World

Indian envoys call US attack on Venezuela as "unsurprising"

Speaking from Kerala to ANI, Former Indian Ambassador to Venezuela, R. Viswanathan, said that the attack was not a surprise and that President Trump had threatened Maduro from the first time the American President came to power. He claimed that there was also a failed attempt earlier to overthrow Maduro. But, this time, the envoy contended that "the President sent warships, and authorised the CIA".

2026-01-03T16:32:41.387913+00:00 IST

‘Capture of President crosses an unacceptable line’: Brazil

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Saturday condemned the US strikes on Venezuela and the capture of President Maduro. He called the attack a violation of international law and said that the action recalls the worst moments of interference in the politics of Latin America and the Caribbean, threatening the preservation of the region as a zone of peace.

2026-01-03T16:25:47.188903+00:00 IST

"We were going to do it four days ago":Trump on Venezuela strikes

US President Donald Trump told Fox News on Saturday that the United States had planned to conduct the military operations in Venezuela four days ago but had to delay it due to the weather conditions.

2026-01-03T15:45:09.029418+00:00 IST

Trump lauds US military action in Venezuela to capture Maduro

Hours after the United States carried out strikes in Venezuela that led to the capture of incumbent Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, US President Donald Trump told Fox News that it was a complex manoeuvre and hailed the professionalism of the US armed forces.

2026-01-03T15:26:52.867601+00:00 IST

“Watched it in real time": Trump on US strikes in Venezuela

In his first remarks on US action in Venezuela that led to the capture of incumbent President Nicolas Maduro, President Donald Trump told Fox News that he had not seen anything like this, and was able to watch it in real time and watched every aspect of it.

2026-01-03T14:49:42.337798+00:00 IST

Veena Sikri underlines "attack on minorities" in Bangladesh

Former Ambassador of India to Bangladesh, Veena Sikri, told ANI on Saturday that for three months, there has been a consistent attack on the minorities in Bangladesh. She said that the attack has been constant and began just after the former PM Sheikh Hasina's plane barely left Dhaka. According to her, till now, 2,900 incidents have taken place against the minorities.

2026-01-03T14:45:40.231240+00:00 IST

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan condemns US bombings on Venezuela

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan strongly condemned the recent bombings by the US on various "strategic centres" of Venezuela. He labelled the bombings as an act of "terrorism", posing a threat to the "tranquillity "in Latin America.

2026-01-03T14:40:23.683178+00:00 IST

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Pentagon report flags China’s ‘core interest’ claim on Arunachal

A Pentagon report to the US Congress says China considers India's Arunachal Pradesh among its "core interests" as part of its plan for national rejuvenation by 2049. It also notes recent India-China disengagement talks but says mutual distrust is likely to continue.

2025-12-24T04:16:25.714506+00:00 IST

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

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Scottish First Minister welcomes Palestinians arriving for treatm

In his letter addressed to "the children, families and students of Gaza arriving in Scotland," Swinney said he wanted to extend a "heartfelt welcome" on behalf of the people of Scotland. He said Scotland had been horrified by the "catastrophic situation" unfolding in Gaza over the past two years.

2025-09-21T09:18:50.750426+00:00 IST

Egypt hails Portugal's decision to recognise Palestinian state

"It is a historic step that affirms the growing international support for the Palestinian people's right to self-determination and the establishment of an independent, contiguous state based on the June 4, 1967 lines, with East Jerusalem as its capital," a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday, said.

2025-09-21T09:14:53.517335+00:00 IST

Over 1500 drones, 1280 bombs, 50 missiles hit Ukraine: Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday called for stronger international sanctions and military support to counter Russia's escalating attacks, revealing that the country faced over 1,500 strike drones, 1,280 guided aerial bombs, and 50 missiles of various types in the past week alone.

2025-09-21T09:14:24.720097+00:00 IST

Pacific

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Colombia: 12 die in plane crash

Bogota [Colombia], March 10 (ANI): Twelve people died in a plane crash here on Saturday.

2019-03-09T22:31:02.881816+00:00 IST

S Korean nuclear envoy en route to Washington to discuss issues pertaining to N Korea

Seoul [South Korea], Mar 5 (ANI): South Korea’s chief nuclear envoy Lee Do-hoon on Tuesday (local time) departed for Washington to hold discussions pertaining to North Korea, including efforts being made towards denuclearising the Korean peninsula.

2019-03-05T12:25:37.103448+00:00 IST

7.5 magnitude earthquake rattles Peru

New Delhi [India], Feb 22 (ANI): An earthquake measuring 7.5 on the Richter Scale rattled Peru on Friday.

2019-02-22T11:23:25.727062+00:00 IST

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Algeria hosts dinner for Baijayant Panda-led delegation

Mohamed Khouane, Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and the National Community Abroad in the Algerian Parliament, hosted a formal dinner in Algiers in honour of a visiting Group 1 of the all-party Indian parliamentary delegation.

2025-06-02T00:43:56.000232+00:00 IST

Shrikant Shinde leads delegation in Liberia cultural outreach

Group 4 of the all-party delegation, led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde, visited several cultural and historical sites in Liberia as part of the ongoing Operation Sindoor diplomatic outreach.

2025-06-01T23:35:07.576664+00:00 IST

“Our relationship with Algeria is very old”: Nishikant Dubey

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, a member of the all-party delegation led by BJP MP Baijayant Panda, said India's relationship with Algeria is very old.

2025-06-01T17:43:46.735145+00:00 IST

Asia

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Impact Summit: Tech leaders echo PM's AI 'force multiplier' view

Tech leaders have echoing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for AI in India

2026-02-18T07:48:31.628308+00:00 IST

Pakistan accused of shielding death squads as killings

Fresh allegations of state-backed violence have surfaced in Balochistan after the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) claimed that a 23-year-old man from Tump was gunned down by an armed group allegedly operating with official support.

2026-02-18T07:29:14.248190+00:00 IST

Prime Minister Modi meets Serbian President Aleksandar

The bilateral meeting follows President Vucic's arrival in Delhi on Tuesday to participate in the summit. He was warmly received at the airport by Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita.

2026-02-18T07:26:53.242449+00:00 IST

Middle East

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"India will be with us," says Palestine Ambassador

"We expect a lot from India... The sky is the limit of our expectations for India regarding the reconstruction and recovery of Gaza. We had a good discussion with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and I can assure you, very soon India will be with us, not on a theoretical level but on a practical level, in Gaza and the West Bank also," Palestinian Ambassador said

2025-12-04T00:50:48.269583+00:00 IST

UAE, Japan hold 3rd round of Subcommittee on Political Diplomacy

The United Arab Emirates and Japan convened the third round of the Subcommittee on Political Diplomacy and International Cooperation under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Initiative (CSPI) in Tokyo. The meeting was co-chaired by Reem Ketait, Deputy Assistant Minister for Political Affairs at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Iwamoto Keiichi, Director-General of the Middle Eastern and African Affairs Bureau at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.

2025-12-04T00:36:09.658446+00:00 IST

46th GCC Summit concludes in Bahrain

The 46th GCC Summit concluded today at Al-Sakhir Palace, chaired by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, with the participation of Their Majesties and Highnesses, the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, and the heads of delegations.

2025-12-04T00:21:16.204841+00:00 IST

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Europe

University of London's Expert's response on Iran protests

Speaking with ANI, the expert said, "The basic grievance is economic mismanagement and corruption, structural inefficiencies that have brought Iran to where it is today. It has nothing to do with sanctions or with the 12-day war with Israel, as others believe. That is a misperception. It is completely domestic, both economically and politically, in a regime that is repressive and stifling and doesn't think twice about shooting its own population... These cycles of protests are not a new phenomenon. It has built up over 2.5 decades..."

2026-01-03T14:38:30.625548+00:00 IST

Europe

‘Venezuela must have chance for normal life, human dignity’

In the wake of the American action in Venezuela that led to the capture of President Nicolas Maduro, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on Saturday said that the people of the South American nation must have a chance for a normal life, security, prosperity, and human dignity.

2026-01-03T14:32:27.894805+00:00 IST

‘Drug trafficking must stop, stolen oil must be returned’: US VP

After the US Strikes into Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolas Maduro, US Vice President JD Vance on Saturday hailed the special operators who carried out the operation and defended the action saying that the Venezuelan president has multiple indictments in the United States for narcoterrorism.

2026-01-03T14:18:30.320960+00:00 IST

Middle East

Iran says US action in Venezuela “act of aggression”

Iran's Foreign Ministry on Saturday condemned the US military action against Venezuela, calling it not only a violation of the country's sovereignty but also a violation of the fundamental principles of the UN Charter and the basic rules of international law.

2026-01-03T13:43:11.414010+00:00 IST

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"Unacceptable violation of sovereignty," says Russia

The Russian side said if the reports were true it was an unacceptable violation of Venezuela's sovereignty.

2026-01-03T13:28:17.327302+00:00 IST

Others

"Maduro charged with Narco-Terrorism conspiracy,"

Nicolas Maduro has been charged with Narco-Terrorism Conspiracy, Cocaine Importation Conspiracy, Possession of Machineguns and Destructive Devices.

2026-01-03T12:47:08.153166+00:00 IST

Asia

Former MoS MEA response on US attack on Venezuela’s capital

He referenced the 'Monroe Doctrine' for the current conflict. Just like President Monroe, in his message to Congress in December 1823, declared Latin America to be within the American Sphere of Influence. Similarly, this has been extended in the modern age. He said that, in the current context, we are seeing a hegemonic principle. He also claimed that not all the countries of Latin America have true democracy, and there are " questions and doubts about the legitimacy of votes" in Venezuela.

2026-01-03T12:33:31.690658+00:00 IST

Others

Venezuela Strikes: Chilean Prez calls for peaceful resolution

Chilean President Gabriel Boric on Saturday gave a call for peaceful resolution after American strikes in Venezuela where the US "captured" President Maduro and his wife. The Chilean President condemned the military action and said that the crisis must be resolved through dialogue and multilateralism.

2026-01-03T12:26:31.891598+00:00 IST

Asia

China’s Tibet dam push raises regional alarm over water security

China has confirmed the launch of a massive hydropower project on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet, triggering renewed concerns over environmental risks, downstream water security and China's tightening grip over the region, as reported by Phayul.

2026-01-03T11:58:01.254363+00:00 IST

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Russia calls US action against Maduro, "Act of aggression"

The Russian Federation also supported calls by South American leaders for the calling of an urgent UN Security Council meeting.

2026-01-03T11:49:06.541016+00:00 IST

Maduro to stand trial on criminal charges in US: Utah Senator

Utah Senator Mike Lee said on Saturday he was informed by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was arrested by U.S. personnel to stand trial on criminal charges in the United States.

2026-01-03T11:26:46.110821+00:00 IST

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Journalist says Venezuela VP Rodriguez to be interim President

Investigative Journalist Laura Loomer said on Saturday citing sources that Delcy Rodriguez, who is presently serving as the Vice-President of Venezuela, is going to be announced as the interim President of Venezuela.

2026-01-03T11:18:20.353423+00:00 IST

Europe

Keeping track of situation in Venezuela: Italy’s Foreign Minister

Italian Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Saturday that he is following the developments taking place in Venezuela and that Italian PM Giorgia Meloni is being constantly informed.

2026-01-03T11:17:29.141306+00:00 IST

Asia

Pakistan’s economic crisis strains household spending

Pakistan's latest household survey shows families now spend nearly two-thirds of their income on food and utilities due to high inflation. Spending on education and health has sharply declined, while reliance on remittances has increased, highlighting rising inequality and shrinking purchasing power.

2026-01-03T09:46:10.048478+00:00 IST