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Tanker hanker: Russia sends submarine to escort tanker being purs

As per the WSJ report, Bella 1 has been trying to evade the US blockade of sanctioned oil tankers near Venezuela for over a fortnight.

2026-01-07T06:04:49.668763+00:00 IST

US Republicans say Iran protests are loosening regime's grip on n

Meanwhile, Iran's former Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi stressed that the Iranians are "more than ever" committed to bringing an end to Khamenei's regime, signalling this as an opportunity for Iran to free itself from a "tyrannical regime".

2026-01-07T05:03:43.641862+00:00 IST

"No external agents governing Venezuela": Delcy Rodríguez

"We are here governing alongside the people. The Government of Venezuela governs our country, no one else. There are no external agents governing Venezuela," Rodriguez said during the installation of the Agro-Food, Fishing, Communal and Industrial General Staff Commission. Her remarks were broadcast on the state-run channel Venezolana de Television (VTV), El cooperative reported.

2026-01-07T04:49:17.976451+00:00 IST

Trump highlights India-US defence cooperation

"India ordered Apache helicopters and didn't get them for 5 years. PM Modi came to me and said 'Sir can I please see you?' and I said yes," Trump said, while recalling his interaction with PM Modi.

2026-01-07T03:48:24.181005+00:00 IST

Ex Chilean Envoy to India condemns US Operation in Venezuela

Heine, while talking to ANI, said that the US had intervened in Latin America several times, but this has crossed a line.

2026-01-07T03:41:08.630036+00:00 IST

Seven-day mourning declared in Venezuela after US strike

Speaking to the state broadcaster, Rodriguez said the mourning period was being declared to honour those who lost their lives during the operation, CNN reported.

2026-01-07T02:39:07.347198+00:00 IST

‘We’re going after a rogue leader of criminal gang…’: Ex US NSA

Calling the deposed Venezuelan leader an "usurper", former US NSA John Bolton said that the "capture" of Nicolas Maduro was not going after a legitimate head of state but rather, going after a "rogue leader of a criminal gang".

2026-01-07T01:08:04.195974+00:00 IST

Trump says Venezeula to turn in 30-50 million oil barrels to US

US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that the interim authorities in Venezuela would turn between 30 and 50 million barrels of sanctioned oil to the United States and said that while the oil will be sold at its market price, the money will be controlled by Trump to ensure it is used to benefit the people of Venezuela and the United States.

2026-01-07T00:55:11.852498+00:00 IST

‘Anti-regime demonstrations continuing, expanding in Iran’:Bolton

Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton spoke about the protests in Iran and how the people of Iran should decide the type of government they want.

2026-01-07T00:47:14.526828+00:00 IST

Acquiring Greenland a national security priority: Leavitt

The White House said on Tuesday that it is considering several options to acquire Greenland and that the use of military is not off the table, CNN reported, citing Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday (local time).

2026-01-06T23:17:22.628233+00:00 IST

Ex-US NSA says Putin 'stonewalling' Trump on peace talks

Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton expressed his views about the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the role of the United States as a mediator under President Trump. He said that while the "invasion' would have come about irrespective of the Presidency in the United States, as of now, Russian President Vladimir Putin has been able to "stonewall" Trump.

2026-01-06T21:56:23.374436+00:00 IST

"I will get impeached”: Trump voices midterm fears

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) addressed his concerns over the 2026 midterm elections at a House Republican caucus retreat in Washington, warning that if the Grand Old Party fails to retain control of the House in November, the Democrats will find a "reason" to impeach him.

2026-01-06T18:14:04.312331+00:00 IST

“PM Modi is not happy with me”: Trump over high tariffs on India

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) reiterated his good relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi; however, he underscored PM Modi's unhappiness over the high tariffs imposed on India for purchasing Russian oil.

2026-01-06T18:11:07.437435+00:00 IST

“A lot of hot air”: John Bolton on Trump’s talk beyond Venezuela

Former US NSA John Bolton stated that President Trump "talks endlessly" about actions like Venezuela but the situations are "distinct." He said Cuba fears the Maduro regime's fall, depends on Venezuela, and that Secretary of State Marco Rubio has led efforts to overthrow Maduro.

2026-01-06T16:53:14.176001+00:00 IST

Bolton: Trump’s India tariff threat a “self-inflicted wound”

Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton on Tuesday described US President Donald Trump's recent threat of imposing additional tariffs on India as a "self-inflicted wound" that caused significant strain in India-US relations, noting that the move showed that the US President doesn't have any "strategic sense" about Washington's best interests.

2026-01-06T16:47:23.725108+00:00 IST

Bolton warns of "worst of both possible worlds" on Venezuela

Former US NSA John Bolton criticised Donald Trump's Venezuela policy after Nicolas Maduro's ouster, saying it lacks logic and coherence. He said Trump weakened opposition leadership, failed to dismantle the regime fully, and prioritised oil and gasoline prices over consistent strategic pressure.

2026-01-06T15:18:06.354159+00:00 IST

Maduro's capture "not just about drugs": US AG Bondi

US Attorney General Pam Bondi on Tuesday stated that the capture of the ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro is "not just about drugs", asserting that broader criminal accountability remains possible and that "nothing is off the table" when it comes to additional charges.

2026-01-06T12:13:44.911949+00:00 IST

Singer Mary Millben voices support for PM Modi

Millben expressed her belief that while the US President holds respect for Prime Minister Modi, his current approach toward India may be misguided. "Trump in his heart respects the PM, but sadly is being ill-advised on his approach to India. I am praying for the President on this," she wrote.

2026-01-06T09:38:31.449994+00:00 IST

Ohio Governor candidate Ramaswamy opts out of social media amid r

Take for example, US Ohio Governor candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, who said in an opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal, said that he would leave social media this year as a part of his new year resolution.

2026-01-06T05:39:42.170458+00:00 IST

"We set the terms": US Homeland Security Advisor

According to Miller, US leverage over Venezuela is extensive.

2026-01-06T03:08:16.421543+00:00 IST

US mulling possible intervention in Iran, reports Jerusalem Post

Iran has experienced periodic waves of demonstrations over recent years, driven by economic pressures, political repression, and dissatisfaction with clerical rule. The current protests, which intensified following a sharp currency decline and rising living costs, have disrupted commercial activity in major urban centers, including Tehran. While Iranian authorities have previously succeeded in suppressing similar movements, analysts note that the persistence of the demonstrations has renewed international attention.

2026-01-06T02:41:25.957277+00:00 IST