Who is María Corina Machado? The Nobel Peace Prize winner now at the heart of Venezuela’s power struggle
World | Updated: Jan 03, 2026
- María Corina Machado won the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for promoting democracy
- Machado urges Edmundo González Urrutia to be made opposition leader
- She urges Maduro to face justice after reported capture by US forces.
Trump’s first reaction after Maduro’s capture: ‘I watched it like a television show’ | Top quotes
World | Updated: Jan 03, 2026
- Trump claims Maduro and wife captured, transported to New York on USS Iwo Jima
- Venezuela's foreign minister insists Maduro remains leader, demands his return
- Trump describes raid as complex, monitored live, with no US fatalities reported
‘Dragged from their bedroom’: How a night raid led to Maduro’s capture
World | Updated: Jan 03, 2026
- US forces reportedly seized Maduro and wife in Caracas, says CNN
- Trump claims Maduro is en route to New York to face federal charges
- Venezuela disputes US account, insists Maduro remains president
Pakistan sentences journalists, YouTubers and ex-military officers to life over inciting violence
World | Updated: Jan 03, 2026
- Seven Pakistanis, including journalists, get life sentences for inciting 2023 riots.
- Trials held in absentia; all convicted currently reside abroad
- Convicts can appeal verdict; arrest ordered if they return to Pakistan
At sea, in custody: Donald Trump shares update on Nicolas Maduro’s whereabouts
World | Updated: Jan 03, 2026
- US forces captured Venezuelan President Maduro and his wife in Caracas
- Maduro and wife face drug trafficking and terrorism charges in New York
- Trump says US will ensure liberty for Venezuelans after Maduro's capture
Venezuela has the world’s biggest oil stash. So why is it still broke and why is the US circling back?
World | Updated: Jan 03, 2026
- US seized tankers carrying Venezuelan oil, escalating sanctions enforcement
- Venezuela exports heavy crude through opaque channels amid sanctions and low revenue.
- US actions threaten Venezuela's oil output despite Chevron's limited export allowance.
Nicolas Maduro’s arrest shows ‘Trump means what he says’: US Vice President JD Vance
World | Updated: Jan 03, 2026
- US forces captured Venezuelan President Maduro and his wife in a major operation.
- Maduro faces US charges of drug trafficking, terrorism, and weapons offenses
- Trump praised the operation as "brilliant" and promised more details soon.
From Tibet to the Bay of Bengal: China’s dam plan raises fresh fears over Brahmaputra control
World | Updated: Jan 03, 2026
- China begins major hydropower project on Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet
- Experts warn of environmental risks and threats to downstream water security
- Project may give China strategic leverage over India and Bangladesh
Who is Nicolas Maduro and why the US targeted him
World | Updated: Jan 03, 2026
- US launches military strike on Venezuela, capturing President Nicolas Maduro
- Maduro accused of drug trafficking, corruption, and rigging elections
- This marks the first US military intervention in Latin America since 1989
A $50 million bounty: How Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro became America’s most wanted
World | Updated: Jan 03, 2026
- Trump claims US forces captured Venezuela's President Maduro after major strike
- Maduro faces US charges of narco-terrorism and drug trafficking
- US raises Maduro bounty to $50M, highest ever under rewards program
Saudi Arabia calls for Yemen talks as tensions rise with UAE
World | Updated: Jan 03, 2026
- Saudi Arabia urges Yemen's southern factions to join Riyadh talks for solutions.
- UAE announces full military and aid withdrawal from Yemen
- STC declares two-year transitional period aiming for independence referendum
Donald Trump says Nicolas Maduro 'captured and flown out' of Venezuela
World | Updated: Jan 03, 2026
- Trump claims US forces captured Venezuela's President Maduro after major strike
- Explosions reported in Caracas amid escalating US military and economic pressure
- Trump to speak at Mar-a-Lago after confirming attack and Maduro's capture
Venezuela explosions: Videos show flashes of fire, huge smoke amid reports of low-flying aircraft
World | Updated: Jan 03, 2026
- Explosions and power outages hit Caracas, causing panic and darkness in the city
- President Maduro declared a national emergency and mobilised defense forces
- US military escalates actions, attacking Venezuelan boats
Venezuela's neighbour Colombia sounds alarm over Caracas explosions, urges de-escalation
World | Updated: Jan 03, 2026
- Venezuela declares emergency after alleged US military aggression in Caracas
- Explosions and aircraft reported over Caracas; damage details unclear
- Colombia calls for dialogue, opposes solo military action, and enhances border security.
Doctors missed it, AI didn’t: How a chatbot helped catch a near-ruptured appendix
World | Updated: Jan 03, 2026
- AI chatbot correctly diagnosed man's appendicitis after hospital misdiagnosis
- CT scan confirmed critical inflammation; emergency surgery led to recovery
- AI's role in healthcare grows, but experts stress caution and professional guidance.
Bengali Hindu shopkeeper Khokon Das dies after being set ablaze by mob in Bangladesh
World | Updated: Jan 03, 2026
- Bengali Hindu businessman Khokon Das killed in Shariatpur mob attack, Bangladesh
- Fourth attack on Hindu individuals in Bangladesh reported in two weeks
- Political unrest and violence against minorities rising ahead of 2026 elections
Viral photo captures fatal moment before Swiss bar blaze that killed 40
World | Updated: Jan 03, 2026
- At least 40 dead, 119 injured in Swiss bar fire sparked by champagne sparklers
- Fire spread rapidly after sparklers ignited flammable ceiling materials
- Swiss authorities have already ruled out terrorism or arson
No more hidden handles: China’s safety rule changes car doors forever
World | Updated: Jan 03, 2026
- China bans purely electronic car door handles from 2027 for safety reasons
- All new cars must have mechanical door handles that work without power
- EV makers must redesign handles to meet new safety standards in China
From hospital bed to high-tech farm: How one man defied paralysis with just a finger and a toe
World | Updated: Jan 03, 2026
- Li Xia built a smart farm system from his hospital bed using IoT technology
- His mother helped with physical tasks, turning Li's design into a working farm
- Li's system became a profitable business and inspired many with his resilience
Watch | Zohran Mamdani ends day 2 with Bengali food after dancing to Punjabi song, riding subway on inauguration
World | Updated: Jan 03, 2026
- Zohran Mamdani becomes NYC's first South Asian and Muslim mayor
- He creates Office of Mass Engagement to boost civic participation
- Mamdani's inauguration featured multicultural celebrations and public outreach
Venezuela under attack? Loud explosions jolt Caracas, fighter jets spotted over city
World | Updated: Jan 03, 2026
- Explosions and aircraft sounds reported in Caracas amid US-Venezuela tensions
- US forces reportedly hit a Venezuelan dock used by alleged drug traffickers.
- Trump administration steps up pressure with sanctions and naval operations
From subway platform to City Hall: How Zohran Mamdani kickstarted his first day as New York Mayor
World | Updated: Jan 03, 2026
- Zohran Mamdani began his mayoral tenure with a symbolic subway commute
- He reversed Israel orders, drawing criticism from some Jewish groups
- Mamdani pledged action on housing and announced a new civic engagement office
Iran warns against US interference after Trump's 'reckless' threats: 'Know exactly where to aim'
World | Updated: Jan 03, 2026
- Iran warns US against interference in its internal protests
- Araghchi: Protests are citizens' right, mostly peaceful, few violent incidents
- Iranian officials threaten retaliation if US intervenes in country's affairs
Elon Musk's Grok AI floods X with sexualized photos of women and minors
World | Updated: Jan 03, 2026
- X's Grok AI generated sexualized images of users, sparking global concern
- France and India raised legal and regulatory alarms over Grok's misuse
- Experts say X ignored warnings about risks of nonconsensual deepfakes
Strong earthquake shakes Mexico's independence monument, hits roads and hospitals
World | Updated: Jan 03, 2026
- 6.5-magnitude quake strikes southern Mexico, causing deaths and damage
- Quake alarms interrupt President Sheinbaum's Mexico City press conference
- Guerrero state reported landslides, damaged hospitals, and over 420 aftershocks
Trump blocks HieFo chip deal with Emcore over security concerns
World | Updated: Jan 03, 2026
- Trump halts HieFo's $2.92M Emcore chip asset purchase due to security concerns.
- HieFo must divest Emcore assets within 180 days unless granted more time
- Move targets Chinese access to US semiconductor technology
Wall Street carries big expectations after best run since 2009
World | Updated: Jan 03, 2026
- Stocks, bonds, and commodities saw strong returns in 2025.
- AI hype, lower inflation, and central banks boosted market gains last year.
- Experts warn of weaker future returns and reduced protection from diversification.
“Happy New Year to Iranians in the streets and Mossad agents beside them”: Mike Pompeo fuels Iran firestorm
World | Updated: Jan 03, 2026
- Trump warns US will intervene if Iran uses force against peaceful protesters
- Iran threatens US bases if Washington takes aggressive action
- Protests in Iran driven by economic woes and have turned deadly in some cities
Trump says US is 'locked and loaded' if Iran cracks down on protesters; Tehran warns US bases are 'legitimate targets'
World | Updated: Jan 03, 2026
- Trump warns US will intervene if Iran uses lethal force on protesters
- Iran threatens US bases if Washington acts aggressively
- Protests in Iran fueled by economic woes and rising inflation
‘Identify the killers or step down’: Inqilab Moncho ramps up pressure on Bangladesh interim govt
World | Updated: Jan 03, 2026
- Inqilab Moncho begins 'March for Justice' demanding action in Hadi's murder case
- Group warns of intensified protests if charge sheet isn't filed by January 7
- Leaders threaten campaign for government resignation if trial isn't timely completed