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US forces seize another oil tanker in Caribbean

The US Southern Command on Friday announced the seizure of another oil tanker, named Olina, in the Caribbean Sea in a pre-dawn operation, making it the fifth seizure of a tanker by US forces.

2026-01-09T17:14:22.064466+00:00 IST

Blockade gave leverage as Venezuelan govt agrees to work with US

"A large military force is down there to enforce the sanctions... and with the blockade, he (Trump) enforced the sanctions. We have a leverage now. We've got a Venezuelan government that wants to work with the United States and that tried to end the corruption, or at least they will work constructively with the US because that's the only way they will get the oil revenue. This is using military force without firing bullets, without soldiers on the ground and with the full impact of the force," Wright said to Fox News.

2026-01-09T17:13:03.937154+00:00 IST

No ruling by US Supreme Court in high-stakes Trump tariffs case

According to Reuters, the US apex court released only one decision on Friday, which pertained to a technical matter involving criminal procedure.

2026-01-09T15:55:02.976721+00:00 IST

Trump cancels second wave of attacks on Venezuela

US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he has cancelled a previously expected second wave of military attacks on Venezuela, following his military action in Caracas which led to the capture of the South American country's leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife, citing improved cooperation from Caracas and the release of a large number of political prisoners as part of efforts to 'seek peace'.

2026-01-09T10:21:54.577850+00:00 IST

Trump had "productive" call with Colombian Prez: Vance

Addressing a Press Briefing, Vance said that talks are being held at all levels of the government with Carribean countries.

2026-01-09T09:59:43.147534+00:00 IST

Machado to visit Washington next week: Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump stated that Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado may visit Washington next week. He said this would be their first meeting, spoke about rebuilding Venezuela's democracy and oil sector, and said US energy companies could play a key role.

2026-01-09T07:05:49.352306+00:00 IST

Trump refuses to confirm contact with Putin after tanker seizure

US forces seized a Russian-flagged tanker in the Atlantic after a weeks-long chase, prompting criticism from Russia and China. Donald Trump declined to confirm contact with Vladimir Putin, while the White House said it will continue targeting sanctioned oil shipments.

2026-01-09T06:10:08.046481+00:00 IST

“United States will take power away from criminal cartels”: Vance

US Vice President JD Vance linked regional peace to firm action against criminal cartels, as President Donald Trump announced plans to target cartels on land. The move follows recent US operations in Venezuela, drawing criticism from several countries, including Mexico.

2026-01-09T05:07:38.602008+00:00 IST

US to start hitting drug cartels in land-based operations: Trump

US President Donald Trump stated that the US will expand its cartel crackdown to land operations, prompting a sharp response from Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum, who rejected any foreign intervention and reaffirmed Mexico's sovereignty while stressing cooperation without subordination.

2026-01-09T04:30:14.617382+00:00 IST

Venezuela’s Interim President says citizens did not deserve "vile

Rodriguez also announced the upcoming construction of a monument in honor of all citizens who died in the US military incursion into Venezuela on January 3.

2026-01-09T04:08:00.845699+00:00 IST

“Enthusiasm to overturn regime incredible”: Trump on Iran protest

Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) warned Iran's government against harming protesters, stating that the United States would intervene if innocent people were killed amid the ongoing demonstrations in the Middle Eastern country.

2026-01-09T03:44:03.268487+00:00 IST

“People do not want this regime”: Iranian activist Masih Alinejad

Prominent Iranian activist and journalist Masih Alinejad urged global support for ongoing protests in Iran, saying people reject the regime. Speaking on Fox News, she highlighted internet shutdowns and appealed to Elon Musk, Trump, and the international community to help Iranians achieve a secular democracy.

2026-01-09T03:11:11.959459+00:00 IST

Explained: The long history behind US interest in Greenland

The renewed push has reignited anxiety across Europe and drawn sharp criticism from several US allies. For decades, Washington has viewed Greenland as strategically important, and the Trump administration has once more placed the island at the centre of its Arctic agenda by reviving discussions around altering the status of the Danish territory.

2026-01-09T02:48:53.737902+00:00 IST

“Religious Nazi who kills his people”: US senator Lindsey Graham

US Senator Lindsey Graham warned Iran's Supreme Leader that Donald Trump could take lethal action if protesters continue to be harmed.

2026-01-09T02:42:24.939826+00:00 IST

'I don’t need international law': US President Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump in a wide-ranging interview to The New York Times brushed aside international law, and also spoke about NATO and Greenland, with an emphasis on ownership. He also hinted that China would not take any steps against Taiwan, till Trump was in office.

2026-01-09T01:37:22.657431+00:00 IST

‘Ensuring Venezuela is stable’: US VP JD Vance

Speaking at the White House Press Briefing on Thursday (local time) US Vice President JD Vance said that he is chairing meetings regularly to talk about the next steps and ensure stability in Venezuela and a government that actually "listens to the United States".

2026-01-08T23:39:16.467720+00:00 IST

'European leaders should take US President seriously': JD Vance

US Vice President JD Vance said on Thursday (local time) that the European leaders should take President Trump seriously on Greenland. Calling it important not only for American missile defence, but also the world missile defence, Vance said that Europe should take its security more seriously otherwise the US would have to "do something about it".

2026-01-08T22:34:18.959362+00:00 IST

We stand by Iranian people for their rights: US VP JD Vance

When asked if the United States would stand by the citizens of Iran and that if the US would take part if Israel decides to strike the nuclear sites in Iran, the US Vice President said that the United States would stand by anybody who is engaged in peaceful protests and that the "smartest thing" for Iran to have negotiations with the United States on its nuclear programme.

2026-01-08T21:10:27.543514+00:00 IST

US withdraws from Green Climate Fund

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also said that the goals set by the GCF were "contrary" to Washington and that it would no longer fund "radical organizations."

2026-01-08T17:57:57.587158+00:00 IST

US Senate advances resolution limiting Trump’s military action

The US Senate on Thursday advanced a resolution that would prohibit President Donald Trump from taking further military action against Venezuela, days after his military action in the Latin American country, without prior approval from the US Congress, clearing the way for additional debate in the 100-member chamber.

2026-01-08T17:27:16.795847+00:00 IST

Senator Graham warns Iran’s Supreme Leader

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has issued a stark warning to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, asserting that US President Donald Trump would "kill" him and other leaders in the regime if they continued to harm their people amid protests spreading across several Iranian provinces triggered by economic hardship, inflation and public anger over government policies.

2026-01-08T15:23:08.775852+00:00 IST