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January 5, 2026 9:06 AM
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The United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on January 3, 2026, after a series of airstrikes under Operation Absolute Resolve. The development is a setback for Iran, which is facing its own internal unrest. The timing of Maduro's fall could not be more precarious for Tehran. Prot...
January 5, 2026 9:04 AM
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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, marked the 20th anniversary of his assumption of the office of Prime Minister on this day in 2006, in a gathering with current and former ministers who have served with him over the past two decad...
January 5, 2026 9:04 AM
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Iran has announced a major increase in government subsidies as it moves to ease the impact of rising prices and the weakening rial on households. The government says monthly subsidies will rise from three million rials to ten million rials per household, more than tripling the current amount. The su...
January 5, 2026 8:26 AM
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External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar embarked on an official visit to France and Luxembourg last night. During his week-long visit, Dr Jaishankar will meet the French leadership in Paris and hold talks with his counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot. They will discuss the progress made under the India-F...
January 4, 2026 10:25 PM
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Air traffic across Greece came to a sudden halt today after a major radio frequency disruption. The unexpected incident led to the suspension of all flights, causing the airspace over Greece to empty as aircraft were grounded nationwide. The impact was felt most sharply at Athens International Airpo...
January 4, 2026 10:18 PM
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In Iran, at least 16 people have been killed during a week of unrest. Protests triggered by soaring prices and economic hardship have spread across Iran, posing the most serious internal challenge to the authorities in three years. The demonstrations, which began on the 28th of last month, were i...
January 4, 2026 9:46 PM
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Britain and France carried out a joint airstrike in central Syria last evening on an underground facility where members of the Islamic State group were suspected to have stored weapons and explosives. In a statement, Britain’s Ministry of Defence said that guided bombs were used to target a number o...
January 4, 2026 9:07 PM
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Pope Leo said he was closely following events after the US removed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from power. In his address at St. Peter’s Square, Leo, the first American to lead the Catholic Church, urged respect for human rights and the rule of law, as set out in Venezuela’s constitution. He...
January 4, 2026 8:15 PM
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External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar will be on an official visit to France and Luxembourg from today till the 10th of this month. In Paris, Dr Jaishankar will meet the French leadership and hold talks with his counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot. They will discuss the progress made under the India-...
January 4, 2026 7:13 PM
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has praised President Trump for his leadership on behalf of freedom and justice. Argentinian President Javier Milei welcomed the developments and described them as progress for freedom. Canada’s Foreign Minister Anita Anand called on all parties to resp...
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