INTERNATIONAL

In a major escalation of tensions between the United States and Venezuela, U.S. President Donald Trump announced today that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have been captured by U.S. forces and flown out of the country following a large-scale military operation. The announcement marks a historic and highly controversial development in…

A radicalized Bangladeshi student leader has reportedly confessed to the brutal killing of a Hindu police officer inside a police station, in a case that has sent shockwaves across Bangladesh and reignited concerns over religious extremism and minority safety in the country. According to Bangladeshi media reports, including The Daily Star and Dhaka Tribune, the…

Russia has significantly stepped up its discounted crude oil supplies to India, with Russian crude suppliers now offering price reductions of up to $8 per barrel to Indian refiners. The move underscores the deepening energy partnership between the two countries amid shifting global oil trade dynamics. According to industry sources, Russian oil exporters are aggressively…

A political controversy has erupted in New York following allegations that a lawyer with past professional links to an individual associated with Al-Qaeda has been appointed to a legal role connected to the city administration. Critics claim the appointment raises serious questions about vetting, national security sensitivities, and political judgment, while city officials have firmly…

Quetta — January 2, 2026 In a striking open letter addressed to Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Mir Yar Baloch, a prominent representative of the self-declared Republic of Balochistan, has urged India to extend firm diplomatic backing to the Baloch cause and warned of a “serious and imminent threat” posed by deepening cooperation between…

Washington, D.C. — January 2, 2026 U.S. President Donald J. Trump issued a stark warning to Iran on Friday, saying the United States would be prepared to intervene if Iranian authorities use lethal force against peaceful demonstrators. Trump made the remarks in a message posted on his social media platform, during a period of growing…

Riyadh:Saudi Arabia has carried out an unprecedented number of executions, reaching an all-time record, with at least 356 people executed in 2025 alone, according to data compiled from official announcements and human rights monitoring groups. A significant portion of these executions were linked to drug-related offences, underscoring the Kingdom’s declared policy of “zero tolerance” in…

Tehran — Iran’s government on Monday accused Israel’s intelligence agency, Mossad, of supporting and encouraging the recent unrest that turned violent during protests against Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as clashes across several cities reportedly left multiple people dead and dozens injured. The protests, which erupted over economic hardship, political repression, and alleged abuses by…

Chittagong, Bangladesh —Amid ongoing concerns over attacks against religious minorities in Bangladesh, a Hindu businessman was brutally assaulted in the port city of Chittagong, triggering fresh outrage and fear within the minority community. The victim, Arun Kanti Das, a well-known gold trader, was allegedly attacked by a group of assailants who stabbed him multiple times…