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From Rs 29 lakh to Rs 4 crore: How one trader’s Maduro bet paid off big time
A daring forecast of Venezuelan politics sparked a life-changing windfall for a trader who heavily bet that Nicolás Maduro would be out by the end of January and banked a huge payout within 24 hours of US action. Such an astonishing outcome showcases how political events can cause ripples in online prediction markets.
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Zohran Mamdani wears Assamese eri silk for mayoral oath alongside Rama Duwaji: All you need to know
The NYC mayor’s understated eri silk tie from Assam turned a quiet fashion choice into a powerful symbol of heritage, craft and representation.
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US strikes Venezuela: Why did Trump arrest Maduro’s wife Cilia Flores?
US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, citing her key role in Maduro’s administration. Experts say the move prevents political mobilisation and secures US legal and strategic objectives.
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Mamdani slams US action in Venezuela, says he ‘called Trump directly to register my opposition’
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he personally called President Donald Trump to oppose the US military operation in Venezuela, calling the capture of President Nicolás Maduro an “act of war” and a violation of international law.
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After Maduro arrest, Zelenskyy suggests US ‘knows what to do next’
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hinted the US could act against Russia’s Vladimir Putin after Washington seized Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro, a move condemned by Moscow as illegal and destabilising.
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‘Come get me, I’ll wait here’: How Maduro’s open dare to Trump led to his dramatic downfall
US special forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a dramatic overnight raid months after he dared Donald Trump to “come get me,” ending his 12-year rule and triggering a sharp response from the White House.
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‘Pakistan will likely strike again’: ICG warns of Pakistan-Afghanistan escalation in 2026
The International Crisis Group warns that Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions could escalate in 2026, saying Islamabad may strike again if militant attacks persist despite a ceasefire and strained diplomatic, trade and security ties.
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Indian in Caracas reports Venezuela turmoil post-Maduro arrest: No power, long queues, panic everywhere
Caracas descends into fear and chaos after US forces capture President Maduro, leaving the city in darkness with disrupted services and food shortages.
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Elon Musk, Starlink provide free internet to Venezuela amid political upheaval
Elon Musk announced that Starlink will provide free internet to Venezuela amid the political upheaval following US forces capturing President Nicolas Maduro.
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‘Matter of deep concern’: India reacts to US action in Venezuela and Maduro’s arrest
India has expressed deep concern over the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, calling for peaceful resolution and ensuring the safety of its citizens in the country.
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Inside Operation Absolute Resolve: How the US captured Nicolás Maduro
Months of clandestine intelligence work and a high-risk military raid culminated in the seizure of Venezuela’s president, raising sweeping legal and geopolitical questions.
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Trump says Venezuela stole US oil. History tells a different story.
Venezuela’s oil industry was nationalized decades ago, after years of political consensus. US companies lost assets, but they never owned the country’s oil or land.
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China slams US capture as ‘hegemonic’, calls for 'immediate' release of President Maduro and his wife
China has condemned the US seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, calling the move a violation of international law and urging Washington to release them immediately and resolve the crisis through dialogue.
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Trump questioned about 'what Maduro was doing when captured,' Rubio’s reaction goes viral | Watch
Trump’s comments on the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro sparked a viral moment online, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s on-camera reaction drawing widespread attention.
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Venezuela has the oil Trump wants, but reviving it won’t be easy
Venezuela holds the world’s largest oil reserves, but decades of mismanagement, sanctions and decay mean turning them into profits would be slow, costly and politically fraught.
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An avoidable tragedy: How safety lapses turned a Swiss New Year’s party deadly
Fire experts say a combination of pyrotechnics, flammable materials and poor escape routes helped turn a crowded bar in Switzerland into a fatal trap.
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Watch | US releases handcuffed ‘perp-walk’ video of Venezuelan president Maduro
According to CNN, Maduro is set to be transferred to the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in New York City.
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Explained: Was Maduro’s capture legal, and can Trump lawfully 'run' Venezuela?
The Trump administration has not released a formal legal justification for either the capture itself or the broader claim of administrative control.
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Venezuela SC appoints Delcy Rodríguez acting president a day after US attack kills 40
The court said Rodríguez would take over “the office of President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela” to ensure administrative continuity and safeguard national defence during Maduro’s absence
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Pakistan: Woman and lover strangle three children after giving sleeping pills
In Gujrat, Pakistan, a mother and her lover allegedly killed her three children aged three to seven using sleeping pills and strangulation, then burned and buried the bodies, police said.
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‘We burnt him alive’: Bangladesh student leader boasts of lynching Hindu cop
A viral video has triggered outrage in Bangladesh after a youth leader boasted about killing a Hindu police officer during the July 2024 unrest and issued threats against police officials.
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Trump opens Venezuela’s oil to US companies after military operation
President Donald Trump says US oil companies will enter Venezuela after a military operation, pledging billions in investment to fix broken infrastructure while warning Washington is ready for further, larger strikes if needed.
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US will run Venezuela until ‘safe, proper and judicious transition’, says Trump
President Donald Trump says the US will run Venezuela after an overnight military operation in Caracas, claiming Maduro’s forces were neutralised and that he and his wife now face American justice.
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US Congressman Ro Khanna questions Trump’s Venezuela strike: ‘What if Putin captures Zelenskyy?’
Congressman Ro Khanna criticised Donald Trump’s military strike on Venezuela, calling it a betrayal of the MAGA base, while Trump praised the operation’s professionalism and confirmed Maduro faces Narco-Terrorism charges.
