News from India and Arabic Countries

Indian News

Trump Urges US Oil Giants To Invest $100 Billion In Venezuela

US President Donald Trump began a meeting to discuss Venezuela with executives from some of the world's largest oil companies at the White House on Friday, saying he wants them to invest $100 billion in the country to vastly expand its production.

Published on: 10.01.2026 01:53
"I Got It Done In Rapid Order": Trump Repeats Claim Of Ending India-Pak War

United States President Donald Trump on Friday reiterated his claim of having stopped a war between India and Pakistan, while also saying that Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, during his visit to the US thanked Trump for having saved millions of lives.

Published on: 10.01.2026 00:07
"Ruining Own Streets" To Please Trump: Iran's Khamenei Slams Protesters

European leaders urged Iran late Friday to allow its citizens to demonstrate without reprisal after Tehran signaled security forces would crack down on the protesters whom US President Donald Trump has pledged to support.

Published on: 09.01.2026 23:34
"Going To Do It Hard Way": Trump On Acquiring Greenland

US President Donald Trump on Friday again suggested the use of force to seize Greenland as he brushed aside Denmark's sovereignty over the autonomous Arctic island.

Published on: 09.01.2026 23:19
Venezuela Says In Talks With US To Restore Diplomatic Ties

Venezuela said Friday it launched talks with the United States on restoring diplomatic ties, days after US forces deposed Nicolas Maduro as its president.

Published on: 09.01.2026 23:04
"You're Dealing With Us, Not Venezuela": Trump To Global Oil CEOs

US President Donald Trump said Friday that oil companies would deal with the United States government, not Venezuela, when exploiting that country's oil reserves.

Published on: 09.01.2026 22:41
Vivek Ramaswamy's Family Bodyguard Arrested On Drug Trafficking Charges

Republican Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has expressed alarm that a man who worked as his family's bodyguard is facing federal drug trafficking charges.

Published on: 09.01.2026 22:01
Trump Says Protest-Hit Iran In "Big Trouble", Again Warns Of US Strike

US President Donald Trump said Friday that Iran, faced with major protests, was in "big trouble" and again warned he could order military strikes.

Published on: 09.01.2026 21:32
Trump Says Colombia President To Visit White House In February

US President Donald Trump said Friday that Colombian President Gustavo Petro, a leftist his administration long belittled, will visit the White House next month as he voiced optimism for ties.

Published on: 09.01.2026 19:15
Iranian Nobel Laureate Warns Of Possible "Massacre" During Internet Shutdown

Iranian Nobel peace prize winner Shirin Ebadi on Friday warned security forces in the Islamic republic could be preparing to commit a "massacre under the cover of a sweeping communications blackout" after imposing a nationwide internet shutdown.

Published on: 09.01.2026 19:06
US Officials Visit Venezuela's Capital, Plan Reopening Embassy: Report

Senior US diplomats traveled Friday to Caracas to look at reopening the embassy shuttered since 2019, following Washington's overthrow of leader Nicolas Maduro, a US official said.

Published on: 09.01.2026 18:52
Explained: Putin Launches Oreshnik After 2024 As Warning To Ukraine, West

President Vladimir Putin's launch of an Oreshnik hypersonic missile appears aimed at intimidating Ukraine and sending a signal of Russian military might to Europe and the United States at a crucial juncture in talks to end the war.

Published on: 09.01.2026 18:50
"Be Prepared To Intervene": Son Of Irans Last Shah's 'Urgent' Message To Trump

The exiled son of Iran's late shah on Friday appealed to US President Donald Trump to intervene urgently as protests persisted in the Islamic republic.

Published on: 09.01.2026 18:49
'We Will Defend Greenland': Denmark Warns US Of 'Devastating' NATO War

Denmark would have to defend itself in the event of an American attack on Greenland, said Denmark Member of Parliament and Chairperson of the Defence Committee Rasmus Jarlov.

Published on: 09.01.2026 18:36
Trump Says He Called Off New Venezuela Attack After Prisoners' Release

US President Donald Trump said Friday he called off a second wave of attacks on Venezuela after securing cooperation with the new leadership, which began releasing prisoners nearly a week after Washington forcibly removed the leftist president.

Published on: 09.01.2026 18:14
Tarique Rahman Assumes Office As BNP Chairman After Khaleda Zia's Death

Tarique Rahman on Friday formally assumed office as the Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), days after the demise of former Bangladesh Prime Minister and the party Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.

Published on: 09.01.2026 18:08
US Seizes Another Venezuela-Linked Oil Tanker In 'Call Of Duty' Style Op

The United States said Friday it seized another tanker that tried to break an American naval blockade aimed at preventing sanctioned vessels from going to or departing Venezuela, the fifth ship apprehended in recent weeks.

Published on: 09.01.2026 17:19
Amid Iran Protests, Israel Envoy Says Iranians "Yearning For Freedom"

Israeli ambassador to India Reuven Azar has said the ongoing wave of protests across Iran reflects a deep and long-suppressed public anger against the country's clerical establishment.

Published on: 09.01.2026 17:19
"Dozens Of Warheads": All About Russia's Oreshnik Missile Fired On Ukraine

An intermediate-range ballistic missile -- dubbed "Oreshnik" -- used by Russia in an overnight strike on Ukraine is, according to the Kremlin, a "state-of-the art" weapon that cannot be intercepted.

Published on: 09.01.2026 16:53
Protests Against Iran's Regime Spread To Over 45 Cities Amid Deadly Crackdown

Iran is witnessing its most significant wave of unrest in years, with more than 40 people dead and over 2,200 arrested as security forces tried to quell protests demanding economic reforms and the removal of the Ayatollah Khomeini-led regime.

Published on: 09.01.2026 16:33

News from Arabic Countries

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,416

These are the key developments from day 1,416 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Published on: 10.01.2026 03:10
Trump promises oil executives ‘total safety’ if they invest in Venezuela

Experts said oil execs gave a 'less-than-full-throated' approval as they waited on terms from US and Venezuela.

Published on: 09.01.2026 23:55
Syrian army ramps up Aleppo strikes against Kurdish fighters

The Syrian army is combing through the Sheikh Maqsoud neighbourhood of Aleppo as fighting intensifies.

Published on: 09.01.2026 23:21
Why is the US quitting international organisations?

Donald Trump signs orders to withdraw from dozens of agencies.

Published on: 09.01.2026 21:59
Diaz scores again as Morocco edge out Cameroon in AFCON 2025 quarterfinal

Real Madrid's Brahim Diaz continues 2025 AFCON scoring streak as Morocco edge out Cameroon in quarterfinals.

Published on: 09.01.2026 21:36
Petro says Colombia cooperating with US ‘despite insults, threats’

Speaking to Al Jazeera, Gustavo Petro calls for 'shared government through dialogue' in Venezuela, leading to elections.

Published on: 09.01.2026 21:04
Trump threatens to take Greenland ‘the hard way’, citing Arctic strategy

Danish PM warns US armed action in Greenland could destabilise NATO and threaten Arctic security cooperation.

Published on: 09.01.2026 21:02
New video of Minneapolis ICE shooting surfaces

New video has emerged of the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Published on: 09.01.2026 20:30
UN ‘gravely alarmed’ by fighting in Aleppo, urges protection of civilians

As a ceasefire between the Syrian army and the Kurdish-led SDF collapses, the UN is urging the protection of civilians.

Published on: 09.01.2026 20:12
Minnesotans mourn woman killed by ICE

People paid tribute to 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, who was killed in her car by ICE agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Published on: 09.01.2026 19:48
Fate of Yemeni separatists unclear after STC ‘disbands’

An official with Yemen’s separatist Southern Transitional Council rejected an announcement that the group is disbanding.

Published on: 09.01.2026 19:10
Venezuela starts ‘exploratory process’ to re-establish formal ties with US

US State Department officials are visiting Caracas less than a week after the military abduction of Nicolas Maduro.

Published on: 09.01.2026 19:09
Senegal beat Mali to book first AFCON 2025 semifinal spot

Senegal beat Mali 1-0 to reach AFCON 2025 semifinal where defending champions Ivory Coast or record winners Egypt await.

Published on: 09.01.2026 18:56
Big and small oil companies summoned to meet Trump on Venezuelan oil

Many of the smaller firms have connections to Denver, Colorado, the home turf of Energy Secretary Chris Wright.

Published on: 09.01.2026 18:39
US intercepts fifth sanctioned oil tanker

The US seized a fifth oil tanker in the Caribbean as Washington ramps up seizing on sanctioned Venezuelan oil shipments.

Published on: 09.01.2026 18:23
Minneapolis leaders urge transparency, independent probe after ICE killing

Mayor Jacob Frey calls on Trump administration to follow the facts amid growing outrage over killing of mother of three.

Published on: 09.01.2026 17:55
Swiss authorities detain owner of bar where New Year’s fire killed 40

Switzerland holds national day of mourning to remember victims of deadly fire in ski resort town of Crans-Montana.

Published on: 09.01.2026 17:52
New video said to show Syrian army shelling Aleppo’s Sheikh Maqsoud area

The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces have shared new video of the Syrian army shelling a large weapons depot.

Published on: 09.01.2026 17:44
Deadly trash avalanche in Filipino landfill leaves dozens missing

A collapse of trash at a landfill in Cebu city, Philippines killed one worker, injured at least 12 and left 27 missing.

Published on: 09.01.2026 17:10
Is the US unlocking Venezuela’s oil wealth or exploiting it?

President Donald Trump aims to control and revive Venezuela's oil industry. Critics call it modern-day colonialism.

Published on: 09.01.2026 17:00
Kurdish leader urges dialogue to avoid ‘real disaster in Aleppo’

Kurdish political leader Ahmad Suleiman is urging dialogue between the Syrian army and the Kurdish-led SDF.

Published on: 09.01.2026 16:28
Aleppo clashes highlight challenge of SDF integration for Syria

Analysts say a temporary ceasefire may bring relief, but the complex issues behind the violence must be addressed.

Published on: 09.01.2026 16:25
Chinese, Russian and Iranian warships arrive for drills in South Africa

Naval exercises come as tensions run high after US military intervention in Venezuela, seizures of several oil tankers.

Published on: 09.01.2026 16:24
Dissolution of Yemen’s separatists was “only a matter of time”

"The [Southern Transitional Council in Yemen] has now become just too poisonous."

Published on: 09.01.2026 16:11
AFCON 2025: Nigeria face Osimhen and bonus questions ahead of Algeria clash

Nigeria are dealing with reports of unpaid bonuses and Victor Osimhen spat before facing Algeria in AFCON quarterfinal.

Published on: 09.01.2026 16:09