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Jan

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Maduro’s VP Delcy Rodriguez sworn in as Venezuela’s interim President, says ‘I come with sorrow’

Delcy Rodríguez, who served as vice president during Nicolas Maduro's term, took the oath of office as interim president of Venezuela. During the swearing-in ceremony, she said that she came with sorrow for the suffering endured by the Venezuelan people. Caracas: Delcy Rodríguez, who served as vice president to Nicolas Maduro and has vowed to work with the Trump administration, was sworn in as Venezuela's interim president on Monday afternoon (local time) at the National Assembly building. The oath of office was administered by her brother, National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez, during a special session of parliament. Her swearing-in comes…

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05

Jan

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Toppled Venezuelan President Maduro pleads not guilty in US court, next hearing on March 17

US District Judge Alvin Hellerstein has scheduled the next hearing in the case for March 17, marking the next step in what is expected to be a lengthy legal battle. New Delhi: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, made their first appearance in a New York federal court on Monday following their dramatic capture by US authorities. Escorted from the Brooklyn detention center under heavy armed guard, the couple were brought to Manhattan for a brief arraignment. Wearing reportedly a blue jail uniform, Maduro addressed the court saying, “I am a decent man, the president of…

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05

Jan

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Birgunj lockdown: Nepal imposes curfew till 8 am tomorrow amid communal clashes and mosque vandalism fury

The flashpoint in Dhanusha district saw youths trash a mosque in retaliation for purported anti-Hindu slurs in a TikTok video posted by two Muslim youths—now detained. By Sunday, fury exploded in Birgunj: crowds burned tires, ransacked a police post, and scuffled with officers. Kathmandu: Nepal's Parsa District Administration Office (DAO) has imposed strict prohibitory orders, effectively a curfew, in key areas of Birgunj Metropolitan City, bordering India, lasting until 8:00 am on Tuesday (January 6). Announced on Monday (January 5), the measures ban all gatherings, assemblies, processions, and demonstrations from 1:00 pm, aiming to quell rising communal tensions. Signed by…

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05

Jan

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Hindu man shot dead in Bangladesh; fifth such incident in three weeks

Bangladesh unrest: The victim was attacked by some miscreants when he was at the market. Following the incident, the attackers fled. The police later reached there and have launched an investigation to hunt down the attackers. Dhaka: Another Hindu man was shot dead in Bangladesh on Monday, marking the fifth such incident in the neighbouring country since the unrest there following the death of radical student leader Sharif Osman Hadi. The victim was identified as Rana Pratap Bairagi, who was shot dead by some miscreants at Kopalia Bazar in the Jessore district around noon on Monday.  According to media reports,…

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05

Jan

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Attack reported at JD Vance’s Ohio residence, one suspect detained

A suspect was taken into custody after an attack at US Vice President JD Vance’s residence on Monday. The Vance family was not home, and images show smashed windows. New Delhi: An attack was reported at US Vice President JD Vance’s residence in Ohio on Monday, with one person reportedly taken into custody. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. Images circulating on social media and shared by local news outlets show damaged and smashed windows at the property. However, officials have not yet confirmed the exact sequence of events or the motive behind the incident. According to officials…

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05

Jan

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US attacks Venezuela LIVE: Cuba says 32 Cuban officers were killed in US action in Venezuela

US forces removed President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, from their home at a Venezuelan military base in the middle of the night. Maduro was taken aboard a US warship and flown to New York City, where he was detained. Caracas: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was captured along with his wife by the US forces on Saturday night and was brought to New York city where he will face criminal charges. Meanwhile, United States President Donald Trump announced that till a power transition happens in the South American nation, the US will run Venezuela. But, Secretary of State…

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05

Jan

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Trump rejects Kremlin’s claims of Ukraine attack on Putin residence, calls Russian drone story false

Trump rejected Russia's claim that Ukraine targeted Putin's residence in a drone attack, citing US intelligence that found no evidence. The allegation emerged just after Trump and Zelenskyy met to discuss a peace plan, raising tensions during delicate negotiations. New Delhi: Aboard Air Force One on Sunday, President Donald Trump told reporters that United States national security officials had concluded that Ukraine did not launch a drone attack on a residence linked to Russian President Vladimir Putin. This directly contradicted the Kremlin's claim, which Trump had initially reacted to with concern. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov had alleged that Ukraine…

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05

Jan

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Trump warns India over Russian oil imports, praises PM Modi: ‘Can raise tariffs on them very quickly’

Trump warned that the US could swiftly impose higher tariffs on Indian goods if India's trade and energy decisions do not align with Washington's preferences. He linked India’s approach to Russian oil to his own dissatisfaction, even as he praised PM Modi. Washington: United States President Donald Trump has once again issued a strong warning to India, stating that Washington could raise tariffs on Indian goods "very quickly" if New Delhi's energy and trade policies do not align with American expectations. The remarks were revealed in an audio clip released by the White House, where Trump directly linked India's decisions…

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05

Jan

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Nicolas Maduro’s son on his father’s US capture: ‘History will tell who the traitors were’

In an audio message, Maduro Guerra warned of possible betrayal within the ruling movement and said history would expose those responsible. Caracas: Days after his father’s capture by the US forces, Nicolas Maduro Guerra, son of deposed Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro, on Monday said that history will tell who the traitors are. Notably, Nicolas Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores have been transferred to New York to face trial, local daily El-cooperative reported. Guerra warns of possible betrayal within ruling movement In an audio message circulated on social media, Maduro Guerra warned of possible betrayal within the ruling movement and…

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05

Jan

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Trump warns of second military action in Venezuela if interim leadership fails to comply with US demands

After declaring that the United States was effectively “in charge” after the dramatic seizure of President Nicols Maduro, Trump said the United States was focused on “getting Venezuela fixed” and would not hesitate to act again. Washington: US President Donald Trump on Monday warned Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez may have to pay a bigger price than ousted leader Nicolas Maduro "if she doesn't do what's right." He also warned of a fresh military intervention in Venezuela, saying Washington is prepared to launch a “second wave” of attacks if the country’s interim leadership fails to comply with American demands.…

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