Randeep Hooda: For me, language and culture are not limitations

IANS | January 9, 2026 10:11 AM

Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) Actor Randeep Hooda says staying connected to one’s roots has always guided his personal and professional journey. He feels that language and culture are not barriers but powerful strengths that shape perspective and identity.

Trump says Cuba faces collapse after Venezuela crackdown

IANS | January 9, 2026 10:08 AM

Washington, Jan 9 (IANS) President Donald Trump said Cuba is facing a severe economic crisis after US action in Venezuela cut off oil and financial support that Havana relied on for years, warning that the island has few options left.

Trump signals control of Venezuelan oil reserves, drawing global attention

IANS | January 9, 2026 10:03 AM

Washington, Jan 9 (IANS) President Donald Trump is framing the US intervention in Venezuela not as a short-term military action but as a long-range economic and geopolitical reset—one that he says reclaims control of oil assets, deters rivals, curbs drug trafficking and sends a signal well beyond Latin America.

Trump says US will oversee Venezuela's rebuild, oil before elections

IANS | January 9, 2026 9:52 AM

Washington, Jan 9 (IANS) US President Donald Trump Thursday night said the United States will oversee Venezuela’s recovery and oil sector before the country can move toward elections, arguing that years of collapse under Nicolas Maduro have left the nation unable to conduct a vote.