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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

Musk's Starlink to offer free internet services in Venezuela through Feb 3

The announcement coincided with dramatic scenes involving deposed Dictator Nicolas Maduro following his removal by the United States

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

What makes mountain birds sing at dawn and why are they sometimes quiet?

Many bird species take part in a dawn chorus. This is when the community of songbirds in a particular habitat sing intensively around sunrise

Captured Maduro made to perp-walk in custody, he says 'Happy New Year'

The US government releases a video of Venezuela's detained President Nicolas Maduro in handcuffs, as he is moved to New York to face charges

This is about oil, not drugs: Kamala Harris slams Trump over Maduro capture

Harris said Trump's actions in Venezuela would not make the United States safer and warned that forced regime change could destabilise the region, putting American lives at risk

Who is Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela's acting leader after Maduro's capture?

A long-time chavista, technocrat and trusted Maduro loyalist, Delcy Rodríguez has assumed Venezuela's presidential duties amid deep uncertainty after a US military operation

Mamdani speaks with Trump, terms US action in Venezuela 'act of war'

Unilaterally attacking a sovereign nation is an act of war and a violation of federal and international law, the newly sworn-in mayor said in a statement

AI bubble concerns, policy splits cast shadow over Asian stocks in 2026

The investment frenzy over AI played a key role in driving Asian stocks' outperformance versus their global peers last year

World leaders react to US operation in Venezuela, call for de-escalation

European Union President Ursula von der Leyen emphasised respect for international law and the UN Charter, while EU High Representative Kaja Kallas ensures EU citizens' safety

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

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

US oil firms to invest billions in Venezuela: Trump after Maduro's capture

While addressing a press conference in Florida, Trump said the United States was in the "oil selling" business and would provide it to other countries interested in buying

UN chief slams US actions in Venezuela, says it sets dangerous precedent

The secretary general is deeply alarmed by the recent escalation in Venezuela, culminating with today's United States military action in the country, which has potential worrying implications

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

Nicolas Maduro, his wife land in New York after US military capture

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured in Caracas and flown out of the country in a joint operation involving intelligence agencies and US law enforcement

Trump's bet on Venezuela regime change a sharp departure from MAGA agenda

His vision for US involvement in Venezuela, sketched out in a midday news conference, left open the possibility of more military action, ongoing involvement in that nation's politics and oil industry

Trump vows US control of Venezuela as Maduro captured on American charges

As part of a dramatic overnight operation that knocked out electricity in parts of Caracas, US Special Forces captured Maduro in or near one of his safe houses, Trump said

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

Avoid travel to Venezuela, Indians there should exercise caution: MEA

MEA on Saturday advised all Indian nationals in Venezuela to exercise extreme caution and restrict their movements in view of the prevailing situation