US President Donald Trump has carried out many operations on the soil of other countries in the first year of his second term. A survey has said that during the second term of President Trump, more air and drone attacks have been carried out in foreign countries, whereas before this there were not so many attacks in the entire four-year tenure of former President Joe Biden.

According to data from the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project (ACLED), from January 20, 2025, to January 5, 2026, the US conducted a total of 573 air and drone strikes and a total of 658 strikes on foreign soil, including operations with its coalition partners, compared to 494 strikes and 694 coalition operations during Biden’s four-year term.

A total of 1,093 people died in Trump’s one year military action

The non-profit conflict watchdog said the US was involved in 1,008 foreign military operations in at least nine countries over the past 12 months, resulting in about 1,093 deaths, compared with 1,518 deaths in 1,648 operations throughout Biden’s tenure.

According to a Newsweek report, the deaths under Trump’s rule included at least 110 alleged drug smugglers killed by US forces in the Caribbean Sea and Marines in the eastern Pacific. The report also states that the number of deaths caused by the US attacks on Iran’s nuclear sites in June is not yet known.

Last year, most of the attacks were on Houthi rebels – ACLED

ACLED said that between January and December last year in 2025, more than 80 percent of the attacks were carried out on Yemen’s Houthi rebels, resulting in more than 530 deaths. The watchdog said in its analysis, ‘Foreign attacks in Trump’s first year show a strategy of ‘attack first, ask questions later’.’

The report said, ‘The data show that the Trump administration has emphasized swift, high-impact military action as a first response, which is proceeding faster and with fewer interruptions than in previous years.’

ACLED CEO accuses Trump administration

According to the report of news agency Xinhua, ACLED CEO Cleonard Raleigh said, ‘What we are seeing now in America’s foreign activities is shocking not only for its speed, but also for how openly it challenges the idea that power should be controlled by common rules.’

He said recent operations in countries like Venezuela and Nigeria show how quickly this approach can have an impact. He warned that attention could now shift to places like Greenland, Colombia and Cuba, which should be treated as independent countries with their own political agency rather than targets of control. Raleigh accused the Trump administration of presenting these areas as a manageable problem. He says that these are being shown as areas where America can directly benefit by gaining control over the available resources.

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Amid ongoing nationwide protests in Iran, exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi has demanded action from America. Raza Pahlavi appealed to US President Donald Trump to take immediate action against Iran instead of delaying it, so that Iran’s Islamic rule can be ended soon.

We are in constant contact with Trump administration: Reza Pahlavi

Reza Pahlavi demanded US intervention in an interview given to CBS News on Monday (January 12, 2026). “We need action,” Pahlavi said. The best way to ensure that casualties in Iran are minimized is to intervene as soon as possible, so that this Islamic regime finally collapses and all of the difficulties we are facing end.

He said that we have been in touch with the Trump administration, although he did not share details of the conversation. He also alleged that the Islamic Republic’s recent contact with the US was aimed at controlling the protests taking place across the country, which he said could pose a threat to the rule of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Red lines drawn by Trump have been crossed: Pahlavi

Reza Pahlavi claimed that the red lines drawn by US President Trump have already been crossed. He alleged that Tehran is trying to convince the international community that it is ready for talks to end the unrest. He said, ‘The game changer step in this whole incident will be that this regime understands that it can no longer rely on a sustained campaign of repression without a reaction from the world.’

When asked whether he wanted regime change in Iran, Pahlavi said that Trump’s show of solidarity towards the people of Iran means ultimately supporting the demand of the people of Iran and their demand is that the Islamic regime led by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei should be removed from power in Iran.

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America has issued an official travel advisory for its citizens on Thursday (January 8, 2026). In its advisory, the Trump administration has advised American citizens not to travel to these 21 countries of the world. These countries include countries like Russia, Ukraine, Libya, Burkina Faso, although India and Pakistan are not named among them.

Foreign Department shared the post

The US Department of Foreign Consular Affairs issued a travel advisory in a post on social media platform X on Thursday (January 8, 2026). In the post, the US State Department said that we are issuing travel advisory for American citizens with level 1 to 4. Level-4 in this means do not travel there.

We issue Travel Advisories with Levels 1 – 4. Level 4 means Do Not Travel. We assign Level 4 based on local conditions and/or our limited ability to help Americans there. These places are dangerous. Do not go for any reason.

The Travel Advisories for the following countries… pic.twitter.com/cDMJJKHcH2

— TravelGov (@TravelGov) January 8, 2026

The post said that we assign Level-4 keeping in mind the local conditions and our limited capacity to provide assistance to American citizens present in these countries. These places are dangerous. Do not travel to these places for any reason.

Appeal not to travel to these 21 countries

• afghanistan
• belarus
• Burkina Faso
• Burma
• Central African Republic (CAR)
• haiti
• iran
• Iraq
• lebanon
• Libya
• gardener
• niger
• north korea
• Russia
• somalia
• south sudan
• Sudan
• Syria
• ukraine
• Venezuela
• yemen

Trump administration took steps after Russian leader’s nuclear threat

This step has been taken by America’s Donald Trump administration after the nuclear threat from Russia. In fact, the US Army seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker Marinera in the Atlantic Ocean, after which there is a situation of conflict between the two countries.

Russia termed this action of America as piracy. Whereas Alexey Juravlev, an MP from Russian President Vladimir Putin’s party and vice-chairman of the State Committee on Defense in the country, threatened America to use nuclear weapons.

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While the whole world is shocked by America’s attack on Venezuela and the arrest of President Nicolas Maduro and many countries of the world have criticized America’s move, India has given a very restrained and cautious statement. This attitude of India seems completely opposite in comparison to other countries of the world.

In fact, India gave a brief statement regarding this matter in just five sentences, however, neither America nor President Donald Trump was named in this statement. Even India did not condemn this military action of America. Nevertheless, this response has clearly exposed India’s diplomatic constraints when dealing with an unpredictable US President.

How did India react to the matter?

More than 24 hours after the completion of America’s secret operation, India gave its reaction, in which deep concern was expressed from India’s side. India’s response did not mention either sovereignty or territorial integrity, which India traditionally supports and which India frequently invokes in its border disputes.

India’s Ministry of External Affairs issued a statement on this matter and said, ‘The recent incident in Venezuela is a matter of great concern. We are closely monitoring the changing situation. India reiterates its commitment to support the security and welfare of the Venezuelan people.

Why did India react so restrained to Venezuela?

India’s stance regarding Venezuela remained largely the same as it was during the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022. In which balance was maintained by avoiding support or opposition of any one party. In fact, India’s reaction to the Venezuela issue is being seen as an attempt not to anger America at a time when India-US relations are already tense. India is already facing 50% tariffs and despite months of talks, no bilateral trade agreement has been reached between the two countries so far.

Speaking to news agency ANI, former Indian Ambassador to Venezuela YK Sinha said, ‘India’s response is very balanced and at this stage it does not want to blame anyone. We also have to keep in mind our bilateral relations with America and other countries. European countries have also adopted almost the same stance.

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Many big countries of Europe have issued a joint statement regarding Greenland and given a clear message to US President Donald Trump. French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Merz, Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni and the leaders of Poland, Spain, Britain and Denmark jointly said that Greenland is not the subject of any kind of deal or pressure and decisions related to it will be taken only by the people of Denmark and Greenland.

The European countries made it clear in their statement that the Arctic region is very sensitive in terms of European and international security and that is why a collective strategy is being adopted regarding security in this area.

Security of Arctic will be ensured by working with NATO – Europe

European countries said that the security of the Arctic will be ensured together with NATO. It was also bluntly said in the statement that a country’s borders, its land and its sovereignty are unbreakable. Citing the United Nations Charter, Europe said that borders cannot be changed and no country’s land can be claimed.

Europe also made it clear that America is definitely an important partner of NATO, but America does not have the right to take decisions on Greenland. Denmark and Greenland will take the final decision in matters related to Greenland.

Europe warned America

Although no leader was named in the statement, it is being seen in the background of the old statements of US President Donald Trump. It is believed that Europe has explained to America without naming it that Greenland is not a real estate deal.

Overall, Europe has clearly expressed to America that Greenland’s land, its borders and its future are non-negotiable and no external interference on this issue will be accepted.

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Many people waking up in America on Saturday (January 3, 2026) may have felt a feeling of déjà vu. However, the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores is a reminder of an earlier era of US foreign policy.

At that time, the United States had launched an operation inside a Latin American country at midnight, the purpose of which was to capture the leader of that country under the pretext that he was wanted in American courts on drug charges. The date of this American operation was December 20, 1989, the country was Panama and the wanted person was General Manuel Noriega.

American soldiers detained the couple – Trump

US President Donald Trump announced that in an overnight operation, US troops detained President Maduro and his wife in the Venezuelan capital Caracas and evacuated them safely. The incident occurred after Trump mentioned the extraordinary military operation, which involved US air, ground and naval forces.

The US has made serious allegations against Maduro and his wife regarding drugs and now a case will be filed against them. Maduro was impeached in 2020 on charges of leading a terrorism-narcotics-related campaign, while his wife was included in a new indictment along with four other named Venezuelans.

What did the US Secretary of State say?

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that he does not expect any further action in Venezuela. Trump later said that he was not afraid of the presence of American troops. Whatever happens, as an expert on US-Latin American relations I see the US campaign in Venezuela as a marked change from the recent past.

Removing a foreign leader from power—even if he holds power through questionable electoral means—is a form of ad hoc imperialism and a clear indication of the aggressive policies of the Trump administration. It abandons the diplomatic approach that has been the hallmark of inter-American relations for decades. In fact, since the collapse of the Soviet Union in the early 1990s, the ideological hold on potential spheres of influence in the region has weakened.

Indirect intervention was carried out in South America

Lyndon Johnson had a plan in case the 1964 coup in Brazil failed. optional There was a plan. However, the coup was successful. Richard Nixon weakened the socialist government in Chile from 1970, but he did not plot a coup against President Salvador Allende in 1973.

What will happen to Venezuela after Maduro?

The U.S. detention of Maduro makes clear that the U.S. military’s months-long campaign of attacks on alleged narcotics vessels and oil tankers was always aimed at regime change, not any real reduction in the amount of narcotics reaching U.S. shores.

The biggest concern for many regional governments in Latin America and policy experts in Washington will be whether the White House has considered the consequences of this latest tension.

Trump wants to avoid a war like Iraq

Trump undoubtedly wants to avoid another disaster like the Iraq War and so would want to limit any continued presence of the US military and law enforcement, but typically US forces leading Latin American regime change remain on the ground to install a friendly leader and possibly oversee a stable transition or elections.

This is not possible by forcefully removing Maduro from Caracas. According to Venezuela’s Constitution, their Vice President must take office and Vice President Delcy Rodriguez is demanding proof that her President is alive. He is not an anti-Maduro leader.

America attacks Venezuela

The US launched massive attacks on Venezuela late on Friday (January 2, 2026) and said that the country’s President Nicolas Maduro has been captured and taken out of the country. Maduro and his wife were captured at night from their home near the military base. He is being taken on an American warship to New York, where he was to face criminal charges. US President Donald Trump said on Fox News on Saturday (January 3, 2026) that the US is now assessing further steps for Venezuela.

US President gave statement

US President Donald Trump said the US would temporarily govern Venezuela and exploit its vast oil reserves to sell to other countries. Trump made this comment a few hours after the US military attacked and captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife and took them out of the country.

This action of America is the culmination of months of increasing pressure on oil-rich Venezuela. The attack, the result of months of secret planning, is being seen as the US’s most aggressive action to force regime change since the 2003 invasion of Iraq.

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US President Donald Trump shared the information on social media at 4:21 am on Saturday (January 3, 2026) about the arrest of President Nicolas Maduro along with his wife after military action in Venezuela. About 10 minutes after Trump shared the post, New York Times White House reporter Tyler Pager called President Trump.

According to the New York Times report, when the pager called Trump, the President picked up the call only after three rings and a conversation took place between the two. Pager said that his colleague in Venezuela, Anatoly Kurmanayev, had sent a message in a group that Caracas had been bombed, due to which he woke up at around 1 am on Saturday.

President Trump’s habit of picking up the phone is quite popular

He said, ‘When the news of the blasts first came, we had a strong suspicion that America was involved in it.’ Official confirmation came at 4:21 a.m., when Trump posted on Truth Social that Maduro had been captured.

According to the report, Pager said, ‘I called him directly and he picked up the call. I was not too surprised because President Trump’s phone picking habits are quite famous; he often picks up calls from journalists himself. The President said hello on the phone and I started asking questions without any delay. I told him that I was speaking from NYT and had some questions regarding this operation.

Four questions asked to Trump in 50 seconds

He further said, ‘In our short conversation the President did not complain that I had called him. However, he did not even give a direct answer to my questions and asked me to watch his press conference to be held after a few hours. Pager said, ‘I could ask only four questions in 50 seconds, after which the President disconnected the phone.’

America has arrested Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro along with his wife and has brought them to New York jail. Here a case will be filed against him in many cases including drugs. Trump had made it clear that until there is a stable government in Venezuela, Washington will run Venezuela. However, at present Vice President Delsey Rodriguez has been appointed the interim President.

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US President Donald Trump had a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday (December 28, 2025). He said that the conversation between them was very good and productive. This conversation between the leaders of the two countries took place at a time when President Trump was scheduled to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Florida later the same day.

President Trump gave information on Truth Social

US President Donald Trump shared this information in a post on his social media platform Truth Social. He said, ‘Ahead of my meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky today at 1 pm on Sunday (December 28, 2025), I had a very good and productive telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. This meeting will take place in the main dining room of Mar-a-Lago in Florida. The press has also been invited. Thank you for your attention to this topic! President DJT.

Trump-Zelensky meeting to be held in Mar-a-Lago

This statement of Donald Trump came about an hour before the meeting between him and President Zelensky at Mar-a-Lago in Florida. This meeting is being held with the aim of furthering efforts to completely end the Russia-Ukraine war. However, serious differences still remain on many regional issues and Russia continues to maintain military pressure on Kiev.

Putin’s big attack on Ukraine before Trump-Zelensky meeting

Just before this conversation, Russia carried out a major air attack on Ukraine on Saturday (December 27, 2025). Russia fired hundreds of missiles and drones targeting Ukraine’s capital Kiev and other areas. Due to Russia’s terrible attacks, electricity and heating supply was disrupted in some parts of the capital Kiev.

What did Zelensky say in the meeting with Mark Carney?,

At the same time, during a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Nova Scotia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called these attacks Moscow’s response to the ongoing peace efforts led by America. He also indicated that Russia is trying to strengthen its position in the talks through the use of force.

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The war between Russia and Ukraine has been going on continuously for the last four years. Peace talks have been held many times to end this war, but the situation remains the same. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin has once again issued a major threat to Ukraine. Putin on Saturday (December 27, 2025) gave a stern warning to Ukraine, saying, ‘If Kiev does not want peace, then Russia will achieve the goals of all its special military operations through military power.’

According to the report of Russia’s government news agency TASS, President Vladimir Putin made this statement after visiting a command post of the Russian Armed Forces and a few hours before an important meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Florida, USA.

President Putin claimed

President Putin said that we are taking forward the work of creating a buffer zone on the Russia-Ukraine border. He also claimed that Russian forces are making advances on the entire frontline in Donbass and Zaporizhia area. Putin made these comments after meeting Russia’s General Staff Chief Valery Gerasimov and commanders of various battle groups.

Ukraine does not want to end the war soon – Putin

According to the TASS report, during a meeting with the Chief of the General Staff and various commanders, President Vladimir Putin was also briefed about the capture of Gulyopol in the Zaporozhye region and Dmitrov in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR). The report also said that President Putin and General Staff Chief Valery Gerasimov have indicated that Ukraine’s leadership is in no hurry to end this war peacefully.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky commented

On the other hand, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has reiterated that the areas captured by Russia during the four-year war and the Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) are red lines for Ukraine. Whereas before meeting with US President Donald Trump in Florida, Zelensky said that any major decision on these issues should be taken only after involving the people of Ukraine. Be it through referendum or change in law.

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A video of a Russian diplomat being arrested red-handed on charges of spying for America is going viral on social media. A Russian court on Friday (December 26, 2025) sentenced 38-year-old Arseny Konovolov to 12 years in prison for sharing intelligence information with the US.

In the viral video, officials of the Russian secret agency FSB i.e. Federal Security Bureau can be seen handcuffing the accused diplomat in a moving vehicle (van). In the video, the diplomat can be seen standing in a jail and then in the court docket.

Russian officer was arrested in the year 2024

According to the information, the FSB has officially released this video after the diplomat was sentenced on Friday (December 26, 2025). This video came out at a time when relations between Russia and America are improving.

We MUST have this in America but they didn’t hang him for treason?

– Russian diplomat, who was arrested for treason for selling state secrets to Americans while on a work trip there in 2024, sentenced to 12 years.

You can see footage of his arrest. pic.twitter.com/vewKjFOKgu

— ZeroSympathy (@ZeroSympathy76) December 26, 2025

Actually, Konovolov was arrested in the year 2024. For a long time Konovolov worked in the Russian Embassy in America. During the same time, the accused diplomat started working for America. He had shared confidential information related to Russia to America.

FSB arrested Konovolov soon after his return to Russia from America. After a trial that lasted almost a year, the Russian court found the diplomat guilty and sentenced him.

US broke relations with Russia after Ukraine war

After the attack on Ukraine, America completely severed relations with Russia and imposed dozens of sanctions. During the Ukraine war, there were many occasions when Russia and America were on the verge of military conflict. Even both the countries had fired long range missiles at each other.

With the return of Donald Trump to power in America earlier this year, relations with Russia are back on track. Trump has also tried to end the Russia-Ukraine war. In this series, Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Alaska in the month of August and had a special meeting with Trump.

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