In a lightning-fast operation, the capture of Nicolás Maduro unfolded in just two hours—an event evoking memories of the 1989 U.S. assault on Panama. Widely described as the fastest regime change in history, this moment may have lasting repercussions far beyond the region.

The European Union has stated that the United Nations resolution which transferred China’s seat from Taipei to Beijing was strictly about changing representation. In its view, the resolution never explicitly mentioned or addressed the status of Taiwan.

On the 1,277th day of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Al Jazeera highlights key developments in a report that remains behind a paywall. Despite limited access to the full details, this coverage underscores the prolonged nature of the war and its ongoing impact.