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Pakistan, US launch joint anti-terror exercise Inspired Gambit 2026

The NCTC serves as a key facility for joint anti-terrorism exercises by Pakistan with international partners like China and the US

CIA warns of Cuba's grim economy but unsure if government will collapse

The CIA's view is that key sectors of the Cuban economy, such as agriculture and tourism, are severely strained by frequent blackouts, trade sanctions and other problems

North Korea accuses South of drone intrusions, vows strong retaliation

South Korea quickly denied the accusation. But the development is likely to further dim prospects for efforts by South Korea's liberal government to restore ties with North Korea

Exiled Iranian crown prince Pahlavi calls for strikes, plans his return

Iran witnessed fresh protests as Reza Pahlavi urged nationwide strikes, street mobilisation and signalled his readiness to return to the 'homeland at the time of national revolution's victory'

Dozens feared dead as largest anti-govt protests intensify in Iran

Social media footage trickling out of Iran amid a blanket shutdown of internet and telecommunications networks showed hundreds of thousands marching and chanting anti-regime slogans

US agriculture secy suspends $129 million benefit funds to Minnesota

The announcement was made as widespread protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement intensified after an ICE agent fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday

Rio-Glencore merger talks gain momentum with premium and CEO in focus

Rio may ultimately consider paying a takeover premium, some of the people said, while other people suggested that the Glencore side is open to being pragmatic on the subject of management

Walmart set to join Nasdaq 100 on January 20 as AstraZeneca drops out

Walmart's addition follows its move last year to shift its stock listing from the New York Stock Exchange to Nasdaq, the largest exchange transfer on record

Tanker carrying oil from Mexico reaches Cuba, increasing tensions with US

Mexico has become a key supplier of oil to Cuba after Venezuela's exports fell, drawing criticism from US lawmakers and adding strain to ties with President Trump

Tarique Rahman appointed BNP chairman following Khaleda Zia's death

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir confirmed the appointment to the media after the meeting, Dhaka Tribune reported

Trump calls for one-year 10% cap on credit card rates amid cost pressure

The US president said the proposed cap, set to begin on January 20, would stop excessive charges by card issuers, though details on enforcement and industry compliance remain unclear

Trump vows to secure Greenland 'easy' or 'hard way' before Russia, China

Trump warned that if the US did not act to secure Greenland, geopolitical rivals Russia and China could establish influence or a presence on the island, threatening US strategic interests

Colombian President Petro resumes criticism of US after detente with Trump

Petro, addressing supporters in Bogota just after the call, signaled that he had planned to make a "tough" speech attacking Trump, but would now moderate his language

Venezuela seeks closer ties with US while condemning Maduro's fall

One of the first major tests of the Trump-Rodríguez alliance will focus on the oil riches of Venezuela, home to the one of the world's largest proven reserves of the key global commodity

US sends delegation to Venezuela to restore ties after Maduro's capture

Venezuela's government acknowledged the delegation's presence in Venezuela and announced that it will send a delegation to the US but it did not say when

Exxon calls Venezuela 'uninvestable' as Trump pushes $100 billion oil plan

CEO Woods said Exxon was ready "to put a team on the ground" if there is an invitation from the Venezuelan government and appropriate security guarantees

Vivek Ramaswamy's family bodyguard arrested on charges of drug trafficking

Justin Salsburey, 43, of Bellefontaine, and his wife, Ruthann Rankin, were each charged late last month with conspiracy and possession with the intent to distribute narcotics

What to know about protests in Iran driven by inflation, economic strain

Galloping inflation and a currency crisis have provoked demonstrations across the country

Trump's Venezuela push threatens China's economic grip across Latin America

China built a dominant strategic position in the region as the leading lender and trading partner; it is watching President Trump's next moves closely

After Machado offers her Nobel, Trump says it would be an 'honour'

Donald Trump says he will meet Venezuela's opposition leader María Corina Machado next week, even as he withholds support for her to lead the country post-Maduro