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Opinion: Opinion | The Great Nobel 'Giveaway': Machado About Nothing?

If the goal of politics is to get everything you want while giving up nothing, Trump has had a banner Venezuelan week.

Published on: 17.01.2026 05:38
"No Internet, Dangerous Protests": First Flights From Iran Land In Delhi

The first two commercial flights carrying Indians from Iran landed in Delhi late last night, since violent protests erupted against the Khamenei regime.

Published on: 17.01.2026 05:10
Pacifier Gag To Spoof Video, Late-Night Hosts Roast Trump Over Nobel Prize

Donald Trump’s acceptance of a Nobel Peace Prize medal from its Venezuelan winner sparked sharp satire from late-night hosts Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon.

Published on: 17.01.2026 04:40
Norovirus Infects Over 100 Students At South China School

A total of 103 students at a senior high school in Foshan, south China's Guangdong Province, have been infected with norovirus, local health authorities said on Saturday, noting that no critical or fatal cases were reported.

Published on: 17.01.2026 04:38
Pak Determined To Beat Terrorism, Throw It In Indian Ocean: Shehbaz Sharif

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said that Pakistan was determined to defeat terrorism, asserting that the menace of militancy would be "thrown into the Indian Ocean".

Published on: 17.01.2026 04:33
US Announces Sports-Event Exemptions To Trump's Sweeping Visa Ban

The Trump administration has identified a host of athletic competitions it classifies as "major sporting events"—aside from soccer's 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Olympic Games—that athletes and coaches will be allowed to travel to the US.

Published on: 17.01.2026 04:06
Ex-British PM To Indian-origin Banker: Trump's Top Picks For Gaza "Peace Board"

The White House on Friday announced the names of the so-called "Board of Peace" that will, under President Donald Trump's plan, supervise the temporary governance of Gaza.

Published on: 17.01.2026 03:42
Trump's "Ended 8 Wars" Justification For Accepting Machado's Nobel Prize

Earlier on Thursday, after presenting the award to Trump, Machado said she did so "as a recognition for his unique commitment with our (Venezuela) freedom."

Published on: 17.01.2026 03:16
India Says Exiting Iran's Chabahar Port Is "Not An Option": Why It Matters

India is in touch with the United States to implement the short-term sanctions waiver to continue its work at Iran's strategically located Chabahar port, the Foreign Ministry said.

Published on: 17.01.2026 03:08
US Warns Of "Military Activities" Over Mexico, Central America

US aviation authorities issued notices Friday warning airlines to "exercise caution" in the airspace over Mexico and Central America due to "military activities."

Published on: 16.01.2026 23:36
India, Japan Launch AI Dialogue, Joint Working Group On Critical Minerals

India and Japan unveiled new initiatives to push bilateral cooperation in the sector of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and critical minerals during the 18th Strategic Dialogue between the two countries.

Published on: 16.01.2026 23:15
ChatGPT's Free Ride Is Ending As OpenAI Plans For Advertising

OpenAI says it will soon start showing advertisements to ChatGPT users who aren't paying for a premium version of the chatbot.

Published on: 16.01.2026 22:45
EU Advises Airlines To Avoid Iranian Airspace Amid Unrest

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency on Friday advised airlines to avoid Iranian airspace, after threats of US attacks that have put the Islamic republic on guard.

Published on: 16.01.2026 22:36
Trump Offers Egypt To Mediate On Ethiopia Dam

US President Donald Trump told Egypt on Friday he was ready to reopen diplomacy to press Ethiopia into sharing water from a mega-dam that has angered Cairo.

Published on: 16.01.2026 22:26
Venezuela Beginning "Transition" To Democracy, Says Maria Machado

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said Friday her country is starting a "true transition" to democracy and will become free with support from the United States and President Donald Trump.

Published on: 16.01.2026 19:48
Exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi Urges World To Act As Iran Nears Collapse

Iran's exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi urged the international community to take urgent action against Iran's ruling establishment, saying the Islamic Republic was "close to collapse" and that global inaction would only increase the loss of life.

Published on: 16.01.2026 19:30
'Democratic Iran Would Seek Closer Ties With India': Exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi

Iran's exiled crown prince, Reza Pahlavi, on Friday said that a democratic Iran would seek close and cooperative relations with India.

Published on: 16.01.2026 19:07
"I Will Return, Islamic Republic Will Fall": Iran's Exiled Crown Prince

The son of Iran's late shah said Friday he was confident the Islamic republic would fall in the face of mass protests and called for intervention.

Published on: 16.01.2026 18:49
After Threats, Trump's Message Of "Respect" For Iran On Hanging Decision

US President Donald Trump thanked Iran's leadership on Friday after saying Tehran had called off the executions of hundreds of protesters arrested in a brutal crackdown.

Published on: 16.01.2026 18:04
India Won't Leave Iran's Chabahar Port, Working With US For Middle Path: Sources

As the clock ticks down to the expiry of the US sanctions waiver on India's operations at Iran's Chabahar Port, New Delhi is engaged in quiet but intensive negotiations with Washington to protect what it sees as a strategic and connectivity asset.

Published on: 16.01.2026 17:56

News from Arabic Countries

Myanmar military-backed party leads after second round of election voting

Critics, including human rights and opposition groups, say election is neither free nor fair.

Published on: 17.01.2026 05:03
Nearly 50 Venezuelan soldiers killed in US abduction of President Maduro

Venezuela's Defence Ministry says 83 people in total killed in US attack to abduct President Nicolas Maduro.

Published on: 17.01.2026 04:23
US air authority warns of ‘military activities’ over Mexico, South America

Warnings come as Mexico's Sheinbaum says 'compelling results' in tackling drug cartels, following Trump strike threats.

Published on: 17.01.2026 03:37
US-Iran tensions: Trump has no path to an easy ‘win’ despite Tehran’s woes

Despite Iran's vulnerable position, any US strikes could risk triggering a protracted conflict, analysts say.

Published on: 17.01.2026 02:34
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,423

These are the key developments from day 1,423 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Published on: 17.01.2026 01:04
Uganda’s Bobi Wine taken to unknown location in army helicopter, party says

National Unity Platform says opposition presidential candidate seized from his home a day after tense election.

Published on: 16.01.2026 23:23
Trump to pardon former Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vazquez after plea deal

Vazquez accepted a plea deal in 2025 after she was accused of participating in a bribery scheme while in office.

Published on: 16.01.2026 22:43
Trump names Tony Blair, Jared Kushner to Gaza ‘Board of Peace’

Former UK prime minister's role on Trump-led Gaza oversight committee expected to spur widespread condemnation.

Published on: 16.01.2026 22:21
Israeli attacks kill several as Gaza governance committee meets in Cairo

Nothing changes on ground for Palestinians needing ‘food, shelter, safety’, who see Trump’s plan as ‘distant, abstract'.

Published on: 16.01.2026 22:17
Iran says 3,000 people arrested as antigovernment protests subside

Internet access remains cut off as the streets of Tehran, other Iranian cities are largely calm after widescale unrest.

Published on: 16.01.2026 21:28
Syrian army launches strikes against Kurdish-led SDF east of Aleppo

SDF's Mazloum Abdi says he will withdraw forces east of Euphrates, as President al-Sharaa issues Kurdish rights decree.

Published on: 16.01.2026 21:19
‘Profoundly pro-American’: Machado outlines a vision for Venezuela’s future

Machado said the interim government of Delcy Rodriguez would do the 'dirty work' of assuring a democratic transition.

Published on: 16.01.2026 21:18
Gaza buried under millions of tonnes of rubble

More than two years of Israeli bombardment have left Gaza buried under an estimated 61 million tonnes of rubble.

Published on: 16.01.2026 20:43
Donald Trump praises Iran for halting mass executions

US President Donald Trump praised Iran for halting what he said were plans to hang more than 800 political prisoners.

Published on: 16.01.2026 20:12
US says Canada will regret decision to allow Chinese EVs into their market

US comments came in response to deal by Canada PM Carney to allow 49,000 EVs into Canada at 15% tariff, down from 100%.

Published on: 16.01.2026 19:51
Who owns the Arctic?

Global warming is thawing the Arctic and igniting a high-stakes race for the riches beneath its ice.

Published on: 16.01.2026 19:30
Iran in limbo: What’s next for country under internet blackout?

Heavy presence of armed forces on streets as Iranians stay home in wake of deadly protests.

Published on: 16.01.2026 19:12
Syrians flee Aleppo as tensions rise with Kurdish-led SDF

Syrians are fleeing areas near Aleppo after the government ordered people to leave amid rising tensions with the SDF.

Published on: 16.01.2026 19:01
What are the hurdles to implementing phase two of Gaza ceasefire?

The US says its Gaza plan is moving towards disarmament and reconstruction.

Published on: 16.01.2026 18:33
EU-Latin America trade deal: Who wins?

The EU and the Mercosur trading bloc of five Latin American nations seal a sweeping trade pact.

Published on: 16.01.2026 17:41
Canada breaks with US on China tariffs

Canada will cut its 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles in exchange for lower Chinese duties on Canadian farm expor

Published on: 16.01.2026 17:33
Canada, China strike trade deals to slash tariffs on EVs, canola

Carney is the first Canadian PM to visit China since 2017 and is seeking to rebuild ties as he looks for new markets.

Published on: 16.01.2026 17:15
X to block Grok AI’s undressing feature

Al Jazeera's Linh Nguyen explains the global outrage of Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok.

Published on: 16.01.2026 16:59
Palestinian child shot dead by Israeli troops in occupied West Bank

Rights group says Palestinian children are 'increasingly targets' as Israeli military and settler violence soars.

Published on: 16.01.2026 16:19
Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland, calls it vital for security

US delegation seeks to lower US-Denmark-Greenland tensions amid Trump’s threats of tariffs and control claims.

Published on: 16.01.2026 15:57