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China's top diplomat decries US raid on Venezuela, pushes back against any country acting as 'world policeman'

China's top diplomat decries US raid on Venezuela, pushes back against any country acting as 'world policeman'

Wang Yi says Beijing opposes use or threat of force as well as any imposition of one country's will on another

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India calls for dialogue after US captured Venezuela’s Maduro, wife
04.01.2026

India calls for dialogue after US captured Venezuela’s Maduro, wife

‘We call upon all concerned to address issues peacefully through dialogue, ensuring peace and stability of region,’ says External Affairs Ministry

Malaysian premier calls for release of Venezuela’s Maduro, his wife 'without any undue delay'
04.01.2026

Malaysian premier calls for release of Venezuela’s Maduro, his wife 'without any undue delay'

US military operation of 'unusual scope and nature' against Venezuela 'constitutes clear violation of international law,' and 'unlawful use of force against a sovereign state, says Anwar Ibrahim

Australia urges dialogue after US strikes on Venezuela as Japan, others monitor crisis
04.01.2026

Australia urges dialogue after US strikes on Venezuela as Japan, others monitor crisis

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says Tokyo will work with relevant countries towards ‘stabilization of the situation in Venezuela’

North Korea fires new year’s 1st ballistic missiles toward East Sea
04.01.2026

North Korea fires new year’s 1st ballistic missiles toward East Sea

Launch marks 1st such test since November, reports South Korean military

South Korea’s Lee calls China 'very important partner' for peace ahead of meeting with President Xi
04.01.2026

South Korea’s Lee calls China 'very important partner' for peace ahead of meeting with President Xi

President Jae Myung begins landmark 4-day state visit to China, his first trip to Beijing since taking office last June