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Trump says US will ‘run’ Venezuela after Nicolas Maduro seized
Trump says US will ‘run’ Venezuela after Nicolas Maduro seiz...
Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, Trump said the United States would oversee Venezuela temporarily, arguing that the country had been mismanaged for years. He said Washington had no interest in installing a long-term replacement leadership but claimed intervention was necessary to prevent...
5 days ago
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Russia ends 2025 with heavy losses, thin gains as peace talks stall
Russia ends 2025 with heavy losses, thin gains as peace talk...
The year ended with a dramatic claim from Moscow. On December 29, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused Ukraine of trying to assassinate President Vladimir Putin by launching 91 long range drones at his Valdai residence near Novgorod.
6 days ago
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India emerges as space hub as world’s heaviest LEO satellite rides ISRO rocket
India emerges as space hub as world’s heaviest LEO satellite...
Weighing 6,100 kilograms, BlueBird Block-2 is not only the largest commercial communications satellite placed in low Earth orbit (LEO) to date but also the heaviest payload ever launched from Indian soil.
Dec 25, 2025
WORLD
US DV lottery temporarily suspended amid planned process changes
US DV lottery temporarily suspended amid planned process cha...
The decision comes roughly a month after the Trump administration announced plans to revise the DV lottery process for the 2027 cycle. Detailed information about the proposed changes has not yet been released.
Dec 19, 2025
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Trump sues BBC for defamation over Panorama speech edit
Trump sues BBC for defamation over Panorama speech edit
Trump accused the broadcaster of defamation and of violating a trade practices law, according to court documents filed in Florida. He asked for $5bn (£3.7bn) in damages on each of the two claims.
Dec 16, 2025
International
Brown University shooting leaves two dead
Brown University shooting leaves two dead
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley confirmed that two people died at the scene, while eight others were taken to Rhode Island Hospital with critical but stable injuries. Emergency services were alerted around 4:05 pm local time after a 911 call reported an active shooter near the university grounds, acco...
Dec 14, 2025
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UAE pledges USD 550 million for UN’s 2026 Humanitarian Plan
UAE pledges USD 550 million for UN’s 2026 Humanitarian Plan
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a major humanitarian commitment of USD 550 million to support the United Nations’ 2026 Global Humanitarian Overview (GHO).
Dec 10, 2025
WORLD
Trump criticizes 'decaying' European countries and 'weak' leaders
Trump criticizes 'decaying' European countries and 'weak' le...
He told Politico that European countries, which he described as ageing and poorly run, had failed to manage migration or take action that could push the war toward an end.
Dec 10, 2025
WORLD
At least 23 people killed in nightclub fire in Goa
At least 23 people killed in nightclub fire in Goa
The blaze broke out at about midnight on Sunday when a gas cylinder exploded at the nightclub, the Press Trust of India reported, citing local police.
Dec 07, 2025
WORLD
Sri Lanka flood death toll rises to 159, many more missing
Sri Lanka flood death toll rises to 159, many more missing
More than 20,000 homes have been destroyed, sending 108,000 people to state-run temporary shelters, the Disaster Management Centre reported.
Nov 30, 2025