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Venezuelas acting president signals a new era of US ties

Venezuelas acting President Delcy Rodrguez used her first state of the union message on Thursday to advocate for opening the crucial state-run oil industry to more foreign investment following the Trump administrations pledge to seize control of Venezuelan crude sales. For the first time, Rodrguez laid out a vision for Venezuelas new political reality Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 16 Jan 2026 12:16 pm

South Korea's court sentences ex-President Yoon to five years in prison for obstruction

The Seoul Central District Court said it found Yoon guilty of obstructing authorities from executing an arrest warrant related to his martial law declaration in December 2024, live broadcast of the ruling showed

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 11:56 am

UAE revises school age cut-off for 2026 admissions - what changes for upcoming sessions

UAE schools adopting British, American, and IB curricula will shift their admission age cut-off to December 31 for the 2026-27 academic year, benefiting children born later in the year. This aligns with international standards, offering families greater flexibility. Indian and Japanese curriculum schools, starting in April, retain their March 31 cut-off, maintaining consistency with their home countries' systems.

The Times of India 16 Jan 2026 11:18 am

Fire breaks out in Seoul's last-remaining shanty town

More than 1,200 personnel, including firefighters and police officers, were deployed to the scene, he said, adding the cause of the fire was under investigation.

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 10:54 am

Only two Gulf countries announce public holiday for Isra Wal Miraj Find out which ones

Kuwait and Oman are the only Gulf countries to declare a public holiday for Isra Wal Miraj, observed this year on January 18. The holy night commemorates the miraculous journey of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) from Masjid Al Haram in Makkah to Masjid Al Aqsa in Jerusalem and his ascension to the heavens, marking a time of prayer, reflection, and spiritual significance for Muslims.

The Times of India 16 Jan 2026 10:53 am

Middle East allies urge Trump to delay Iran strikes in diplomatic push, diplomat says

Washington: Several Middle Eastern allies of the United States have urged the Trump administration to hold off on strikes against Iran for the governments deadly crackdown on protesters, according to an Arab diplomat familiar with the matter. Top officials from Egypt, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Qatar have raised concerns in the last 48 hours that Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 16 Jan 2026 10:19 am

Imperialism concerns grow over Trumps foreign policy, experts say

US President Donald Trumps foreign policy moves from Gaza governance proposals to the Venezuela raid and Greenland threats have drawn criticism from experts, who say the actions resemble modern-day imperialism rather than isolationism.

The Hindu Businessline 16 Jan 2026 10:04 am

India counters Pakistan on self-determination at UNGA

United Nations: India called out Pakistan for misusing United Nations platforms to drive its divisive agenda after Islamabads envoy raised the issue of Jammu and Kashmir in the General Assembly. Counsellor in the Permanent Mission of India to the UN Eldos Mathew Punnoose on Thursday said that the right to self-determination must not be abused Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 16 Jan 2026 10:03 am

US, Taiwan sign $250 billion trade deal, cutting tariffs on Taiwanese goods

New agreement slashes tariff rate on Taiwan to 15%

The Hindu Businessline 16 Jan 2026 9:50 am

Canada, China set for historic gains from new partnership, says Mark Carney

The first Canadian Prime Minister to visit China since 2017, Mr. Carney was on a mission to rebuild ties with Canadas second-largest trading partner after the United States

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 9:46 am

Venezuela's Machado presents Nobel Peace Prize to Donald Trump at White House

Trump praised Machado as a wonderful woman while noting the symbolic gesture

The Hindu Businessline 16 Jan 2026 9:05 am

U.S. seizes sixth sanctioned tanker it says has ties to Venezuela in Trump's effort to control its oil

U.S. Coast Guard boarded the tanker, Veronica. The ship had previously passed through Venezuelan waters and was operating in defiance of President Donald Trump's established quarantine of sanctioned vessels in the Caribbean, says Homeland Security Secretary

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 8:54 am

India, US and UK issue advisories for their citizens in Israel

Jerusalem: Amid an uncertain security situation in the region, the embassies of India, the United States and the United Kingdom have issued advisories for their nationals, urging them to be vigilant and avoid unnecessary travel to Israel. In view of the prevailing situation in the region, all Indian nationals currently in Israel are advised to Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 16 Jan 2026 8:25 am

Venezuelas acting President adapts to post-Maduro reality and signals a new era of U.S. ties

Delcy Rodriguez laid out a vision for Venezuela's new political reality one that challenges her government's most deeply rooted beliefs less than two weeks after U.S. captured former President Nicols Maduro

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 8:18 am

Venezuela leader of opposition Maria Machado meets US President Donald Trump in Washington, offers Noble peace prize to him at White House

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, who won noble peace prize 2025, met US President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday. Can Trump become the new owner of Noble Peace Prize 2025?

DNA India 16 Jan 2026 7:42 am

US to Iran: All options are on the table at UN emergency meet

Iranian dissidents Masih Alinejad and Ahmad Batebi delivered harrowing testimony detailing abuse by the Islamic Republic and urged stronger international action

The Hindu Businessline 16 Jan 2026 7:03 am

Iran protests appear smothered after crackdown, prolonged internet outage

Activists say at least 2,637 people have been killed, making it the deadliest unrest in decades.

The Hindu Businessline 16 Jan 2026 6:55 am

United Nations chief lashes out at countries violating international law

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres criticised Russia for violating the U.N. Charter and the U.S. for its military operation in Venezuela to capture President Nicols Maduro

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 6:51 am

Palestinians not optimistic about second phase of Gaza ceasefire

Palestinians in Gaza have told Al Jazeera the second phase of the ceasefire wont improve their lives. Palestinians not optimistic about second phase of Gaza ceasefire

India Vision 16 Jan 2026 6:35 am

Trump unveils healthcare plan without clear funding or execution timeline

Trump's healthcare plan promises lower costs but lacks specifics and faces challenges from a divided Congress. Trump unveils healthcare plan without clear funding or execution timeline

India Vision 16 Jan 2026 6:33 am

Israel kills 10 in Gaza as US declares phase two of ceasefire deal launched

Israeli forces carry out various attacks across the war-torn enclave, including hits on family homes in Deir el-Balah. Israel kills 10 in Gaza as US declares phase two of ceasefire deal launched

India Vision 16 Jan 2026 6:32 am

Trump announces board of peace formed for Gaza

The boards creation comes shortly after the announcement of a 15-member Palestinian technocratic committee, charged with managing the day-to-day governance of post-war Gaza

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 6:29 am

U.S. Senate passes bill to boost federal science spending after White House sought major cuts

Bill approves significant funding for NASA, NSF, NOAA; critics argue National Science Foundation (NSF) funding lacks oversight, clear public return

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 5:50 am

Explosion causes large fire in Dutch town of Utrecht, four injured

Local authorities said there was extensive damage in this densely populated area of the town

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 4:15 am

Senior Hamas figure killed in Israeli air strike in Gaza

Hamas accused Israel of violating the ceasefire deal in place since October 2025, and attempting to reignite the conflict

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 3:15 am

Venezuela's Machado meets Trump, tells supporters they can count on him

The enthusiasm of Maria Machado and her supporters stood in contrast to Donald Trump having repeatedly raised doubts about the Nobel Peace Prize winner and his stated commitment to backing democratic rule in Venezuela

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 2:45 am

Remains of 1,800-year-old mummified cheetah discovered in cave

The mummified remains range of cheetahs ranging from 130 years old to over 1,800-years-old have been found in a cave - startling pictures show the pre... Remains of 1,800-year-old mummified cheetah discovered in cave

India Vision 16 Jan 2026 1:35 am

Massive explosion causes building collapse in Utrecht as fears victims trapped

Massive explosions in the Dutch city of Utrecht have led to buildings collapsing and a fire is currently raging with four people injured and fears of ... Massive explosion causes building collapse in Utrecht as fears victims trapped

India Vision 16 Jan 2026 1:32 am

India issues advisory for citizens in Israel in view of regional tensions

The U.S. and U.K. embassies also issued alerts for their citizens to avoid travel to the region

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 1:15 am

After 52 years hunting , top expert delivers final verdict on the Loch Ness Monster

Adrian Shine, who spent over five decades searching for the Loch Ness Monster, now concludes it almost certainly never existed. Applying scientific methods to folklore and sightings, he attributes reports to natural phenomena and visual illusions. Despite the lack of evidence, Shine values the decades of study, gaining insight into the loch, its ecology, and the ways human perception shapes enduring myths.

The Times of India 16 Jan 2026 12:20 am

After 44 years in prison, man reacts to seeing iPhones and digital billboards for the first time

After 44 years in prison, Otis Johnson emerged into a world transformed by technology and social habits he barely recognised. Freed in 2014, he confronted smartphones, digital billboards and everyday abundance with wonder rather than bitterness. His story illustrates the profound disorientation faced by long-term prisoners on release, and the quiet resilience required to rebuild a life after decades of institutional control.

The Times of India 15 Jan 2026 11:06 pm

Bangladeshs interim government approves law to protect July warriors from prosecution

Law Adviser Asif Nazrul said the July revolutionists were indemnified for the acts they committed with an aim of political resistance during the uprising under the July Mass Uprising Protection and Accountability Ordinance

The Hindu 15 Jan 2026 10:52 pm

India planning evacuation of nationals from Iran: Official sources

Iran had temporarily closed its airspace on January 14, but reopened it on January 15, which has increased the chances of India sending aircraft to Tehran

The Hindu 15 Jan 2026 10:25 pm

U.S. seizes Venezuela-linked tanker ahead of Trump-Machado meeting

The seizure marks the sixth vessel targeted in recent weeks that was either carrying Venezuelan oil or had done so in the past. The officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said the seizure took place in the Caribbean

The Hindu 15 Jan 2026 8:24 pm

Decades-old skeletal remains washed ashore in washington identified as former Oregon mayor

Nearly 20 years after he vanished on a 2006 fishing trip, former Fossil, Oregon, mayor Ed Asher has been identified from skeletal remains found on a Washington beach. Forensic DNA confirmed his identity, closing a long-unsolved case. Asher, 72 at the time, had left behind a large family and a legacy of community service, finally linking his presumed drowning to certainty.

The Times of India 15 Jan 2026 7:45 pm

Pakistan hopes U.S. would 'soon' resume immigrant visa processing for its citizens

On the Iran-U.S. tensions, the Foreign Office spokesperson said Pakistan attached great importance to Iran as a neighbouring country

The Hindu 15 Jan 2026 7:06 pm

Evidence shows foreign-backed violence: Iran Consulate in Hyderabad

The Consulate of Iran in Hyderabad on Thursday, January 15, said evidence showed that foreign-backed agents are transforming legitimate economic protests into violent riots in the Islamic Republic, even as over 2,600 people have died in the country since the demonstrations began 13 days ago. In a post on X, the Consulate reiterated that Article Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 15 Jan 2026 6:39 pm

J&K Government names nodal officer for safety of students in Iran

The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) claimed that the first batch of students is likely to return to India on Friday (January 16, 2026)

The Hindu 15 Jan 2026 6:33 pm

UKs youngest dementia patient dies at 24; doctors say he had the brain of a 70-year-old

Andre Yarham, the UKs youngest known dementia patient, has died aged 24 after a rapid decline caused by frontotemporal dementia. Diagnosed at 22, he lost speech, mobility and independence within months as the rare condition progressed aggressively. His family cared for him through repeated hospital stays before he was moved to hospice care, where he died in December.

The Times of India 15 Jan 2026 6:28 pm

Deal with U.S. very near, teams are engaging virtually on pending issues: Commerce Secretary

The latest trade data, released on January 15, 2026, showed that Indias merchandise exports to the U.S. stood at a five-month high of $7.01 billion in December 2025, up from $6.89 in December 2024

The Hindu 15 Jan 2026 6:07 pm

Pakistan: Man arrested for gold, jewellery theft at temple

Karachi: Police on Thursday, January 15, said they have arrested a man after valuable gold and other jewellery were stolen from a prominent Hindu temple in Pakistans Karachi. The theft was committed at the Lakshmi Narayanan temple in Nabi Baksh Dholi Khata area of old Karachi on Wednesday, January 14. A senior police officer at Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 15 Jan 2026 5:59 pm

Dubai Metro mega-expansion 2026: Burj Khalifa Station to get massive 65% capacity boost

Dubai's RTA and Emaar Properties have launched a significant upgrade of the Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station to address rising passenger demand. The expansion aims to eliminate peak-hour bottlenecks and enhance the commuter experience, reflecting Dubai's growth and tourism trends through 2040.

The Times of India 15 Jan 2026 5:57 pm

I-PAC raid row: SC stays Bengal Police FIRs against ED officers; issues notice to CM Mamata Banerjee, others

A bench of Justices issued notices to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, DGP Rajeev Kumar, the Kolkata Police Commissioner and others. The court directed the preservation of CCTV footage and related recordings from the search sites, granted two weeks for responses, and listed the matter for further hearing on February 3, warning that unresolved issues of this nature could lead to lawlessness.

IBTimes 15 Jan 2026 5:11 pm

Omar Abdullah speaks with EAM, urges him to ensure safety of J&K students in Iran

Thousands of Indian students, including many from Kashmir, remain in Iran, causing widespread concern among families. PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti also appealed to the MEA for urgent intervention and the safe return of students and pilgrims, including Shia Muslims from J&K currently in Iran.

IBTimes 15 Jan 2026 5:07 pm

Four ISS astronauts splash down on Earth after first-ever medical evacuation

The Crew-11 quartet arrived at the ISS in early August and had been scheduled to stay onboard the space station until they were rotated out in mid-February with the arrival of the next crew

The Hindu 15 Jan 2026 4:55 pm

What Is Iran Human Rights (IHR) NGO? Role, reports and controversies amid nationwide protests and crackdown

Explained: What is Iran Human Rights (IHR) NGO, its role in documenting executions and protest deaths, and why its reports matter.

DNA India 15 Jan 2026 4:04 pm

European troops arrive in Greenland as talks with US highlight disagreement over islands future

Nuuk (Greenland), Jan 15 : Troops from several European countries, including France, Germany, Norway and Sweden, are arriving in Greenland to help boost the Arctic islands security after talks between representatives of Denmark, Greenland and the US on Wednesday highlighted fundamental disagreement between the Trump administration and European allies. The first French military elements are already en route and others will follow, French President Emmanuel Macron announced Wednesday, as French authorities said about 15 French soldiers from the mountain [] The post European troops arrive in Greenland as talks with US highlight disagreement over islands future appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 15 Jan 2026 3:53 pm