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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 Nigeria’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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Who is Cilia Flores? Maduro’s wife captured in US Venezuela strike
03
Jan
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Who is Cilia Flores? Maduro’s wife captured in US Venezuela strike

Born on October 15, 1956, in Tinaquillo, a small town in northwestern Venezuela, Cilia Adela Flores grew up in modest circumstances. The youngest of six children, she lived in a mud-brick shack with a dirt floor. Her father, a traveling salesman, struggled to make ends meet. New Delhi: The United States carried out a large-scale military strike on Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, leading to the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. "This extremely successful operation should serve as a warning to anyone who would threaten American sovereignty or endanger American lives. Very importantly, the embargo on all…
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US to ‘run’ Venezuela until safe transition: A look at the last time the US took control of a country
03
Jan
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US to ‘run’ Venezuela until safe transition: A look at the last time the US took control of a country

While this aggressive stance toward Venezuela is new, the idea of the US "running" a country during a transition is not without precedent. The most recent example of this occurred in Iraq. New Delhi: US President Donald Trump declared that the United States would "run" Venezuela until a "safe, proper, and judicious" transition to a new government could take place. This announcement came hours after US forces launched a military strike on Venezuela, capturing President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Trump's declaration was unmistakably direct. In a news conference, Trump said, "We are going to run the country…
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‘Justice has begun’: Venezuelan Opposition leader after Trump claims Maduro’s capture
03
Jan
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‘Justice has begun’: Venezuelan Opposition leader after Trump claims Maduro’s capture

In her first public reaction, Machado addressed Venezuelans directly, saying that Maduro must now face international justice for crimes committed against the Venezuelan people as well as citizens of other nations New Delhi: Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado has broken her silence following US President Donald Trump’s claim that President Nicolas Maduro has been captured after large-scale American military strikes on Venezuela. Her response, filled with resolve and urgency, has once again placed her at the center of global attention as questions mount over Venezuela’s political future. In her first public reaction, Machado addressed…
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