Trump says he watched Maduro raid from Mar-a-Lago

IANS | January 3, 2026 8:34 PM

Washington, Jan 3, (IANS): President Donald Trump said he personally watched the US military operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, describing it as an “amazing” mission carried out with speed and precision.

After capturing Maduro, US hails 'new dawn' for Venezuela (Ld)

IANS | January 3, 2026 8:27 PM

Washington, Jan 3, (IANS) In a stunning military operation, the United States on Saturday captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, and is flying them to New York to face criminal charges, according to statements by US officials and the President.

Maduro will face 'full wrath' of American justice: US Attorney General

IANS | January 3, 2026 7:54 PM

Washington, Jan 3 (IANS) US Attorney General Pam Bondi announced on Saturday that Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have been indicted in the Southern District of New York a series of serious federal crimes linked to drug trafficking and terrorism.

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.