Global Turmoil: 2026 Begins with US Strike on Venezuela, Iran Protests, Swiss Blaze
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Firstpost•04-01-2026, 12:05
Global Turmoil: 2026 Begins with US Strike on Venezuela, Iran Protests, Swiss Blaze
- •US launched a large-scale attack on Venezuela, capturing President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores; Delcy Rodriguez now leads.
- •Iran is gripped by widespread protests over economic hardship and rising costs, leading to clashes and deaths.
- •A deadly fire at a luxury ski resort bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, killed over 40 people and injured hundreds.
- •The rift between former allies UAE and Saudi Arabia deepened over the Yemen conflict, with Saudi Arabia bombing Mukalla.
- •Bangladesh mourned the death of its first woman Prime Minister, Khaleda Zia, at age 80 after a prolonged illness.
Why It Matters: 2026 begins with widespread global instability, marked by conflicts, protests, and tragic events.
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