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Rubio and Vance| Arms of Trump

Two major events the U.S. capture of Venezuelas President and the ICE shooting in Minneapolis highlight the Trump administrations twin priorities foreign intervention and strict immigration enforcement; Rubio and Vance represent different strands of the MAGA movement

11 Jan 2026 1:00 am
Atleast six killed in Mississippi, suspect in custody

Authorities say a person was in custody Saturday after six people were killed in a series of related shootings in eastern Mississippi

10 Jan 2026 11:06 pm
Why is the U.S. targeting Greenland? |Explained

Greenland givestheU.S. a huge strategic advantage over theArctic and the northern hemisphere in general;moreover,theU.S.sees several economic opportunities in Greenland

10 Jan 2026 10:52 pm
Venezuela says in talks with U.S. to restore diplomatic ties

Officials said the U.S. envoys were in Caracas to discuss reopening the country's embassy, while in Washington, Mr. Trump met with oil companies over his plans to access Venezuela's huge crude reserves

10 Jan 2026 9:31 pm
Japan PM mulling snap election in coming weeks: Reports

She is considering dissolving the lower house at the start of a parliament session on January 23, the Yomiuri and Mainichi daily newspapers reported, citing unnamed government sources

10 Jan 2026 8:57 pm
EU countries override France to greenlight Mercosur trade deal

Most of the European Union's 27 nations backed the pact following an Ambassadors' meeting in Brussels, paving the way for it to be signed later this month in Paraguay.

10 Jan 2026 8:51 pm
Netanyahu hopes to 'taper' Israel off U.S. military aid in next decade

Benjamin Netanyahu told Mr. Trump during a recent visit that Israel very deeply appreciates the military aid that America has given us over the years, but here too weve come of age and weve developed incredible capacities.

10 Jan 2026 8:44 pm
Indian envoy to Bangladesh Pranay Verma meets new BNP chairman Tarique Rahman

The meeting lasted for some 40 minutes, said BNP media cell spokesman Sayrul Kabir Khan

10 Jan 2026 8:27 pm
Iran's army vows to protect public property as Tehran seeks to quell growing unrest

U.S. based Reza Pahlavi said, Our goal is no longer merely to come into the streets; the goal is to prepare to seize city centres and hold them.

10 Jan 2026 8:17 pm
Anger over fatal Minneapolis shooting fuels U.S. protests

The Trump administration has sought to paint Good as a domestic terrorist, insisting that the agent who fatally shot her was acting in self-defense.

10 Jan 2026 7:03 pm
Pakistan Navy test fires surface-to-air missile in North Arabian Sea

Admiral Naveed Ashraf, Chief of the Naval Staff, Pakistan, reaffirms the Navy's resolve to ensure seaward defence of Pakistan and safeguard national maritime interests under all circumstances

10 Jan 2026 6:35 pm
Bangladesh players act normal despite controversies, says Shanto

Uncertainty looms over Bangladesh's participation in the T20 World Cup following a request by the Bangladesh Cricket Board to the International Cricket Council to move their World Cup matches out of India over safety concerns

10 Jan 2026 5:57 pm
United Nations says 53 Congolese refugees died in Burundi

Of a total 53 deaths recorded, 25 people died due to a cholera outbreak, the agency said, while six others died from anemia and other complications related to malnutrition

10 Jan 2026 5:04 pm
Greenlands party leaders firmly reject Trumps push for U.S. control of the island

Greenlands party leaders have rejected President Donald Trumps calls for the U.S. to take control of the island

10 Jan 2026 4:58 pm
China, Russia, Iran start 'BRICS Plus' naval exercises in South African waters

Chinese military officials leading the opening ceremony said Brazil, Egypt and Ethiopia participated as observers.

10 Jan 2026 4:09 pm
Syrian army says cleared last Kurdish-held area in Aleppo, Kurdish forces deny takeover

Violence in second city has deepened one of the main fault lines in Syria, where President Ahmed al-Sharaa's promise to unify country under one leadership after 14 years of war has faced resistance from Kurdish forces wary of his Islamist-led government

10 Jan 2026 3:16 pm
Pakistan, U.S. begin joint anti-terrorism military exercises

The 13th Pakistan-United States bilateral joint exercise, Inspired Gambit2026, commenced on Friday (January 9)

10 Jan 2026 2:23 pm
Nicaragua arrests dozens for reportedly supporting capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro

The group said 49 people remained in detention without information about their legal status, while nine people have been released and three others were temporarily detained

10 Jan 2026 1:28 pm
Indonesia temporarily blocks access to Grok over sexualised images

The government views the practice of non-consensual sexual deepfakes as a serious violation of human rights, dignity, and the security of citizens in the digital space, says Communications and Digital Minister

10 Jan 2026 1:03 pm
Trump pitches Venezuela oil to U.S. majors; hits scepticism

Opening the White House session, Mr. Trump said the talks would focus on how U.S. companies could rapidly rebuild the countrys dilapidated oil industry and boost production by millions of barrels a day

10 Jan 2026 12:34 pm
Four ways to understand whats going on with U.S., Denmark, Greenland

The four analytical approaches can help us contextualise not just the Greenland case, but also the emerging multipolar world of might makes right

10 Jan 2026 12:15 pm
Pakistan security forces kill 11 terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The intelligence-based operations were conducted on Thursday (January 8) and terrorists belonging to Fitna Al Khawarij were eliminated

10 Jan 2026 11:49 am
Syria urges Kurdish fighters to surrender after ramping up Aleppo operation

Government forces began striking the Sheikh Maqsud district overnight after the Kurdish fighters defied a deadline to withdraw during a temporary ceasefire

10 Jan 2026 11:27 am
North Korea accuses the South of flying drones across the border

South Korea quickly denied the accusation but the development is likely to further dim prospects for efforts by South Koreas liberal government to restore ties with North Korea

10 Jan 2026 11:27 am
Death toll climbs after trash site collapse buries dozens in Philippines

Information from the disaster site has been emerging slowly, with city employees citing the lack of signal from the dumpsite, which serviced Cebu and other surrounding communities.

10 Jan 2026 11:18 am
Minnesota ICE shooting: New video from officers perspective brings fresh scrutiny

Vice-President JD Vance and Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin said in posts on X that the new video backs their contention that the officer fired in self-defence

10 Jan 2026 10:42 am
Trump repeats claim of stopping India-Pakistan conflict, says Obama didn't do anything to win Nobel

The U.S. president also said that Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who had visited the White House last year, credited him for saving millions of lives by stopping the conflict between the two nuclear-armed neighbours

10 Jan 2026 10:31 am
Australia declares state of disaster as bushfires rage

Temperatures soared past 40 C as a heatwave blanketed the state of Victoria this week, with hot winds fanning some of the most dangerous fire weather seen since the Black Summer bushfires of 2019-2020

10 Jan 2026 8:12 am
Trump says U.S. needs to own Greenland to deter Russia, China

Mr. Trump said the U.S. must acquire Greenland, even though it already has a military presence on the island under a 1951 agreement, because such deals are not enough to guarantee Greenland's defence

10 Jan 2026 6:58 am
U.S. behind transformation of peaceful protests into violent acts: Iranian ambassador writes to UN

Irans U.N. Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravan said the country condemns the ongoing, unlawful, and irresponsible conduct of the United States of America, in coordination with the Israeli regime

10 Jan 2026 4:56 am
Law is clear: Minnesota officials open their own probe ofICE shooting as protests spread

Earlier in the day, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey accused the Trump administration of trying to predetermine the investigations outcome by cutting out State authorities

10 Jan 2026 4:50 am
U.S. Commerce Department drops plan to impose restrictions on Chinese-made drones

FCC barred imports of new Chinese drone models in December; Chinese imports dominate U.S. commercial drone sales, over half from DJI

10 Jan 2026 3:55 am
U.S. Ambassador Gor arrives in India, says incredible opportunities ahead for two nations

Earlier in the day, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reiterated Indias commitment to a balanced trade pact with the United States

10 Jan 2026 12:11 am
South Korea's ex-President Yoon faces potential death sentence request in trial

Yoon, who is accused of masterminding an insurrection, could face the death penalty or life in prison under South Korean law if found guilty

9 Jan 2026 11:30 pm
Iran protest: Nearly 20 flights between Dubai and Iranian cities cancelled

A Flydubai spokesperson said that flights to Iran on January 9, had been cancelled and that the airline will continue to monitor the situation and revise its flight schedule accordingly, without giving a reason for the disruption

9 Jan 2026 11:22 pm
EU chief von der Leyen says Europe to do 'everything it can' to support Syria

In March, the EU pledged nearly 2.5 billion euros in aid for Syria for 2025 and 2026

9 Jan 2026 10:54 pm
Yemen separatists in Riyadh announce disputed 'dissolution'

The announcement escalates a rapidly evolving situation after the UAE-backed STC's offensive in southern Yemen was put down by Saudi military power, exposing a rift between the powerful Gulf allies

9 Jan 2026 10:41 pm
U.S. intercepts fifth sanctioned tanker as it exerts control over Venezuela oil distribution

The Olina is the fifth tanker that has been seized by U.S. forces as part of a broader effort by President Donald Trump's administration to control the distribution of Venezuela's oil products globally

9 Jan 2026 9:40 pm
For the first time, Taliban-appointed diplomat arrives to take charge of Afghan embassy in India

Senior Taliban member Mufti Noor Ahmed Noor to take over as Charge dAffaires; officials say old Afghan flag, staff to remain for now; Mr. Noor visited India in October 2025, Bangladesh in December

9 Jan 2026 9:29 pm
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi concludes official visits to UAE and Sri Lanka

Ministry of Defence (MoD) said that during his visit to the UAE from January 05 to 06, General Dwivedi held wide-ranging discussions with senior leadership of the UAE Armed Forces, including the Commander of the UAE Land Forces

9 Jan 2026 9:14 pm
Donald Trump indicates Venezuelan Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado might give him her Nobel Peace Prize

Referring to Ms. Machados offer to share her prize with him, Mr. Trump said, I understand she wants to do that. That would be a great honour

9 Jan 2026 9:00 pm
UAE blocks students from U.K. universities over radicalisation fears: Report

The number of UAE students enrolled at U.K. universities doubled to 8,500 between 2017 and 2024, a rise likely to be impacted by this decision

9 Jan 2026 8:39 pm
Kurdish fighters refuse to leave Syria's Aleppo after truce

Since Tuesday (January 6, 2026), government forces had been fighting the U.S.-backed Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in Aleppo, the countrys second city

9 Jan 2026 7:25 pm
Chinese, Russian and Iranian warships arrive in South Africa for naval drills as tensions run high

The Chinese-led drills were organized last year under the BRICS bloc of developing nations and South Africa's armed forces said they will bring members of the bloc together to practice maritime safety and anti-piracy operations and deepen cooperation

9 Jan 2026 7:06 pm
Trump says U.S. oil pledged $100 billion for Venezuela ahead of White House meeting

U.S. forces seized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in a sweeping military operation on January 3, with Mr. Trump making no secret that control of Venezuela's oil was at the heart of his actions

9 Jan 2026 4:25 pm
Iran cut off from world as Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warns protesters

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused protesters of acting on behalf of U.S. President Donald Trump

9 Jan 2026 4:13 pm
Japan to test deep sea rare earth mining to cut China reliance

A Japanese deep-sea scientific drilling boat called the Chikyu will set sail for the remote island of Minami Torishima in the Pacific, where surrounding waters are believed to contain a rich trove of valuable minerals

9 Jan 2026 2:05 pm
Storm Goretti knocks out power for hundreds of thousands across Europe

In France, some 3,80,000 households lost power, the Enedis power provider said. The BBC said some 65,000 households lost electricity in Britain

9 Jan 2026 1:42 pm
Rattled by coup plot, Benin votes in legislative polls

The Democrats will be running in Parliamentary races on January 11, but risk ceding more ground to Mr. Talon's three-party bloc, which currently holds 81 of the 109 seats in the National Assembly

9 Jan 2026 1:40 pm