After Maduro’s capture, Cuba braces for pain and fears the lights may go out

World | Updated: Jan 06, 2026

• Cuba mourns 32 security officers killed in US strike on Venezuela
• Maduro's capture threatens Cuba's vital oil supply and economic stability
• Cuban leaders warn of disaster if ties with Venezuela are severed

Maduro’s defense may run through Noriega: Why the 1989 Panama case haunts Venezuela’s US trial

World | Updated: Jan 06, 2026

• Maduro's US prosecution draws parallels to Noriega's 1990s case
• Both leaders accused of drug trafficking and captured in military operations
• US courts may allow prosecution even if capture violated international law

Who is 'Nicolasito'? Maduro’s son 'The Prince' now named in the US narco-terror indictment

World | Updated: Jan 06, 2026

• Maduro's son, Maduro Guerra, indicted in US narco-terror case alongside family
• US alleges Maduro family ran state-protected cocaine trafficking network
• Charges may lead to life imprisonment if conspiracy and weapons allegations are proven.

Michael Burry’s Venezuela call: Why ‘The Big Short’ investor is sticking with oil refiners

World | Updated: Jan 06, 2026

• Michael Burry sees US policy boosting Venezuelan oil, benefiting US refiners
• Valero, PBF Energy, HF Sinclair may benefit from more Venezuelan crude supply
• Burry predicts US contractors like Halliburton will gain from Venezuela oil rebuild.

‘$600 billion and counting’: Tariffs made America ‘stronger’, Trump says, warning Supreme Court against rollback

World | Updated: Jan 06, 2026

• Trump claims US tariff revenue will soon exceed 600 billion dollars
• Supreme Court is reviewing legal challenges to Trump's tariff policies
• US imposes 50% tariff on Indian exports, citing Russian crude purchases

"Cilia Flores sustained significant injuries during US capture," says attorney in US court

World | Updated: Jan 06, 2026

• Maduro and wife Flores detained in US military operation in Venezuela
• Flores suffered significant injuries during capture, seen with bandages in court
• Maduro pleads not guilty, challenges legality of US arrest on foreign soil

Khamenei’s ‘Plan B’: Iran’s supreme leader could flee to Russia if protests crack the security forces

World | Updated: Jan 06, 2026

• Khamenei has a plan to flee to Russia if Iran's security forces lose control
• Protests in Iran intensify amid economic crisis and deadly unrest
• President Pezeshkian urges reforms and dialogue to address economic distress

Israel strikes Hezbollah, Hamas targets in Lebanon ahead of key disarmament meeting

World | Updated: Jan 05, 2026

• Israel hit Hezbollah and Hamas sites in southern and eastern Lebanon on Monday.
• Lebanon to discuss Hezbollah disarmament at a government meeting on Thursday
• Israeli strikes persist post-2024 ceasefire, hitting militants and civilians.

Budget Session to get AI roadmap: Standing Committee weighs regulation as MeitY cracks down on Grok content

World | Updated: Jan 05, 2026

• Parliamentary panel to present AI regulation report in upcoming Budget Session
• India to host AI Impact Summit in February, inaugurated by PM Modi
• MeitY urged X to prevent misuse of AI for obscene content on its platform

Back to Caracas? Trump administration prepares to reopen US embassy after Maduro capture

World | Updated: Jan 05, 2026

• US prepares to reopen embassy in Caracas if Trump decides
• Trump says US may run Venezuela after Maduro's capture
• American oil firms to return and rebuild Venezuela's oil sector

Canada tightens immigration: What permit expiry wave means and why Indians could be the biggest casualties

World | Updated: Jan 05, 2026

Canada faces a surge in undocumented immigrants as over 1.9 million work permits expire by 2026 under stricter immigration rules. Indians, the largest affected group, risk losing legal status due to fewer pathways to stay, sparking protests and rising tensions.

‘Trump will fall seriously ill’: Peru shamans’ 2026 prediction resurfaces after Maduro's 'removal' prophecy comes true

World | Updated: Jan 05, 2026

• Peruvian shamans predicted Trump will fall seriously ill in 2026
• Forecast of Maduro's removal resurfaces after US captures him this month
• Shamans warned of environmental shocks, gave mixed predictions on Ukraine war.

‘Grave time for Venezuela’: UN questions legality of US action as Maduro faces charges

World | Updated: Jan 05, 2026

• UN warns of Venezuela instability after US captures Maduro on criminal charges
• Guterres questions legality of US military operation under international law
• Maduro faces narco-terrorism and drug trafficking charges in New York court

Trump adds seven more countries to $15,000 US visa bond list, tightening entry rules quietly

World | Updated: Jan 05, 2026

• US adds 7 countries to visa bond list, including 5 African nations
• Visa applicants must post bonds up to $15,000, refundable if terms are met
• Thirteen countries now face stricter US visa entry requirements

Who is Barry Pollack? The Assange plea-deal lawyer now defending Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro in New York

World | Updated: Jan 05, 2026

• Barry Pollack, who freed Assange, to defend ex-Venezuelan president Maduro.
• Maduro faces US charges of narco-terrorism and cocaine importation conspiracy
• Pollack's high-risk case and international law expertise vital for Maduro's defense

‘A crazy person tried to break in...’: How JD Vance responded to attack on his Ohio home

World | Updated: Jan 05, 2026

US Vice President JD Vance’s Cincinnati home was targeted in an attempted break-in while he and his family were away. The suspect, William DeFoor, was arrested after allegedly damaging windows with a hammer. No injuries occurred; an investigation is ongoing.

From Greenland to Iran: How countries threatened by Trump after Venezuela are pushing back, not backing down

World | Updated: Jan 05, 2026

The US seizure of Venezuela’s Maduro sparked global backlash, with leaders from Colombia, Mexico, Europe, Cuba, and Iran condemning Trump’s threats, sanctions, and annexation talk, uniting in defiance and rejecting US intervention and coercion.

Hindu killings pile up in Bangladesh: Journalist Rana Bairagi shot dead in public

World | Updated: Jan 05, 2026

Rana Pratap Bairagi, a Hindu journalist and factory owner, was shot dead in Bangladesh, the latest in a series of violent attacks on the Hindu minority ahead of February elections, raising concerns over minority safety and government response.

Trump’s Venezuela gamble through China’s eyes: Why Beijing is cheering optics but fearing the fallout | Explained

World | Updated: Jan 05, 2026

China condemned the US operation capturing Venezuela’s Maduro as illegal, using it to criticize US power and boost its global narrative. While gaining rhetorical ground, Beijing faces a setback, losing a key ally and exposing limits to its influence in Latin America.

Saudi Arabia tests bond market appetite with new dollar deal

World | Updated: Jan 05, 2026

• Saudi Arabia plans to issue dollar bonds with maturities from 3 to 30 years
• Bond proceeds will fund major projects to diversify the economy from oil
• Goldman Sachs forecasts Saudi Arabia may issue $25 billion in debt in 2023

Another minority horror in Bangladesh: Hindu widow gang-raped, tied to tree, hair cut off and act recorded

World | Updated: Jan 05, 2026

A Hindu widow in Bangladesh was allegedly gang raped, tortured, and publicly humiliated by two men who filmed and shared the attack online. The incident is part of a disturbing rise in violence against Hindus, drawing concern from India over minority safety.

Deadlier than Tejas, cheaper than F-35: What South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae brings to the skies

World | Updated: Jan 05, 2026

South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae fighter, set for service this year, marks a major defense milestone, showcasing Seoul’s growing military and industrial power. The jet offers advanced features, export potential, and signals reduced reliance on foreign suppliers.

Chevron, US oil stocks rally as Trump vows Venezuela revival

World | Updated: Jan 05, 2026

• US oil stocks surged after Trump pledged to revive Venezuela's energy sector
• Chevron up 10%, ConocoPhillips and Exxon Mobil also rose in premarket trading
• Venezuela's oil industry revival may take years, cost over $100 billion

Maduro mocked Trump’s warnings with ‘No War, Yes Peace’ dance: Did his on-air stunt backfire? WATCH

World | Updated: Jan 05, 2026

A viral dance by Venezuelan President Maduro, seen as mocking US warnings, reportedly pushed the Trump administration toward direct military action. US forces later captured Maduro in Caracas, with officials citing security and criminal concerns as reasons.

'Surprising, well-prepared and carefully planned': How Pakistan is overselling Jaishankar-Sadiq Dhaka handshake

World | Updated: Jan 05, 2026

Pakistan’s National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq called a brief handshake with India’s S Jaishankar in Dhaka “well-prepared,” but India dismissed it as a routine courtesy, stressing no shift in ties or talks amid ongoing diplomatic tensions.

Islamabad's illusion of prosperity: Why Rs 3 lakh a month in Pakistan falls short of Rs 1 lakh in India | Explained

World | Updated: Jan 05, 2026

Comparing Pakistani incomes to Indian rupees is misleading; despite earning 3 lakh PKR monthly, high inflation and weak purchasing power mean most Pakistanis can't match Indian middle-class living standards. Only a tiny elite earns this much, deepening inequality.

Greenland, Cuba, Colombia and Mexico: Who could Donald Trump target next after Venezuela?

World | Updated: Jan 05, 2026

Trump’s second term is marked by aggressive foreign actions, including the military capture of Venezuela’s Maduro and threats toward Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, and renewed interest in Greenland, sparking global backlash and concerns over US power projection.

Pakistan and China call for 'visible and verifiable' steps against Afghan-based terror groups

World | Updated: Jan 05, 2026

• Pakistan, China urge Afghanistan to intensify action against terrorist groups
• Both countries stress Afghan soil must not be used for attacks against others
• China praises Pakistan's counterterrorism and CPEC project protection efforts.

US media knew about Trump’s Venezuela raid before it happened: Why they held back reporting | Explained

World | Updated: Jan 05, 2026

Major US news outlets delayed reporting on a US military raid in Venezuela after government warnings that early disclosure could endanger troops. The episode highlights longstanding media restraint on sensitive operations, even amid strained White House relations.

GST refunds, corruption and delays: Why Pakistan’s Foreign Office is facing flak from foreign missions

World | Updated: Jan 05, 2026

Pakistan’s Foreign Office faces criticism from diplomats over inefficiency, poor coordination, and corruption, including delayed tax refunds and bribery in attestation services, damaging its credibility and risking Pakistan’s international reputation.