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Venezuela starts process of releasing political prisoners: Trump

"Venezuela has started the process, in a BIG WAY, of releasing their political prisoners. Thank you! I hope those prisoners will remember how lucky they got that the USA came along and did what had to be done. I HOPE THEY NEVER FORGET! If they do, it will not be good for them," Trump said.

2026-01-11T04:37:14.418175+00:00 IST

Trump briefed on military options of targeting Iran

While no final decision has been taken, officials said the President is seriously considering authorising limited military action as pressure mounts over the Iranian regime's use of force against demonstrators. The protests, driven largely by economic grievances and political repression, have entered a critical phase, with reports of widespread arrests and use of live ammunition against civilians.

2026-01-11T03:00:43.093035+00:00 IST

Op Hawkeye Strike: US conducts strikes across Syria

US Central Command (CENTCOM) forces, along with partner forces, conducted large-scale strikes against multiple ISIS targets across Syria as a part of Operation Hawkeye Strike.

2026-01-10T22:02:56.406037+00:00 IST

‘Iran is looking at freedom; US ready to help’: Donald Trump

Amid the protests in Iran, US President Donald Trump said on Saturday (local time) that the United States stands ready to help the Middle-Eastern country, which is looking at "Freedom" like never before.

2026-01-10T21:25:17.600976+00:00 IST

Six, including child, pastor killed in Mississippi shooting

Six people were killed, including a seven-year-old girl and a pastor, in Mississippi, the New York Post reported, citing the police.

2026-01-10T21:19:30.988886+00:00 IST

Trump declares national emergency to shield Venezuelan oil funds

According to the White House, the Executive Order blocks any attachment, judgment, lien, execution, garnishment or other judicial process against Venezuelan oil revenues and diluent sales deposited in US Treasury accounts. These funds, termed "Foreign Government Deposit Funds," are to remain frozen unless specifically authorised under the new order.

2026-01-10T18:25:17.127277+00:00 IST

Chinese national charged in US for photographing B-2 base

The complaint states that on December 2, 2025, the Whiteman Air Force Base Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) looked into a report about a suspicious minivan with a Massachusetts license plate near the base perimeter.

2026-01-10T11:07:25.376962+00:00 IST

Spanish Foreign Ministry inaugurates room dedicated to Afghan wom

Sanchez said that the world still owes an unpaid debt to Afghan women, as per Tolo News.

2026-01-10T09:21:59.438810+00:00 IST

WUC raises alarm over intensified cultural repression

The WUC press release also highlighted concerns over transnational repression, referencing a criminal case in Kazakhstan against Bekzat Maksutkhan, head of the Nagyz Atajurt Volunteers human rights organisation, and 18 others on charges of "inciting ethnic hatred against the Chinese people."

2026-01-10T09:05:39.594616+00:00 IST

Bangladesh NSA holds talks with US Officials on upcoming polls

During the meetings, they discussed upcoming elections in Bangladesh, economic and trade relations, Rohingya issue, and regional matters, the statement said.

2026-01-10T08:41:08.198080+00:00 IST

Mercosur–EU Pact a ‘Historic Day for Multilateralism,’ says Brazi

The endorsement effectively concludes more than two decades of negotiations between the South American trading bloc and the European Union.

2026-01-10T07:53:58.269554+00:00 IST

"US supports people of Iran": Secy of State Marco Rubio as former Iranian Prince calls for more prot

American politician Marco Rubio has come out in support of the Iranian protestors. In a post on X, Rubio said, "The United States supports the brave people of Iran."

2026-01-10T06:33:33.268232+00:00 IST

Iran recorded 116 protests across 22 provinces: Report

As per the report, Iran saw 20 huge protests- ones that have a turnout of over 1,000 people.

2026-01-10T05:09:05.550935+00:00 IST

“Lot of money is going to be made": Trump on meeting oil exec

"A lot of money is going to be made. Oil prices will come down, although they are getting down pretty good now without it, and it was a great meeting we had today with the biggest companies anywhere in the world," Fox News quoted Trump as saying.

2026-01-10T03:04:49.720684+00:00 IST

Exploration of opening of US Embassy "denounces" op in nation, Ve

In an event at the La Candelaria parish, Rodriguez stated that the response to the US after the operation will be diplomatic and in accordance with the international law.

2026-01-10T02:47:31.401606+00:00 IST

Have to do something with Greenland- easy way or hard way: Trump

US President Donald Trump again reiterated the claims of having to do "something" about Greenland, saying that if US doesn't take any action, Russia and China would spring in and that Washington does not want to have them as neighbours. In the context of Denmark, he said that landing a boat 500 years ago "doesn't mean they own the land".

2026-01-10T00:30:26.249016+00:00 IST

‘Will be hitting them very hard where it hurts': Trump warns Iran

US President Donald Trump said that the situation in Iran is being monitored very closely and hoped for the protestors in the country to be safe. He warned that if people get killed, the US would get involved and would hit the country where it hurts.

2026-01-09T23:06:54.951787+00:00 IST

US President Trump repeats claim of settling India-Pak conflict

US President Donald Trump reiterated his claim of having stopped a war between India and Pakistan and said that Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif during his visit to the US made a statement saying that Trump had saved millions of lives.

2026-01-09T22:55:40.516424+00:00 IST

'You're dealing with us directly, not Venezuela', Trump

US President Donald Trump met top oil and gas executives at the White House and assured them of safety and security in Venezuela. Saying that the United States built the Venezuelan oil industry with American talent, now US would do "everything" about the assets stolen.

2026-01-09T21:40:40.368439+00:00 IST

Trump to meet top global oil companies’ executives today

US President Donald Trump said on Friday (US local time) that he is going to meet top oil industry executives at the White House and hold discussion exclusively on Venezuela- its oil, the ties with US, security, the people and "stoppage" of drugs and criminals coming into the US.

2026-01-09T19:52:39.229059+00:00 IST

Trump to meet oil execs for Venezuela investment

Trump made the announcement in a post on his social media platform Truth Social, stating, "At least 100 Billion Dollars will be invested by BIG OIL, all of whom I will be meeting with today at The White House."

2026-01-09T17:38:09.216121+00:00 IST