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Family of Indian woman murdered in U.S. demands international arrest warrant against suspect

Godishalas kin are in touch with the U.S. authorities to bring her mortal remains to Hyderabad

7 Jan 2026 11:12 am
Saudi-led coalition carries out limited strikes in Yemen

The separatists had seized large swathes of Yemeni territory last month including much of Hadramawt province bordering Saudi Arabia

7 Jan 2026 11:05 am
Elon Musks Grok AI faces backlash from UK, EU, India, and Malaysia over sexualised deepfakes

Elon Musks AI chatbot Grok is under fire for generating sexualised images of women and children without consent

7 Jan 2026 9:10 am
New Venezuela leader says 'no foreign power' running country

Ms. Rodriguez, who was Vice-President under toppled leader Nicolas Maduro, has given mixed signals about how much she is prepared to cooperate with Mr. Trump, at times sounding conciliatory, at others defiant

7 Jan 2026 8:59 am
U.S. nearly triples list of countries whose citizens must post bonds up to $15,000 to apply for visas

The move means that 38 countries, most of them in Africa but some in Latin America and Asia, are now on the list, which makes the process of obtaining a U.S. visa unaffordable for many

7 Jan 2026 8:05 am
Venezuela leader decrees week of mourning for victims of U.S. attack

Cuba and Venezuela said 55 of their military personnel were killed, while Venezuelas attorney general spoke of dozens of civilian and military dead, without giving a breakdown

7 Jan 2026 7:09 am
Trump says Venezuela will turn over 30 to 50 million barrels of oil to U.S.

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright to execute plan immediately, the U.S. President said in a social media post

7 Jan 2026 6:02 am
Michael Reagan, son of former U.S. President Ronald Reagan, dies at 80

He was was known for his talk radio programme The Michael Reagan Show

7 Jan 2026 5:05 am
Lebanon says Israeli strikes undermine efforts to prevent escalation

In spite of a year-old ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, Israel has carried out frequent strikes on Lebanon, usually saying it is bombing Hezbollah sites and operatives, and occasionally Hamas targets

6 Jan 2026 11:04 pm
Security forces clash with protesters in Iran; at least 35 killed

As sanctions tightened and Iran struggled after a 12-day war with Israel in June, its rial currency collapsed in December, reaching 1.4 million to $1; protests began soon after, with demonstrators chanting against Irans theocracy

6 Jan 2026 8:01 pm
Swiss bar where fatal New Year's fire broke out had last safety inspection in 2019

In September last year, an external expert had been asked to carry out a soundproofing analysis and had concluded that the bar complied with anti-noise rules, without making further remarks, Crans-Montanas municipal government head said.

6 Jan 2026 7:25 pm
Curfew imposed in southern Nepal border city after mosque vandalism sparks protests

Clashes between Hindus and Muslims are rare in the predominately Hindu nation of Nepal, where the Muslim population is found mostly in border regions in the southern part of the country

6 Jan 2026 6:12 pm
Venezuela opposition leader Machado says she hasn't spoken to Trump since October

The Nobel Peace Prize winner left Venezuela last month to travel to Norway to accept the award, and hasnt returned since

6 Jan 2026 1:11 pm
Lexar and the Argentina National Football Team Unite to Preserve the Moments That Define Champions

A partnership built on the champion legacy of the Argentine National Football Team and Lexars 30 years of trusted storage innovation.

6 Jan 2026 10:39 am
Strong earthquake hits western Japan but no risk of tsunami, officials say

The quake, with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2, occurred in Shimane prefecture in northwestern Japan

6 Jan 2026 9:05 am
Don't feel secure in sending our team to India, next step depends on ICC's response: BCB president

Bangladesh was scheduled to play three T20 World Cup matches in Kolkata and one in Mumbai

6 Jan 2026 8:00 am
Israel to introduce electronic tagging in West Bank

The decision allows security forces to install a technological monitoring device on individuals subject to an administrative order restricting their movement

6 Jan 2026 7:52 am
At least nine soldiers killed in ambush attack in Nigeria's Borno

An armoured vehicle was destroyed when the mine detonated, followed by sporadic gunfire from militants, source said

6 Jan 2026 7:46 am
Central Africa Republic President Faustin Archange Touadra reelected, provisional results show

He won 76.15% of the votes, according to the provisional results the election authority released

6 Jan 2026 7:41 am
U.S. cuts broad recommendation for four childhood vaccines including flu

The action removes the recommendation for rotavirus, influenza, meningococcal disease and hepatitis A

6 Jan 2026 7:05 am
Trump administration hasnot consulted U.S. oil majors about Venezuela, oil executives say

This contradicts President Donald Trumps assertion aboard Air Force One on Sunday (January 4) that he had spoken to all of the U.S. oil companies before and after

6 Jan 2026 2:02 am
U.S. will receive $600 billion in tariffs: Trump

U.S. is financially and from a national security standpoint far stronger and more respected than ever before because of tariffs, the President said

6 Jan 2026 12:12 am
Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to establish joint committee to reopen border

The border has been shut since October last year after the two sides clashed over the issue of militancy emanating from Afghanistan

5 Jan 2026 10:01 pm
Maduro arrives at U.S. courthouse to face drug trafficking charges

Nicolas Maduro faces narcotrafficking charges along with his wife, Cilia Flores, who was forcibly taken out of Caracas in the U.S. assault on January 3

5 Jan 2026 7:00 pm
Man who broke windows at U.S. V-P Vances Ohio home is detained: Secret Service

The U.S. Secret Service says a man who broke windows at Vice President JD Vances Ohio home and caused other property damage has been detained

5 Jan 2026 7:00 pm
Guinea's junta leader is confirmed President-elect after first vote since 2021 coup

The December 28 election was held under a new Constitution that revoked a ban on military leaders running for office and extended the presidential mandate from five years to seven years

5 Jan 2026 12:06 pm
Philippines arrests ex-general who called for President's ouster

Romeo Poquiz had publicly called for the armed forces to withdraw their support for Ferdinand Marcos

5 Jan 2026 10:58 am
PM Modi knew I wasnt happy, says Trump; hints at new tariffs over Russian oil

These remarks were made by President Trump while talking to reporters on Sunday (January 4, 2026) aboard Air Force One en route to Washington DC from Florida

5 Jan 2026 10:11 am
Indian woman found dead in U.S. city, police allege her ex-boyfriend killed her and fled to India

The Indian Embassy in Washington DC said in a post on X that it is in contact with Godishalas family and is extending all possible consular assistance

5 Jan 2026 9:00 am
5 Jan 2026 8:55 am
Small plane crash at Cape Cod airport leaves pilot dead

National Transportation Safety Board said in a statement that the aircraft was a Cessna 172N and that it will investigate the crash

5 Jan 2026 5:13 am
Greenland slams 'disrespectful' pic posted by Trump aide's wife

Stephen Miller is widely seen as the architect of much of Mr. Trump's policies, guiding the president on his hardline immigration policies and domestic agenda

5 Jan 2026 2:15 am
Gunmen kill at least 30 villagers and abduct others during raid in northern Nigeria

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu condemned the attack and said he has directed security officials to hunt down the gunmen and rescue the hostages

5 Jan 2026 1:12 am
The rise and fall of Venezuelas Nicols Maduro: Timeline

Venezuelan President Nicols Maduro was captured in a U.S. military operation, marking a dramatic end to his authoritarian rule

4 Jan 2026 8:03 pm
U.S.-Venezuelan conflict not to impact Indias trade: GTRI

For India, the Venezuelan disturbance is unlikely to have any material economic or energy impact as Indias trade with the country is now small and declining, says GTRI founder

4 Jan 2026 7:11 pm
25 dead and 14 more missing after boat capsizes in Nigeria

Out of the 52 passengers on board the boat, 13 were rescued and are receiving medical assistance, the agency said in a statement

4 Jan 2026 6:59 pm
Bangladeshs BNP thanks PM Modi for condolence message on Zias demise

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, on December 31, 2025, represented India at former Prime Minister Khaleda Zias funeral, and handed over a letter of condolences from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to BNP leader and Ms. Zias son Tarique Rahman.

4 Jan 2026 5:58 pm
At least 80 Yemeni separatists killed in fighting, strikes since January 2: military official

Most of the casualties had occurred in strikes by the Saudi-led coalition that targeted military camps held by the separatists, the official said, including Al-Khasha and Barshid military camps in Hadramawt province

4 Jan 2026 4:56 pm
Swiss investigators identify 24 people killed in bar blaze

Local police, who had already identified eight Swiss victims, announced they had identified 10 more Swiss nationals

4 Jan 2026 4:01 pm
How the U.S. military buildup and strikes led to Maduros capture: Timeline

U.S. President Donald Trump had long threatened that he could order military strikes on targets on Venezuelan territory after months of attacks on boats accused of carrying drugs from the South American country.

4 Jan 2026 1:59 pm
Sydney Ashes Test begins with tribute to Bondi shooting responders

Before play commenced, victims of the shootings, first responders, and community members were honoured with an on-field tribute, including a guard of honour and a standing ovation from the capacity crowd

4 Jan 2026 12:18 pm
Venezuelan capital quiet, streets empty after U.S. strike

While a few hundred Nicolas Maduro supporters gathered to clamor for his freedom, the streets were otherwise eerily quiet

4 Jan 2026 10:05 am
Britain and France air forces conduct joint operation on suspected Islamic State arms dump in Palmyra, Syria

Britain said the area was devoid of any civilian habitation before the attack and that all its aircraft had returned safely

4 Jan 2026 8:47 am
Venezuelas Supreme Court orders Delcy Rodriguez become interim President

The court ruling said that Ms. Rodrguez would assume the office of President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, in order to guarantee administrative continuity and the comprehensive defense of the Nation

4 Jan 2026 8:34 am
South Korea says North Korea has launched ballistic missile into sea

Japan's Defence Ministry also reported a suspected missile launch by North Korea

4 Jan 2026 7:14 am
Venezuela diaspora celebrates Maduro's deposition, wonders what's next

Chants celebrating Nicolas Maduros capture were heard on the streets of capital cities in Latin America and in Spain, where Venezuelans gathered to share their joy

4 Jan 2026 7:06 am