January 4, 2026 – Singapore Headlines

Story gist: The US conducted an operation using a mock house, CIA source, and Special Forces to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Trump stated in a phone interview that the US captured Maduro and will run Venezuela.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like NYT emphasize Trump personally celebrating Maduro’s capture, using celebratory tone to highlight his boastfulness. Center outlets like BBC factually report Trump’s claim of US ‘running’ Venezuela post-capture, with neutral emphasis on the statement. Right-leaning perspectives are absent, omitting potential pro-US intervention or triumphant framing of the operation.

Story gist: Former President Donald Trump argued the US deserves Venezuela’s oil reserves. A Chinese-flagged VLCC heads to Venezuela despite US blockade.

Bias summary: Left-leaning CNN frames Trump’s statement as US ‘taking control’ of Venezuela’s oil reserves, emphasizing explanatory implications with critical tone toward aggression. Center Lloyd’s List reports neutrally on Chinese tanker’s maritime route amid blockade, focusing on logistics without political emphasis. Right-leaning coverage absent, omitting defenses of Trump’s national interest or energy security perspectives.

Story gist: Wolverhampton Wanderers defeated West Ham United 3-0 in a Premier League match. The result marked rare victories for the league’s bottom club against West Ham.

Bias summary: Left-leaning Guardian frames the story post-match in a neutral clockwatch with other results, emphasizing factual scores. Center Sports Mole previews via headline hyping Wolves’ underdog bid for 18- and 15-year firsts over West Ham. Right-leaning outlets absent, omitting soccer coverage and any perspective on the result.