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Venezuela’s acting president rejects Trump’s claims of US control over oil sales and revenues, warning against “energy greed” after tanker seizures.

'If they start killing people, we’ll hit them very hard': Trump issues stark warning as Iran protests spread

The US president says Washington will respond forcefully if Iran’s leadership kills demonstrators, as protests spread and internet access is cut.

'Only my morality can stop me': Trump claims sweeping war powers, says he doesn’t 'need international law'

Trump tells The New York Times only his morality limits U.S. power, sidelining international law and raising stakes for allies, courts and global order.

'I have a decision': Trump says he’s picked the next Fed chair, but won’t name names

Trump says he has decided on the next Fed chair but won’t name the pick, intensifying scrutiny of central bank independence and rate policy.

How Trump shook up defense stocks this week

Shares of Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, Northrop Grumman and Raytheon parent RTX fell after the criticism but then roared back at the prospect of more lucrative government contracts down the road.

Internet access, telephone lines in Iran cut out after demonstrators join protest

CloudFlare, an internet firm, and the advocacy group NetBlocks reported the internet outage, both attributing it to Iranian government interference.

Imran Khan's supporter killed in crackdown in Pak's Punjab province, party claims

The Punjab police denied arresting anyone and also that it had any role in the death of the supporter of Khan's party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).

US withdraws from Green Climate Fund, says will not fund 'radical organisations'

According to the Treasury Department statement, the decision aligns with the Trump Administration's earlier commitment to withdraw from the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

UN predicts world economic growth to slip to 2.7% in 2026

The World Economic Situation and Prospects report said that while a sharp increase in U.S. tariffs in 2025 created new trade tensions, the absence of broader escalation has helped limit disruptions to international commerce.

Three Indians on board as US seizes Venezuela-linked tanker Bella 1/Marinera in Atlantic

The US seized a Russian-linked oil tanker tied to Venezuela, with three Indian nationals among its 28 crew, marking a rare high-seas interception.

Bangladesh restores direct Dhaka–Karachi flights after 12 years

Bangladesh’s Biman Airlines will resume direct Dhaka–Karachi flights from January 29 after 12 years, restoring non-stop air connectivity with Pakistan.

US issues highest travel warning for over 20 countries: What it means | Check full list

The US State Department has urged American citizens to avoid these destinations entirely because of extreme safety risks and limited ability of the US government to provide help.

US Senate votes to advance measure curbing Trump's Venezuela war powers

The vote on a procedural measure to advance the war powers resolution was 52 to 47, as a handful of Trump's fellow Republicans voted with every Democrat in favor of moving ahead.

Russia responds to oil tanker capture, urges US to comply with international shipping laws: 'America was informed about...'

Local media reports said besides three Russians, the crew also included an Indian, Georgians and some Ukrainians.

Trump’s Apache claim on India sounds exaggerated: Why his ‘sir’ story feels like a familiar fiction

There is no public evidence to support Trump’s claim that PM Modi intervened personally or that India waited five years without delivery.

Three Indians among crew held after US seizure of oil tanker Marinera near Venezuelan coast

According to details released by US authorities, the crew included 20 Ukrainians, six Georgians -- including the ship’s captain -- two Russians and three Indians.

Venezuela’s interim president alleges 'energy greed' behind US actions, says Trump's pressure is really about oil

Rodriguez said that claims tying her country to narcotics trafficking, democratic backsliding, and human rights abuses are merely excuses used by Washington to justify pressure on Venezuela.

Pakistan says it 'won't need IMF' in six months: How Khawaja Asif's fantasy economics runs into a $10.6 billion wall

These are not signs of an economy ready to stand on its own. IMF assistance is triggered when countries are locked out of normal borrowing channels. Pakistan remains exactly in that position.

Explained: Why France's farmers are blockading roads and rolling into Paris

Growers and livestock producers say years of rising costs, dense regulation, and trade pressures have pushed many to the brink, prompting a nationwide protest that has also resonated across Europe.

Trump pulls US out of 66 global bodies: Which UN and non-UN organisations are on the list?

This move follows Trump’s second withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and signals a broader attempt to dismantle the entire international ecosystem built around climate action, development governance, and multilateral regulation.

From Karachi flights to JF-17 talks: Bangladesh opens skies and defence doors to Pakistan. Who is it trying to provoke?

For India, especially its vulnerable eastern flank and the North-East, this growing proximity is not just diplomatically uncomfortable. It is a direct security concern.

HSBC agrees to pay €300 million to end French tax dividend probes

HSBC said in court on Thursday that the bank acknowledges the underlying facts, which involved transactions carried out by traders in Paris between 2014 and 2019

Pakistan bows to China, lets Beijing set up security posts on its soil: Why India faces a tougher neighbourhood

The decision follows sustained Chinese anger over Pakistan’s failure to protect workers and assets linked to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, despite years of military deployment.

OPINION | China hooks up with Pakistan to challenge India’s primacy in South Asia

The nuanced joint statement of the two countries on ‘regional order’ reflects an attempt to challenge India’s historical and geographic dominance in the subcontinent

'Enough to kill 1,13,000 Americans': Indians held in Indiana for carrying 309 pounds of cocaine

Gurpreet and Jasveer had been given Commercial Driver's Licenses issued by the state of California, DHS reported.

Can Trump actually be impeached this year? How US midterm elections could decide his fate | Explained

Even as Trump celebrates what his supporters describe as a geopolitical victory, the president is increasingly worried that the year could end with a serious political reckoning at home.

US unveils strategy on Venezuelan oil, spurring sudden rush for access

The return of Venezuelan barrels to US buyers could mark one of the most significant shifts in global energy markets in recent years

Immigration, Venezuela and now Greenland: How Stephen Miller became Trump’s ‘prime minister’ and the most powerful man in White House

Miller has shown little patience for arguments rooted in international law. In an interview with CNN, he dismissed the idea that sovereignty or legal norms should restrain American power.

Indian student Shivank Avasthi murder: Toronto police arrest 28-year-old, charge him with first-degree murder

Toronto police have arrested and charged Babatunde Afuwape, 28, in the fatal shooting of Indian student Shivank Avasthi on the University of Toronto’s Scarborough campus, calling the killing a “senseless” and deliberate act.

Trump says US oversight of Venezuela could last years, NYT reports

When asked by the Times if it would it be three months, six months, a year or longer, Trump said: "I would say much longer."

The last Russia-US nuclear treaty is about to expire. What happens next?

The two countries, preoccupied by the war in Ukraine, have not held any talks on a successor treaty.

Will India really have to pay a 500% US tariff for buying Russian oil? How real is Trump's threat | Explained

After Trump gave his approval to a sweeping bipartisan sanctions bill targeting Moscow, questions are mounting over whether India could soon find itself facing an unprecedented trade penalty.

China trolls the US with viral song as ‘China Shock 2.0’ fears resurface

A video shared by the Chinese Embassy in Washington takes aim at American fears over trade and tariffs, highlighting Beijing’s pushback against rising economic tensions.

Mamdani grabs a shovel to fix a notorious Williamsburg Bridge bump

The new mayor’s hands-on road repair draws attention as New York watches for clues to his governing style.

Google’s AI gets the year wrong and Elon Musk can’t resist commenting

A simple question about the year turned into an unexpected moment in the broader debate about artificial intelligence accuracy, after Google’s AI Overview feature produced a confusing answer and drew a public reaction from Elon Musk.

Greenland’s rare earth dream takes a small but important step forward

A pilot plant at the Tanbreez project signals how the Arctic island is slowly becoming part of the global minerals race.

Pakistan's witch hunt of Munir critics, controversial law changes: Global rights body sounds alarm

The group added that such actions by Pakistan raise grave concerns regarding due process, judicial independence and compliance with constitutional guarantees.

Islamabad's demands, Taliban pushback: How Turkey quitting Afghanistan mediation has left Pakistan isolated | Explained

Multiple rounds of talks facilitated by Turkey, along with Qatar and Saudi Arabia, failed to bridge the gap between Islamabad and the Afghan Taliban.

From dumplings to debate: Restaurant’s fiery reply to Indian woman’s Google review goes viral

An Indian-origin diner’s mild critique of a Mexican Chinese eatery’s spice level sparks an unusually blunt response that has drawn widespread reactions online.

Why Trump doesn’t need to buy Greenland to get what he wants

A little-known Cold War-era agreement already gives the United States sweeping military access to the Arctic island and far more freedom of action than many realise.

Trump wants Venezuela’s oil. The planet may pay the price.

The world’s largest crude reserves look like a geopolitical prize. But climate experts warn that tapping them at scale would be expensive, polluting and potentially disastrous for global climate goals.

Notorious ‘Torso Killer’ confesses to 1965 murder in decades-old New Jersey case

Already serving multiple life sentences, one of America’s most notorious serial killers has now confessed to a teenage girl’s killing that haunted a New Jersey town for nearly six decades.

Moroccan cave fossils point to a missing chapter in human evolution

Fossils discovered in a quarry cave in Morocco and dated to roughly 773,000 years ago are offering scientists a rare glimpse into one of the least understood periods of human evolution, when the ancestors of modern humans were beginning to diverge from other ancient human lineages, the New York Times reported.

Why Trump’s Greenland obsession is about more than security

After Venezuela, the US president’s fixation on the Arctic island is setting off alarm bells in Europe, and raising deeper questions about power, legacy and a changing world order.

Russia talks tough after US seizure of oil tanker, lawmaker says 'sink some American boats'

Moscow has accused Washington of acting with impunity on the high seas after US forces seized a Russian-flagged tanker, prompting sharp threats of retaliation from a senior Russian lawmaker.

Two killed, several injured in shooting outside LDS church during funeral in Salt Lake City

At least two people were killed and several others wounded after shots were fired following an altercation outside a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meetinghouse in Salt Lake City, police said.

Poland 'satisfied' with cut in India's Russian oil imports amid Trump's 500% tariff threat

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski voiced support for India as Washington weighs tariffs of up to 500% on countries buying Russian oil, following President Trump’s approval of a new sanctions bill.

‘We worry India has only paused military action, attacks could resume’: Pakistan told US after Operation Sindoor

The disclosure punctures Pakistan’s carefully crafted narrative during the May conflict, revealing deep anxiety within its establishment as Indian airstrikes hit terror camps and military infrastructure across the border.

Pakistan sets up special protection unit for Chinese nationals amid CPEC security concerns

Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announces a dedicated SPU in Islamabad to safeguard Chinese workers and projects under the $60 billion China–Pakistan Economic Corridor.