Maduro Arrest Ignites Global Tensions; North Korea Fires Missiles, Challenges US

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News18•04-01-2026, 11:13
Maduro Arrest Ignites Global Tensions; North Korea Fires Missiles, Challenges US
- •Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro reportedly arrested by the US, escalating global geopolitical tensions.
- •North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles towards the eastern sea from Pyongyang, seen as a direct message and strategic warning to the US.
- •The missile launch occurred amidst the Venezuela crisis, with countries like Russia, China, and Iran questioning US actions.
- •South Korea and Japan were alerted, increasing surveillance; US Indo-Pacific Command confirmed the launch but stated no immediate threat.
- •Experts view North Korea's move as more than a test, indicating a rapidly unstable global balance of power.
Why It Matters: US arrest of Maduro escalates global tensions, prompting North Korea to fire missiles as a strategic warning.
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