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Caracas/Washington:Venezuela has reportedly suffered major strategic and military setbacks after placing heavy reliance on Chinese defence technology, drawing parallels with Pakistan’s long-standing experience of technical vulnerabilities linked to Chinese systems. During the recent U.S. military operation targeting key installations near Caracas and surrounding regions, Venezuela’s radar and air-defence monitoring systems allegedly failed at a critical…

Dhaka | January 2026 Bangladesh has witnessed yet another disturbing escalation in violence against its Hindu minority, with two Hindu youths reportedly killed within a span of 24 hours, pushing the number of Hindus killed to six in just the last 18 days, according to local reports and community sources. Details of the Latest Incidents…

Jhenaidah, Bangladesh | January 6, 2026 In a deeply disturbing incident that has triggered nationwide outrage, a 40-year-old Hindu widow was allegedly gang-raped and brutally tortured in the Kaliganj upazila of Jhenaidah district in southwestern Bangladesh. The attack took place late on the night of Saturday, January 3, 2026, according to local media and police…

New York:The United Nations has firmly rejected the recent action taken by the United States, stating that it constitutes a clear violation of international law. UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivered a strong and unequivocal response, warning that such unilateral moves undermine the foundations of the international rules-based order. In an official statement issued from UN…

Copenhagen:Denmark’s Prime Minister has strongly rejected remarks by former U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting that the United States could “take over” Greenland, warning that such statements are unacceptable and undermine trust among allies. Emphasising Denmark’s position within the transatlantic alliance, the Prime Minister said Denmark and Greenland are protected under NATO and should not be…

Abuja: At least 30 villagers were killed and several others abducted after a heavily armed militant group carried out a brutal attack on rural communities in Nigeria, triggering widespread fear and condemnation across the region, according to local authorities and community leaders. The assault took place in the early hours of the day when attackers…

Shariatpur (Bangladesh) — January 4, 2026: A 50-year-old Hindu businessman, Khokon Chandra Das, has died in hospital days after being brutally attacked, stabbed, and set on fire by a mob in Damudya Upazila of Shariatpur district, Bangladesh. The incident has sparked widespread shock, condemnation, and concern both within Bangladesh and internationally. Brutal Attack and Death…

Washington, D.C. — Marriage to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, by itself, does not guarantee a U.S. Green Card, immigration law experts have cautioned, emphasizing that proof of a genuine marital relationship — including living together — is mandatory under U.S. immigration law. Legal experts say U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has intensified…

Beijing, January 3, 2026 — In an unprecedented crackdown on corruption, a Chinese court has sentenced a former mayor to death after investigators uncovered massive illegal wealth — including around 13.5 tonnes of gold and cash equivalent to about ₹3,400 crore — hidden in his possession. The case, widely reported across international news outlets, is…

Delta Force is regarded as one of the most secretive and formidable special units in U.S. military history. Officially known as the 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment–Delta (1st SFOD-D), the unit has come under intense global focus following reports that it was involved in the operation in Venezuela that led to the capture of President…