Global markets today: Asian markets rise despite US attacks on Venezuela; Nikkei 225, Kospi up 2%

Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 surged 2.26% in its first session of the year, while the Topix rose 1.42% to a record high. South Korea’s Kospi advanced 2.19% to close at an all-time high of 4,420.92, while the small-cap Kosdaq edged up 0.2%