New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has revoked several executive orders signed by his predecessor Eric Adams after Adams was indicted in 2024. The отменed orders expanded the city’s definition of antisemitism and barred agencies from boycotting or divesting from Israel. Mamdani signed the changes hours after his swearing in. He said new mayors can cancel or change old directives. He also issued new orders on housing. His team must study ways to speed up building and list city land that can be used for homes by summer. Some Jewish groups criticised the move, while civil rights groups supported it. (PC: CNN)

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has arrived in the United States after being captured during US strikes on Venezuela, according to American media reports. Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were flown to New York’s Stewart Air National Guard Base and later taken to the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. President Donald Trump earlier shared an image showing Maduro blindfolded on a US Navy ship. Trump said the United States would run Venezuela for a period to ensure a safe transition. US officials have said Maduro will face criminal charges in New York linked to drugs and weapons offences. (PC: BBC)

Elon Musk has warned that users who use Grok to create illegal content will face the same action as those who upload such material on X. His comment came a day after India’s Ministry of Electronics and IT asked the platform to remove vulgar and unlawful content linked to the AI tool. The ministry has also sought a detailed action report within 72 hours. Officials said Grok was being misused to create obscene images, including of women, and share them through fake accounts. The order followed concerns raised by lawmakers and public complaints. X has been told to act against offending posts, users and pages. (PC: NDTV)

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani strongly condemned the United States’ military action in Venezuela that led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, calling it an “act of war” and a violation of international law. Mamdani said he spoke directly with former U.S. President Donald Trump to register his opposition to the operation and pursuit of regime change. He warned the move could negatively affect tens of thousands of Venezuelan residents in New York City and stressed the need to safeguard their safety. Trump’s administration justified the raid on drug-trafficking charges and plans to bring Maduro to face U.S. courts. 

US officials have released new details about Operation Absolute Resolve, the mission that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in Caracas. The plan took months of tracking, drills and coordination among military and intelligence teams. Forces trained on a full-size model of the presidential compound and studied Maduro’s daily movements. The raid was delayed several times due to poor weather. It finally began late at night when skies cleared. Helicopters flew low over water to avoid detection, supported by fighter jets, bombers and drones. More than 150 aircraft took part. US troops reached the compound within minutes, cut through secured areas and removed Maduro before he reached a safe room. Several explosions were reported across the city during the operation. US officials said one helicopter was hit but returned safely. Maduro now faces drug and weapons charges in New York. (PC: X)

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the United States capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was an “act of war” and against international law. In a social media post, Mamdani said he spoke directly with President Donald Trump to oppose the action. The mayor said the move would affect many Venezuelans living in New York and that his office would share safety guidance. Trump said Maduro and his wife were taken during a US strike on Caracas and would face criminal charges in New York. He added that the US would run Venezuela for a short period and help restore its oil sector. (PC: India Today)

U.S. President Donald Trump released the first image of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro aboard a U.S. warship, showing him blindfolded and handcuffed on the USS Iwo Jima after his capture by U.S. forces. The photo, shared on Trump’s Truth Social account, depicts Maduro in casual clothing with a water bottle, following a military operation that ousted him. Trump said the U.S. would **“run” Venezuela until a stable transition takes place and suggested American oil firms could enter the country. Maduro and his wife are expected to face drug-related charges in New York. (PC: NDTV)

US President Donald Trump on Saturday said the United States would “run” Venezuela after overnight military strikes that led to the capture of Nicolas Maduro. Speaking at a press conference in Florida, Trump said the US would oversee the country during a transition period. “We’re going to run the country until a safe transition takes place,” he said. Trump praised the operation, calling it a powerful display of US military strength. He said Washington would not allow another leader to take over without protecting Venezuelan interests. He added that US forces would stay in the country for now.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were captured during a US military raid, CNN reported. The operation took place overnight at a guarded military base near Caracas. Loud explosions were heard across the city as US forces carried out the strike. US President Donald Trump later confirmed the capture on social media. He also shared a photo showing Maduro blindfolded and handcuffed in US custody. The couple were flown out of Venezuela to face charges in the United States. Venezuela accused Washington of an imperialist attack. Regional tensions remain high.

Early on January 3, 2026, at least seven powerful explosions were heard across Caracas, Venezuela’s capital, around 2 a.m. local time, accompanied by reports of low-flying aircraft overhead. Videos on social media showed smoke plumes and flashes, while parts of the city experienced power outages and residents rushed into the streets amid fear and confusion. The cause of the blasts has not been officially confirmed, but the incident unfolds amid heightened tensions between the United States and Venezuela, with U.S. military activity in the region linked to counter-drug operations. Venezuelan authorities have not detailed responsibility, leaving speculation and global concern to grow.