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Greenland, Cuba, Colombia and Mexico: Who could Donald Trump target next after Venezuela?
Trump’s actions in Venezuela have shown that he is willing to back rhetoric with military force. His comments since then suggest a worldview where sovereignty is conditional and power is asserted openly.
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Indian couple killed in US road accident, Two children critical
A Telugu couple from Andhra Pradesh died in a US road accident, leaving two children critically injured, while a separate case saw a Telugu woman found stabbed to death in Maryland.
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US media knew about Trump’s Venezuela raid before it happened: Why they held back reporting | Explained
The revelations come after Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was captured during a US military operation in Caracas over the weekend. He was scheduled to appear before a federal judge in New York on Monday.
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GST refunds, corruption and delays: Why Pakistan’s Foreign Office is facing flak from foreign missions
One of the most persistent grievances relates to Goods and Services Tax refunds that foreign missions are entitled to under diplomatic conventions.
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Trump locks up Nicolas Maduro in ‘Hell on Earth’: Why MDC Brooklyn is one of America’s most troubled jails
The jail has previously held several high-profile detainees, including music stars R Kelly and Sean Combs, making it a familiar name in headline-grabbing prosecutions.
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Trump says Cuba is ‘ready to fall,’ warns Colombia and Mexico after Maduro’s capture
After the US seizure of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, President Donald Trump claimed Cuba was “ready to fall” and issued fresh warnings to Colombia and Mexico, triggering regional backlash.
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Bangladesh bans IPL broadcasts and promotions: Mustafizur Rahman controversy and fallout explained
The fallout did not stop at broadcast restrictions. In a further escalation, the Bangladesh Cricket Board decided not to send its national team to India for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
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Maduro’s Nike Tech Fleece arrest outfit goes viral: where to buy the grey tracksuit from US capture
A photo of Nicolás Maduro in a grey Nike Tech Fleece after his capture by US forces went viral, sparking memes, search spikes, and a global social media frenzy amid escalating US-Venezuela tensions.
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Accused ex-boyfriend, unknown motive, last Instagram post: What we know so far about Indian woman found dead in the US
The killing of 27-year-old Indian national Nikitha Godishala has sparked outrage as US police charge her ex-boyfriend with murder and launch an international manhunt after he fled the country.
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Trump releases immigrant welfare data for 120 countries: Why India does not appear on the list
A welfare usage chart shared by US President Donald Trump highlights several Asian countries but omits India, underscoring the Indian-American community’s high income levels and low reliance on public assistance.
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Maduro yelps in pain, says ‘Good night, Happy New Year’ as US flies him to New York | Watch
Viral footage showing Nicolás Maduro appearing to yelp in pain during his US capture has sharpened global scrutiny as his transfer to New York deepens Venezuela’s political crisis and international tensions.
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Trump announces US takeover of Venezuela’s oil sector: What India stands to gain and what it risks losing | Explained
The possibility of revived oil production under US oversight, the unlocking of long-stuck Indian investments, and the broader geopolitical implications of regime change have put India in a delicate position.
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Is Greenland next? Denmark’s PM tells Trump to ‘stop the threats,’ warns US has no right to annex
Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen strongly rejected US claims on Greenland, insisting the territory’s sovereignty is non-negotiable and already protected under NATO.
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Trump says he doesn’t believe Ukrainian strike targeted Putin’s residence
President Donald Trump disputes Kremlin claims of a Ukrainian drone attack, saying U.S. officials found no evidence the Russian president’s residence was hit.
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Who was Nikitha Godishala? Indian woman found dead in US, ex-boyfriend flees to India
Nikitha Godishala, 27, was discovered with stab wounds in Columbia, Maryland, days after her ex-boyfriend Arjun Sharma reported her missing and fled to India.
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Trump warns of ‘second strike’ on Venezuela if demands ignored after Maduro’s arrest
US President Donald Trump warned that Washington could launch a “second wave” of attacks on Venezuela if its interim leadership fails to comply with American demands.
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Trump issues warning to Venezuela’s acting leader, says she will ‘pay a very big price’ if she doesn’t cooperate
US President Donald Trump warned Venezuela’s interim leader Delcy Rodríguez of severe consequences if she fails to cooperate with Washington following the capture of Nicolás Maduro.
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US will not govern Venezuela, will use oil ‘quarantine’ as leverage, Rubio walks back Trump’s remark
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington would not take a governing role in Venezuela, framing President Donald Trump’s remarks as a reference to leverage rather than direct control.
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US and Venezuela’s vast oil reserves: Key questions about Trump’s plan and future production
After the US captured Nicolás Maduro, President Trump expressed interest in allowing American oil companies back into Venezuela to exploit its vast reserves, despite declining production caused by sanctions and infrastructure issues.
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Key facts on Iran’s widespread protests amid rising nuclear tensions
Widespread protests across Iran, fueled by economic collapse and rising inflation, challenge the theocracy. Weakening alliances, US warnings, and past unrest exacerbate tensions, raising concerns over stability and the future of the regime.
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Why is Elon Musk’s ‘Gitmo on a donkey’ post going viral after US captures Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro?
Elon Musk’s old threat to take Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro to “Gitmo on a donkey” resurfaced and went viral online after US forces captured the Venezuelan president in a dramatic operation.
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US ready to work with Venezuela’s remaining leaders if they make ‘right decision’, says Marco Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington is open to working with Venezuela’s remaining leadership after Nicolas Maduro’s capture, warning the US retains strong leverage if they choose wrongly.
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Was the US operation in Venezuela predicted by a 2007 political cartoon?
A political cartoon drawn in 2007 has gone viral after appearing to predict the US military operation in Venezuela that led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro.
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Armed gangs kill over 30 in Niger state village raid, several kidnapped
Armed gangs raided Kasuwan Daji village in Niger State, Nigeria, killing over 30 people, abducting several others, and looting shops. The attack highlights ongoing security challenges and repeated mass kidnappings.
