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@MEMRIReports Jan 04, 2026

Pinned: Iranian Researcher Mohammed Saleh Sedghian: Maduro’s Capture Would Be Difficult to Repeat in Iran Due to Its Size and Geostrategic Location; Russia Has Abandoned Two Allies – Syria and Venezuela; Rumors Point to U.S.-Russian Cooperation…

Iranian Researcher Mohammed Saleh Sedghian: Maduro’s Capture Would Be Difficult to Repeat in Iran Due to Its Size and Geostrategic Location; Russia Has Abandoned Two Allies – Syria and Venezuela; Rumo…

@MilHistNow Jan 04, 2026

On this day in 1951, Seoul, South Korea falls to communist forces for the second time. Within three weeks, U.S. and Allied troops launch a counter attack to retake the city and drive the enemy north….

On this day in 1951, Seoul, South Korea falls to communist forces for the second time. Within three weeks, U.S. and Allied troops launch a counter attack to retake the city and drive the enemy north.—…

@UKikaski Jan 04, 2026

RT by @UKikaski: RT by @UKikaski: 𝗧𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝖚𝗽: 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙞𝙢𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙖 𝙐.𝙎.-𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙡–𝙡𝙚𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙥 𝙞𝙣 𝙑𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙯𝙪𝙚𝙡𝙖 𝙧𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙭𝙩 One of the more persistent theories gaining traction on social media since the removal of Nicolás M…

𝗧𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝖚𝗽: 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙞𝙢𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙖 𝙐.𝙎.-𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙡–𝙡𝙚𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙥 𝙞𝙣 𝙑𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙯𝙪𝙚𝙡𝙖 𝙧𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩…

@UKikaski Jan 04, 2026

𝗧𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝖚𝗽: 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙞𝙢𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙖 𝙐.𝙎.-𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙡–𝙡𝙚𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙥 𝙞𝙣 𝙑𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙯𝙪𝙚𝙡𝙖 𝙧𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙭𝙩 One of the more persistent theories gaining traction on social media since the removal of Nicolás Maduro is that the event was not an…

𝗧𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝖚𝗽: 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙞𝙢𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙖 𝙐.𝙎.-𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙡–𝙡𝙚𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙥 𝙞𝙣 𝙑𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙯𝙪𝙚𝙡𝙖 𝙧𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩…

@MEMRIReports Jan 04, 2026

Laith Marouf, Beirut-Based Former Anti-Racism Consultant to Canadian Government: Anti-Zionist Jews Are the Only Reason People Aren’t Burning Down Synagogues, Taking Their Rage Out on the Real Enemy – Jewish Institutions; Jews as a Whole Are “Condemnable”…

Laith Marouf, Beirut-Based Former Anti-Racism Consultant to Canadian Government: Anti-Zionist Jews Are the Only Reason People Aren’t Burning Down Synagogues, Taking Their Rage Out on the Real Enemy – …

@carlbildt Jan 04, 2026

You can have global influence by alliances, friendship and soft power – but you can also seek it by sheer threats. Historically, the first way works better over time….

You can have global influence by alliances, friendship and soft power – but you can also seek it by sheer threats. Historically, the first way works better over time.— Carl Bildt (@carlbildt) Jan 4, 2…

@SpiesVespers Jan 04, 2026

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LOW LOW UK PRICE amazon.co.uk/Honey-Trapped-B…— SPIES&VESPERS (@SpiesVespers) Jan 4, 2026…

@SpiesVespers Jan 04, 2026

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amazon.com/Honey-Trapped-Bet…— SPIES&VESPERS (@SpiesVespers) Jan 4, 2026…

@SpiesVespers Jan 04, 2026

OTD Jan 4, 1900 James Bond born. Best known for his landmark book Birds of the West Indies.

OTD Jan 4, 1900 James Bond born. Best known for his landmark book Birds of the West Indies.— SPIES&VESPERS (@SpiesVespers) Jan 4, 2026…

@SpiesVespers Jan 04, 2026

OTD Jan 4, 1920 #William_Colby born. Served as #CIA’s #DCI from Sept 4, 1973

OTD Jan 4, 1920 #William_Colby born. Served as #CIA’s #DCI from Sept 4, 1973 – Jan 30, 1976— SPIES&VESPERS (@SpiesVespers) Jan 4, 2026…

@SpiesVespers Jan 04, 2026

OTD Jan 4, 2004 #Michael_Whitney_Straight died. Yank member of #Cambridge_Spy_Ring. Codename: NIGEL

OTD Jan 4, 2004 #Michael_Whitney_Straight died. Yank member of #Cambridge_Spy_Ring. Codename: NIGEL— SPIES&VESPERS (@SpiesVespers) Jan 4, 2026…

Dr. Orhan Dragas Jan 04, 2026

Putin’s Threats to Europe: Anatomy of a Great Deception

Putin’s bluff relies on his opponent not looking at the cards, as he seeks to turn Europe’s insecurity into his own projection of strength….

Times Radio Jan 04, 2026

Why US rejection of Kremlin’s drone attack claims could shock Putin

Philip Ingram sums up the key events of the week in the war in Ukraine. Join this channel to get access to perks – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjDhFuGX……

Capitol Transparency Watch Jan 04, 2026

Trump’s $15 Border Fee Drove Amazon to Canada

The Trump administration’s $15 border fee was designed to punish Amazon and force them back into the United States. Instead, it triggered one of the most sig……

Times Now Jan 04, 2026

US News LIVE: ‘Dealing With You Lunatic’: White House Erupts; Trump LOSES Cool, Screams At Reporter

US News LIVE: ‘Dealing With You Lunatic’: White House Erupts; Trump LOSES Cool, Screams At ReporterPresident Donald Trump aggressively shut down a reporter w……

@carlbildt Jan 04, 2026

Now the previous VP Rodriguez has been formally installed as new President of 🇻🇪.

Now the previous VP Rodriguez has been formally installed as new President of 🇻🇪.NTN24 Venezuela (@NTN24ve)Tribunal que avaló la “reelección” de Maduro declara a Delcy Rodríguez presidenta en funcio…

Ukraine News Jan 04, 2026

Kadyrov taken to hospital as Trump calls out Putin’s falsehoods. Scandal erupts

Kadyrov has reportedly been hospitalized. US officials dismissed Kremlin narratives, stating no attack hit Putin’s residence. Insights were provided by Ukrai……

Al Jazeera English Jan 04, 2026

China slammed US for ‘hegemonic acts’ against Venezuela and its President Nicolas Maduro

The Chinese Foreign Ministry says the US should release Maduro and his wife, calling their seizure a “clear violation of international law”.”China expresses ……

MIRROR NOW Jan 04, 2026

Trump LIVE: Trump Drops Chilling Warning After New Year Begins | Donald Trump

Washington D.C. – U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a chilling New Year warning regarding the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, delivering a major foreig……

Times Now World Jan 04, 2026

VENEZUELA SHOWDOWN LIVE | US Forces Arrest Maduro & Wife; Russia’s Lavrov Explodes With Fury

VENEZUELA SHOWDOWN LIVE | US Forces Arrest Maduro & Wife; Russia’s Lavrov Explodes With FuryA major international crisis has erupted following a daring speci……

Times Now World Jan 04, 2026

LIVE: Russia Deploys Missiles to Caracas Amid Rising US-Venezuela Conflict

LIVE: Russia Deploys Missiles to Caracas Amid Rising US-Venezuela Conflict | Trump vs Putin LIVE: A heavy Russian cargo plane has landed in Caracas, Venezuel……

Times Of India Jan 04, 2026

Maduro KIDNAPPED:Anger Grips New York, Brazil, France, Spain, Cuba, Mexico, Greece; ‘Morally Wrong’

Protest waves are being reported across the Americas and parts of Europe following dramatic claims that U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Mad……

Oneindia News Jan 04, 2026

BREAKING: Maduro’s Last Interview as President Before Arrest! Offered UNLIMITED Oil on U.S Terms

Less than 48 hours before his capture in an overnight U.S. military operation, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro spoke of his country’s willingness to disc……

@sentdefender Jan 04, 2026

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy has announced that flight restrictions over the Caribbean have been lifted as of 12:00 a.m. EST, following last night’s military operation against Venezuela….

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy has announced that flight restrictions over the Caribbean have been lifted as of 12:00 a.m. EST, following last night’s military operation against Venezuela…

@Osinttechnical Jan 04, 2026

More: https://yle.fi/a/74-20202263

More: yle.fi/a/74-20202263Rajavartiolaitos (@rajavartijat)Maailman paras viranomaisyhteistyö toimii saumatta kaikkina aikoina ja kaikissa oloissa. Rajavartiolaitos käynnisti toimet Fitburg-aluksen pys…

@Osinttechnical Jan 04, 2026

Footage of Finnish forces conducting a helicopter assault to seize the ship Fitburg in the Baltic Sea. The vessel, departing Russia, was raided after authorities suspected it of damaging undersea cables. Multiple crew members have been detained….

Footage of Finnish forces conducting a helicopter assault to seize the ship Fitburg in the Baltic Sea. The vessel, departing Russia, was raided after authorities suspected it of damaging undersea cabl…

@sentdefender Jan 04, 2026

Japan’s Ministry of Defense has announced that they, alongside South Korea and the United States, are closely analyzing Saturday’s launch of two ballistic missiles by North Korea into the Sea of Japan, with both missiles said to have flown in “irregular trajectories” and landed outside of the Japanese Exclusive Economic Zone….

Japan’s Ministry of Defense has announced that they, alongside South Korea and the United States, are closely analyzing Saturday’s launch of two ballistic missiles by North Korea into the Sea of Japan…

Asian News International Jan 04, 2026

Zelensky’s Cryptic “What’s Next” Reference To Putin After Maduro’s Capture

Hours after US President Donald Trump announce the capture of Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky weighed in with an oblique reference to Russian President Vladi…

@general_ben Jan 04, 2026

Venezuela is on another Continent.

Venezuela is on another Continent.Aaron Rupar (@atrupar)Rubio on Russia-Ukraine: “It’s not our war. It’s a war on another continent.” Video — https://x.com/atrupar/status/2002056297823248437— Ben Hodg…

MS NOW Jan 04, 2026

Trump botches Venezuela on day one with dismissal of opposition leader

If Donald Trump held democracy as a priority for Venezuela after he removed that country’s leader, he might be expected to install the person who is widely r……

@Robert4787 Jan 04, 2026

Hypersonic anti-ship missiles don’t just go faster- they give defenders almost no time to react. That kind of speed changes how the US Navy thinks about carriers, defenses, and deterrence. #HypersonicWeapons #China #Military #NationalSecurity https://www.zona-militar.com/en/2026/01/02/the-chinese-air-force-may-have-begun-equipping-its-j-1…

Hypersonic anti-ship missiles don’t just go faster- they give defenders almost no time to react. That kind of speed changes how the US Navy thinks about carriers, defenses, and deterrence. #Hypersonic…

@joshrogin Jan 04, 2026

RT @itsunori510: 米政権によるベネズエラ侵攻は「力による現状変更」そのもので、中露を非難する論拠に矛盾します。仮に中国が台湾に対して力による現状変更を試みた場合、米国が強く対抗してもトランプ政権では国際世論をまとめるのは難しく。ますます東アジアが不安定化する懸念……

RT @itsunori510: 米政権によるベネズエラ侵攻は「力による現状変更」そのもので、中露を非難する論拠に矛盾します。仮に中国が台湾に対して力による現状変更を試みた場合、米国が強く対抗してもトランプ政権では国際世論をまとめるのは難しく。ますます東アジアが不安定化する懸念…— Josh Rogin (@joshrogin) Jan 4, 2026…

Alex Raufoglu Jan 04, 2026

Putin Should Take Note, Analysts Say, as Trump Strikes Maduro, Signals Frustration With Moscow

Trump’s sharp words on Putin, paired with a dramatic operation against Maduro, are raising fresh questions about Washington’s strategy toward Russia, Ukraine – and the wider authoritarian axis….

@sentdefender Jan 04, 2026

Several C-17A Globemaster IIIs from Hunter Army Airfield in Georgia and Campbell Army Airfield in Kentucky, are continuing to cross the Atlantic tonight bound for the United Kingdom….

Several C-17A Globemaster IIIs from Hunter Army Airfield in Georgia and Campbell Army Airfield in Kentucky, are continuing to cross the Atlantic tonight bound for the United Kingdom.— OSINTdefender (@…

@sentdefender Jan 04, 2026

One of the U.S. Air Force C-17A Globemaster IIIs that arrived at RAF Fairford from Campbell Army Airfield in Kentucky earlier tonight, has departed Fairford and is now on approach to land at Ramstein Air Base in Germany….

One of the U.S. Air Force C-17A Globemaster IIIs that arrived at RAF Fairford from Campbell Army Airfield in Kentucky earlier tonight, has departed Fairford and is now on approach to land at Ramstein …

@itsunori510 Jan 04, 2026

RT by @joshrogin: RT by @joshrogin: 米政権によるベネズエラ侵攻は「力による現状変更」そのもので、中露を非難する論拠に矛盾します。仮に中国が台湾に対して力による現状変更を試みた場合、米国が強く対抗してもトランプ政権では国際世論をまとめるのは難しく。ますます東アジアが不安定化する懸念があります。 https://news.web.nhk/newsweb/na/na-k10015018411000 国連のグテーレス事務総長などから国際法違反の疑いも指摘され、ニューヨークの国連本部では現地時間5日午前10時(日本時間6日午前0時)から安全保障理事会の緊急会合が開かれることに。今後の国際社会の対応が焦点となります。 #トランプ政権 #ベネズエラ侵…

米政権によるベネズエラ侵攻は「力による現状変更」そのもので、中露を非難する論拠に矛盾します。仮に中国が台湾に対して力による現状変更を試みた場合、米国が強く対抗してもトランプ政権では国際世論をまとめるのは難しく。ますます東アジアが不安定化する懸念があります。 news.web.nhk/newsweb/na/na-k…国連のグテーレス事務総長などから国際法違反の疑いも指摘され、ニューヨークの国連本部で…

@Robert4787 Jan 04, 2026

That level of detail shows how modern operations aren’t about one unit or one night- it’s total integration. When every branch and intel agency moves in sync, that’s coordination built over years, not improvisation. #USMilitary #NationalSecurity #USA https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/ate-inside-meticulously-planned-operation-capture-maduro/…

That level of detail shows how modern operations aren’t about one unit or one night- it’s total integration. When every branch and intel agency moves in sync, that’s coordination built over years, not…

CNN Jan 04, 2026

Maduro arrives at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has arrived at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn after he was brought by helicopter to Manhattan and escorted……

@TheStudyofWar Jan 04, 2026

NEW: Maps of Confirmed US Strikes in Northern Venezuela https://isw.pub/VenezuelaStrikes010326

NEW: Maps of Confirmed US Strikes in Northern Venezuela isw.pub/VenezuelaStrikes0103…— Institute for the Study of War (@TheStudyofWar) Jan 4, 2026…

@michaeldweiss Jan 04, 2026

The Jim Cramer of Ian Bremmers.

The Jim Cramer of Ian Bremmers.Oz Katerji (@OzKaterji)John Mearsheimer has a 100% failure record with his geopolitical predictions.— https://x.com/OzKaterji/status/2007535313405497565— Michael Weiss (…

@Robert4787 Jan 04, 2026

This is a good example of why intelligence assessments matter. Early claims can spiral fast, but careful analysis cuts through noise and propaganda. Quiet verification prevents bigger misunderstandings- and bigger wars! #Intelligence #NationalSecurity #Geopolitics https://www.nbcnews.com/world/europe/us-finds-ukraine-not-target-putin-resi…

This is a good example of why intelligence assessments matter. Early claims can spiral fast, but careful analysis cuts through noise and propaganda. Quiet verification prevents bigger misunderstanding…

@sentdefender Jan 04, 2026

Moment that Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, arrived in a Bearcat, flanked by heavily-armed federal agents, tonight at the DEA Building in New York City….

Moment that Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, arrived in a Bearcat, flanked by heavily-armed federal agents, tonight at the DEA Building in New York City. Video — …

The Enforcer Jan 04, 2026

VENEZUELA MOBILIZES, US ANNOUNCES OCCUPATION; FIREFIGHTS ACROSS IRAN! Breaking War News The Enforcer

Venezuela mobilizes it’s armed forces and resistance units after the successful US operation to capture the President of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, in the ca……

@Robert4787 Jan 04, 2026

A reminder that modern intelligence isn’t about movie-style raids. It’s patience, signals, analysis, and quiet coordination. The real work happens long before anyone makes a move, and most of it never makes headlines. #Intelligence #CIA #NationalSecurity https://www.defenseone.com/threats/2026/01/us-spy-agencies-contributed-operation-capt…

A reminder that modern intelligence isn’t about movie-style raids. It’s patience, signals, analysis, and quiet coordination. The real work happens long before anyone makes a move, and most of it never…

@SenBillCassidy Jan 04, 2026

RT by @joshrogin: RT by @joshrogin: Agree 100%. The Venezuelan people have already spoken and have a president ready to lead. Edmundo Gonzalez….

Agree 100%. The Venezuelan people have already spoken and have a president ready to lead. Edmundo Gonzalez.— SenBillCassidy (@SenBillCassidy) Jan 4, 2026…

@JohnJHarwood Jan 04, 2026

RT by @JuliaDavisNews: RT by @JuliaDavisNews: no gravitas, no dignity, no character. a little boy playing GI Joe….

no gravitas, no dignity, no character. a little boy playing GI Joe.Aaron Rupar (@atrupar)Hegseth on Maduro: “He effed around, and he found out” Video — https://x.com/atrupar/status/2007498044841881647…

@talk_spy Jan 04, 2026

New in SpyWeek: CIA’s Venezuela Ops, Ukraine Spies’ Kremlin Prank, FBI and Terror Plotters, by @SpyTalker https://open.substack.com/pub/spytalk/p/new-in-spyweek-cias-venezuela-ops?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web…

New in SpyWeek: CIA’s Venezuela Ops, Ukraine Spies’ Kremlin Prank, FBI and Terror Plotters, by @SpyTalker open.substack.com/pub/spytal…— SpyTalk: Intelligence for Thinking People (@talk_spy) Jan 4, 20…

Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski: True Crime Today Jan 04, 2026

Kohberger’s Secret Stashes — What FBI Profilers Just Revealed

In this chilling Hidden Killers deep dive, we confront two disturbing revelations about Bryan Kohberger — the kind that point to hidden behavior far beyond w……

Jeff Stein Jan 04, 2026

New in SpyWeek: CIA’s Venezuela Ops, Ukraine Spies’ Kremlin Prank, FBI and Terror Plotters

Venezuela Crude: The Central Intelligence Agency played a pivotal role in the capture of Venezuelan president Nicholas Maduro, according to several reports. The New York Times reported that the CIA “h…

@Osinttechnical Jan 04, 2026

Venezuelan President Maduro on U.S. soil tonight.

Venezuelan President Maduro on U.S. soil tonight.— OSINTtechnical (@Osinttechnical) Jan 4, 2026…