U.S. Forces Kill Al-Qaeda Affiliate Leader Linked to Deadly ISIS Attack on Americans in Syria U.S. forces have killed Bilal Hasan al-Jasim, a senior Al-Qaeda affiliate leader, in a strike in northwest Syria, CENTCOM confirmed. Al-Jasim was tied to an ISIS ambush in Palmyra on December 13, 2025, which killed two U.S. service members and an American interpreter. The January 16 strike, part of “Hawkeye Strike” operations, targeted over 100 ISIS infrastructure and weapons sites with 200 precision munitions. CENTCOM emphasized the operation underscores the U.S. resolve to eliminate threats to its personnel and regional security, following a year of capturing over 300 ISIS operatives and neutralizing more than 20 others. #SyriaStrike #USMilitary #AlQaeda #ISIS #CENTCOM #PalmyraAttack

Nigerian Group Condemns U.S. Strike on Venezuela, Mourns Cuban Losses, Demands Release of Maduro The Venezuela Solidarity Campaign in Nigeria (VSCN) has condemned the recent U.S. military attack on Venezuela, describing it as a violation of international law and national sovereignty. The group mourned Venezuelan soldiers, Cuban officers and civilians killed in the strikes, calling their deaths a painful reminder of the human cost of foreign intervention. VSCN also decried the reported abduction of President Nicolás Maduro and First Combatant Cilia Flores, urging African nations and the global community to demand an immediate end to the aggression, respect for sovereignty, and the release of Venezuela’s leaders. #VenezuelaCrisis #USMilitaryStrike #InternationalLaw

The United States is reportedly redeploying the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group from the South China Sea, moving at high speed toward the Middle East amid rising regional tensions and growing speculation over potential U.S. military action involving Iran. #USMilitary #MiddleEastTensions #Iran #Geopolitics #USNavy #AircraftCarrier #GlobalSecurity #BreakingNews

Venezuela’s Supreme Court Names Delcy Rodríguez Acting President After U.S. Captures Maduro Following a U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s Supreme Court has appointed Vice President Delcy Rodríguez as acting president to ensure administrative continuity and national defense. Rodríguez partially blamed Israel for Maduro’s capture, calling it a foreign attack with “Zionist undertones.” The U.S. State Department issued a Level 4 travel advisory for Venezuela, citing severe risks including arbitrary detention, civil unrest, terrorism, and poor health infrastructure. The embassy, operating from Bogotá, warned that all consular services remain suspended and urged U.S. citizens to take precautions, maintain communication with contacts outside the country, and enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program. #Venezuela #DelcyRodríguez #MaduroCapture #USMilitary #InternationalCrisis #VenezuelanPolitics #TravelAdvisory #GlobalNews

Amnesty International Raises Alarm Over Human Rights After U.S. Capture of Venezuela’s President and Wife Amnesty International has expressed deep concern over the human rights and legal implications of the U.S. military action in Venezuela, which led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. The organization warned that the operation likely violates international law, including the United Nations Charter, and could trigger further human rights violations either through additional U.S. operations or retaliatory measures by Venezuelan authorities. Amnesty stressed the need for the U.S. to comply with international humanitarian law, uphold due process, and ensure humane treatment of all persons deprived of liberty. It also called on Venezuelan authorities to refrain from further repression and protect the rights of human rights defenders and political activists. The organization highlighted the broader danger to the rules-based global order, cautioning that such unilateral military actions risk normalizing international interventions driven by force and intimidation rather than law. #Venezuela #HumanRights #AmnestyInternational #Maduro #USMilitaryAction #InternationalLaw #UNCharter #CiviliansProtection

US Vice President JD Vance Trains with Navy SEALs in California, Showcases Elite Military Readiness and Leadership Engagement United States Vice President JD Vance participated in an intense Navy SEAL training session in Coronado, California, demonstrating his physical endurance and commitment to military readiness. The 90-minute session involved log carrying, ocean rowing, beach running, and rope climbing, highlighting the rigorous demands of elite special operations forces. Vance, a former US Marine Corps veteran with Iraq War experience, praised the Navy SEALs for their professionalism and emphasized the influence of military service on his views regarding national security. The training reflects the administration’s focus on discipline, readiness, and visible support for America’s armed forces. #JDVance #NavySEALTraining #USMilitary