|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
Jan 09, 2026
The United States has seized another tanker in its campaign to control the flow of oil to and from Venezuela
|
|
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
|
|
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
|
|
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.
|
|
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
|
|
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
|
|
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
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
Jan 08, 2026
The government said it was a "unilateral gesture" to maintain peace; families of those imprisoned have been calling for their release.
|
|
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
|
|
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
|
|
Jan 07, 2026
For those who opposed Maduro, the reactions range from pessimism to a more patient wait-and-see approach.
|
|
Jan 07, 2026
For those who opposed Maduro, the reactions range from pessimism to a more patient wait-and-see approach.
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
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
|
|
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.
|
|
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
|
|
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
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
Jan 06, 2026
Cuba's economy, already in a deep crisis, will likely spiral even further.
|
|
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
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
Jan 05, 2026
The Trump administration's foreign policy has carved the hemisphere as it tries to reshape Latin American politics.
|
|
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.
|
|
Jan 05, 2026
Alongside her husband Nicolás Maduro, Cilia Flores pleaded not guilty at her arraignment and told the court, she is "the first lady of Venezuela." NBC News' Laura Jarrett and Danny Cevallos report on the case.
|
|
Jan 05, 2026
Nicolás Maduro was preparing for his first court appearance as his son was speaking to the Venezuelan General Assembly, calling for his father's release. NBC News' Gabe Gutierrez reports on the background of Maduro's political family and the key figures left in the power vacuum in Venezuela.
|
|
Jan 05, 2026
BEIJING — An attack on a country after a military buildup and embargo at sea.
|
|
Jan 05, 2026
BEIJING — An attack on a country after a military buildup and embargo at sea.
|
|
Jan 05, 2026
Copenhagen may be 5,200 miles away from Caracas, but the thrum of the helicopters that grabbed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro will have been deafening in the Danish capital
|
|
Jan 05, 2026
Delcy Rodríguez, the interim leader of Venezuela is facing pressure from President Donald Trump to cooperate as the U.S. "runs" the country as the Venezuelan people continue to process Nicolás Maduro's capture. NBC News' Joe Fryer and Savannah Sellers spoke with Ana Vanessa Herrero on the latest details surrounding the massive political shift in Venezuela.
|
|
Jan 05, 2026
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was transported with heavy security to a New York City courthouse two days after the U.S. captured him in a surprise attack. Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are set to make their first court appearances. NBC News' Sam Brock reports on the latest.
|
|
Jan 04, 2026
Venezuela's authoritarian leader Nicolas Maduro is expected to face criminal charges related to drugs and narco-terrorism when he makes his first court appearance in New York scheduled for Monday. NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Llamas has the latest.
|
|
Jan 04, 2026
Tensions are rising along Venezuela's border with Colombia. NBC News' Gabe Gutierrez reports from a border crossing where some families are experiencing tearful goodbyes, and security is ramping up.
|
|
Jan 04, 2026
Trump laid out a stark warning to Venezuelan interim leader Delcy Rodríguez, saying in an interview with The Atlantic that "if she doesn't do what's right, she is going to pay a very big price, probably bigger than Maduro."
|
|
Jan 04, 2026
Trump laid out a stark warning to Venezuelan interim leader Delcy Rodríguez, saying in an interview with The Atlantic that "if she doesn't do what's right, she is going to pay a very big price, probably bigger than Maduro."
|
|
Jan 04, 2026
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer issued a statement supporting Nicolás Maduro's capture by U.S. forces as European leaders react to the operation in Venezuela. NBC News' Raf Sanchez reports on the attempts to differ the U.S. action from that of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
|
|
Jan 04, 2026
President Donald Trump sent a warning to Venezuela's interim leader Delcy Rodríguez, during an interview with The Atlantic, saying that she would "pay a very big price" if she did not cooperate with the U.S. NBC News' Keir Simmons reports on Rodríguez's role in leading Venezuela moving forward.
|
|
Jan 04, 2026
New video shows the damage and destruction inside Venezuela after the U.S. attack and extraction of leader Nicolás Maduro. Ana Vanessa Herrero, a journalist based in Venezuela, talks about how residents are in a state of confusion and scrambling to recover.
|
|
Jan 04, 2026
Protesters gathered outside the Metropolitan Detention Center in New York City, where Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro is being held. NBC News' Valerie Castro reports on what demonstrators had to say.
|
|
Jan 04, 2026
Just one day after the U.S. conducted a military operation that led to the capture of Maduro, Secretary of State Marco Rubio reiterated a warning to Cuba, telling NBC News' "Meet the Press" that he thinks "they're in a lot of trouble."
|
|
Jan 04, 2026
All the victims, including numerous teenagers have been positively identified in the deadly inferno that erupted at a New Year's party in Switzerland last week
|
|
Jan 04, 2026
Another 16 victims, including four Swiss girls ranging from 14 to 18 years old, have been positively identified in the fire that erupted at a New Year's party in Switzerland last week, leaving less than half of the victims left to identify
|
|
Jan 04, 2026
Widespread protests have rocked Iran for nearly a week and led to increasing violent clashes with security forces, prompting President Donald Trump to threaten intervention if a crackdown continues
|
|
Jan 04, 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio joins Meet the Press to discuss his involvement in the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and how the Trump administration plans to govern Venezuela for the foreseeable future.
|
|
Jan 04, 2026
Pope Leo XIV said he was watching developments in Venezuela with "a soul full of concern," urging that the good of the Venezuelan people prevail and human and civil rights be upheld as the country deals with the U.S. capture of its President Nicolás Maduro.
|
|
Jan 04, 2026
By capturing Venezuela's president, Washington sent shockwaves felt far beyond Caracas
|
|
Jan 04, 2026
New details reveal how the U.S. forces captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife. Both are charged with drug trafficking and narcoterrorism and could make a court appearance in New York as early as Monday. NBC's Julie Tsirkin reports for Sunday TODAY.
|
|
Jan 04, 2026
President Donald Trump ran for office vowing to avoid military quagmires abroad, but he has ordered military strikes in multiple countries and says the U.S. will temporarily "run" Venezuela after ousting Nicolas Maduro from power
|
|
Jan 03, 2026
President Donald Trump gave the Venezuelan leader one last chance to step down, telling Nicolás Maduro in a private call that he had to go.
|
|
Jan 03, 2026
Many Cubans feel "threatened" following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife by U.S. forces. NBC News correspondent Ed Augustin describes the atmosphere in Havana following the attacks in Caracas and Maduro's capture.
|
|
Jan 03, 2026
NBC News' Hallie Jackson reports on the legal case against Maduro. He is accused of leading a corrupt government that leveraged its power to facilitate drug trafficking. Legal experts say the very way Maduro was taken into custody could be crucial to his case.
|
|
Jan 03, 2026
Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., told NBC News that the U.S. strikes on Venezuela during an operation to capture the country's leader Nicolás Maduro were "illegal." Gallego, a combat veteran who served in Iraq, said that he plans to help force a vote on a war powers resolution that would block President Donald Trump's actions in the country.
|
|
Jan 03, 2026
The U.S. military carried out a daring secret mission to capture Venezuela's authoritarian leader Nicolas Maduro after a federal grand jury indicted him for narco-trafficking. President Trump said the U.S. will run Venezuela during a transition period. NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Llamas reports.
|
|
Jan 03, 2026
The Trump administration signaled other countries could be targeted after the massive military action in Venezuela. NBC News' Gabe Gutierrez reports from Colombia.
|
|
Jan 03, 2026
Thousands of American travelers are now stuck in their Caribbean destinations after airlines had to cancel flights due to air space closures. NBC News' Jesse Kirsch reports on when stranded travelers can hope to return home.
|
|
Jan 03, 2026
Crowds gathered in Bogotá, Colombia, to celebrate the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife by U.S. forces. NBC News' Gabe Gutierrez reports from the scene, where he speaks with demonstrators celebrating the news.
|
|
Jan 03, 2026
Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro arrived at Stewart International Airport in New Windsor, New York, in U.S. custody, following a military operation to capture him in his home country.
|
|
Jan 03, 2026
The news elicited a spontaneous celebration in Doral, the city in Florida with the highest concentration of Venezuelans in the U.S.
|
|
Jan 03, 2026
Airspace restrictions amid the U.S. strikes in Venezuela are causing a ripple effect across the Caribbean region as American travelers try to get back home from vacation. NBC News' Jesse Kirsch reports that more than half of flights traveling through San Juan, Puerto Rico, have been cancelled.
|
|
Jan 03, 2026
Democrats and even some Republicans criticized President Donald Trump's strike in Venezuela to capture leader Nicolás Maduro.
|
|
Jan 03, 2026
President Donald Trump said Saturday that the removal of Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro from power will open the door to the country's vast oil reserves, a move that has the potential to reshape the global energy market."We're going to have our very large United States oil companies, the biggest anywhere in the world, go in, spend billions of dollars, fix the badly broken infrastructure and start making money for the country," Trump said in a public address."They were pumping almo
|
|
Jan 03, 2026
Trump said that the U.S. will "run" Venezuela in the wake of a U.S. military operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro
|
|
Jan 03, 2026
NBC News' Courtney Kube breaks down some of the interesting details of the U.S. strike on Venezuela that captured President Nicolás Maduro.
|
|
Jan 03, 2026
Members of the Venezuelan community in Miami gathered after President Trump announced a series of strikes on the country and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Trump said on social media that Maduro and his wife were "captured and flown out of the country" following the strikes.
|
|
Jan 03, 2026
NBC News Chief International Correspondent Keir Simmons explains how the U.S. actions in Venezuela could be received internationally how countries like Russia and China could respond.
|
|
Jan 03, 2026
President Trump announced on Truth Social that the U.S. "has successfully carried out a large scale strike against Venezuela" and that President Maduro and his wife have been "captured and flown out of the country." NBC News' Peter Alexander and Richard Engel report.
|
|
Jan 03, 2026
Ana Vanessa Herrero, a journalist based in Venezuela, describes what she witnessed as well as reaction from others living in Caracas, and says communication in the city is difficult.
|
|
Jan 03, 2026
Eyewitnesses have reported multiple explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard around 2 a.m. local time Saturday in Venezuela's capital, Caracas. NBC News' Gabe Gutierrez reports.
|
|
Jan 02, 2026
CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland — Ringing in the new year with a night of drinking and dancing high in the Swiss Alps, Ebenezer Mehari, 17, decided to take a breather outside the packed Constellation Bar
|
|
Jan 02, 2026
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said he was open to negotiating with the United States to combat drug trafficking.
|
|
Jan 02, 2026
Details are beginning to emerge about the fire that eruopted at the Constellation Bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana on New Year's Day.
|
|
Jan 02, 2026
Details are beginning to emerge about the fire that eruopted at the Constellation Bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana on New Year's Day.
|
|
Jan 02, 2026
Details are beginning to emerge about the fire that eruopted at the Constellation Bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana on New Year's Day.
|
|
Jan 02, 2026
President Donald Trump vowed Friday to intervene if Iran shoots or violently kills peaceful demonstrators, as economic protests spread and evolved into deadly unrest
|
|
Jan 01, 2026
About 40 people were killed and more than 100 injured after a fire broke out at a bar at a popular Swiss Alps ski resort town on New Year's Eve, according to police. The president of the Swiss Confederation, Guy Parmelin, said that many of the victims were young people and include Swiss residents as well as tourists from neighboring countries and elsewhere.
|
|
Jan 01, 2026
Russia launched more than 200 drones at Ukraine as new year struck, while Putin and Zelenskyy offered messages to their nations.
|
|
Jan 01, 2026
Dozens of people are feared dead after a fire swept through a ski resort bar during a New Year's celebration in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. NBC News' Daniele Hamamdjian has the details.
|
|
Jan 01, 2026
This new year will be filled with milestones, including America's 250th birthday, the world's greatest sports competitions and a mission to the moon.
|
|
Jan 01, 2026
Dozens of people are feared dead and around 100 more were seriously injured after a fire broke out during New Year's celebrations at a bar in Swiss Alps, authorities in the country said Thursday.
|
|
Jan 01, 2026
Around 40 people are dead and around 115 others were severely injured after a fire broke out during a New Year's Eve celebration at a bar in a Swiss Alps resort, authorities said Thursday
|
|
Jan 01, 2026
At least 40 people are dead and more the 100 others were severely injured after a fire broke out during New Year's Eve celebration at a bar in a Swiss Alpine resort, authorities said Thursday
|
|
Jan 01, 2026
A major emergency response is underway after several people were killed and others injured after a fire broke out during New Year's celebrations at a bar in Swiss Alps, police said early Thursday.
|
|
Dec 31, 2025
A CIA assessment concluded that Ukraine did not try to kill Russian President Vladimir Putin at his country residence as alleged by the Kremlin, a source with knowledge of the matter told NBC News
|
|
