Asian defense stocks continued their rally amid mixed regional markets and ongoing geopolitical tensions following the U.S. attack on Venezuela and the capture of Nicolas Maduro, with notable gains in Japan and South Korea, while U.S. markets reached new highs despite the geopolitical developments.
Pope Leo, the first American pope, has issued strong criticisms of Trump's immigration policies and US actions in Venezuela, emphasizing the importance of humane treatment of migrants and advocating for dialogue to reduce regional tensions.
The U.S. Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago has issued a warning for Americans to avoid government facilities amid rising tensions and threats linked to recent U.S. military strikes targeting drug traffickers in the Caribbean region, particularly near Venezuela, leading to increased security measures in Trinidad and Tobago.