Overview
- The Indian Express reports that a joint U.S.–Israel operation killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, described as crossing a major line against targeting state leaders.
- In January 2026, a U.S. military operation in Venezuela captured President Nicolás Maduro and took him to Washington, drawing sharp criticism as a violation of international law.
- International estimates cited in the coverage place Palestinian deaths in Gaza at over 70,000 by early 2026, with extensive destruction and mass displacement.
- The International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in November 2024 over alleged war crimes, intensifying accountability debates.
- The articles argue U.S. diplomatic backing, including repeated UN Security Council vetoes, has shielded Israel and weakened institutional credibility, prompting calls for coordinated action by middle and smaller powers.