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Machado says she will return home as Venezuela enters 'transition'

The Nobel Peace Prize winner said her movement stood ready to contest and win a free election, even as uncertainty persisted over Washington's next steps, readiness to engage with interim authorities

PM Modi 'not that happy with me' over tariffs on Russian oil: Trump

Trump has imposed 50 per cent tariffs on India, including 25 per cent for its purchases of Russian oil

How a trader made $410,000 betting on US capture of Nicolás Maduro

An unidentified trader made over $400,000 by betting on Nicolás Maduro's removal shortly before the US announced its action

Ukraine ceasefire talks in Paris lose momentum amid US' Venezuela focus

Before the US capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, French President Emmanuel Macron had expressed optimism about the latest gathering of so-called coalition of the willing nations

Only Greenland and Denmark can decide their future: European leaders

The leaders said that security in the Arctic must be achieved collectively with NATO allies, including the United States

Swiss Bar where fire on New Year killed 40 had last inspection in 2019

The two are suspected of involuntary homicide, involuntary bodily harm, and involuntarily causing a fire, according to the Valais region's chief prosecutor

US action in Venezuela a terrorist act; India vital globally: Cuban envoy

Highlighting broader US actions, including tariff wars, threats to Iran and military strikes, the ambassador stressed the need for global unity

Why Trump's tariffs haven't derailed Southeast Asia's exports to the US

US trade data show exports from Southeast Asia to America have risen despite Donald Trump's tariffs, supported by tech demand, lower manufacturing costs and the rerouting of goods from China

Vivek Ramaswamy steps away from social media amid Ohio race: Here's why

Vivek Ramaswamy argued that social media creates a distorted picture of reality that also affects modern governance

Bangladesh activists seek justice for Hadi, work permit ban for Indians

Hadi, 32, a youth leader who gained fame during 2024 protests, was shot in the head on December 12 while campaigning in Dhaka

Venezuela needs $183 bn till 2040 to boost crude oil output to 3 mbpd

Venezuela produces only about 0.8 per cent of global crude output despite holding 18 per cent of the world's oil reserves, reflecting years of underinvestment and infrastructure constraints

Maduro calls himself a 'prisoner of war', not 'defendant' in US court

His simple statement in federal court was aimed directly at contradictions in the Trump administration's actions in the Caribbean

Progress for Ukraine peace talks uncertain as US focus shifts to Venezuela

Before the US military operation targeting Maduro, Witkoff had indicated progress in talks about protecting and reassuring Ukraine

Asian shares advance while oil prices ease amid US operation in Venezuela

Hong Kong's Hang Seng surged 1.8 per cent to 26,815.75 and the Shanghai Composite index was up 1.1 per cent at 4,069.38

Venezuela's IBC Index zooms 16%, hits 52-week high following US attack

Venezuela's IBC Index jumps 16% to a 52-week high after a US attack, as investors bet on sanctions relief, oil revival and political change

Trump's Greenland logic spells trouble for Europe, threatens Nato unity

While Greenland is a self-ruling territory, with the local government controlling most domestic issues, Denmark oversees the Arctic island's defense and security

Hindu shopkeeper killed in Narsingdi-Bangladesh; 6th such death in 18 days

Accoring to local media, on 19 December, Mani wrote a Facebook post expressing concern about violence in the country, describing his birthplace as having become "a valley of death"

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

The local administration on Monday afternoon issued the prohibitory order in parts of the district, but the two sides held simultaneous protests defying the order

Trump meets House Republicans to align agenda ahead of critical midterms

With Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation taking effect at midnight Tuesday, Republican leaders now have a 219-213 majority in the House

Taiwan detects 8 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 7 vessels near its territory

Of the eight, two crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern and eastern ADIZ