The Venezuelan ambassador to Iran expresses the readiness of his fellow citizens to defend their homeland, saying his country will never compromise on its independence and sovereignty.

Hundreds of Australians rally to condemn the United States' military intervention in Venezuela and the abduction of the Venezuelan president.

European governments and the European Union have reacted with restraint to the US aggression against Venezuela.

European leaders have tacitly endorsed US aggression and the kidnapping of President Maduro in Venezuela, exposing hypocrisy by condemning Russia’s military operation in Ukraine while backing "regime change" in Caracas.

Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 02:00 GMT on January 5, 2026.