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Opinion: Opinion | How Venezuela's China-Made Weapons Failed To Keep The US Away

Unlike post-Operation Sindoor, when Beijing hailed Pakistan's air-defence operations against India as a success of Islamabad's "Made in China" military force, there is an eerie silence within Beijing this time.

Published on: 05.01.2026 11:01
"Gunboat Diplomacy Is Back": Ex-Envoy Warns Of Global Fallout After US' Venezuela Power Grab

India's former Ambassador to Venezuela, YK Sinha, has likened the reported US assault on Caracas and the capture of President Nicolas Maduro to "a bygone era of gunboat diplomacy".

Published on: 05.01.2026 10:23
'Malicious': 10 Found Guilty Of Cyberbullying French First Lady Brigitte Macron

A Paris court found 10 people guilty of cyberbullying France's first lady, Brigitte Macron.

Published on: 05.01.2026 10:23
Indian Woman Killed By Ex-Boyfriend In US, Cops Say "Motive Unknown"

Howard County police spokesman Seth Hoffman added that information from friends and family "raised some red flags" and propelled the investigation towards the "instance of foul play being involved."

Published on: 05.01.2026 09:53
This Country, Only Recognised By Israel, Supports US Action In Venezuela

Somaliland, a self-proclaimed independent territory recognised only by Israel, has thrown its weight behind US action against Venezuela.

Published on: 05.01.2026 09:46
Exiled Activist On Venezuela's Future And Relevance Of Nobel Laureate Machado

Jorge Galicia, an exiled Venezuelan who has spent years touring US colleges, warning young people about the dangers of socialism, has hailed US President Donald Trump's actions against Venezuela's ousted President Nicolas Maduro.

Published on: 05.01.2026 09:42
Hard Oil vs Light Oil: What Makes Venezuela's Crude Hard And Gulf Oil Easy

The physical and chemical differences between these crude types determine how easy they are to refine and their market value.

Published on: 05.01.2026 09:38
Maduro's Nike Tracksuit Sold Out Hours After His Handcuffed Pics Go Viral

The tracksuit appeared in subsequent videos showing Maduro walking under escort by US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents after arriving on American soil.

Published on: 05.01.2026 09:35
Explained: The Protests That Have Shaken Iran Since 1979

Over the past 50 years, Iran has been shaken by a series of protests. In the lead-up to Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution, students, oil workers and others protested, demanding political freedoms.

Published on: 05.01.2026 09:35
"No More Fantasies Of Annexation": Greenland PM Warns Trump

President Donald Trump's calls that Greenland should become part of the United States was met with international condemnation Monday as the autonomous Danish territory's prime minister warned, "That's enough now".

Published on: 05.01.2026 09:23
After Venezuela Operation, Elon Musk Meets Donald Trump For A "Lovely Dinner"

The present detente followed Musk's praise of Trump, hours before the private dinner, after the US carried out a military operation in Venezuela.

Published on: 05.01.2026 09:15
Chinese Weigh Cost Of Raising A Child, Responsibilities Of Being Parents

The contraceptives tax is trivial compared to the true cost of raising a child in China, one of the world's most expensive countries for child-rearing, said Alfred Wu, associate professor at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy in Singapore.

Published on: 05.01.2026 08:44
What Is 'Cartel Of The Suns' And Why Is It Central To Case Against Maduro

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who is now in US custody,faces narco-terrorism and drug trafficking charges in New York, prosecutors have said. The case is linked to an alleged drug trafficking network known as the Cartel of the Suns

Published on: 05.01.2026 08:36
China's Xi Takes Veiled "Bullying" Dig At US After Venezuela Power Grab

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on major powers to take a lead in "respecting the development path of other nations" in a veiled dig at the United States's sudden power grab in Venezuela and abduction of its president, Nicolas Maduro.

Published on: 05.01.2026 08:29
"I Cant Walk Anymore": Afghan Migrant Dies On Snowy Route To Iran

Habibullah set off from his home in western Afghanistan determined to find work in Iran, only for the 15-year-old to freeze to death while walking across the mountainous frontier.

Published on: 05.01.2026 08:15
Indian Woman, 52, Sister Of Singer Chitra Iyer, Dies While Trekking In Oman

An Indian woman living in Muscat has died in a trekking accident in Oman's Jebel Shams region.

Published on: 05.01.2026 08:11
Eva Schloss, Auschwitz Survivor And Anne Frank's Step-Sister, Dies At 96

Eva Schloss, the Auschwitz survivor who dedicated decades to educating people on the Holocaust and was the step-sister of diarist Anne Frank, has died aged 96, her foundation announced Sunday.

Published on: 05.01.2026 08:05
No Junk Food Ads To Air Before 9 pm In UK

The ban -- targeting ads for products high in fat, salt or sugar -- is expected to remove up to 7.2 billion caloriesfrom children's diets each year, according to the health ministry.

Published on: 05.01.2026 08:01
US Attacks Venezuela LIVE: "It Could Be Against Any State Tomorrow," Says Venezuela On US Strikes

US-Venezuela Conflict Live News: Venezuela has warned that recent US military action against Caracas could set a dangerous global precedent, with the country's defence minister cautioning that such moves threaten the international order.

Published on: 05.01.2026 07:59
'Don't Believe Ukraine Stuck Putin Residence': Trump Rejects Russia's Claim

Trump told reporters that US officials have determined that Ukraine did not target a residence belonging to Russian President Vladimir Putin in a drone attack last week, disputing Kremlin claims that Trump had initially greeted with deep concern.

Published on: 05.01.2026 07:52

News from Arabic Countries

Thousands of forced disappearances under Hasina rule in Bangladesh: Inquiry

The Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances members says disappearances were 'primarily political'.

Published on: 05.01.2026 11:13
Israel extends Gaza occupation beyond ‘yellow line’ in north, bombs south

Israeli attacks have killed at least 414 Palestinians and injured 1,145 in daily truce violations since October 10.

Published on: 05.01.2026 10:48
What will happen to parts of Venezuela’s economy affected by US sanctions?

Economist Francisco Rodriguez: regaining access to blocked assets will be essential for Venezuela’s economic recovery

Published on: 05.01.2026 10:37
Manchester United sacks Amorim; Fletcher named as interim manager

Amorim's tumultuous reign as manager comes to an end after 14 months, as academy coach Fletcher takes over temporarily.

Published on: 05.01.2026 10:28
Trump’s bid to commandeer Venezuela’s oil sector faces hurdles, experts say

Exploiting Latin American country's reserves faces obstacles from decrepit infrastructure to leadership uncertainty.

Published on: 05.01.2026 09:48
What is the US charging Nicolas Maduro with?

Maduro and five others are charged in the US with a number of crimes, including 'narco-terrorism'.

Published on: 05.01.2026 09:19
Mixed messages from Trump administration on US ‘running’ Venezuela

Donald Trump claimed the US will ‘run’ Venezuela, his top diplomat Marco Rubio insisted the US would not be in charge.

Published on: 05.01.2026 08:50
Venezuela’s acting president meets cabinet ministers

Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodriguez met with the country’s cabinet of ministers after Maduro's abduction.

Published on: 05.01.2026 08:42
Syria’s new currency removes al-Assad family images, seeks to boost economy

Authorities remove two zeros from the pound, hoping to simplify transactions and regain trust in the currency.

Published on: 05.01.2026 08:23
The Yemeni crisis: More complexity and many repercussions

External interventions created political and administrative chaos that intensified internal divisions.

Published on: 05.01.2026 08:15
Who is Cilia Flores, Venezuela’s ‘first combatant’?

First Lady Cilia Flores was abducted with her husband, President Nicolas Maduro, on Saturday. Who is she?

Published on: 05.01.2026 08:14
Venezuelan interim leader tones down criticism, ready to ‘work with the US’

Acting President Delcy Rodriguez calls for a 'balanced and respectful' relationship with Washington during transition.

Published on: 05.01.2026 07:54
Trump spurns Kremlin’s Putin residence attack claim, Russia kills 2 in Kyiv

Russia’s Defence Ministry had published a video of a downed drone it said Ukraine had launched at Putin’s residence.

Published on: 05.01.2026 07:02
Trump threatens Colombia’s president, says Cuba is “ready to fall”

Donald Trump has threatened Colombia’s president following the US’s abduction of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.

Published on: 05.01.2026 06:53
Trump warns of potential second strike on Venezuela

Trump told reporters that the US is ready to carry out a second strike on Venezuela if its government doesn't cooperate.

Published on: 05.01.2026 06:45
Booker sinks Thunder with game-winning shot, Lakers rally past Grizzlies

LA Lakers beat Memphis twice in three days while Phoenix's Devin Booker nets a three-pointer to beat the NBA champions.

Published on: 05.01.2026 06:45
LIVE: Venezuela’s Maduro to appear in court, Rodriguez offers hand to US

UN Security Council to discuss the US abduction of Maduro, wife, as Trump insists control of Venezuela.

Published on: 05.01.2026 05:59
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,411

These are the key developments from day 1,411 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Published on: 05.01.2026 04:36
Trump’s abduction of Maduro escalates concerns over potential war with Iran

Experts say US military action in Caracas 'gives momentum' for conflict with Tehran and deals another blow to diplomacy.

Published on: 05.01.2026 02:15
Trump threatens Colombia’s Petro, says Cuba looks ‘ready to fall’

US president says a military operation in Colombia 'sounds good' to him and warns Mexico 'to get their act together'.

Published on: 05.01.2026 02:04
Cuba says 32 Cuban fighters killed in US raids on Venezuela

Havana declares two days of mourning for the Cubans killed in US operation to abduct Nicolas Maduro.

Published on: 05.01.2026 01:50
N Korea’s Kim oversees hypersonic missile tests, cites geopolitical crisis

Kim underscores need to bolster N Korea's nuclear deterrent, citing 'recent geopolitical crisis', state media reports.

Published on: 05.01.2026 01:12
Denmark PM urges Trump to stop ‘threatening’ Greenland

The US president’s latest threat comes a day after Washington bombed Venezuela and abducted its president.

Published on: 04.01.2026 22:50
Israel launches deadly strikes in Gaza in new ceasefire violations

The Israeli military continues to demolish structures in northern Gaza while also blocking the entry of aid.

Published on: 04.01.2026 22:37
Israel kills two people in new attack on southern Lebanon

Israel claims the drone attack on a car targeted a Hezbollah member.

Published on: 04.01.2026 22:33