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The decree, dated Saturday, was signed by then-president Nicolas Maduro, who was captured earlier that day by US military forces and is currently being held in New York.

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

US legal action against deposed dictator Nicolas Maduro dates back to President Donald Trump's first term. A superseding indictment unsealed on Saturday added fresh allegations of narco-terrorism and conspiracy to import cocaine.

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

Kharge raised concerns over the recent arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, and warned against the 'expansionist' tendencies and attempts to intimidate nations.

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

In a statement posted on X, the Swiss Federal Government said the move takes effect immediately and applies to all Swiss-based assets linked to Maduro.

Delegation led by Yemen's main separatist group to travel to Saudi Arabia: Report

The conflict, which began early last month, has triggered a major feud between the Gulf powers, Saudi Arabia and UAE, and fractured a coalition fighting Houthi forces.

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

Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov said the strikes on his city were "not just an attack on facilities. It's an attack on heating, on water, on people's normal lives. They are trying to break us with fear and darkness."

US drops number of vaccines it recommends for every child

Officials said the overhaul to the federal vaccine schedule won't result in any families losing access or insurance coverage for vaccines, but medical experts slammed the move, saying it could lead to reduced uptake of important vaccinations and increase disease.

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

Cuban authorities over the weekend said the 32 had been killed in the surprise attack but have given no further details.

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

As Nicolás Maduro faces US charges, lawyers are looking at Manuel Noriega’s case for clues on invasion legality, jurisdiction and head-of-state immunity.

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

Who is Nicolás Ernesto Maduro Guerra (“Nicolasito”)? A profile of Maduro’s son named in a US narco-terror indictment and cocaine-trafficking case.

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

Michael Burry says US efforts to revive Venezuela’s oil industry could boost refiners like Valero and service firms like Halliburton. Here’s why.

Delcy Rodriguez formally sworn in as Venezuela's interim president

Rodriguez, a 56-year-old labor lawyer known for close connections to the private sector and her devotion to the ruling party, was sworn in by her brother Jorge, who is the head of the national assembly legislature.

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

The tariff measures are currently under scrutiny by the US Supreme Court, where they have been challenged over whether the President exceeded his authority.

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

The remarks came shortly after Flores and her husband, Nicolas Maduro, entered not guilty pleas to multiple federal charges at a New York courthouse on Monday afternoon, according to CNN.

Maduro’s son backs Rodríguez even as she extends hand to Trump

Jorge Rodríguez, Delcy’s brother, was reinstated as head of the assembly for a sixth consecutive annual term.

US to meet with oil executives this week on Venezuela revival

Chevron is the only oil supermajor still operating in the South American nation.

Venezuela strike gets lukewarm public support, big anxiety: poll shows Americans fear the US will go ‘too far’

The two-day poll showed 65% of Republicans back the military operation ordered by Republican President Donald Trump, compared to 11% of Democrats and 23% of independents.

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

The Times reports Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has a Moscow escape plan if protests and defections overwhelm security forces amid a currency crisis.

EAM Jaishankar meets IEA Executive Director in France

During his visit to France, Jaishankar will meet the French leadership and hold talks with Foreign Minister Jean Noel Barrot, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

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

The strikes came a few days before Lebanon's army commander is scheduled to brief the government on its mission of disarming Hezbollah in areas along the border with Israel.

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

"As President Trump said, we are making preparations to allow for a reopening should the President make that decision," the official told Reuters.

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

If even a fraction of those losing status remain in Canada, the country could soon face one of the largest undocumented populations in its history, with Indians bearing the brunt of the fallout.

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

Peruvian shamans predicting Trump illness and Maduro’s fall have drawn attention after the US captured Maduro

‘I am innocent’: Ousted Venezuela leader Nicolás Maduro pleads not guilty in New York Court

Ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro pleaded not guilty in a New York court, rejecting US charges and denouncing the military operation that led to his capture.

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

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns of instability and legal risks after US military action in Venezuela and Nicolas Maduro’s detention in New York.

Bangladesh pre-poll unrest: Hindu woman officer targeted, branded ‘Indian agent’

Fresh incidents of harassment involving an opposition candidate and Hindu officials have heightened concerns over Bangladesh’s electoral climate, with allegations of intimidation, minority targeting and administrative bias surfacing ahead of the February polls.

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

Thirteen countries, all but two of them in Africa, are now on the list, which makes the process of obtaining a U.S. visa unaffordable for many.

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

Barry Pollack, the US lawyer who helped secure Julian Assange’s release, is now representing Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro in a high-stakes narco-terrorism case in New York.

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

The Vice President also said his family wanted to shield their children from the harsh realities of public life and questioned the news value of circulating photographs that showed broken windows at the residence.

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

From Colombia and Mexico to Greenland, Cuba, and Iran, governments have pushed back against what they see as a return to unilateral coercion and imperial-era thinking.

Why María Corina Machado is the biggest loser in Venezuela’s post-Maduro transition?

María Corina Machado lost her chance to lead Venezuela’s post-Maduro transition due to Trump’s personal grudge over her Nobel Prize, leaving her side-lined while US strategic interests shape the country’s future.

Citing Maduro capture, Medvedev suggests ‘kidnapping of neo-Nazi Merz could be an excellent twist'

Russia’s Dmitry Medvedev suggested German Chancellor Merz could face a hypothetical kidnapping, citing the US seizure of Venezuela’s Maduro, while criticising Trump’s actions as illegal but aligned with American interests.

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

The incident comes amid intensified scrutiny of Bangladesh’s deteriorating law and order situation ahead of crucial national elections and drawing sharp criticism of the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.

Colombia’s Petro says he is ready to ‘take up arms’ after Trump threats and Venezuela raid

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said he may “take up arms” after threats from US President Donald Trump, as tensions escalated following Washington’s military action against neighbouring Venezuela.

India cautions nationals in Iran amid violent protests, warns citizens against non-essential travel

India on Tuesday issued a travel advisory urging its nationals to avoid non-essential travel to Iran in view of the ongoing violent protests in the country.

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

China views Trump’s Venezuela strike as a strategic gift because it validates Beijing’s critique of US unilateralism and weakens Washington’s moral standing.

Iran defies US warnings as protest crackdown deepens, children among dead

Iran has intensified its protest crackdown, killing children and arresting minors, while openly defying warnings from US President Donald Trump and insisting it will show “no leniency” toward so-called rioters.

Saudi Arabia tests bond market appetite with new dollar deal

The kingdom plans to sell notes with maturities ranging from three to 30 years, according to a person familiar with the matter.

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

The woman was raped on the same day that Khokon Chandra Das, a Hindu man, died after being attacked and set ablaze by a mob in the Shariatpur district.

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

Developed by Korea Aerospace Industries, the twin-engine multirole fighter has been in development since 2010 and is intended to replace the Republic of Korea Air Force’s ageing F-4 and F-5 fleets.

‘Fulfil your prior commitments with us’: China warns Pakistan on delayed CPEC delivery

China has sharply pressed Pakistan to deliver long-delayed CPEC commitments, flagging security failures, infrastructure delays and transparency concerns, while linking future funding to compliance and warning that Pakistan “has to deliver its best.”

Chevron, US oil stocks rally as Trump vows Venezuela revival

Trump said US oil companies will spend billions of dollars to rebuild Venezuela’s crumbling energy infrastructure and restore the nation’s oil sector to its former glory.

JD Vance’s Ohio home attacked, several windows damaged; intruder arrested: What we know so far

Images published by local media outlets showed visible damage to windows at the property, though investigators have not yet confirmed how the damage was caused or whether any weapons or tools were involved.

Chevron, US oil stocks rally as Trump vows Venezuela revival

Trump said US oil companies will spend billions of dollars to rebuild Venezuela’s crumbling energy infrastructure and restore the nation’s oil sector to its former glory.

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

The dance video aired shortly after the United States carried out a strike on a Venezuelan dock that Washington said was being used for drug trafficking in November last year.

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

Pakistan’s eagerness to portray a fleeting handshake as a breakthrough comes against the backdrop of its deep diplomatic isolation following the May 2025 conflict.

Another incident against Asim Munir critic: 'Mysterious fire' at Pak journalist's US house; internet sees 'troubling pattern'

The incident sparked speculations on social media about the possible involvement of rogue Pakistani elements.

Sharada Iyer, sister of singer Chitra Iyer, dies during trek in Oman

Singer Chitra Iyer’s sister died in a trekking accident in Oman, while in a separate tragedy, four Indian expatriates, including three siblings, were killed in a car crash in Abu Dhabi.

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

Debating whether 3 lakh rupees makes someone an “Indian-equivalent lakhpati” misses the larger truth. The real story is not about currency conversion, but about economic decay.

China’s Xi takes veiled swipe at US over ‘unilateral, bullying’ actions in Venezuela

Chinese leaders criticised unilateral “bullying” actions, indirectly targeting the US, while defending sovereignty and international law amid rising tensions over Venezuela and wider global instability.