Pakistan, Jan. 5 -- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the United States must justify its recent actions in Venezuela. He stressed the situation is complex and must follow international law. Starmer reaffirmed Britain's longstanding position supporting a peaceful democratic transition in Venezuela.

The Prime Minister emphasized that international law serves as the benchmark to judge all government actions. He said the U.S. must explain its raid on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Starmer added that the situation is evolving and further developments are expected soon.

The remarks followed a U.S. special forces operation that captured Maduro and transferred him to a New York court. Maduro faces drug-trafficking charges linked to int...