Bangladesh slips into Chinese debt trap: Report

IANS | January 3, 2026 5:50 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) In view of the increased dependence of Dhaka on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) of China, it is no wonder that Bangladesh is slipping into a debt trap the way Sri Lanka had, a new report has warned, saying that Dhaka is now paying the price of accepting Chinese loans, but refusing to learn.

Pakistan stares at mega economic crisis in 2026: Report

IANS | January 3, 2026 5:31 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Pakistan stares at several economic challenges in 2026 amid continuing low economic growth, recurring militant attacks and potential disasters related to climate change, according to a new report.

Whereabouts of President Maduro, his wife, unknown: Venezuela VP

IANS | January 3, 2026 4:10 PM

Caracas, Jan 3 (IANS) Venezuela Vice President Delcy Rodríguez on Saturday said that the whereabouts of country's President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are unknown following the US attacks in Caracas, Miranda, Aragua and La Guaira in the early hours of the morning, local time.

Colombia on high alert, calls for an urgent UN meeting on Venezuela

IANS | January 3, 2026 3:51 PM

Bogota, Jan 3 (IANS) Expressing deep concern over the US attacks on Venezuela, Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Saturday called for an urgent UN meeting, calling for prohibition of the use or threat of force and peaceful settlement of international disputes.