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04 Jan

UN Security Council to Hold Emergency Meeting Over US Operation in Venezuela

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsNicolas Maduro detention, UNSC emergency meeting, US military operation, Venezuela crisis

New York, January 4: The United Nations Security Council will meet in emergency session on Monday to discuss the recent United States military action in Venezuela and the detention of former leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife, according to officials familiar with the matter. The meeting is scheduled for 10 am local time and will be held under the agenda item “Threats to international peace and security.” Somalia, which is serving as the rotating president of the 15-member Security Council for January, confirmed the timing through its permanent mission to the United Nations. Calls for an urgent discussion at the…

04 Jan

Three Arrested in Brutal Killing of Hindu Businessman in Bangladesh’s Shariatpur

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsBangladesh, Hindu businessman killing, religious minorities, Shariatpur violence

Dhaka, January 4 — Bangladeshi authorities on Sunday arrested three men in connection with the brutal attack and burning to death of a Hindu businessman in Shariatpur district, an incident that has triggered widespread outrage and renewed concerns over the safety of religious minorities in the country. The victim, 50-year-old Khokon Chandra Das, was assaulted near Keurbhanga Bazar in the Damudya area of Shariatpur, around 100 kilometres south of Dhaka, on Wednesday night. He succumbed to his injuries on Saturday after battling for life for several days. According to reports by leading daily Prothom Alo, a team of the Rapid…

04 Jan

Who Is Delcy Rodríguez, Appointed Acting President of Venezuela?

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDelcy Rodríguez

National Times Bureau :- Venezuela’s Supreme Court on Sunday ordered Vice President Delcy Rodriguez to take over as Interim President. This decision came a day after the United States carried out a rare military operation in Caracas and captured President Nicolas Maduro. In its ruling, the court said Rodriguez would take charge to keep the government running smoothly and to protect the country’s defence. The court added that it would continue discussions to decide the legal steps needed to manage the government and protect Venezuela’s sovereignty during the president’s forced absence. Delcy Rodriguez, 56, is one of the most powerful…

04 Jan

US Shares Arrest Footage of Maduro as Venezuela Enters Uncertain Transition

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsVenezuela

Washington/Caracas/New York (Rajeev Sharma): The United States has made public a video showing detained Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro being escorted in handcuffs by federal agents, a move that has amplified global attention on the dramatic turn of events following his capture. The footage, released by US authorities, shows Maduro under tight security as he is taken into custody, marking the first visual confirmation of his detention. American officials confirmed that Maduro is expected to be moved to the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in New York, a federal facility known for severe conditions and long-standing criticism over safety, staffing shortages, and…

04 Jan

Trump Says US Will Oversee Venezuela After Maduro’s Ouster, Eyes Oil Exports

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsVenezuela

Washington/Caracas (Rajeev Sharma): In an unprecedented move that has sent shockwaves across the region, US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the United States would temporarily assume control of Venezuela following the removal of President Nicolás Maduro, with plans to revive and utilise the country’s vast oil resources. The announcement came hours after a covert military operation led to Maduro and his wife being taken into US custody and flown out of Venezuela. Trump described the action as part of a broader effort to stabilise the country, combat drug trafficking and restructure its collapsing energy sector. He said Washington…

03 Jan

Russia Condemns US Military Action in Venezuela, Calls Maduro’s Capture an Act of Armed Aggression

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsNicolas Maduro capture, Russia US Venezuela crisis, Russian Foreign Ministry statement, US strike Venezuela

Moscow, January 3, 2026: Russia has strongly criticised the United States for launching a military strike in Venezuela and detaining incumbent President Nicolas Maduro, terming the operation an act of armed aggression and warning that it threatens regional stability. In a sharply worded statement issued on Saturday, the Russian Foreign Ministry said the US action had raised serious concerns and deserved outright condemnation. Moscow rejected the justification offered by Washington, saying ideological hostility had overridden diplomatic engagement and any attempt to build relations based on trust and predictability. The ministry emphasised that the immediate priority should be to prevent further…

03 Jan

Tensions Soar as Trump Claims Maduro Captured Following Caracas Explosions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsCaracas

Caracas/Washington (Rajeev Sharma): The political crisis in Venezuela escalated sharply on Saturday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife had been captured and removed from the country, following a series of explosions in the capital and nearby states. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that the United States had conducted a “large-scale strike” against Venezuela, successfully apprehending Maduro and his spouse. The announcement immediately drew global attention, though independent verification of the claims has not yet been confirmed. Venezuelan authorities reported that attacks occurred in Caracas as well as in the…

03 Jan

Venezuela Imposes Emergency Status After Pre-Dawn Disturbances in Capital

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsVenezuela

Caracas (Rajeev Sharma): The Venezuelan government moved swiftly to impose emergency measures early Saturday after a series of loud explosions and reports of aircraft flying at low altitude unsettled large parts of Caracas, sharply escalating tensions with the United States. Officials said the incidents occurred around 2 am, when multiple blasts were heard across the capital. Witnesses described seeing smoke billowing from a hangar at a military air facility, while another defence-related site in the city experienced a sudden loss of electricity. In several districts, residents poured into the streets amid confusion and fear. In an official communiqué, authorities accused…

02 Jan

FBI Foils New Year’s Eve Attack Plot on North Carolina Grocery Store, Teen Arrested

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsFBI, Islamic State, New Year’s Eve attack, North Carolina, terror plot foiled

Washington/New York, January 2, 2026: The US Federal Bureau of Investigation said on Friday that it had thwarted a planned terror attack on a grocery store in North Carolina on New Year’s Eve, arresting an 18-year-old who was allegedly inspired by the Islamic State (IS) group and had pledged allegiance to the extremist organisation. The accused, identified as Christian Sturdivant, has been charged with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organisation. Federal agents arrested him on Wednesday, and he was produced before US District Judge Susan Rodriguez on Friday. Sturdivant has been remanded in custody, with a…

02 Jan

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani Writes to Umar Khalid, Reflects on “Bitterness” and Solidarity Amid Prolonged Detention

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDelhi riots 2020, human rights, UAPA, Umar Khalid, US lawmakers, Zohran Mamdani

New York (USA), January 2, 2026: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has written a personal handwritten note to jailed activist Umar Khalid, recalling conversations on “bitterness” and stressing the importance of not letting it consume one’s spirit. The note was made public after being shared on social media platform X by Khalid’s partner, Banojyotsna Lahiri. Posting an image of the message, Lahiri wrote that even when prisons attempt to isolate individuals, words continue to travel. In the note, Mamdani said he often reflects on Khalid’s thoughts about bitterness and the need to resist being overtaken by it. He also…