Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores pleaded not guilty in New York after being captured in a US military operation, with Maduro asserting he remains the president of Venezuela. The US declared control over Venezuela, and international reactions included calls for Maduro's release by Russia and US statements framing the operation as law enforcement. Maduro's legal team is preparing a defense challenging the legality of his arrest, amid political turmoil and a declared state of emergency in Venezuela.
The US forces captured Nicolás Maduro in Caracas, prompting polarized reactions: some officials celebrate the indictment and operation, while Democrats criticize it as an unconstitutional regime change attempt, raising concerns about escalation and regional stability.
The US conducted a large-scale military strike against Venezuela, claiming to have captured President Maduro, which has led to widespread international condemnation and concerns over escalation.
Israel's recognition of Somaliland as an independent state has sparked controversy, with strategic motives cited by analysts, while many countries condemn the move for breaching Somalia's sovereignty and risking regional instability.
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces widespread protests and international criticism after making controversial remarks about Taiwan, which are seen as escalating tensions with China and undermining regional stability, with many calling for her resignation and warning of a return to militarism.
Israel intercepted the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, prompting widespread international criticism and protests across multiple countries, with leaders condemning the action as a violation of international law and calling for the release of detained activists and safe passage for aid.
Israel carried out an attack targeting Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar, which drew widespread condemnation from regional and international leaders, including the UN, Gulf countries, and Western nations, who called it a violation of Qatar's sovereignty and international law.
Prime Minister Netanyahu is considering a plan to annex parts of Gaza if Hamas does not agree to a ceasefire, aiming to appease far-right ministers and with support from the Trump administration, potentially leading to international backlash.
The US conducted strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, prompting mixed international reactions: Israel praised the action, Iran and others condemned it, and global leaders called for de-escalation and diplomacy to prevent further conflict.
President Trump announced a new travel ban affecting 12 countries and partially restricting travelers from seven others, prompting varied reactions from reporters across Asia, Latin America, and Africa about its impact on targeted nations.
Fourteen Hong Kong pro-democracy activists were found guilty of subversion under China's national security law, in a landmark trial criticized for undermining the city's rule of law and international reputation. Sentencing, which could range from three years to life in prison, will occur later. The trial has drawn international condemnation, with countries like the U.S. and Australia expressing deep concern.
An Israeli airstrike on a camp for displaced Palestinians in Rafah, Gaza, killed at least 45 people and injured over 200, prompting global outrage and condemnation. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the strike a "tragic error" and stated that Israel is investigating the incident. The International Court of Justice had recently ordered Israel to halt its military operations in Rafah, and several humanitarian organizations are urging the UN Security Council to enforce this order. The strike has intensified international calls for a ceasefire and raised tensions between Israel and other countries, including Egypt.
International reaction to former US President Donald Trump's arraignment on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records has been divided, with some newspapers focusing on the developments and others using pun-heavy headlines to illustrate where their audiences stand on the affair. Some world leaders also commented on social media, with the president of El Salvador questioning the US's ability to use "democracy" as foreign policy, while Hungary's far-right leader expressed support for Trump.
