Heavy gunfire and explosions reported near Venezuela's Miraflores palace hours after Delcy Rodríguez became interim president. Panic grips Caracas as uncertainty prevails. Read the latest developments.
As India's air quality worsens, expert Leena Srivastava outlines five urgent measures for government action to safeguard public health and move beyond shallow fixes.
US widens visa bond rule, adding Bhutan, Botswana, and 5 others. Applicants may need $5,000-$15,000 bond, raising costs. Learn the full impact and list of nations affected.
New research suggests a fragmented comet's atmospheric explosion 12,900 years ago triggered the Younger Dryas cooling, wiping out mammoths and Clovis culture. Explore the evidence.
Senator Marco Rubio and Pete Hegseth brief US lawmakers on Venezuela's political crisis. As questions grow over America's next steps, the focus is on supporting democratic opposition. Read the latest analysis.
China asserts its strategic interests in Venezuela, countering US sanctions. Explore the geopolitical and economic stakes for Beijing in this high-stakes global power play. Read more.
Indian-American candidate Vivek Ramaswamy opts out of social media following racist attacks during Ohio governor race. Explore the impact on US politics and online discourse.
A 40-year-old Hindu grocery shop owner, Nikhil Chandra Roy, was brutally killed in Bangladesh. This marks the sixth violent incident against the minority community in just three weeks.
Renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs launched a fierce attack on the US at the UN Security Council, condemning the capture of Venezuela's Maduro and demanding immediate withdrawal. Read the explosive details.
US House Speaker Mike Johnson defends President Trump's military action in Venezuela, stating no congressional approval was required. Tensions escalate on Capitol Hill. Read the full details.
Analysis of Trump's threats against Colombia, Mexico & Cuba post-Maduro capture. Unpacking the mix of drugs, immigration, ideology & strategic rivalry driving US policy. Read more.
The Trump administration freezes over $10 billion in child care and social services funds for five Democrat-led states over fraud concerns. Learn the impact on families.
A Hindu shopkeeper was killed in Narsingdi, marking the sixth fatal attack on minorities in Bangladesh in 18 days. Read about the escalating violence and safety concerns.
Nicolas Maduro Guerra delivers tearful speech in Venezuela's National Assembly, calls for global action after US captures his parents. Details on the court hearing and charges inside.
The father of a Hyderabad woman found dead in her US apartment disputes claims her ex-boyfriend is involved, revealing the father is her roommate. He demands a thorough investigation for justice.
Two more Hindu men murdered in Bangladesh, bringing the toll to six in 18 days. Rising violence against minorities sparks fear and international concern. Read the full report.
A Hindu shopkeeper was brutally murdered in Narsingdi, Bangladesh, marking the sixth such death in under three weeks. Local media reports rising fear. Read the full report.
An Indian man in Texas killed his ex-girlfriend, called 911 to report her missing, then fled to India. US seeks extradition for the murder case. Details inside.
Donald Trump's reported interest in buying Greenland has drawn a sharp rebuke from Denmark's PM, warning it could end NATO. Explore the geopolitical fallout.
Heavy gunfire reported near Venezuela's Miraflores Palace after drone sightings. US denies involvement. Details on the incident and government response.
A new report reveals social media influencers and OnlyFans creators are now the top recipients of prestigious O-1B US artist visas, using follower counts and views as proof of 'exceptional ability'. Read about the 'scroll kings and queens' reshaping immig
Heavy rains triggered deadly flash floods on Siau Island, Indonesia, killing at least 14 people. Rescue operations continue for 4 missing as authorities clear debris and aid hundreds displaced.
Oman has standardised fees for citizenship services. Applying now costs OMR 600, while renouncing nationality is OMR 200. The new rules took effect on January 4, 2026. Read for details.
Israeli airstrikes target Sidon & Bekaa Valley ahead of Lebanon's meeting on Hezbollah disarmament. One injured, buildings destroyed. Details on escalating tensions.
Cambodia claims fresh cross-border mortar fire was an 'operational error,' violating a 10-day truce. One Thai soldier wounded in Ubon Ratchathani. Details on the fragile peace.
A leopard attacked a goat shelter in Bahraich's Sujauli village, killing 13 goats and injuring 6. Forest department alerted. Read details on the human-animal conflict.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth reveals American special forces operated in central Caracas without Russian systems detecting them. He ridicules Moscow's military tech. Read the full report.
Thailand alleges Cambodian forces fired mortars into a border province, wounding a soldier, just 10 days after a truce. Read the latest on the escalating conflict.
Taiwan's defence ministry reports 8 Chinese military aircraft and 7 naval vessels operating near Taiwan. Two aircraft crossed the median line, escalating regional tensions. Read the full details.
IMD warns of severe cold wave, dense fog in North & Central India and heavy rainfall in South from January 6. Check details on disruptions and forecasts.