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1) Major U.S.–Venezuela conflict escalation The United States carried out military strikes in Venezuela; Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were captured by U.S. forces and taken to New York to face charges. This represents one of the most significant U.S. actions in the Western Hemisphere in decades. 2) Oil and economic leverage The U.S. seized Venezuelan oil assets (including tankers) and plans to sell tens of millions of barrels of Venezuelan crude on the market, controlling the proceeds. Analysts note Venezuela’s oil infrastructure is severely degraded and will need huge investment to recover. 3) Domestic Venezuelan response Venezuelan military and government condemned the U.S. action; funerals for soldiers killed in the strikes have taken place. Interim leader Delcy Rodríguez claims no foreign power governs Venezuela despite U.S. involvement. Reports of journalists detained and press restrictions post-Maduro removal. 4) International & political fallout The situation is drawing international criticism and debate over legality, including concern from regional governments and human-rights groups. U.S. lawmakers are pushing for the release of an American detained in Venezuela amid tensions. 5) Broader context Venezuela continues to struggle with political and economic crises predating 2026, including elections in 2025 with dominant ruling party control, historic protests, and infrastructure problems like blackouts.

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1) Aleppo clashes escalate Intense fighting resumed in Aleppo between Syrian government forces and Kurdish-led SDF, with dozens of civilians fleeing and deaths reported. 2) Humanitarian impact Large evacuations and civilian displacement are ongoing in conflict zones of Aleppo. 3) Political/legal issues with neighbors Syrian anti-Assad rebels remain imprisoned in Lebanon; Border tensions continue with Hezbollah and Lebanese groups, leading to sporadic clashes on the Syria–Lebanon frontier. Turkey’s trade with neighbors including Syria is rising; export growth to the region reported. Ongoing diplomatic focus on security and Kurdish militancy affecting Turkey, Syria, Iraq, and Iran. The long-standing disengagement agreement is disrupted post-Assad era, affecting Golan Heights buffer and security dialogue. Aleppo, Damascus, Homs, Hama, Idlib, Raqqa, Deir ez-Zor, Hasakah, Latakia, Tartus, Gaziantep, Şanlıurfa, Hatay, Kilis, Erbil, Mosul, Baghdad, Beirut, Tripoli, Bekaa Valley, Quneitra, Haifa, Tel Aviv

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