The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2026/01/03 at 11:00 EST

Episode Date: January 3, 2026

The World This Hour for 2026/01/03 at 11:00 EST

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You know that. Watch free on CBC Gem. from cbc news the world is sour i'm neil kumar we begin in karakas venezuela where u.s forces have carried out an overnight attack u.s president donald trump says venusuela's president nicholas maduro and his wife were captured his attorney in general pam bondi has now confirmed that the couple has been indicted in new york in charge with narco-terrorism cocaine trafficking and weapons-related charges julia chapman is gauging reaction it has the latest from London. British Prime Minister Kirstarmer says he wants to speak to President Donald Trump to find

out the facts. He believes that international law should be upheld and he insists that the UK had no involvement in this action. Kaya Kallas, the European Union's foreign policy chief, says that she has spoken to Marco Rubio, the US Secretary of State. She says although the EU believes that Maduro lacks legitimacy, international law must be respected. Germany says that it's watching with great concerns.

Spain has called for de-escalation. Many countries have warned their citizens against travel to the country and are gathering information about their passport holders there. The Maduro government had been growing closer to countries like Iran, Russia and China. Iran has condemned the incident as a flagrant violation of the national sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country. The Russian Foreign Ministry says it's deeply worried and condemns what it calls an act of armed aggression against Venezuela. Julia Chapman, CBC News, London. Saudi Arabia is calling for urgent talks as fighting intensifies in southern Yemen. Separatists backed by the UAE are clashing with the Saudi-supported government in what officials say is the region's largest dispute in decades. Dominic Philitis has the latest. Saudi Arabia wants to find a solution to the escalating struggle for control over southern Yemen. A confrontation between the internationally recognized government it supports

and separatists backed by the United Arab Emirates. Riyadh's call for urgent talks comes a day after the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council, the STC, announced a constitution for a breakaway southern state in Yemen, a move widely seen as a declaration of independence and an escalation in the confrontation that's pitted the UAE against Saudi Arabia. Following the STC's statement, the UAE declared it was pulling its troops out of Yemen. And today, shortly after Saudi Arabia called for urgent talks, Yemeni government forces, Riyadh-Baks, declared full control of the capital of Hadram out. Dominic Volitis for CBC News, Bristol, England.

Power has been restored to northern Manitoba First Nation. Some people were without power for up to four days in barely cold conditions. But as Gavin Axorot reports, the damage left behind is creating a new set of problems. Pimichikamak creation has power again. But the community faces more challenges. Chief David Monia says burst pipes are causing damages to homes. He also worries how the extreme cold will impact the First Nations water treatment system. We have pathups that are frozen. We have toilets that are tilted because the water froze underneath it and is pushing it up.

Pimichikamak declared a state of emergency earlier this week. after a snapped power line cut electricity to the community. Over 1,000 people were evacuated, seeking warmth and shelter at hotels or with loved ones across the province. Manitoba Hydro spokesperson Peter Chura says crews worked as fast as they could to fix the outage. Given the location and the terrain with a 300-meter span of cable in between two islands and a river on ice that couldn't support vehicles, it was just very difficult to make that repair.

Indigenous Services Canada says its Emergency Management Assistance Program will provide financial support to Pima Chikamack to help with damages. Gavin Axelrod, CBC News, Winnipeg. Environment Canada's warning of the potential for flooding in southwestern BC as high tides and high winds collide over the weekend. The weather agency issued a coastal flooding statement on Friday saying abnormal high tides and a low-pressure system moving through the region could result in flooding.

And that is your world this hour. For CBC News, I'm Neil Kumar. Thank you.