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What is the path forward for Venezuela?
https://www.npr.org/2026/01/16/nx-s1-5680337/what-is-the-path-forward-for-venezuela
Published: January 16, 2026 21:56
About two weeks ago, the United States military captured Venezuela’s president, Nicholas Maduro. Since then President Trump has spoken to Venezuela’s interim president, who was a key figure in Maduro’s government, and has welcomed Venezuela’s opposition…
The ceasefire in Gaza enters the next phase. What does that mean?
Published: January 15, 2026 21:56
President Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, says the second phase of the ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas is beginning. He said “phase two” will establish a new Palestinian administration in Gaza, and begin the full demilitarization and…
We hear from an eyewitness to the protests in Iran
https://www.npr.org/2026/01/14/nx-s1-5677614/we-hear-from-an-eyewitness-to-the-protests-in-iran
Published: January 14, 2026 21:29
Protests are sweeping Iran and the government is cracking down hard, fearing the uprisings pose a threat to the theocratic regime. There is an internet blackout in the country making it hard to get information. We hear a rare first-person account of the…
Food returns to Gaza. Is it getting to the people who need it?
Published: January 13, 2026 21:56
It has been three months since the ceasefire in Gaza began and food that is desperately needed after being largely blocked for two years has begun returning by the truckload. We go to Gaza City to see what kind of food is arriving and where it is…
Even Amid Violent Crackdowns, Iran’s Protests Continue
https://www.npr.org/2026/01/12/nx-s1-5675284/even-amid-violent-crackdowns-irans-protests-continue
Published: January 12, 2026 21:31
In Iran, popular protests continue to sweep the country. Rights groups say hundreds of Iranians have been killed in the government crackdown on the protests, which are seen as a challenge to the theocratic regime. President Trump has warned he may hit…
World, Reordering: NPR/Ipsos Poll Reveals Trends in Americans' View of Foreign Policy
Published: January 9, 2026 23:11
A new NPR/Ipsos poll found Americans across the political spectrum want the U.S. to be the moral leader of the world, but far fewer believe it actually is.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Venezuela: Who’s in Charge Now?
https://www.npr.org/2026/01/08/nx-s1-5671780/venezuela-whos-in-charge-now
Published: January 8, 2026 23:48
Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is now is the U.S. But back in Venezuela, the country’s new leadership looks a lot like the old. We look at who’s now leading the government in Caracas. Also, President Trump ran on a campaign of no US…
U.S. seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker with ties to Venezuela
Published: January 7, 2026 23:48
After a two-week chase, U.S. forces have seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the north Atlantic between Iceland and Britain. The tanker was originally bound for Venezuela, but changed course to avoid the U.S. ships, setting off an extended drama at…
In Venezuela, Uncertainty Mixes with Normalcy Days After U.S. Strike
Published: January 7, 2026 00:57
NPR’s Eyder Peralta is in Colombia on the border with Venezuela, and speaks with residents days after American forces seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and brought him to the U.S. And President Trump’s comments about Greenland dominate a meeting…
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Appears in U.S. Federal Court
Published: January 6, 2026 00:28
The U.S. seized Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro during a weekend attack on the country. Maduro and his wife are now in the U.S. and pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking charges in federal court in Manhattan. We hear the latest and look back at…
Looking Back: A Dangerous Quest for Food in Gaza
https://www.npr.org/2026/01/02/nx-s1-5655247/looking-back-a-dangerous-quest-for-food-in-gaza
Published: January 2, 2026 18:00
As we look back at our international reporters' most memorable stories of the last year, we revisit the story of an NPR journalist in Gaza seeking food from a distribution site run by private American contractors in June of 2025. In a harrowing experience…