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.

My family was away during Ohio home attack: Vance

IANS | January 5, 2026 9:53 PM

Washington, Jan 5 (IANS) US Vice President JD Vance Monday said his family was not at home when an intruder attempted to break into his Ohio residence, thanking the US Secret Service and Cincinnati police for a swift response, as local authorities charged a 26-year-old man in connection with the incident.

India pushing ahead to diversify exports amid US tariff turmoil: Report

IANS | January 5, 2026 4:45 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) When India reached a free-trade agreement with New Zealand in a record time of nine months towards the end of December, this was a clear signal of New Delhi’s plan to diversify the country’s exports away from the US and this approach is expected to gather pace going ahead, according to an article in the South China Morning Post.

TTP attacks increase in Pakistan: Report

IANS | January 5, 2026 4:28 PM

Kabul, Jan 5 (IANS) Militant activity in Pakistan has witnessed sharp rise in recent years, with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) attacks happening across the nation, especially in border provinces and former tribal regions, according to reports.

Rubio says US is using oil quarantine to pressure Venezuela

IANS | January 4, 2026 8:53 PM

Washington, Jan 4 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday that the Trump administration is exerting control over Venezuela through economic and maritime pressure centred on the country's oil industry, rejecting suggestions that Washington is planning a military occupation.