General News of Tuesday, 6 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comAs tensions grow between the United States and Venezuela, heavy gunfire was reported close to the presidential palace on the night of Monday, January 5, 2026. According to CNN, the incident took place in the capital, Caracas, as video footage showed personnel shooting at drones flying over the palace without knowing their identities. Residents reported that rounds tore through walls, shattered windows, and struck multiple buildings. The White House clarified that the United States “played no role in the incident.”The US added that it will be closely monitoring developments in Venezuela to avoid any chaotic situation. This comes after Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was captured by the US military and is facing trial in New York on charges relating to cocaine trafficking, narco‑terrorism, and other offenses.

Source: GhanaWeb January 06, 2026 18:01 UTC