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Can Venezuelan leader Machado give Peace Prize to US President Trump? Nobel Institute clarifies

The statement comes after Machado said she'd like to give or share the prize with Trump, who oversaw the successful US operation to capture authoritarian Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro. Washington: The Norwegian Nobel Institute has dismissed suggestions that Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado could give or transfer her 2025 Nobel Peace Prize to US President Donald Trump, saying the award is permanent and non-transferable. Once the Nobel Peace Prize is announced, it cannot be revoked, shared, transferred, or shared with others, the Institute said in a brief statement, underscoring that "the decision is final and stands for all time."…

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Jan

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Russia’s Russia’s Oreshnik missile attack on Kyiv and the message it sent to Trump, NATO countries – Explained

Russia hit Kyiv with its hypersonic Oreshnik missile, only the second time it has used the nuclear-capable weapon in the war with Ukraine. The strike is believed to be a strong message to the West including the US amid Trump's military aggression across the world. Kyiv: At least 4 people were killed, and around 25 were injured in Kyiv after Russia launched a large-scale overnight assault using hundreds of drones and missiles. Ukrainian officials said the barrage, which continued into Friday, targeted multiple regions and caused damage to civilian infrastructure, particularly in the capital. Ukrainian authorities described the attack as…

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Trump signs executive order to safeguard Venezuela’s oil revenue held in US accounts

In a fact-sheet, the White House said that the executive order will prohibit the transfers or dealings in these funds "except as authorised, superseding any prior Orders that might block or regulate them". Washington: President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to declare a national emergency to safeguard Venezuelan oil revenue held in US accounts, said the White House on Saturday. This will help in preventing a seizure of Venezuelan oil revenue that could stall the efforts by the Trump administration to ensure economic and political stability in the Latin American country.  In a fact-sheet, the White House said…

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Iran warns protesters of death penalty, calls them ‘enemies of God’ as unrest intensifies despite blackout

Protests continued in Iran on Saturday despite a complete internet and communication shutdown, with people holding posters of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and raising slogans against him. More than 60 people have been killed in the unrest so far. Tehran: Iran has sharply escalated its response to nationwide protests, with Attorney General Mohammad Movahedi Azad warning that anyone participating in demonstrations could be treated as an "enemy of God", a charge that carries the death penalty under Iranian law. The warning was broadcast on state television on Saturday as protests entered their second week and continued to intensify across major…

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Jan

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US shooting: 6 killed after gunman goes on rampage at multiple locations in Mississippi

US shooting: Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott said on social media that a person has been taken into custody and that there is no longer any threat to the community. Mississippi (US): Authorities said a suspect was taken into custody on Saturday after 6 people were killed in a series of related shootings in eastern Mississippi. Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott said in a Facebook post that multiple innocent lives were lost due to violence in the town of West Point, located near the Alabama border. Speaking to WTVA, the sheriff said the 6 fatalities occurred across 3 different locations.…

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Jan

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Maduro-style capture on Russian President Putin? Here’s what Trump said

Trump, addressing a gathering of senior US oil and gas executives, said he had expected the Ukraine war to end far sooner. Referring to Russia’s invasion that began in 2022, he said the continued bloodshed was a major regret. New Delhi: US President Donald Trump has dismissed suggestions that Washington could carry out a dramatic operation against Russian President Vladimir Putin similar to the recent one that led to the capture of former Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. Speaking to reporters on Friday, Trump said such a move would be unnecessary, even as he expressed deep disappointment over the prolonged…

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Bangladesh unrest: Another Hindu thrashed, poisoned to death; family calls it ‘planned murder’

Bangladesh unrest: The incident had happened on Thursday, his family said, adding that the victim was called to a local shop where he was assaulted by a local. They also alleged that the victim was administered poison by one named Amirul Islam. Dhaka: Another Hindu youth has been killed in Bangladesh, as the violence against the minorities continues in the neighbouring country. The victim has been identified as Joy Mahapatro, who was a resident of the Bhangadohor village in the Sunamganj district. The incident had happened on Thursday, his family said, adding that Joy was called to a local shop…

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Don’t want to be Americans: Greenland parties reject Trump pressure as he warns of ‘hard way’ to secure island

They also urged the United States to stop treating Greenland dismissively and respect its right to self-determination. “The future of Greenland must be decided by Greenlanders,” the statement added. New Delhi: Rejecting renewed claims by US President Donald Trump, political leaders from across Greenland’s parliament have issued a rare joint statement. Leaders of all five parties in the Inatsisartut came together on Friday to underline that Greenland’s future lies solely in the hands of its people, not foreign powers. In the statement, the parties made it clear that they do not seek control by either Washington or Copenhagen. “We…

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Iran Protests LIVE updates: Trump continues to threaten Ayatollah Khamenei, says ‘Iran in big trouble’

Iran protests live: US President Donald Trump has issued sharp warnings to Tehran, while Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has vowed a firm crackdown, accusing protesters of serving foreign interests. New Delhi: Iran is witnessing its most intense wave of nationwide protests in years, with demonstrations spreading rapidly across all 31 provinces amid a deepening economic crisis. What began as anger over a collapsing currency, soaring food prices and runaway inflation has now transformed into open defiance of the Islamic Republic, with protesters openly demanding political change. Despite internet blackouts, heavy security deployment and mass arrests, crowds have continued…

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Iran’s exiled prince Reza Pahlavi calls protesters to ‘seize centers of cities’ amidst unrest

Exiled Iranian royal Reza Pahlavi urged protesters to "seize city centres" and called for a mass uprising against Iran's leader. New Delhi: Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's last shah, has called the protesters to 'seize centres of cities' amidst the unrest in the country, fuelled by economic woes. Taking to social media, Pahlavi asked for a mass uprising in the nation. "My dear compatriots, with your courage and steadfastness, you have earned the admiration of the world. Your renewed and magnificent presence in the streets across Iran on Friday evening was a resounding response to the threats of…

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