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Britain not involved in US Venezuela attack: UK PM Keir Starmer

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday confirmed that the UK was not involved in the US military operation in Venezuela, which led to the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores.

2026-01-04T02:18:43.328203+00:00 IST

Bangladesh condemns Mustafizur Rahman’s exclusion from IPL

Bangladesh condemned the decision to exclude Mustafizur Rahman from the IPL on Saturday.

2026-01-04T01:25:20.160080+00:00 IST

MQM-P announces ‘Karachi Bachao’ campaign

The announcement was made on Saturday at a press conference held at the party's Bahadurabad headquarters, attended by senior leaders, including Farooq Sattar, Syed Aminul Haque, and Haider Abbas Rizvi, among others.

2026-01-04T01:17:35.961636+00:00 IST

Russia urges US to release Maduro, calls for dialogue

The Russian Foreign Ministry urged the United States to release Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, calling them the "legitimately elected leaders" and stressing that issues between the two countries should be resolved through dialogue.

2026-01-04T01:05:44.983462+00:00 IST

“Act of war”: NYC mayor Mamdani on Maduro’s capture by US

He said it violates federal and international law and could affect tens of thousands of Venezuelans living in the cosmopolitan world city.

2026-01-04T00:54:21.637972+00:00 IST

“Operation Absolute Resolve was discreet, precise”: General Dan

In a press conference in Florida, Caine said, "This operation, known as Operation Absolute Resolve, was discreet, precise, and the culmination of months of planning and rehearsal, an operation that, frankly, only the United States military could undertake."

2026-01-04T00:41:57.620453+00:00 IST

“I’d be concerned”: Rubio warns Cuba’s leaders

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday warned Cuba's leaders and said that "I'd be concerned" following the United States' capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.

2026-01-04T00:33:14.821983+00:00 IST

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Donald Trump holds telephonic conversation with Uzbek President

United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) held a telephonic conversation with his Uzbek counterpart, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, over the launch of the US-Uzbekistan Business and Investment Council.

2025-12-24T01:03:29.971106+00:00 IST

US Supreme Court refuses deployment of National Guard in Chicago

The United States Supreme Court on Tuesday (local time) refused the deployment of the National Guard in Chicago over the objection of Illinois officials, amid doubt on the viability of such deployments in other cities, the New York Times reported.

2025-12-23T22:27:52.736207+00:00 IST

Epstein files: US Department of Justice releases 30,000 pages

The United States Department of Justice on Tuesday (local time) released 30,000 more pages of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, while noting that some of these documents contain "untrue" claims made against President Donald Trump.

2025-12-23T21:16:30.098841+00:00 IST

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JSMM Chairman urges UN to hold Pakistan accountable

In the letter, Burfat has accused Pakistan of being built on religious manipulation and using it to oppress historical nations such as the Sindhis, Baloch, Pashtuns, Saraikis, and Brahuis.

2025-09-22T14:35:29.591063+00:00 IST

UN rights office demands "immediate release" of Chinese journalis

The UNHR termed these charges as "vague and ill-defined" and demanded the immediate release of the journalist.

2025-09-22T03:22:22.477453+00:00 IST

Germany deploys jets after Russian aircraft spotted

Germany's air force deployed two Eurofighter jets to intercept a Russian reconnaissance aircraft that entered neutral airspace over the Baltic Sea. Al Jazeera reported.

2025-09-21T20:52:57.995772+00:00 IST

Pacific

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Christchurch terror attacks: Suspect smirks in court, remanded in custody until Apr 5

Christchurch [New Zealand], Mar 16 (ANI): A 28-year-old suspect, identified as Brenton Harrison Tarrant appeared before the court on Saturday on murder charges connected with Friday's terror attacks in Christchurch, which left at least 49 people dead. He was remanded in custody without plea until April 5.

2019-03-15T23:49:27.617040+00:00 IST

Vietnamese woman charged with murder of Kim Jong-un’s half-brother to stay in jail

Shah Alam [Malaysia], Mar 14 (ANI): Doan Thi Huong, the Vietnamese woman accused of murdering North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s half-brother Kim Jong-nam, will continue to be in jail after Malaysian prosecutors rejected her appeal to drop a murder charge against her.

2019-03-14T10:39:46.957135+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 jolts Fiji Islands

Suva [Fiji], Mar 10 (ANI): An earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale rattled the Fiji Islands region on Sunday afternoon, according to the India Meteorological Department.

2019-03-10T09:34:09.094604+00:00 IST

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Brazil sympathises fully with India’s concerns: Shashi Tharoor

Tharoor's remarks followed a meeting with Amorim, who affirmed Brazil's stance, saying, "Even if the reasons may be sad, it is a satisfaction to receive our Indian friends... we reiterated our condemnation of all acts of terrorism against the civilian population in India."

2025-06-02T17:49:52.230974+00:00 IST

All-party delegation highlights success in exposing terroris

All-party delegation members Satnam Singh Sandhu and Rekha Sharma, on Monday, hailed the delegation's diplomatic outreach as a resounding success, stating that it has successfully exposed terrorist activities of Pakistan, while noting that all four countries, especially Algeria, endorsed India's zero-tolerance stance against terrorism and recognised the nation's challenges with cross-border terror.

2025-06-02T17:31:41.226186+00:00 IST

"Just conducting retribution for act of terror": Shashi Tharoor

"The whole idea was to signal that we are not trying to start a war, we are just conducting retribution for an act of terror, which was a really vile act, 26 people being killed...It was horrendous and it was meant to do the maximum possible damage to India, to disrupt the Kashmiri economy, which was booming, to end the prospects of tourism flourishing in Kashmir...also to perhaps create a communal backlash in India...," Tharoor said.

2025-06-02T17:06:54.584114+00:00 IST

Asia

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PM Modi's vision for India becoming "AI powerhouse" resonates

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw echoed PM Modi, who in his interview to ANI hailed India's talent and entrepreneurial energy to become an AI powerhouse.

2026-02-18T08:12:21.277158+00:00 IST

Trade deficit deepens as Pakistan’s external fragility resurfaces

Pakistan's external position has again come under strain during the first seven months of FY 2025-26, as a ballooning trade deficit offset improvements in remittances and services exports.

2026-02-18T08:11:24.967514+00:00 IST

India pushes AI-powered energy stack

Ashish Khanna, Director General, International Solar Alliance (ISA) has underscored the urgent need for digital infrastructure to support the rapid expansion of decentralized renewable energy, particularly solar power, in India and other developing nations at AI Impact Summit 2026.

2026-02-18T07:56:04.555432+00:00 IST

Middle East

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UAE field hospital continues to provide medical services to Gaza

The UAE field hospital in Gaza continues to receive patients and deliver specialised medical services to residents of the Strip, reaffirming its humanitarian commitment to providing comprehensive healthcare and essential treatment services. The hospital's work is part of the UAE's ongoing efforts to support the healthcare sector and alleviate the suffering of civilians amid challenging humanitarian conditions.

2025-12-05T00:43:01.200732+00:00 IST

AI accurately predicts location of mineral deposits

The race to find the mineral deposits needed to support the world's growing population and energy transition is on, and those using artificial intelligence technology for exploration and extraction are already leading the way.

2025-12-04T17:26:05.718066+00:00 IST

Israel confirms deaths of Hamas East Rafah Battalion Commander

The Israel Defence Forces on Thursday confirmed the death of the commander of Hamas's East Rafah Battalion, his deputy, and a company commander during an operation in southern Gaza.

2025-12-04T17:25:20.595712+00:00 IST

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Maduro, his wife land in New York after US military capture

The plane carrying Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, has landed at Stewart Air National Guard Base in New York on Saturday (local time).

2026-01-04T00:10:28.406516+00:00 IST

Middle East

Netanyahu praises Trump for capturing Venezuela’s President

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised US President Donald Trump for his leadership and the military operation that led to the capture of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.

2026-01-03T23:42:57.264270+00:00 IST

Europe

France calls for caution after Maduro's capture

France's Foreign Minister Barrot said that while Maduro has undermined the rights and dignity of the Venezuelan people, any political solution must come from the Venezuelans themselves.

2026-01-03T23:35:24.179733+00:00 IST

“Freedom has arrived”: Venezuelan oppn leader Maria Machado

After the US captured President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado said that the "hour of freedom" had arrived for her nation.

2026-01-03T23:18:20.803655+00:00 IST

Asia

Earthquake of magnitude 3.5 hits Nepal

A mild earthquake of magnitude 3.5 struck Nepal late on Saturday night, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).

2026-01-03T23:09:10.820945+00:00 IST

US oil companies to spend billions of dollars in Venezuela: Trump

While addressing a press conference in Florida, Trump said the United States was in the "oil selling" business and would provide it to other countries interested in buying.

2026-01-03T21:55:19.133329+00:00 IST

Asia

MEA advises Indians to avoid non-essential travel to Venezuela

It also urged Indians currently in Venezuela to exercise extreme caution, remain in contact with the Indian Embassy in Caracas, and share an emergency helpline number for assistance.

2026-01-03T20:49:11.024657+00:00 IST

“Settled eight and one-quarter wars”: Trump

While addressing a press conference in Florida, Trump said, "I settled eight and one-quarter wars. You know what the one quarter was? Thailand and Cambodia."

2026-01-03T20:25:12.604448+00:00 IST

Asia

Earthquake of magnitude 4.2 hits Afghanistan

An earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale struck Afghanistan on Saturday evening, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).

2026-01-03T19:39:48.089080+00:00 IST

Nicolas Maduro, his wife indicted in New York, says Trump

The US President said that American forces, working with law enforcement agencies, captured Maduro and his wife in a night-time operation.

2026-01-03T19:38:48.939588+00:00 IST

Asia

China condemns US strikes on Venezuela

China on Saturday strongly condemned American strikes on Venezuela that led to the capture of incumbent President Nicolas Maduro and said "such hegemonic acts" seriously violate international law and Venezuela's sovereignty, and threaten peace and security in Latin America and the Caribbean region.

2026-01-03T18:29:09.621833+00:00 IST

Europe

Operation Absolute Resolve: US conducts military strikes

The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Saturday that he was deeply alarmed by the recent escalation in Venezuela and expressed his concern over international law not being respected.

2026-01-03T17:52:55.150625+00:00 IST

'US action aimed at bringing dictator Nicolas Maduro to justice'

Noting that the United States' action in Venezuela was "one of the most stunning, effective, and powerful displays of American military might and competence in American history", President Donald Trump said on Saturday that no nation in the world could achieve what America achieved yesterday.

2026-01-03T17:22:49.330058+00:00 IST