Israeli and U.S. military bases in the region could be considered "legitimate targets," after Trump threatened to strike the nation if protestors challenging Iran's theocracy were killed
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Jan 11, 2026
President Donald Trump has been weighing a range of options against Iran amid the country's crackdown on protesters that human rights groups say has killed more than 500 people
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Jan 11, 2026
President Donald Trump has been weighing a range of options against Iran amid the country's crackdown on protesters that human rights groups say has killed more than 500 people
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Jan 11, 2026
President Donald Trump has been weighing a range of options for action against Iran amid its crackdown on protesters, according to three U.S. officials
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Jan 10, 2026
This article is by F. Brinley Bruton reporting from Bogotá, Colombia, and a Caracas-based reporter who is not being identified because of safety concerns
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Jan 10, 2026
This article is by F. Brinley Bruton reporting from Bogotá, Colombia, and a Caracas-based reporter who is not being identified because of safety concerns
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Jan 10, 2026
The U.S. carried out strikes against Islamic State targets across Syria, U.S. Central Command announced. This comes nearly one month after two American soldiers and a civilian interpreter were killed by an ISIS ambush in Palmyra, Syria.
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Jan 10, 2026
The U.S. has carried out what it called "large-scale strikes" against ISIS in Syria, U.S.
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Jan 10, 2026
Protesters ignored threats of severe punishment from Iran's leaders and warnings from rights groups about undocumented killings as they poured out onto the streets of cities across the country late Friday
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Jan 10, 2026
To hear President Donald Trump tell it, a push to take control of Greenland is a "national security" necessity, critical to reinforcing control of the Arctic against possible threats from Russia and China
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Jan 10, 2026
HONG KONG — With the surprise capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, President Donald Trump declared U.S. authority over the entire Western Hemisphere — and warned China that it's not welcome in America's backyard
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Jan 09, 2026
Video shows the moments a conservative Honduran lawmaker was injured by what appears to be an explosive device. This comes after heightened political tensions after a presidential election that handed victory to a Trump-backed candidate. NBC News' George Solis has more on the attack.
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Jan 09, 2026
Colombian officials called Republicans in Congress seeking help to prevent a U.S. attack after President Donald Trump issued searing comments about their country's leader.
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Jan 09, 2026
The strategic relationship between Venezuela and China faces uncertainty after the United States military operation to capture deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Meanwhile, Chinese social media saw posts claiming that the U.S. attack on Venezuela could be a blueprint for China to take Taiwan. NBC News' Janis Mackey Frayer reports on the latest developments from Beijing.
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Jan 09, 2026
Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said the protesters were "a bunch of vandals" trying to please President Donald Trump, before issuing a warning that the Islamic Republic will not back down.
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Jan 09, 2026
The U.S. seized another oil tanker called "Olina" linked to Venezuela. According to two U.S. officials, the latest seizure was conducted by the Coast Guard and the Joint Task Force's Southern Spear in the Caribbean Sea.
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Jan 09, 2026
The United States has seized another tanker in its campaign to control the flow of oil to and from Venezuela
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Jan 09, 2026
The United States has seized another tanker, two U.S. officials told NBC News on Friday, as it works to control the flow of oil to and from Venezuela
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Jan 09, 2026
Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with a new hypersonic ballistic missile, a rare use of the advanced weapon in what appeared to be its latest attempt to send a threatening message to Kyiv and the West
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Jan 08, 2026
Iran's supreme leader signaled a hard line Friday against protesters rocking the Islamic Republic, accusing them of acting on behalf of President Donald Trump as authorities struggling to contain the unrest shut the country off from the world.
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Jan 08, 2026
Protests broke out in several cities across Iran on Thursday despite a violent crackdown by security forces that has left dozens dead and led authorities to shut down the internet nationwide in an attempt to stifle the unrest
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Jan 08, 2026
Protests broke out in several cities across Iran on Thursday despite an ongoing violent crackdown by security forces that has left dozens dead and led authorities to shut down the internet nationwide in an attempt to stifle the unrest
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Jan 08, 2026
Protests broke out in several cities across Iran on Thursday despite an ongoing violent crackdown by security forces that has left dozens dead and led authorities to shut down the internet nationwide in an attempt to stifle the unrest
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Jan 08, 2026
The president also said that it would be a "great honor" if the Venezuelan opposition leader decided to give him the Nobel Peace Prize that she won last year.
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Jan 08, 2026
Colin O'Brady is the first person to cross the Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica solo and unsupported. He spoke with NBC News' Chloe Melas after the milestone moment.
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Jan 08, 2026
President Trump's executive order put an end to decades of U.S. support for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, leaving the country without a voice in global climate talks.
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Jan 08, 2026
The government said it was a "unilateral gesture" to maintain peace; families of those imprisoned have been calling for their release.
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Jan 08, 2026
BOGOTÁ, Colombia — Venezuela is releasing an "important number" of political prisoners, including foreigners, the head of the country's legislature said on Thursday
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Jan 08, 2026
The U.S. seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker threatened new pressure on the "shadow fleet" that has helped prop up President Vladimir Putin's economy
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Jan 07, 2026
For those who opposed Maduro, the reactions range from pessimism to a more patient wait-and-see approach.
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Jan 07, 2026
For those who opposed Maduro, the reactions range from pessimism to a more patient wait-and-see approach.
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Jan 07, 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio laid out a "three-fold process" for Venezuela focused on stabilization, recovery and transition. Rubio also confirmed that the U.S. will sell 30 to 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil. NBC News' Monica Alba reports on the plan detailed by Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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Jan 07, 2026
U.S. officials told NBC News that an operation was launched to seize a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the northern Atlantic that is linked to Venezuela. NBC News' Courtney Kube reports on why the U.S. views the ship as stateless.
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Jan 07, 2026
The United States launched an operation Wednesday to seize a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the Atlantic, two U.S. officials told NBC News, following a dramatic weekslong chase on the high seas
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Jan 07, 2026
The United States has seized the Bella 1, which changed its name to the Marinera, a Russian-flagged oil tanker pursued by the Coast Guard off Venezuela.
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Jan 06, 2026
Protesters in Iran defied authorities Tuesday, hitting the streets in the capital, Tehran, and smaller cities to chant anti-government slogans amid an ongoing violent crackdown that one human rights group says has left at least 36 dead
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Jan 06, 2026
Protesters in Iran defied authorities Tuesday, hitting the streets in the capital, Tehran, and smaller cities to chant anti-government slogans amid an ongoing violent crackdown that one human rights group says has left at least 36 dead
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Jan 06, 2026
After deposed President Nicolás Maduro was detained by the U.S., attention shifted to the other influential figures in Venezuela who may shape the country's future. NBC News' George Solis breaks down the main members of Maduro's administration and the opposition.
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Jan 06, 2026
Three women, Delcy Rodriguez, Cilia Flores and Marína Corina Machado, are shaping Venezuela's future after a U.S. military operation included the capture of deposed president Nicolás Maduro. NBC News' Yasmin Vossoughian has more on the impact of these women and where they stand today.
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Jan 06, 2026
President Trump says that Venezuela will turn over tens of millions of barrels of oil to the United States. NBC News' Peter Alexander explains what this means for the U.S. and the relationship with Interim President Delcy Rodríguez.
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Jan 06, 2026
Cuba's economy, already in a deep crisis, will likely spiral even further.
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Jan 06, 2026
The White House said Tuesday that acquiring Greenland is a "national security priority" and that using the U.S. military to achieve that goal is under consideration."President Trump has made it well known that acquiring Greenland is a national security priority of the United States, and it's vital to deter our adversaries in the Arctic region," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement."The President and his team are discussing a range of options to pursue this imp
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Jan 06, 2026
Residents in the capital said they are seeing an increased presence of government security forces as well as armed civilian paramilitaries loyal to the government.
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Jan 06, 2026
Israel claimed the strikes were targeting Hezbollah and Hamas infrastructure. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said the attacks would make the task of disarming Hezbollah more difficult to achieve.
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Jan 06, 2026
Gunfire was heard in Caracas as Venezuelan police opened fire on unidentified drones. While the U.S. was not involved, many people continue to be on edge after Nicolás Maduro's capture. NBC News' Gabe Gutierrez reports on the mood on the ground near the Venezuelan border.
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Jan 06, 2026
President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and special envoy Steve Witkoff were meeting with the Coalition of the Willing in Paris on security guarantees.
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Jan 06, 2026
President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and special envoy Steve Witkoff were meeting with the Coalition of the Willing in Paris on security guarantees.
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Jan 06, 2026
President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and special envoy Steve Witkoff were meeting with the Coalition of the Willing in Paris on security guarantees.
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Jan 05, 2026
Venezuela has been a key partner to Cuba for decades, but following the U.S. military operation that resulted in the capture of Nicolás Maduro and his wife, uncertainty has grown in Cuba. NBC News' Ed Augustin reports on the mood in Cuba after it says 32 Cuban officers were killed in U.S. strikes in Venezuela.
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Jan 05, 2026
Doral, Florida, home to the largest concentration of Venezuelans in the U.S., has seen mixed reactions to Nicolás Maduro's capture. Some community members spoke with NBC News' Tom Llamas about their concerns for the country's future.
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Jan 05, 2026
President Donald Trump is defending his pardon of former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández, who was convicted of similar charges to deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. NBC News' Monica Alba details the comparison between the Latin American leaders.
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Jan 05, 2026
Venezuela will not have new elections in the next 30 days, Trump said in an NBC News interview, projecting a longer-term engagement after U.S. forces captured Nicolás Maduro.
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Jan 05, 2026
The Trump administration's foreign policy has carved the hemisphere as it tries to reshape Latin American politics.
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Jan 05, 2026
In the wake of the extraordinary U.S. capture of Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro, the international spotlight has fallen on Delcy Rodrígue.
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