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Ukraine didn't target Putin residence in drone strike, says Trump

Trump addressed the US determination after European officials argued that the Russian claim was nothing more than an effort by Moscow to undermine the peace effort

Ukraine didn't target Putin residence in drone strike, says Trump
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 8:30 AM IST

Maduro's case revives debate on foreign leader immunity in Noriega trial

Although Trump's ordering of the operation in Venezuela raises constitutional concerns because it wasn't authorised by Congress, now that Maduro is in the US, courts will likely bless his prosecution

Maduro's case revives debate on foreign leader immunity in Noriega trial
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 7:45 AM IST

Trepidation and uncertainty grip Venezuela after US captures Maduro

Venezuela is no stranger to political tumult, but the the dead-of-night US military operation early Saturday marked a new chapter with no ready script

Trepidation and uncertainty grip Venezuela after US captures Maduro
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 7:34 AM IST

US intervention in Venezuela tests Trump's ability to keep GOP together

While the president remains the undisputed dominant force inside the GOP, the ironclad grip Trump has long held over the party has faced unusual challenges in recent months

US intervention in Venezuela tests Trump's ability to keep GOP together
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 7:32 AM IST

Venezuela's V-P could face fate worse than Maduro if she defies US: Trump

That contrasted with the president's remarks on Saturday that Rubio had spoken to Rodríguez and she was open to US-backed steps to improve living standards in Venezuela

Venezuela's V-P could face fate worse than Maduro if she defies US: Trump
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 7:13 AM IST

North Korea says latest missile tests involves hypersonic weapons system

North Korea reported on the drill a day after its neighbours said they detected multiple ballistic missile launches and accused the North of carrying out provocations

North Korea says latest missile tests involves hypersonic weapons system
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 6:30 AM IST

Two killed in Russian border drone strikes ahead of Ukraine peace talks

Another person was killed in a drone strike on a village in the Kursk region, regional Gov. Alexander Khinshtein said Sunday

Two killed in Russian border drone strikes ahead of Ukraine peace talks
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 10:09 PM IST

Trump's plan to revitalise Venezuela's oil industry faces major hurdles

Venezuela's oil industry is in disrepair after years of neglect and international sanctions, so it could take years and major investments before production can increase dramatically

Trump's plan to revitalise Venezuela's oil industry faces major hurdles
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 6:01 PM IST

British, French warplanes strike suspected IS arms facility in Syria

The strikes occurred Saturday evening on the structure in the mountains just north of the historic town of Palmyra in the country's Homs province

British, French warplanes strike suspected IS arms facility in Syria
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 1:27 PM IST

How cocaine, corruption led to indictment of Venezuelan President Maduro

Maduro is indicted on four counts: narco-terrorism conspiracy, cocaine importation conspiracy, possession of machine guns and destructive devices

How cocaine, corruption led to indictment of Venezuelan President Maduro
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 12:45 PM IST

Why protests are growing across Iran amid rising nuclear tensions

Economic pressure, intensified in September by the return of United Nations sanctions on the country over its atomic programme, has put Iran's rial currency into a free fall

Why protests are growing across Iran amid rising nuclear tensions
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 12:41 PM IST

Aid groups scramble as Israel bans over three dozen organisations in Gaza

The 37 groups represent some of the most prominent of the more than 100 independent nongovernmental organisations working in Gaza, alongside United Nations agencies

Aid groups scramble as Israel bans over three dozen organisations in Gaza
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 11:57 AM IST

Myanmar's military frees over 6,100 prisoners on independence anniversary

The amnesty comes as the military government proceeds with a monthlong, three-stage election process that critics say is designed to add a facade of legitimacy to the status quo

Myanmar's military frees over 6,100 prisoners on independence anniversary
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 11:28 AM IST

Rioters 'must be put in place', says Iran's leader as 15 killed in protest

The first comments by 86-year-old Ayatollah Ali Khamenei come as violence surrounding the demonstrations sparked by Iran's ailing economy has killed at least 15 people

Rioters 'must be put in place', says Iran's leader as 15 killed in protest
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 8:44 AM IST

Maduro's capture disrupts Caribbean travel as hundreds of flights cancelled

Flights to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Aruba and other destinations near Venezuela were cancelled. The airlines are waiving change fees for passengers who have to reschedule their flights

Maduro's capture disrupts Caribbean travel as hundreds of flights cancelled
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 8:01 AM IST

South Korean Prez visits China amid Beijing's rising tensions with Japan

President Lee Jae Myung assured that South Korea consistently respects the One-China policy when it comes to Taiwan

South Korean Prez visits China amid Beijing's rising tensions with Japan
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 7:42 AM IST

South Korea says North Korea has launched ballistic missile into sea

South Korea's military said North Korea's missile launch off the North's east coast happened Sunday morning but gave no further details

South Korea says North Korea has launched ballistic missile into sea
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 6:36 AM IST

How US forces captured Nicolás Maduro in overnight operation in Venezuela

Trump said the US operation took place in darkness, although he did not detail how that had happened. He said the US turned off almost all of the lights in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela

How US forces captured Nicolás Maduro in overnight operation in Venezuela
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 12:18 AM IST

Swiss bar fire: Managers probed after fire kills 40 at New Year party

Swiss authorities have opened an investigation into the managers of the bar where a fire at a New Year's party left 40 people dead, police said Saturday.

Swiss bar fire: Managers probed after fire kills 40 at New Year party
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 12:11 AM IST

US to decide what's next for Venezuela after Maduro's capture: Trump

Venezuelan ruling party leader Nahum Fernandez told The Associated Press that Nicolas Maduro and his wife were at their home within the Ft. Tiuna military installation when they were captured

US to decide what's next for Venezuela after Maduro's capture: Trump
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 9:43 PM IST