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China could suffer up to 100,000 casualties in failed Taiwan invasion: Report

Taipei | January 6, 2026 10:49:27 PM IST

China could face military fatalities of up to 100,000 if it attempts an amphibious invasion of Taiwan and would ultimately be compelled to retreat, although it may still take control of Taiwan's offshore Kinmen and Matsu islands, according to a study by a ... read..

Former US NSA Bolton warns Trump's Venezuela approach could lead to "worst of both possible worlds"

By Ayushi Agarwal

Washington, DC | January 6, 2026 9:19:11 PM IST

Former US National Security Advisor (NSA) John Bolton has sharply criticised US President Donald Trump's approach towards Venezuela, warning that the policy risks producing contradictory outcomes and undermining meaningful political change despite recent ... read..

"World's police or judge": China slams US strike on Venezuela, pressure on South American countries

Beijing | January 6, 2026 9:19:09 PM IST

China on Tuesday strongly criticised the US over its military strike on Venezuela's capital of Caracas, warning against pressure or any future intervention in other South American countries, noting that no nation should act as the "world's police or judge ... read..

Jairam Ramesh claims US State Secy Rubio's intervention on stopping Op Sindoor

New Delhi | January 6, 2026 8:19:22 PM IST

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday claimed US intervention in halting last year's May military escalation between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, noting that the conflict was halted after contact was made with US Secretary of State Marco ... read..

Bangladesh's minority communities alarmed as communal violence intensifies, says Unity Council

Dhaka | January 6, 2026 7:49:48 PM IST

As the date of the 13th National Parliamentary Election in Bangladesh draws nearer, communal violence is increasing at an alarming rate. In December alone, at least 51 incidents of violence were reported. ... read..

COAS Gen Dwivedi addresses UAE National Defence College officers, highlights evolving security challenges

Abu Dhabi | January 6, 2026 7:49:43 PM IST

The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi, on Tuesday addressed officers of the UAE National Defence College (NDC), focusing on the evolving global security environment and the changing nature of modern warfare. ... read..

"Greenland belongs to its people": European leaders push back against Trump, reaffirm NATO unity

Copenhagen | January 6, 2026 7:49:37 PM IST

European leaders have issued a joint statement pushing back against renewed remarks by US President Donald Trump on Greenland, asserting that security in the Arctic must be addressed collectively. ... read..

Chabahar Port is a strategic, long-term project beyond external pressure: Iran envoy

By Ayushi Agarwal

New Delhi | January 6, 2026 7:19:32 PM IST

Iranian Ambassador to India Mohammad Fathali has emphasised that the Chabahar Port project is a strategic, long-term initiative aimed at enhancing regional connectivity and sustainable development, asserting that it should not be affected by temporary fac ... read..

BNM protests in London over enforced disappearances of Baloch women by Pakistan army

London | January 6, 2026 7:19:28 PM IST

The Baloch National Movement (BNM) organised a protest on Saturday (local time) outside 10 Downing Street to highlight what it described as a worsening human rights crisis in Balochistan. ... read..

Maduro's capture "not just about drugs": US AG Bondi, says "nothing off the table" on other charges

Washington DC | January 6, 2026 6:19:43 PM IST

US Attorney General Pam Bondi on Tuesday stated that the capture of the ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro is "not just about drugs", asserting that broader criminal accountability remains possible and that "nothing is off the table" when it comes to ... read..

Japan: Bluefin tuna fetches record USD 3.2 million in Tokyo's fish market at New Year auction

Tokyo | January 6, 2026 6:19:17 PM IST

A bluefin tuna on Monday was sold for a record 510.3 million Japanese Yen (JPY), about USD 3.2 million, at the first auction of the year at Tokyo's Toyosu fish market, Kyodo News reported. ... read..

"No threat to Indian citizens in Iran, situation under control": Tehran's envoy

By Ayushi Agarwal

New Delhi | January 6, 2026 5:49:42 PM IST

The situation in Iran is under control, and there is no threat to Indian citizens or interests in the Islamic Republic, Iran's Ambassador Mohammad Fathali stated in an exclusive interview with ANI on Tuesday, a day after the Ministry of External Affairs ( ... read..

EAM Jaishankar meets Luxembourg PM Luc Frieden to strengthen India-EU ties

Luxembourg City | January 6, 2026 4:49:46 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday met Prime Minister Luc Frieden of Luxembourg, with discussions focusing on further strengthening cooperation between the two countries across key sectors. ... read..

India monitoring Iran protests closely; relationship remains 'firm and strong' amid regional volatility: Former envoy

By Sahil Pandey

Panchkula (Haryana) | January 6, 2026 4:49:42 PM IST

As protests in the Islamic Republic of Iran enter their second week, former Indian Ambassador to Iran Gaddam Dharmendra on Tuesday described the unrest as an "economic protest" driven by distress, inflation, and unemployment. He noted that while protests ... read..

Pakistan: Markets, shops shut across Karachi as anti-encroachment action widens

Karachi | January 6, 2026 4:19:26 PM IST

Authorities in Karachi have expanded their anti-encroachment drive by sealing the automobile spare parts market off MA Jinnah Road near Tibet Centre, along with hundreds of shops in other parts of the city, Dawn reported. ... read..

"Oil markets are somehow adapting to uncertainty": Ex-Bulgarian Minister

London | January 6, 2026 4:19:21 PM IST

The US operation in Venezuela, which led to the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, has sent shockwaves through global markets, but oil prices remain relatively stable. ... read..

"Iranians don't want any intervention", says Tehran University's Sasan Karimi

Tehran | January 6, 2026 3:49:37 PM IST

Sasan Karimi, Lecturer, Faculty of World Studies, University of Tehran, said that the protest situation in Iran is like any other modern nation, akin to the ones in France. He said that the people are not in favour of any third party intervention. ... read..

"US foreign policy states if any situation arises in their region, they can respond," says Former Foreign Secy

Darjeeling (West Bengal) | January 6, 2026 3:49:36 PM IST

Former Foreign Secretary and Rajya Sabha MP Harsh Vardhan Shringla said that the foreign policy of the US is such that if it deems that any country is posing as a threat, it will have the right to respond. ... read..

"Investment of RSS in education, youth was very clear": Consul General of Israel to Midwest India Yaniv Revach

Mumbai | January 6, 2026 3:49:27 PM IST

Mumbai [India], January 6 ... read..

"Trump ill-advised on India": Singer Mary Millben voices support for PM Modi

Washington DC | January 6, 2026 3:49:53 PM IST

Internationally acclaimed singer Mary Millben has expressed concern over recent remarks made by the President of the United States regarding Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Millben shared her views after comments made ... read..

US Operation in Venezuela "not technically an arrest, but an abduction," says former Indian envoy to UN Geneva

New Delhi | January 6, 2026 3:49:18 PM IST

On the US attack on Venezuela's capital, Former Indian permanent representative to UN Geneva Dilip Sinha said that the US Operation in Venezuela was not an arrest, but abduction. ... read..

Japan's Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi to visit India later this month

New Delhi | January 6, 2026 3:19:34 PM IST

Toshimitsu Motegi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan, is set to visit India later this month, sources told ANI. ... read..

Protest in Iran driven primarily by distressed economic situation, says Ex-Indian Envoy

Panchkula (Haryana) | January 6, 2026 3:19:14 PM IST

Former Indian Ambassador to Iran, Gaddam Dharmendra, commented on the current situation in Iran amid protests. He said that while protests are not uncommon in Iran, the current unrest is distinct in both scale and participation. ... read..

'Assembly protects elite privileges': PoJK lawyer alleges federal interference

Muzaffarabad | January 6, 2026 2:49:29 PM IST

Residents of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) are witnessing growing unrest as demands for self-governance intensify, with protesters accusing Pakistan's establishment of sidelining elected institutions and suppressing democratic voices. ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 4.0 strikes Afghanistan

Kabul | January 6, 2026 2:19:30 PM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 struck Afghanistan on Tuesday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. ... read..

Amnesty warns Pakistan's 27th constitutional amendment threatens judicial independence

London | January 6, 2026 1:49:49 PM IST

Amnesty International on Monday raised serious concerns over Pakistan's Twenty-Seventh Constitutional Amendment, warning that it poses a "grave threat" to the independence of the judiciary and the rule of law in the country. ... read..

Another Hindu businessman killed in Bangladesh

Dhaka | January 6, 2026 1:19:34 PM IST

Another Hindu businessman named Mani Chakraborty was murdered in Bangladesh. Abdullah Al Faruque, Police Super (SP) of Narshigdhi, confirmed the incident. ... read..

Balochistan: Six more alleged enforced disappearances reported in Quetta, Kech

Quetta | January 6, 2026 1:19:19 PM IST

Six more people have allegedly been forcibly disappeared in Balochistan, according to families and local sources, The Balochistan Post reported. ... read..

What Trump did in Venezuela is contrary to international law and the UN Charter: Former Diplomat K P Fabian

New Delhi | January 6, 2026 12:19:18 PM IST

Reacting to recent remarks made by former US President Donald J Trump, former diplomat K P Fabian said, "I have been asking myself why President Trump said what he said." ... read..

"India provided best offer to US, ball now in their court..." Former diplomat Ashok Sajjanhar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 6, 2026 12:19:16 PM IST

Former diplomat Ashok Sajjanhar commented on the ongoing trade tensions between India and the United States, stating that India has made the best possible offer and that the next step rests with Washington. ... read..

Ohio Governor candidate Ramaswamy opts out of social media amid 'racial slurs'

Washington DC | January 6, 2026 11:49:37 AM IST

It is the start of the new year, and it is customary for people across the world to make resolutions. Some falter those, while some persevere to abide by them. ... read..

Curfew extended in Nepal's Birgunj city as tension continues over TikTok video

Parsa | January 6, 2026 10:49:16 AM IST

The District Administration Office (DAO) of Parsa has extended the curfew order in Birgunj city in the wake of the continued religious tension over a TikTok video. ... read..

Taiwan detects 8 sorties of Chinese PLA aircraft, 7 naval vessels around its territory

Taipei | January 6, 2026 9:49:33 AM IST

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected eight sorties of PLA aircraft and seven PLAN vessels operating around its territorial waters as of 6 am (local time) on Tuesday. ... read..

"We set the terms": US Homeland Security Advisor, claims sweeping control and cooperation in Venezuela

Washington DC | January 6, 2026 9:19:08 AM IST

US Homeland Security Advisor Stephen Miller on Monday (local time) outlined the administration's position on Venezuela. ... read..

US mulling possible intervention in Iran, reports Jerusalem Post

Washington DC | January 6, 2026 8:49:39 AM IST

US and Israeli officials are assessing potential policy options in response to ongoing unrest in Iran, according to multiple indications received by Israeli media reports The Jerusalem Post. ... read..

JD Vance says "crazy person" tried to break into his Ohio home, urges media restraint

Ohio | January 6, 2026 8:19:14 AM IST

US Vice President JD Vance on Monday (local time) expressed gratitude to law enforcement agencies after an apparent attempt was made to break into his home in Cincinnati, Ohio and appealed to the media to exercise restraint in coverage of the incident. ... read..

China flexes its military muscles around Taiwan

Asia | January 6, 2026 8:19:05 AM IST

China's military coercion of Taiwan has become routine. Few blink twice at the scale of People's Liberation Army (PLA) activity targeting Taiwan nowadays, a norm China has been deliberately striving to achieve. ... read..

"Deeply concerned about possible intensification, instability in country": UN Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo on US strike in Venezuela

New York | January 6, 2026 6:50:20 AM IST

Rosemary A. DiCarlo, UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, has expressed deep concern over the recent US military operation in Venezuela and the subsequent capture of Nicolas Maduro. ... read..

Travel restrictions lifted for CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli by Inquiry Commission

Kathmandu | January 6, 2026 6:50:19 AM IST

The inquiry commission investigating the September 8-9, 2025, incidents has lifted the movement restrictions on CPN-UML chair and former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, a day after recording his statement at his Gundu residence in Bhaktapur, The Kathmandu P ... read..

Maduro, wife accuse US of 'abduction'; pleads not guilty at first US court hearing

New York | January 6, 2026 6:18:59 AM IST

During their first court appearance in New York, Venezuela's deposed dictator Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, pleaded not guilty to all charges and accused the United States government of abducting them from their home country, CNN reported. ... read..

Major political parties move toward alliance for upper house election

Kathmandu | January 6, 2026 5:49:22 AM IST

Four major political parties represented in the dissolved House of Representatives are preparing to form an alliance for the upcoming National Assembly election scheduled for January 25, The Kathmandu Post reported. ... read..

Delcy Rodriguez takes oath as Venezuela's acting president

Caracas | January 6, 2026 5:19:35 AM IST

Delcy Rodriguez has officially taken office as Venezuela's acting president, just hours after Nicolas Maduro was captured by the United States, the CNN reported. ... read..

Venezuela issues decree ordering arrests of supporters of US 'attack'

Caracas | January 6, 2026 3:19:14 AM IST

The Venezuelan government on Monday published a decree declaring a State of External Commotion, granting sweeping powers to the presidency and instructing security forces to detain "any person involved in the promotion or support" of a US attack against t ... read..

Switzerland orders immediate freeze of assets linked to Nicolas Maduro

Bern | January 6, 2026 2:19:22 AM IST

Switzerland on Monday announced the immediate freezing of any Swiss-based assets linked to Venezuela's deposed dictator Nicolas Maduro, saying that if the assets are found to be of illicit origin, efforts will be made to ensure they benefit the Venezuelan ... read..

Nicolas Maduro pleads not guilty to multiple federal charges before New York Court

New York | January 6, 2026 1:49:29 AM IST

Venezuela's deposed dictator Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty to multiple federal charges during his appearance before a New York City federal court on Monday, according to CNN. ... read..

Venezuela's ousted leader Nicolas Maduro pleads "not guilty" in first court appearance

New York | January 6, 2026 1:49:27 AM IST

Venezuela's deposed dictator Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty to multiple federal charges during his appearance before a New York City federal court on Monday, according to CNN. ... read..

America "far stronger and more respected": Trump claims US will soon receive $600 billion from tariffs, hits out at media

Washington, DC | January 6, 2026 1:49:24 AM IST

US President Donald Trump has once again highlighted the revenue generated through tariffs imposed by his administration on various countries around the world after his return to the White House, asserting that the collections will soon cross USD 600 bill ... read..

"Cilia Flores sustained significant injuries during US capture," says attorney in US court

New York | January 6, 2026 1:49:22 AM IST

Venezuela's deposed dictator Nicolas Maduro's wife, Cilia Flores, sustained "significant injuries" during her capture in Venezuela over the weekend as part of a US military operation, her lawyer told the federal judge, CNN reported on Monday (local time). ... read..

Maduro's son calls father's capture "kidnapping", seeks international solidarity

Caracas | January 6, 2026 1:49:20 AM IST

Nicolas Maduro Guerra, son of Venezuela's deposed dictator, on Monday (local time) described the US capture of his father as a "kidnapping" and called for "international solidarity" to facilitate his return to Venezuela, CNN reported on Monday (local time ... read..

"The freedom of Venezuela is near": Nobel laureate and opposition leader Maria Machado

Caracas | January 5, 2026 11:49:36 PM IST

Hailing the US action against dictator Nicolas Maduro, the Opposition leader and 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado on Monday claimed "brave people" of Venezuela took to the streets in 30 countries around the world to "celebrate the huge s ... read..

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to visit India from January 12-13

New Delhi | January 5, 2026 11:19:13 PM IST

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will pay an official visit to India from January 12 to 13, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Monday. ... read..

"Deeply concerned about possible intensification of instability in Venezuela": UN chief Guterres

New York | January 5, 2026 10:49:10 PM IST

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday expressed deep concern over the situation in Venezuela, warning of growing instability and wider regional and international implications following the United States' military action. ... read..

EAM Jaishankar meets IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol in Paris, discusses global energy scenario and India's growth priorities

Paris | January 5, 2026 10:19:09 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met International Energy Agency (IEA) Executive Director Fatih Birol in Paris, with discussions focusing on the global energy scenario and India's growth priorities. ... read..

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz bows out of third-term race as welfare-fraud scandal deepens

Washington, DC | January 5, 2026 9:19:06 PM IST

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on Monday announced that he will not contest a third term in office, a decision that comes amid growing political pressure linked to a welfare-fraud scandal in the state, CNN reported. ... read..

Venezuela's deposed dictator Nicolas Maduro, wife arrive at New York courthouse ahead of hearing

New York | January 5, 2026 8:49:53 PM IST

Venezuela's deposed dictator Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, arrived at a New York courthouse on Monday, where Maduro is expected to appear before a judge, CNN reported. ... read..

"Indian nationals are advised to avoid non-essential travel to Iran until further notice": MEA

New Delhi | January 5, 2026 8:49:46 PM IST

India on Monday issued a travel advisory for its nationals in Iran amid ongoing protests, urging caution and restraint in travel as the situation in the country continues to remain volatile. ... read..

"Cause for concern and worry": Former diplomat Manjeev Singh Puri on US action in Venezuela

New Delhi | January 5, 2026 7:49:31 PM IST

Former senior diplomat Manjeev Singh Puri on Monday voiced concern over the US strikes on Venezuela, cautioning that such actions raise fundamental questions about the present global order and the credibility of multilateral institutions. ... read..

"This is what Russia's brutal terror looks like": Ukraine FM Andrii Sybiha after overnight attacks hit Kyiv hospital

Kyiv | January 5, 2026 7:19:35 PM IST

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on Monday highlighted the impact of Russia's latest overnight attacks on Ukraine, pointing to damage to civilian infrastructure, including a hospital in Kyiv, and stressing the need for sustained international supp ... read..

One in custody after incident at US Vice President JD Vance's Ohio residence

Washington, DC | January 5, 2026 6:49:32 PM IST

One person has been taken into custody and a probe is underway after several windows were reportedly damaged in an incident at the Ohio residence of US Vice President JD Vance, CNN reported citing a federal law enforcement source on Monday. ... read..

"Method used neither supported nor approved": French President Macron on US capture of Nicolas Maduro

Paris | January 5, 2026 6:19:22 PM IST

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday reacted to the United States operation that led to the capture of deposed dictator Nicolas Maduro, drawing a clear distinction between the outcome of the action and the manner in which it was executed. ... read..

"This is not technically an arrest, but an abduction": Former diplomat Dilip Sinha on US action in Venezuela

New Delhi | January 5, 2026 5:50:25 PM IST

Former Indian permanent representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Dilip Sinha, on Monday criticised the US action in Venezuela, terming it a violation of international law and questioning Washington's legal authority to carry out such an operation. ... read..

"Australia remains steadfast in commitment to just and lasting peace for Ukraine": PM Albanese

Canberra | January 5, 2026 4:19:34 PM IST

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday stated he spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and reaffirmed Australia's continued support for Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict with Russia. ... read..

Balochistan: Paank reports three enforced disappearances in Quetta, calls for urgent investigation and accountability

Quetta | January 5, 2026 3:49:38 PM IST

The Human Rights Department of the Baloch National Movement (BNM), Paank, has reported three cases of enforced disappearances in Quetta on January 4. ... read..

Nepal bars gatherings and protests in Birgunj following communal tension

Kathmandu | January 5, 2026 3:19:47 PM IST

The District Administration Office (DAO) of Parsa has imposed prohibitory orders in Birgunj Metropolitan City following communal clashes reported on Sunday, banning all forms of gatherings, meetings, processions and demonstrations until further notice. ... read..

Back to the days of colonialism and gunboat diplomacy: Former Ambassador to Venezuela Y.K. Sinha

New Delhi | January 5, 2026 2:50:15 PM IST

Former Indian Ambassador to Venezuela Y.K. Sinha has sharply questioned recent U.S. actions and statements on Venezuela, calling them troubling for international law, regional stability, and global norms of sovereignty. Speaking to ANI, Sinha described U. ... read..

Balochistan: Prominent activist Sammi Deen Baloch denounces state policies targeting Baloch identity

Quetta | January 5, 2026 2:50:03 PM IST

Prominent activist Sammi Deen Baloch has strongly criticised state policies toward the Baloch community, describing them as a direct assault on Baloch identity rather than a response to insurgency or terrorism. Taking to the social media platform X, Sammi ... read..

India's Venezuela statement "very measured": Former envoy YK Sinha

New Delhi | January 5, 2026 2:49:58 PM IST

Former Indian Ambassador to Venezuela Y.K. Sinha on Monday called India's statement on the US air strikes on Venezuela and the capture of deposed Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro and his wife as "very measured", saying New Delhi has to remain mindful of ... read..

Cuba mourns 32 killed in Venezuela operation as Trump threatens Cuba

Havana | January 5, 2026 1:49:14 PM IST

Cuba on Sunday (local time) announced that 32 of its citizens were killed during the United States military operation in Venezuela that led to the capture of deposed Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro and his wife in the capital, Caracas. ... read..

India's Consul General in Shanghai visits Tiger Hill Pagoda to mark Buddha relics exhibition launch

Suzhou | January 5, 2026 12:49:41 PM IST

The Consul General of India in Shanghai, Pratik Mathur, visited the Tiger Hill Pagoda in Suzhou, China, to mark the inauguration of the grand exhibition "The Light and the Lotus: Relics of the Awakened One" in India, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra ... read..

US Senator Lindsey Graham claims Indian envoy sought tariff relief over reduced Russian oil purchases

Washington | January 5, 2026 10:49:47 AM IST

US Senator Lindsey Graham on Sunday (local time) claimed that Indian Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra spoke to him last month about India buying less Russian oil and asked him to tell US President Donald Trump to relieve the 25 per cent tariff. ... read..

"Unilateral bullying becoming increasingly severe": China opposes Maduro's capture, calls for respect of sovereignty of all nations

Beijing | January 5, 2026 10:49:34 AM IST

China has voiced strong opposition to the United States' forcible control of deposed dictator Nicolas Maduro and his wife, warning against unilateral bullying and asserting that no nation has the authority to act as the world's "policeman" or an "internat ... read..

Total access to US or worse fate than Maduro: Trump warns Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez

Washington, DC | January 5, 2026 10:19:15 AM IST

As Delcy Rodriguez took charge late Sunday as Venezuela's acting president, earlier US President Donald Trump issued a sharp warning, saying she must give the United States "total access" or face consequences "probably worse than Maduro." ... read..

"Invite US Govt to collaborate with us," says Acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez

Caracas | January 5, 2026 9:49:36 AM IST

Delcy Rodriguez the Acting President of Venezuela, who will be taking over after the deposition of Nicolas Maduro, has sent out a message extending an invitation to the US government to work together on a cooperation agenda. ... read..

Indian woman found dead in US; embassy extends consular support

Ellicott City | January 5, 2026 9:49:30 AM IST

The Indian Embassy in Washington said it is in touch with the family of Nikitha Godishala and is extending all possible consular assistance, while closely following the matter with local authorities, after the Indian national was found dead in the United ... read..

EAM Jaishankar visits woven stories exhibition in Paris, highlights strong India-France ties

Paris, | January 5, 2026 9:49:27 AM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday (local time) said that he visited the exposition 'Ce qui se trame - woven stories between India and France' in Paris, highlighting India's rich textile heritage and the strong cultural links between the two ... read..

"Ned Greenland from national security standpoint," says Trump; Denmark tells US to stop threats

Washington, | January 5, 2026 9:19:31 AM IST

US President Donald Trump has once again said that the United States needs Greenland for national security reasons, a day after strikes on Venezuela, which resulted in the capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro. ... read..

"Sounds good to me," says Trump as he indicates possible action against Colombia

Washington | January 5, 2026 9:19:22 AM IST

U.S. President Donald Trump ignited controversy after making sharp and unprecedented remarks about Colombia during a brief exchange with reporters. The statements, delivered without elaboration or policy detail, raised concerns about the tone and directio ... read..

"History will tell who the traitors were", says Nicolas Maduro's son after his father's US capture

Caracas | January 5, 2026 9:19:14 AM IST

Nicolas Maduro Guerra, son of deposed Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro, said that history will tell who the traitors are after a US military operation led to the capture of his father and First Lady Cilia Flores, who have been transferred to New York to ... read..

Trump says injured US troops "in good shape" after Venezuela operation

Washington | January 5, 2026 8:49:36 AM IST

US President Donald Trump on Sunday said that calls have been made to American service members injured during his administration's recent operation in Venezuela and that they are "in good shape," while speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One. ... read..

"PM Modi knew I was not happy": Trump warns of more tariffs if India continues Russian oil import

Washington, DC | January 5, 2026 8:49:35 AM IST

US President Donald Trump has held out a fresh warning to India over raising tariffs if continued imports of Russian oil, saying Prime Minister Narendra Modi was aware of his displeasure on the issue. ... read..

Venezuela Defence Minister calls Maduro arrest 'Kidnapping', seeks immediate release

Caracas | January 5, 2026 8:49:26 AM IST

Venezuela's Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez on Sunday strongly condemned the arrest of President Nicolas Maduro Moros by the United States, terming it a "kidnapping" and demanding his immediate release along with that of First Lady Cilia Flores, r ... read..

Ruler of Ajman, Crown Prince attend closing of Ajman Arabian Horse Beauty Championship 2026

Middle East | January 5, 2026 7:19:26 AM IST

Ajman [UAE], January 5 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, and Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Executive Council, attended this evening the closing ceremony ... read..

Taiwan detects 3 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 8 naval vessels around its territory

Taipei | January 5, 2026 7:19:25 AM IST

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence reported that three sorties of Chinese PLA aircraft, eight PLAN vessels, and one official ship were operating near its waters as of 6 am on Monday (local time). ... read..

Largest oil reserves, but small player in global oil supply chain: Energy policy expert on Venezuela

New Delhi | January 5, 2026 6:48:59 AM IST

Energy policy expert Narendra Taneja said that while Venezuela holds the world's largest oil reserves, it remains a minor supplier in the global oil market. ... read..

Maduro, Flores to appear in federal court to face narco-terrorism charges

New York | January 5, 2026 6:48:58 AM IST

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are set to appear before a federal judge on Monday (local time), after US authorities confirmed that the case will be heard in the Southern District of New York on Sunday, CBS News reported. ... read..

"40 killed in US strike": Venezuelan Official

Caracas | January 5, 2026 6:19:21 AM IST

At least 40 people, including military personnel and civilians, were killed in a US strike on Venezuela early Saturday, The New York Times reported, citing a senior Venezuelan official, who spoke on condition of anonymity. ... read..

US State Secy Rubio takes U-turn on running Venezuela stance, says Trump "always retains optionality"

Washington, DC | January 5, 2026 5:19:19 AM IST

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday (local time) took a U-turn on Trump's remark to "run" Venezuela following their military operation in its capital, noting that the President had "always retained optionality." ... read..

US to work in Venezuela via oil companies: Foreign affairs expert after Maduro's capture

New Delhi | January 5, 2026 3:19:00 AM IST

Foreign affairs expert Robinder Sachdev said that it was clear from President Donald Trump's approach towards Venezuela that "some work will be done through oil companies", and the US may create a team including some "senior executives from oil companies" ... read..

Saudi-backed Yemen's government retakes Hadramout, al-Mahra

Sanaa | January 5, 2026 1:49:08 AM IST

Yemeni government troops, backed by Saudi Arabia, announced they had regained control of the Hadramout and al-Mahra governorates from the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC), amid ongoing tensions among Gulf regional powers, Al Jazeera reported ... read..

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