US Forces Capture Venezuelan President Maduro in Dramatic Week

The first week of 2026 began with global New Year celebrations but quickly turned to major geopolitical drama. US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a stunning operation. Meanwhile, Yemen became the center of escalating tensions between regional powers Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. In the United States, Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as the new mayor of New York City. These events defined a week of striking contrasts, captured in images around the world.