Trump warns Cuba, Colombia and Mexico over drugs, security

IANS | January 5, 2026 8:25 AM

Washington, Jan 5 (IANS) US President Donald Trump issued sharp warnings to Cuba, Colombia, and Mexico, saying US patience is wearing thin with governments as he accused them of enabling drug trafficking and regional instability, while signaling that his administration is prepared to act if conditions do not change.

Trump says Russia-Ukraine deal possible as casualties mount

IANS | January 5, 2026 8:11 AM

Washington, Jan 5 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said a deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war remains possible, citing mounting casualties on both sides and arguing that economic pressure on Moscow is beginning to take effect.

Trump says US ‘in charge’ of Venezuela after Maduro arrest

IANS | January 5, 2026 8:03 AM

Washington, Jan 5 (IANS) President Donald Trump said the United States is “in charge” of Venezuela following the arrest of Nicolás Maduro, asserting that Washington will oversee the country’s recovery before any elections are held and warning that further US military action remains possible if authorities in Caracas do not cooperate.

Baloch leader urges Trump to back Balochistan freedom cause

IANS | January 5, 2026 6:50 AM

Washington, Jan 5 (IANS) A senior US-based Baloch leader has urged President Donald Trump to extend the same support he showed to the people of Venezuela against dictatorship to the people of Balochistan, drawing sharp parallels between Venezuela’s former leadership and Pakistan’s military establishment.

Indian woman found stabbed in US, ex-boyfriend fled to India

IANS | January 5, 2026 6:42 AM

Washington, Jan 5 (IANS) A young Indian healthcare professional was found stabbed to death inside an apartment in the US state of Maryland, police said, as authorities launched an international search for her ex-boyfriend, who left the country for India hours after reporting her missing.

US Democrats say Trump bypassed Congress on Venezuela

IANS | January 5, 2026 6:34 AM

Washington, Jan 5 (IANS) US Democratic lawmakers accused President Donald Trump of bypassing Congress and misleading lawmakers by using military force to arrest Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro without authorization.

US says Maduro arrest was law enforcement action, not war

IANS | January 5, 2026 6:17 AM

Washington, Jan 5 (IANS) The Trump administration sought to blunt criticism of its Venezuela operation, arguing that the arrest of Nicolás Maduro was a narrowly targeted law-enforcement action rather than the opening of a new war or military occupation.