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US Immigration Agent Shoots And Kills Woman During Crackdown In Minneapolis

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a Minneapolis motorist on Wednesday during the Trump administration's latest immigration crackdown in a US city a shooting that federal officials claimed was an act of self-defense

Published on: 08.01.2026 02:16
US Tried To Buy Greenland Thrice, And Failed

President Donald Trumps renewed interest in acquiring Greenland from Denmark fits into a long, little-known pattern in US history.

Published on: 08.01.2026 01:51
Breaking American Laws Can Have "Serious Consequences": US Warns Students

The US Embassy in India on Wednesday said breaking American laws can have "serious consequences" for a student visa, as it termed a sojourn in the country a privilege, not a right.

Published on: 08.01.2026 01:48
Trump Invites Colombian President To White House Amid Dispute

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was arranging to meet with his Colombian counterpart Gustavo Petro "in the near future," days after threatening military action against the South American nation.

Published on: 08.01.2026 00:42
Venezuela To Purchase Only US-Made Products Under Oil Deal: Trump

In a major announcement, US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Venezuela would now purchase only American-made products with the money they receive from the new oil deal.

Published on: 08.01.2026 00:19
Venezuela Says Oil Supply Negotiations With US Progressing

Venezuela's state-run oil company PDVSA said on Wednesday it is progressing in negotiations with the United States for oil sales, as a board member for the company told Reuters the US will need to buy cargoes at international prices.

Published on: 07.01.2026 23:54
Trump Withdraws US From More Than 60 International Organisations

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a proclamation withdrawing the United States from 35 non-United Nations organizations and 31 UN entities that "operate contrary to US national interests," the White House said in a statement.

Published on: 07.01.2026 23:34
US Says To Dictate Venezuela Decisions And Oil Sales

US President Donald Trump's administration said Wednesday it intends to dictate the decisions of Venezuela's interim leaders and control the country's oil sales "indefinitely" after toppling Nicolas Maduro.

Published on: 07.01.2026 23:04
White House Says Greenland Critical To Counter Russia, China In Arctic

The White House on Wednesday said the possible acquisition of Greenland remains under active discussion, framing the Arctic territory as strategically vital to US national security and to deterring the activities of Russia and China.

Published on: 07.01.2026 22:48
"Dangerous Times": Trump Proposes Massive $1.5 Trillion Defence Budget

President Donald Trump on Wednesday proposed setting military spending at $1.5 trillion in 2027, citing "troubled and dangerous times."

Published on: 07.01.2026 22:40
What Are The Charges Against Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro?

Nicolas Maduro, the president of Venezuela captured in a U.S. military raid, faces criminal charges in Manhattan, where federal prosecutors have targeted him for years.

Published on: 07.01.2026 22:36
Trump Says He Wants To Ban Large Investors From Buying Houses

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he wants to block large institutional investors from buying houses, saying that a ban would make it easier for younger families to buy their first homes.

Published on: 07.01.2026 21:17
India, Europe Can Stabilise Global Economy: S Jaishankar In France

India is strengthening its relationship with Europe and both sides can bring more stability into the international economy and global politics, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday.

Published on: 07.01.2026 20:00
Bangladesh Interested In Procuring JF-17 Jets Developed With China: Pakistan

Pakistan and Bangladesh air chiefs held talks on "potential procurement" of JF-Thunder fighter jets by Dhaka as a mark of deepening defence ties between the two countries, the Pakistani military has said.

Published on: 07.01.2026 19:07
US, Denmark To Discuss Greenland Next Week, Says Marco Rubio

The United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said thathe will meet with the Denmark government to discuss Greenland next week.

Published on: 07.01.2026 18:41
Japan Nuclear Agency Official Loses Phone With Sensitive Information In China

An employee of Japan's nuclear regulator lost his phone containing highly sensitive information in China while on a personal trip in November. The phone had the name and contact details of staff in charge of nuclear security.

Published on: 07.01.2026 18:39
Stability, Recovery, Transition: US Outlines 3-Phase Plan For Venezuela

The United States has a three-step plan for Venezuela that will begin with stabilising the country after US forces seized leader Nicolas Maduro on Saturday, overseeing the country's recovery, and finally a transition.

Published on: 07.01.2026 17:58
Law Violation, Treat Russian Crew Fairly: Moscow On US Tanker Seizure

Russia said on Wednesday that the US seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the Atlantic was a violation of maritime law, and a senior lawmaker described it as "outright piracy".

Published on: 07.01.2026 17:57
US Forces Seize Russia-Flagged Oil Tanker In Atlantic After Dramatic Chase

The United States has begun a high-stakes effort to seize a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Sea after pursuing the vessel for more than two weeks.

Published on: 07.01.2026 16:41
Flag Paint, Name Change, Russian Request: What Oil Tanker Did To Escape US

The oil tanker now known as Marinera was seized by the United States on Wednesday in the North Atlantic after a dramatic pursuit lasting more than two weeks.

Published on: 07.01.2026 15:55

News from Arabic Countries

Venezuela’s economy plunged into uncertainty after Maduro abduction

US says it will control Venezuelan oil sales 'indefinitely', raising questions about what revenues Caracas might get.

Published on: 08.01.2026 01:56
Trump threatens US defence firms over executive pay, slow production

The US president demanded that defence contractors cap their executives' pay until new production plants are built.

Published on: 08.01.2026 01:32
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,414

These are the key developments from day 1,414 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Published on: 08.01.2026 00:29
US suspends assistance to Somali government for alleged seizure of aid

The Trump administration has accused Somali officials of destroying a warehouse containing US-funded food aid.

Published on: 08.01.2026 00:00
Nick Reiner’s lawyer resigns amid court proceedings for Rob Reiner’s murder

Alan Jackson steps down as lawyer for Nick Reiner, who is accused of killing his mother and father in December.

Published on: 07.01.2026 23:15
US says it will control Venezuela’s oil sales ‘indefinitely’

Trump administration announcement comes as UN experts warn Venezuela's oil reserves 'must not be cynically exploited'.

Published on: 07.01.2026 22:31
Will Russia accept Western troops in Ukraine?

The UK and France pledged boots on the ground once a peace deal is reached.

Published on: 07.01.2026 22:29
Trump administration claims it will ‘dictate’ policy to Venezuela

Vice President JD Vance told Fox News that controlling Venezuela's oil would be key to controlling its government.

Published on: 07.01.2026 22:16
ICE agent fatally shoots woman during Minneapolis immigration raid

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shot and killed a 37-year-old woman during a large-scale raid.

Published on: 07.01.2026 21:54
Greenland allies vow action if Trump moves to seize world’s largest island

A German government source told the Reuters news agency that Berlin was 'closely working together' with other allies.

Published on: 07.01.2026 21:13
Is AI headed for a breaking point?

From surveillance, job losses and resistance movements, what the next phase of AI could mean in 2026.

Published on: 07.01.2026 20:21
Rubio: Seizing Greenland by ‘military means’ an option for US

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he's meeting Denmark next week as Donald Trump again spoke of seizing Greenland.

Published on: 07.01.2026 20:00
Saudi-led coalition targets Yemen separatists after leader skips talks

Yemeni secessionist leader didn't attend scheduled peace talks in Saudi Arabia.

Published on: 07.01.2026 19:46
Israel ‘asphyxiating’ Palestinians for ‘apartheid system’ in West Bank: UN

Volker Turk's description of West Bank situation as 'apartheid' marks first time a UN human rights chief has used term.

Published on: 07.01.2026 19:35
Gaza babies ‘suffering from severe cold’ as Israel keeps blocking aid

Doctors Without Borders says Israel continues to block deliveries of tents and temporary housing to war-ravaged enclave.

Published on: 07.01.2026 19:34
Ultra-Orthodox fury over military enlistment turns deadly in Israel

The issue of ultra-Orthdox Jewish enlistment in the military may collapse Israel's coalition.

Published on: 07.01.2026 19:02
White House: Seized tankers violated sanctions, crews can be prosecuted

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt warned the US will ‘crush illicit activity' after seizing two oil tankers.

Published on: 07.01.2026 18:47
Protests erupt as ICE agent kills woman during Minneapolis immigration raid

US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar said she was 'beyond outraged' by ICE's 'reckless, callous actions'.

Published on: 07.01.2026 18:34
Warner Bros again rejects latest hostile bid from Paramount

WBD board says the offer 'remains inadequate' as some investors push back.

Published on: 07.01.2026 18:15
Iran protests continue as top judge warns ‘rioters’ working with US, Israel

Protesters light fires in Tehran as top judge says those who create unrest in Iran are working with US and Israel.

Published on: 07.01.2026 17:10
US seizes two Venezuela-linked oil tankers in Caribbean, North Atlantic

US officials say they’ve taken control of two oil tankers linked to Venezuela in the Atlantic and the Caribbean.

Published on: 07.01.2026 17:09
Extreme flooding submerges Kosovo cities, villages

Emergency crews in Kosovo carried out a second day of evacuations after the region was devastated by floods.

Published on: 07.01.2026 16:51
Do Russia and China pose a national security threat to the US in Greenland?

White House says President Donald Trump still wants to buy Greenland, but has said military means are an option, too.

Published on: 07.01.2026 15:14
Trump says he wants to free up Venezuelan oil flow. What was blocking it?

Trump and Rubio say they want to use the oil to help Venezuelans. That's not what the US track record shows.

Published on: 07.01.2026 15:11
New video said to show US forces shadowing Russian oil tanker

Video released by Russian state media is said to show a US coast guard vessel shadowing a Russian-flagged oil tanker.

Published on: 07.01.2026 14:55