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03 Jan

Russia Condemns US Military Action in Venezuela, Calls Maduro’s Capture an Act of Armed Aggression

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsNicolas Maduro capture, Russia US Venezuela crisis, Russian Foreign Ministry statement, US strike Venezuela

Moscow, January 3, 2026: Russia has strongly criticised the United States for launching a military strike in Venezuela and detaining incumbent President Nicolas Maduro, terming the operation an act of armed aggression and warning that it threatens regional stability. In a sharply worded statement issued on Saturday, the Russian Foreign Ministry said the US action had raised serious concerns and deserved outright condemnation. Moscow rejected the justification offered by Washington, saying ideological hostility had overridden diplomatic engagement and any attempt to build relations based on trust and predictability. The ministry emphasised that the immediate priority should be to prevent further…

03 Jan

Tensions Soar as Trump Claims Maduro Captured Following Caracas Explosions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsCaracas

Caracas/Washington (Rajeev Sharma): The political crisis in Venezuela escalated sharply on Saturday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife had been captured and removed from the country, following a series of explosions in the capital and nearby states. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that the United States had conducted a “large-scale strike” against Venezuela, successfully apprehending Maduro and his spouse. The announcement immediately drew global attention, though independent verification of the claims has not yet been confirmed. Venezuelan authorities reported that attacks occurred in Caracas as well as in the…

03 Jan

Venezuela Imposes Emergency Status After Pre-Dawn Disturbances in Capital

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsVenezuela

Caracas (Rajeev Sharma): The Venezuelan government moved swiftly to impose emergency measures early Saturday after a series of loud explosions and reports of aircraft flying at low altitude unsettled large parts of Caracas, sharply escalating tensions with the United States. Officials said the incidents occurred around 2 am, when multiple blasts were heard across the capital. Witnesses described seeing smoke billowing from a hangar at a military air facility, while another defence-related site in the city experienced a sudden loss of electricity. In several districts, residents poured into the streets amid confusion and fear. In an official communiqué, authorities accused…

02 Jan

FBI Foils New Year’s Eve Attack Plot on North Carolina Grocery Store, Teen Arrested

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsFBI, Islamic State, New Year’s Eve attack, North Carolina, terror plot foiled

Washington/New York, January 2, 2026: The US Federal Bureau of Investigation said on Friday that it had thwarted a planned terror attack on a grocery store in North Carolina on New Year’s Eve, arresting an 18-year-old who was allegedly inspired by the Islamic State (IS) group and had pledged allegiance to the extremist organisation. The accused, identified as Christian Sturdivant, has been charged with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organisation. Federal agents arrested him on Wednesday, and he was produced before US District Judge Susan Rodriguez on Friday. Sturdivant has been remanded in custody, with a…

02 Jan

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani Writes to Umar Khalid, Reflects on “Bitterness” and Solidarity Amid Prolonged Detention

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDelhi riots 2020, human rights, UAPA, Umar Khalid, US lawmakers, Zohran Mamdani

New York (USA), January 2, 2026: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has written a personal handwritten note to jailed activist Umar Khalid, recalling conversations on “bitterness” and stressing the importance of not letting it consume one’s spirit. The note was made public after being shared on social media platform X by Khalid’s partner, Banojyotsna Lahiri. Posting an image of the message, Lahiri wrote that even when prisons attempt to isolate individuals, words continue to travel. In the note, Mamdani said he often reflects on Khalid’s thoughts about bitterness and the need to resist being overtaken by it. He also…

02 Jan

Afganistan flash floods: 17 dead, thousands affected amid heavy rainfall

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsAfganistan, Floods

National Times Bureau :- At least 17 persons have lost their lives and 11 others have been injured following flash floods triggered by the first heavy rains and snowfall of the season in Afghanistan, officials reported. The sudden floods have impacted multiple regions, causing damage to homes, roads, and livestock. According to Mohammad Yousaf Hammad, spokesperson for Afghanistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (ANDMA), most fatalities have occurred since Monday in the districts most severely affected by the flooding. The extreme weather has disrupted daily life across central, northern, southern and western provinces. Hammad added that the floods have damaged infrastructure,…

02 Jan

Fresh Wave of Economic Protests Shakes Iran, Leaving Seven Dead

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Iran (Rajeev Sharma): Iran is witnessing a renewed surge of public unrest as demonstrations driven by economic hardship spread beyond major cities, resulting in at least seven deaths over the past two days, officials and independent monitors said. The incidents mark the most serious escalation since protests began earlier this week over inflation, job insecurity and the plunging value of the national currency. While gatherings in Tehran appeared to lose momentum, unrest intensified in provincial towns, particularly in western and southern regions populated largely by the Lur ethnic community. Fatal incidents were reported from four separate locations between Wednesday and…

01 Jan

Historic Midnight Swearing-In: Mamdani Takes Oath as New York City’s 112th Mayor

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsMamdani oath ceremony, New York City mayor, Old City Hall subway station, Quran swearing-in

New York (USA), January 1, 2025l6: New York City marked the start of the New Year with a moment of political significance as Mamdani was sworn in as the city’s 112th mayor during a private midnight ceremony at the abandoned Old City Hall subway station. The understated event, attended only by close family members and advisers, formally ushered in his tenure and set the tone for an administration he says will prioritise working New Yorkers. Mamdani took the oath of office on a Quran, administered by New York State Attorney General Letitia James, becoming the city’s second-youngest mayor. His wife,…

01 Jan

Hindu Trader Brutally Attacked in Bangladesh’s Shariatpur, Set Ablaze in Suspected Hate Crime

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsBangladesh violence, communal violence, Hindu trader assaulted, Shariatpur attack

Dhaka (Bangladesh), January 1, 2026: A disturbing incident has once again highlighted rising communal tensions in Bangladesh after a Hindu trader was brutally assaulted and set on fire by unidentified attackers in Shariatpur district. The victim, identified as 50-year-old Khokan Chandra Das, is currently battling for his life after sustaining serious injuries. According to local sources, the incident took place late Wednesday night in the Kadamya area under the jurisdiction of the Damudya police station. Khokan Chandra Das, who runs a grocery and mobile banking business in Keraniganj market, was returning home on his motorcycle after closing his shop around…

01 Jan

California Pauses Mass Cancellation of Trucking Licences Amid Legal Dispute

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsCalifornia

California (Rajeev Sharma): California has temporarily halted plans to revoke nearly 17,000 commercial driving licences after a legal challenge from Sikh and immigrant rights organisations, offering short-term relief to thousands of truck and bus drivers across the state. The licences will now remain valid until March while authorities review eligibility and compliance issues. The decision follows a class-action lawsuit filed by the Sikh Coalition and the Asian Law Caucus, which alleged that immigrant drivers were being disproportionately targeted despite holding valid qualifications. The groups argued that sudden licence cancellations threatened the livelihoods of drivers who depend on commercial driving for…