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The jail has previously held several high-profile detainees, including music stars R Kelly and Sean Combs, making it a familiar name in headline-grabbing prosecutions.

Robots that ‘feel’ pain: the new electronic skin bringing machines closer to human touch

Robots are about to experience the world in a way we never thought possible. Scientists in Hong Kong have developed a new electronic skin that allows humanoid machines not only to feel touch but also to detect pain and react reflexively, similar to a human being. Such a development can make robots safer, more intuitive to work with, and better equipped to live outside controlled factory floors in the future.

Eerie prediction: Peruvian shaman foresaw Maduro’s fall days before US capture

It began as just another seasonal forecast. Then real world events gave it an unexpected spotlight. Every December, shamans across Peru share their predictions for the year ahead. The practice is old, familiar, and widely covered by local television and newspapers. These forecasts are usually broad, touching on politics, weather, conflict, and public health. Most are treated as cultural tradition rather than serious political analysis.

A quiet discovery in the Great Salt Lake that no one saw coming

It started as ordinary fieldwork and ended with scientists questioning what they thought they knew. In one of the harshest lakes in North America, a living creature was found where almost no one expected life at all.

An old cartoon, a new crisis: why a 2007 sketch is trending now

A political cartoon that was drawn nearly twenty years ago is suddenly everywhere again. The image, shared widely in the aftermath of recent developments in Venezuela, has revived debates of US foreign policy and coincidence, or how people read meaning into history.

Trump says Cuba is ‘ready to fall,’ warns Colombia and Mexico after Maduro’s capture

After the US seizure of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, President Donald Trump claimed Cuba was “ready to fall” and issued fresh warnings to Colombia and Mexico, triggering regional backlash.

Bangladesh bans IPL broadcasts and promotions: Mustafizur Rahman controversy and fallout explained

The fallout did not stop at broadcast restrictions. In a further escalation, the Bangladesh Cricket Board decided not to send its national team to India for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

America First versus intervention: Why Venezuela is splitting the MAGA coalition

Donald Trump’s decision to use US military force to capture Nicolás Maduro has thrilled parts of the Republican base but unsettled others who backed him for ending foreign wars. The fallout is exposing fresh cracks inside the MAGA movement.

Why Iran’s rulers are in survival mode as unrest grows at home and threats mount abroad

Iran’s leadership is confronting a rare convergence of pressures, with spreading protests fuelled by economic collapse colliding with warnings of military action from the United States and Israel.

How Venezuela shattered the illusion of an anti-war Trump presidency

The Venezuela operation lays bare how far the America First promise can stretch when strategic resources are at stake.

Marco Rubio’s Venezuela problem: Toppling Maduro was the easy part

After years pushing for regime change, the US secretary of state is now tasked with helping run a fractured country of 29 million, manage its oil wealth and avoid a nation-building disaster.

Maduro’s Nike Tech Fleece arrest outfit goes viral: where to buy the grey tracksuit from US capture

A photo of Nicolás Maduro in a grey Nike Tech Fleece after his capture by US forces went viral, sparking memes, search spikes, and a global social media frenzy amid escalating US-Venezuela tensions.

How people are recovering from AI-fuelled delusions by reconnecting with real humans

As cases of chatbot-induced paranoia and obsession draw scrutiny, a small online community has become a lifeline for those trying to reclaim their mental footing.

Accused ex-boyfriend, unknown motive, last Instagram post: What we know so far about Indian woman found dead in the US

The killing of 27-year-old Indian national Nikitha Godishala has sparked outrage as US police charge her ex-boyfriend with murder and launch an international manhunt after he fled the country.

Trump releases immigrant welfare data for 120 countries: Why India does not appear on the list

A welfare usage chart shared by US President Donald Trump highlights several Asian countries but omits India, underscoring the Indian-American community’s high income levels and low reliance on public assistance.

Venezuela's Maduro to appear in US court, Trump says further strikes possible

Trump told reporters on Sunday that he could order another strike if Venezuela does not cooperate with U.S. efforts to open up its oil industry and stop drug trafficking.

The Venezuela Strike: Stable oil supply, but heightened global uncertainty

Despite the dramatic U.S. military capture of Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela's marginal oil production—under 1% of global supply—ensures stable near-term flows, yet escalating geopolitical risks could inject lasting uncertainty into energy and financial markets.

Nicolas Maduro’s Indian connection: How Sathya Sai Baba shaped his private life

`That bond, rooted in devotion to Indian spiritual leader Sathya Sai Baba, followed him from the corridors of diplomacy to the highest office in Venezuela and remained visible even at the height of his power.

Maduro yelps in pain, says ‘Good night, Happy New Year’ as US flies him to New York | Watch

Viral footage showing Nicolás Maduro appearing to yelp in pain during his US capture has sharpened global scrutiny as his transfer to New York deepens Venezuela’s political crisis and international tensions.

Trump announces US takeover of Venezuela’s oil sector: What India stands to gain and what it risks losing | Explained

The possibility of revived oil production under US oversight, the unlocking of long-stuck Indian investments, and the broader geopolitical implications of regime change have put India in a delicate position.

Is Greenland next? Denmark’s PM tells Trump to ‘stop the threats,’ warns US has no right to annex

Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen strongly rejected US claims on Greenland, insisting the territory’s sovereignty is non-negotiable and already protected under NATO.

₹27 lakh bet turns into ₹3.9 crore after US captures Venezuela’s President Maduro

A Polymarket account created in late December placed a $30,000 bet, around Rs 27 lakh, on Maduro’s exit from power on Friday.

Trump says he doesn’t believe Ukrainian strike targeted Putin’s residence

President Donald Trump disputes Kremlin claims of a Ukrainian drone attack, saying U.S. officials found no evidence the Russian president’s residence was hit.

Who was Nikitha Godishala? Indian woman found dead in US, ex-boyfriend flees to India

Nikitha Godishala, 27, was discovered with stab wounds in Columbia, Maryland, days after her ex-boyfriend Arjun Sharma reported her missing and fled to India.

OPINION | US action in Venezuela is an exercise of raw power; India should be wary

The case of Venezuela serves as a warning that universal norms are fading and power-based hierarchies are rising. India must adapt carefully, strengthening its stance in a world where raw power has returned to the forefront of history

Is the Trump-Musk bromance back? Mar-a-Lago dinner fuels speculation

The dinner followed Musk’s public praise for Trump earlier on Saturday after US forces carried out a military operation in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.

Trump claims Modi acted to ‘make me happy,’ praises him as ‘a good man’

Trump said Modi acted to “make me happy” and linked India’s stance on Russian oil to potential trade consequences.

Trump warns of ‘second strike’ on Venezuela if demands ignored after Maduro’s arrest

US President Donald Trump warned that Washington could launch a “second wave” of attacks on Venezuela if its interim leadership fails to comply with American demands.

Will US invade Colombia after Venezuela? ‘Sounds good to me,’ says Donald Trump

Will US invade Colombia after Venezuela? ‘Sounds good to me,’ says Donald Trump

Trump threatens tariff hike on India if it doesn’t cooperate on Russian oil

US President Donald Trump warned that Washington could raise tariffs on Indian imports if New Delhi fails to cooperate on what he called the “Russian oil issue”.

Trump issues warning to Venezuela’s acting leader, says she will ‘pay a very big price’ if she doesn’t cooperate

US President Donald Trump warned Venezuela’s interim leader Delcy Rodríguez of severe consequences if she fails to cooperate with Washington following the capture of Nicolás Maduro.

Trump’s Venezuela oil revival plan is a $100 billion gamble

At Venezuela’s oil ports, the equipment is in such poor shape that it takes up to five days to fully load supertankers that deliver crude to China. Seven years ago, it took just one day.

Asian shares hit record, oil swings on Venezuela

MSCI’s Asian stock index jumped 0.7% at the open after a widely watched technology gauge hit an all-time high

US will not govern Venezuela, will use oil ‘quarantine’ as leverage, Rubio walks back Trump’s remark

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington would not take a governing role in Venezuela, framing President Donald Trump’s remarks as a reference to leverage rather than direct control.

US and Venezuela’s vast oil reserves: Key questions about Trump’s plan and future production

After the US captured Nicolás Maduro, President Trump expressed interest in allowing American oil companies back into Venezuela to exploit its vast reserves, despite declining production caused by sanctions and infrastructure issues.

Key facts on Iran’s widespread protests amid rising nuclear tensions

Widespread protests across Iran, fueled by economic collapse and rising inflation, challenge the theocracy. Weakening alliances, US warnings, and past unrest exacerbate tensions, raising concerns over stability and the future of the regime.

Why is Elon Musk’s ‘Gitmo on a donkey’ post going viral after US captures Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro?

Elon Musk’s old threat to take Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro to “Gitmo on a donkey” resurfaced and went viral online after US forces captured the Venezuelan president in a dramatic operation.

US ready to work with Venezuela’s remaining leaders if they make ‘right decision’, says Marco Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington is open to working with Venezuela’s remaining leadership after Nicolas Maduro’s capture, warning the US retains strong leverage if they choose wrongly.

Was the US operation in Venezuela predicted by a 2007 political cartoon?

A political cartoon drawn in 2007 has gone viral after appearing to predict the US military operation in Venezuela that led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro.

Armed gangs kill over 30 in Niger state village raid, several kidnapped

Armed gangs raided Kasuwan Daji village in Niger State, Nigeria, killing over 30 people, abducting several others, and looting shops. The attack highlights ongoing security challenges and repeated mass kidnappings.

Greece grounds flights nationwide after radio failure cripples air traffic control

Flights across Greece were halted after a sudden collapse of radio frequencies disrupted air traffic communication, stranding thousands of passengers and causing widespread delays.

Bangladesh Election Commission rejects Hindu candidate Gobindadeb Pramanik’s nomination in Sheikh Hasina’s former seat

The rejection of Hindu lawyer Gobindadeb Pramanik’s nomination for Bangladesh’s general election has sparked concern over minority representation and electoral fairness ahead of the polls.

China’s ambassador to India renews Taiwan claim, says reunification ‘inevitable'

China’s envoy to India reiterated Beijing’s stance that Taiwan is an inseparable part of China, asserting that reunification is inevitable amid heightened regional tensions.

Myanmar military government frees over 6,100 prisoners on independence day, political detainees remain detained

Myanmar’s military government granted amnesty to over 6,100 prisoners and reduced others’ sentences on Independence Day, while political detainees, including Aung San Suu Kyi, remain imprisoned amid ongoing criticism of military rule.

Netanyahu backs US capture of Maduro, praises Trump’s ‘strong action’ in Venezuela

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voiced full support for the US military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, praising President Donald Trump’s decisive action and calling it a step toward restoring freedom.

Four questions, 50 seconds: Inside NYT reporter’s early-morning call with Trump minutes after Maduro’s capture

US President Donald Trump personally answered a call from a New York Times reporter minutes after announcing that American forces had captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in a pre-dawn operation in Caracas.

‘Sincerely appreciate’: BNP thanks PM Modi for condolence message on Khaleda Zia, recalls her role in India ties

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his condolence message on Khaleda Zia’s death, saying her contributions to Bangladesh–India relations would be remembered.

Pakistan’s foreign minister holds phone talks with Bangladesh amid India ties strain

Pakistan’s foreign minister spoke with his Bangladeshi counterpart to discuss bilateral ties as relations between India and Bangladesh remain tense.

Bangladesh student leader detained after boasting on camera of burning Hindu police officer

Bangladesh Police detained student leader Mahdi Hasan after a viral video showed him claiming involvement in the killing of Hindu officer SI Santosh Chowdhury during the 2024 unrest, though he faces no murder charges.

North Korea denounces US capture of Maduro as ‘serious encroachment of sovereignty’

North Korea condemned the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro as a “serious encroachment of sovereignty”, calling Washington rogue and brutal, and accusing it of violating international law and the UN Charter.