Venezuela's military high command on Sunday formally recognized Delcy Rodriguez as the nation's acting president, following the lawless abduction of democratically elected leader Nicolas Maduro by US forces.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned Venezuelan officials to make the "right decision" or face mounting pressure from the United States.

Here are Pres TV's latest top stories at 11:00 GMT, on January 4, 2026.

The Supreme Court-chosen acting-president of Venezuela says the abduction of Nicolas Maduro carries a “Zionist tint.”

Maduro has accused the Argentinean government of a US-backed assassination attempt on his deputy.

Venezuela and Russia sign 17 bilateral agreements in the fields of energy and defense.

Venezuela's Vice President states that the American imposed sanctions over the Latin American country are, along with war, the central axis of the foreign policy of the United States.