US weighs embassy reopening as Venezuela risk persists

IANS | January 5, 2026 11:03 PM

Washington, Jan 5 (IANS) The Trump administration is preparing for a possible reopening of the U.S. Embassy in Caracas, even as American officials warn that the security situation in Venezuela remains “fluid” and continues to pose severe risks to U.S. citizens.

US to receive $600 bn in tariffs: Trump

IANS | January 5, 2026 8:54 PM

Washington, Jan 5 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Monday said the US has taken in, and will soon receive, more than $600 billion through tariffs, arguing that the policy has strengthened the country financially and bolstered national security.

India and UAE focus on enhancing 'positive military engagement'

IANS | January 5, 2026 7:40 PM

Abu Dhabi, Jan 5 (IANS) India's Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi and Commander of UAE's Land Forces, Major General Staff Yousef Maayouf Saeed Al Hallami, held discussions on Monday, focusing on enhancing military engagement, training convergence and advancing bilateral defence cooperation between both nations.

US Secretary of State urges realism on Venezuela transition

IANS | January 4, 2026 9:12 PM

Washington, Jan 4 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday said expectations of an immediate democratic transition in Venezuela are unrealistic, cautioning against demands for instant elections following the arrest of Nicolás Maduro.

Marco Rubio outlines US pressure strategy on Venezuela

IANS | January 4, 2026 9:03 PM

Washington, Jan 4 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday said the Donald Trump administration is relying on economic pressure, naval enforcement and oil sanctions to shape developments in Venezuela, as Washington seeks to curb drug trafficking, foreign influence and regional instability emanating from the country.

EAM Jaishankar to visit France and Luxembourg, hold talks with leadership

IANS | January 4, 2026 6:37 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM), S. Jaishankar, will be on an official visit to France and Luxembourg from January 4-9. During his visit to France, the EAM will meet French leadership and hold talks with the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Jean Noel Barrot.