Delcy Rodríguez: Venezuela’s new leader is who global oil wanted all along

World | Updated: Jan 06, 2026

• Delcy Rodríguez sworn in as acting president after Maduro's capture
• US and oil industry back Rodríguez to stabilize Venezuela's oil economy
• Chevron continues operations in Venezuela, urges swift easing of sanctions

Hyundai Motor Group plans to deploy humanoid robots at US factory from 2028

World | Updated: Jan 06, 2026

• Hyundai to deploy Atlas humanoid robots at Georgia plant starting in 2028
• Atlas robots will handle repetitive and high-risk tasks to reduce worker strain
• Hyundai aims to manufacture 30,000 robot units annually by 2028

India reviews Chenab hydropower projects amid IWT abeyance: Why Pakistan cries foul over power push

World | Updated: Jan 06, 2026

• India reviews hydropower projects in Chenab basin amid Indus Waters Treaty pause.
• Kiru, Kwar, and Dulhasti-II projects to enhance clean energy and local growth.
• Pakistan objects to Dulhasti-II; India claims treaty compliance.

Who is Judge Alvin Hellerstein, the 92-year-old judge overseeing the Maduro case in New York

World | Updated: Jan 06, 2026

• Judge Alvin Hellerstein presides over Maduro's narco-terrorism trial in New York
• Maduro and wife plead not guilty; next hearing set for March 17
• Hellerstein is known for handling complex, high-profile cases

Self-driving tech, AI take center stage at CES as automakers dial back EV plans

World | Updated: Jan 06, 2026

• Autonomous driving tech to dominate CES 2026 amid AI industry focus
• Major automakers to skip new EV launches at CES due to policy and demand shifts
• Cost competitiveness and tariffs are key concerns for automakers at CES

'Me': Trump stuns with one-word response to who's in charge of Venezuela, vows oil revival before elections

World | Updated: Jan 06, 2026

• Trump says US will oversee Venezuela's recovery after Maduro's capture
• Elections delayed as US plans to rebuild Venezuela's infrastructure
• US oil firms may fund reconstruction, reimbursed via revenue

From EVs to robotaxis: Lucid, Uber and Nuro bet big on the driverless future

World | Updated: Jan 06, 2026

• Lucid, Nuro, and Uber unveil production-intent robotaxi at CES Las Vegas
• On-road testing began in December, aiming for Bay Area launch later this year
• Robotaxi uses Lucid's Gravity SUV, Nuro's Level 4 autonomy, and Nvidia tech

Father of Hyderabad woman Nikitha Godishala, killed in US, says ‘not right to call him an ex-boyfriend’

World | Updated: Jan 06, 2026

• Nikitha Godishala found dead in US; family seeks swift justice and repatriation
• Father clarifies accused Arjun Sharma was a roommate, not ex-boyfriend
• US police charge Sharma with murder; investigation and manhunt ongoing

Another Hindu man, Mani Chakraborty, killed in Bangladesh; sixth murder in under three weeks

World | Updated: Jan 06, 2026

• Sixth Hindu killed in Bangladesh in 18 days amid ongoing unrest
• Mani Chakraborty attacked at Charsindur Bazar, died from injuries
• No arrests yet; minority communities report rising fear and insecurity

Trump says no Venezuela elections ‘in 30 days’; Rubio, Hegseth, Miller, Vance named to steer US role

World | Updated: Jan 06, 2026

• Trump rules out immediate elections in Venezuela, citing need for stabilization
• US captured Maduro; he faces charges in New York including narco-terrorism
• US may rebuild Venezuela's oil sector, possibly subsidizing companies.

Mexico dismisses US military intervention despite Trump's threats after Venezuela operation

World | Updated: Jan 06, 2026

• Analysts say US military action in Mexico is unlikely despite Trump's threats
• Sheinbaum stresses cooperation with US, downplays risk of intervention
• Threats seen as negotiation tactics for trade and security concessions

Wall Street shrugs off Venezuela shock as Dow hits record; energy stocks surge

World | Updated: Jan 06, 2026

• US stocks rose as investors saw limited risk from US action in Venezuela.
• Energy stocks led gains on hopes of US firms rebuilding Venezuela's oil sector
• Gold, Bitcoin, and defense stocks also rose amid a risk-on market mood

Trump threatens Colombia after Venezuela raid; Petro fires back, warns of ‘jaguar’ uprising

World | Updated: Jan 06, 2026

• Trump suggests Colombia could face US military action after Venezuela operation
• Petro denies Trump's cocaine claims, warns intervention may destabilize Colombia.
• Colombia boosts president's security as political tensions rise

Hyundai’s Chung warns tough year ahead for global auto industry

World | Updated: Jan 06, 2026

• Hyundai warns of tough year ahead due to trade tensions and competition
• Hyundai to invest 125 trillion won in AI, robotics, and tech over 5 years
• Motional to launch driverless Ioniq 5 robotaxis in Las Vegas this year

Venezuela declares ‘State of External Commotion’ after US raid, orders arrests of 'supporters'

World | Updated: Jan 06, 2026

• Venezuela declares State of External Commotion, expanding presidential powers.
• Security forces ordered to detain anyone supporting US attack on Venezuela
• Switzerland freezes Maduro-linked assets to aid Venezuelan population

Maduro’s son calls US capture a 'kidnapping,' warns: 'No country is safe'

World | Updated: Jan 06, 2026

• Maduro's son calls US capture of his father a "kidnapping" and urges solidarity
• Maduro pleads not guilty in US court, challenges legality of his arrest
• US plans interim government in Venezuela after military operation captures Maduro

'Mogambo khush hua': Kharge escalates attack over Russian oil, US tariffs, says 'Modi under Trump’s control'

World | Updated: Jan 06, 2026

• Kharge criticizes Modi for allegedly yielding to Trump on Russian oil imports
• Congress questions if India's foreign policy is dictated by US pressure
• Trump claims India cut Russian oil imports to please him, sparking controversy

Switzerland freezes Maduro-linked assets ‘with immediate effect’ after US arrest

World | Updated: Jan 06, 2026

• Switzerland freezes assets tied to Venezuela's ex-leader Maduro immediately
• If assets are illicit, Switzerland aims to benefit Venezuelan people
• Freeze does not affect current Venezuelan government members

Russian strikes hit energy targets in Ukraine's Kharkiv, US company in Dnipro

World | Updated: Jan 06, 2026

• Russia launched five missile strikes on Kharkiv, damaging energy infrastructure
• Attack on Bunge in Dnipro caused a leak of 300 tons of sunflower oil
• Russian strikes targeted US businesses and worsened Ukraine's energy crisis

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.