Today the Venezuelan government declared a national state of emergency and “external disturbance” following a series of large-scale US military strikes on Caracas and other regions. The pre-dawn operation, reportedly executed by Delta Force, targeted military bases including Fort Tiuna and La Carlota airbase.

Market experts warn that silver, which recently hit a record high of $82.67 per ounce, could see a massive 60% crash by the end of FY27. The primary reason is that skyrocketing prices are forcing industries—particularly solar energy and solid-state battery manufacturers—to switch to cheaper alternatives like copper.

Baloch leader Mir Yar Baloch has written an open letter to EAM S. Jaishankar, warning that China may deploy military forces in Balochistan within months. Highlighting the “dangerous” final stages of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, he urged India to bolster Baloch resistance forces to counter this strategic threat.

US President Donald Trump has claimed that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have been captured following intensive US airstrikes in Caracas. This dramatic escalation comes hours after the US launched military operations targeting strategic locations in the Venezuelan capital.