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Indian woman found dead with stab wounds in ex-boyfriend’s apartment in US; suspect fled to India
05
Jan
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Indian woman found dead with stab wounds in ex-boyfriend’s apartment in US; suspect fled to India

Howard County police said in a statement on Sunday that she was found deceased with stab wounds in the Columbia, Maryland, apartment of her ex-boyfriend, Arjun Sharma. New York: A 27-year-old Indian woman, who was reported missing last week, has been found dead in the United States, with police suspecting that her former boyfriend killed her and fled to India. The deceased, identified as Nikitha Godishala, a resident of Ellicott City, was reported missing on January 2. In a statement issued on Sunday, Howard County police said she was found dead with stab wounds inside the Columbia, Maryland apartment of…
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JD Vance defends US military action on Venezuela: ‘Drug trafficking, oil expropriation main reasons’
05
Jan
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JD Vance defends US military action on Venezuela: ‘Drug trafficking, oil expropriation main reasons’

Responding to criticism that Venezuela has little connection to the global drug trade, JD Vance, in a post on X, said that such claims were misleading, stressing that cocaine trafficking remains central to the finances of Latin American drug cartels. Washington: US Vice-President JD Vance on Sunday defended the military action carried out in toย Venezuela, during which they captured the country's president and deposed dictator Nicolas Maduro and his wife, arguing that the South American nation has played a significant role in drug trafficking and has long used expropriated oil assets to fund what he described as "narcoterrorist activities".…
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US will not govern Venezuela, but will impose ‘oil quarantine’, Rubio clarifies
04
Jan
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US will not govern Venezuela, but will impose ‘oil quarantine’, Rubio clarifies

The statement comes after Donald Trumpโ€™s claims about US control over Venezuela, which he made following the capture of Maduro on Saturday, January 3. New Delhi: In a shift from earlier statements, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed on Sunday that the United States does not intend to take a governing role in Venezuela following the dramatic removal of President Nicolas Maduro. Rubio clarified that Washington's involvement would be limited to enforcing an โ€œoil quarantineโ€ on the country, following a high-stakes military operation that led to Maduro's capture. The clarification comes after Donald Trumpโ€™s bold claims about US control…
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At least 25 people dead and 14 missing after boat capsizes in northern Nigeria
04
Jan
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At least 25 people dead and 14 missing after boat capsizes in northern Nigeria

The boat capsized during its journey, but further details on the exact cause of the incident remain unclear. The local disaster response agency stated that the boat overturned without warning. New Delhi: A boat accident in northern Nigeriaโ€™s Yobe state has claimed the lives of at least 25 people, with 14 others still missing, according to emergency services. The incident occurred along the Yobe River, near Garbi town. The boat, which was carrying 52 passengers, was transporting residents who had gone to the local market, as well as some who were engaged in fishing and farming activities. The Yobe State…
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Brutal murder of pharmacy owner Khokon Chandra Das in Bangladesh: RAB nabs 3 key suspects in fiery attack
04
Jan
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Brutal murder of pharmacy owner Khokon Chandra Das in Bangladesh: RAB nabs 3 key suspects in fiery attack

In a crucial breakthrough, Khokon Das named his assailants- Sohag, Rabbi, and Palash- before fading into unconsciousness. Shariatpur SP Rawnak Jahan verified that these dying words propelled the swift probe forward. Dhaka: Bangladesh's elite Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested three notorious thugs linked to the horrific murder of Khokon Chandra Das, a 50-year-old pharmacy owner and bKash agent from Shariatpur. The victim was machete-hacked, robbed, doused in petrol, and set ablaze by assailants who feared recognition. Acting on intelligence and victim statements, RAB's daring midnight raid brought swift justice, but the family demands a full probe to ensure no…
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Greece’s airports shut down over issues with radio frequencies
04
Jan
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Greece’s airports shut down over issues with radio frequencies

The incident led to the suspension of all flights, causing the airspace over Greece to empty as aircraft were grounded nationwide, said reports. New Delhi: Air traffic across Greece came to a sudden halt on Sunday after a major radio frequency disruption, according to reports from state television. The unexpected incident led to the suspension of all flights, causing the airspace over Greece to empty as aircraft were grounded nationwide, said reports. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the issue. Flights suspended, passengers stranded at airports The disruption reportedly began around 9:00 AM local time (0700…
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‘Happy New Year, good night’: Handcuffed Nicolas Maduro brought to US drug agency office in New York | VIDEO
04
Jan
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‘Happy New Year, good night’: Handcuffed Nicolas Maduro brought to US drug agency office in New York | VIDEO

Earlier, US President Donald Trump had also shared a photo of Maduro on Truth Social showing him wearing a sweatsuit and a blindfold on board the USS Iwo Jima. Trump has said Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores will face trial on charges of "drug trafficking and narco-terrorism conspiracies". New York: Day after his capture by the US forces, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was brought to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) cell in New York, where he will face charges. A video has also emerged in which Maduro could be seen handcuffed and surrounded by US officials, as he was…
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Mock house, months of planning and more: Inside details of US captured Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro
04
Jan
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Mock house, months of planning and more: Inside details of US captured Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro

The US forces had even built a replica of Maduro's residence and was tracking his daily details. While conducting the operation, the US also "turned off almost all of the lights" in Venezuela, surprising Maduro's forces. Caracas: Following months of tensions and speculations, the United States (US) on Saturday struck Venezuela and captured its President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, before moving them out of the country to New York. President Donald Trump accused Maduro of running 'narcotic' regime and said that the Venezuelan president will face trial in a court in the US. Trump, a 79-year-old Republican…
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Venezuela-US tensions LIVE Updates: Maduro, wife Flores brought to New York, to face charges
04
Jan
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Venezuela-US tensions LIVE Updates: Maduro, wife Flores brought to New York, to face charges

Venezuela-US Tensions LIVE Updates: Before capturing Maduro, the US had increased its military presence in the region and was targeting vessels that were allegedly transporting drugs and narcotics, indicating that it may soon strike the Latin American nation. New Delhi: In a dramatic turn of events, the United States (US) captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from the capital city of Caracas and he was taken to New York, where President Donald Trump said he would face trial. For years, the US has been critical of Maduro's regime, with Trump accusing him of running a government that supports narco-terrorism. Before capturing…
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