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CNN says Trump has not yet decided how to proceed and is still assessing the risks and benefits of launching a broader military campaign against Venezuela.

US Secretary of War announces launch of Operation Southern Spear against alleged drug-trade-linked “terrorists” in the Western Hemisphere.

Venezuelan Foreign Minister: We reaffirm our commitment to Bolivarian diplomacy for peace and our legitimate right to defend our sovereignty.

Venezuelan Foreign Minister: The US administration is the aggressor, through the militarization of the Caribbean region and its threats against the Venezuelan people.

Venezuelan Foreign Minister, in a message to Guterres, says: We condemn equating Venezuela and the United States as two equal parties when calling for a reduction of tensions.

An Israeli drone attacked a vehicle in the town of Toul, Nabatieh District: Al Mayadeen's correspondent

Barrack: Damascus will now actively assist us in confronting and dismantling the remnants of ISIS, the IRGC, Hamas, Hizballah, and other networks

On the visit of Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa to the White House, US envoy Tom Barrack: This week marks a decisive turning point in the modern history of the Middle East

Israeli media citing Occupation President Herzog: I received official request from Trump to consider pardoning Netanyahu

Maduro: The comprehensive defense command, which unites all public military institutions and all popular forces, must be activated in the early hours of this morning

Total civilian and military deaths of WWII - The National WWII Museum

Prepared By: Al Mayadeen English
Executed By: Al Mayadeen English
8 May 2023 18:02

Today marks the anniversary of the end of World War II, which lasted from 1939 until 1945 and resulted in large numbers of military and civilian casualties around the world. This day is also known as "Victory in Europe" day when Germany surrendered its military forces to the Allies.