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Body Of Woman Murdered In US To Be Flown To India By Jan 8: Minister Kishan Reddy

Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy on Wednesday said the mortal remains of Nikitha Godishala, who was allegedly killed in the US, are expected to be brought to the country on January 7 or 8.

Published on: 07.01.2026 08:29
"Peace Lasted 2 Days": Late-Night Hosts Roast Trump Over Maduro Capture

Late-night television returned this week with Jimmy Kimmel and other hosts addressing the biggest story of the new year: The US invasion of Venezuela

Published on: 07.01.2026 08:12
Donald Trump Imitates Trans Athletes At Republican Retreat, Sparks Backlash Online

Donald Trump’s imitation of transgender athletes during a speech to House Republicans has sparked criticism.

Published on: 07.01.2026 08:11
Iran Executes Man For Spying For Mossad In Exchange Of Cryptocurrency

Iran executed a man convicted of spying for Israel's Mossad, state media reported Wednesday. The official IRNA news agency identified the man as Ali Ardestani, saying he relayed sensitive information to Mossad officers in return for financial rewards

Published on: 07.01.2026 08:07
"Belongs To All New Yorkers": Mamdani Took Oath On This 18th-Century Quran

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on Tuesday that one of the Qurans he used to take his oath as the city's first Muslim mayor will be placed on display at the main branch of the New York Public Library.

Published on: 07.01.2026 08:05
"All Channels Blocked": Seoul Seeks China's Help To Curb North Korea's Nukes

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said he had urged Chinese leader Xi Jinping to help him curb Pyongyang's nuclear programme and suggested a freeze in its development of weapons of mass destruction was "feasible" with the right conditions

Published on: 07.01.2026 07:46
Explained: How Elon Musk's Grok Is Undressing Women One Prompt At A Time

Nonprofit group AI Forensics analysed 20,000 images generated by Grok between December 25 and January 1 and found that 2 per cent depicted a person who appeared to be 18 or younger.

Published on: 07.01.2026 07:38
"Donald, I Beg You": Trump Mocks France's Emmanuel Macron Over Tariffs

US President Donald Trump mocked his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, in a rare impression, recounting how he coerced Paris into agreeing to triple its drug prices by threatening to hike tariffs on all French imports to America.

Published on: 07.01.2026 07:22
"Trump Wants To Takeover Greenland, Redraw Map": Ian Bremmer To NDTV

US President Donald Trump wants to take over Greenland from Denmark and "redraw the map", Ian Bremmer, Founder and President of the Eurasia Group, told NDTV's Editor-in-Chief Rahul Kanwal.

Published on: 07.01.2026 06:27
"Kick Out China, Russia, Iran": Team Trump's New Oil Warning To Venezuela

US President Donald Trump reportedly wants Venezuela's new regime under interim president Delcy Rodriguez to "kick out" and "sever" economic ties with China, Russia, Iran and Cuba before being allowed to pump more oil.

Published on: 07.01.2026 05:59
Nicolas Maduro's Immunity Claim Can Pose Challenge For US Prosecutors: Report

Nicols Maduro's first appearance in a US courtroom offered a glimpse of the legal battle ahead over rarely tested questions chief among them whether he can claim immunity from prosecution.

Published on: 07.01.2026 05:42
Spanish Influencer Dies After Viewers Pay Him To Drink Whiskey, Take Cocaine On Camera

An investigation has been launched into what is being reported as the first documented case of death from a live challenge in Spain.

Published on: 07.01.2026 05:42
After Maduro's Capture, Venezuela's Security Chief Now On US' Target List

The US has put Venezuela's hardline interior minister on notice that he could be at the top of its target list unless he helps Interim President Delcy Rodriguez meet US demands and keep order following the toppling of Nicolas Maduro.

Published on: 07.01.2026 05:30
Trump Is Eyeing Greenland's Oil And Minerals, But It's Difficult To Extract

Greenland is unlike where most people live. The climate is frigid. For much of the year, sea ice clings to the coast, making it inaccessible. An ice sheet, up to 2 miles thick, covers more than 80% of the island.

Published on: 07.01.2026 05:16
Trump Withholds Child Care Funding Over Fraud Concerns In 5 States

President Donald Trumps administration said Tuesday that it is withholding funding for programmes that support needy families with children in five Democratic-led states over concerns about fraud.

Published on: 07.01.2026 05:13
Oxford University Press Apologises Over Content On Shivaji Maharaj In Book Published In 2003

Oxford University Press India acknowledged that some statements contained in the book "Shivaji: Hindu King in Islamic India", published in 2003, were unverified.

Published on: 07.01.2026 05:00
Lashkar, Hamas Leaders' Big Meet-Up In Pakistan Amid Deepening Terror Ties

Pakistan, which has a long history of sponsoring and sheltering terror outfits on its soil, recently became the venue for a meeting between Hamas and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commanders.

Published on: 07.01.2026 04:57
S Jaishankar On India's Concern Over Venezuela Crisis And An Appeal

India is concerned about the recent developments in Venezuela, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said, as the country's deposed president Nicolas Maduro remains in a New York jail after being captured by US forces.

Published on: 07.01.2026 04:44
Meet Lalu Yadav's Grandson, Who Has Begun Military Training In Singapore

18-year-old Aditya's mother, Rohini Acharya, shared the news on social media, calling him "brave and courageous."

Published on: 07.01.2026 04:38
Gen Z Protesters In Nepal Are Angry At The Government They Voted For

Different demands have emerged from separate groups among the young protesters including direct election of prime ministers, scrapping the present constitution and jailing all previous politicians.

Published on: 07.01.2026 04:34

News from Arabic Countries

Coming of age in Syria’s war

When the civil war in Syria began, Mohammed al-Hallak was only a teenager. This is his story.

Published on: 07.01.2026 08:21
Venezuela’s former opposition leader Juan Guaido denounces Delcy Rodriguez

Venezuela’s US-backed former opposition leader Juan Guaido has denounced acting president Delcy Rodriguez.

Published on: 07.01.2026 08:13
Press association condemns Israel’s continued ban on media access to Gaza

Foreign Press Association pledges to submit 'robust response' to Supreme Court over Israel's media lockout.

Published on: 07.01.2026 08:12
Seoul calls for freeze of North’s nuclear programme, Chinese mediation

South Korean President Lee ‍Jae Myung proposes a halt to Pyongyang's nuclear programme in exchange for 'compensation'.

Published on: 07.01.2026 07:52
Manner in which the US abducted Maduro “was a shock” to China

“The region [Latin America] is a pillar of China’s Global South strategy.”

Published on: 07.01.2026 07:22
Survivors recount RSF gang rape in Sudan; infants among victims

Survivors tell Al Jazeera of systematic RSF gang rape in Sudan as doctor confirms infants listed among victims.

Published on: 07.01.2026 07:17
Israel’s continued attacks on Lebanon could derail Hezbollah disarmament

Analysts believe Hezbollah will not accept the disarmament's second phase as long as Israel continues attacking Lebanon.

Published on: 07.01.2026 07:05
Which teams are in the AFCON 2025 quarterfinals, and what’s the schedule?

From qualified teams to match schedule and top goalscorers - here's what you need to know about the AFCON quarterfinals.

Published on: 07.01.2026 06:53
LIVE: Yemen’s STC leader al-Zubaidi dismissed after ‘fleeing’ overnight

Leader of Yemen's STC removed from government with the Saudi-led coalition saying he 'fled to unknown location'.

Published on: 07.01.2026 06:05
LIVE: Trump says Venezuela to hand over up to 50m barrels of oil to US

US president says he will control oil sales, proceeds, as Venezuela's Rodriguez pledges no 'foreign agent' is in charge.

Published on: 07.01.2026 05:45
China bans export of dual-use items to Japan amid tensions over Taiwan

Japan calls for the ban's withdrawal, calling the measures 'absolutely unacceptable' and 'deeply regrettable'.

Published on: 07.01.2026 05:29
How strong are Latin America’s military forces, as they face US threats?

Trump has threatened Colombia, Cuba and Mexico with military action. Could their armies take on the US?

Published on: 07.01.2026 03:43
Israeli forces kill two in Lebanon, ahead of truce monitors meeting

Representatives from France, Israel, Lebanon, the US and UN tracking the ceasefire are due to meet amid Israeli attacks.

Published on: 07.01.2026 03:34
Saudi-led coalition strikes Yemen, says STC leader al-Zubaidi has fled

Coalition targets secessionist forces after Aidarous al-Zubaidi fled hours before he was due for talks in Riyadh.

Published on: 07.01.2026 03:24
Fact-checking Trump on promised US oil company investment in Venezuela

Trump touts large US oil investments in Venezuela’s industry, but firms remain cautious amid low prices and instability.

Published on: 07.01.2026 03:18
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,413

These are the key developments from day 1,413 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Published on: 07.01.2026 03:17
Trump’s attacks on Venezuela put Mexico on edge

President Claudia Sheinbaum has sought to safeguard Mexican sovereignty while cooperating with the US on key issues.

Published on: 07.01.2026 01:10
US says military ‘always an option’ in Greenland as Europe rejects threats

White House says Trump is discussing options to acquire Greenland, including the potential use of the US military.

Published on: 07.01.2026 01:07
Trump says Venezuela to hand over up to 50 million barrels of oil to US

US president says oil will be sold at market prices and that he will control the resulting revenues.

Published on: 07.01.2026 00:11
Price hikes, queues and tension: Venezuela shoppers uneasy after US bombing

Residents of the capital Caracas remain rattled after the US abduction of Maduro, leading some to stock up on supplies.

Published on: 06.01.2026 23:53
Rodriguez says ‘no foreign agent’ running Venezuela, US role still unclear

Venezuela's prosecutor general decries Maduro's arrest as 'terrorism' as the US offers little clarity on its next steps.

Published on: 06.01.2026 23:37
Brazil’s Bolsonaro denied hospital visit after hitting head in prison fall

The ex-president's wife says he fell out of his prison bed while sleeping and hit his head.

Published on: 06.01.2026 22:48
Protests grow as Iran’s government makes meager offer amid tanking economy

Amnesty International says security forces' raid on hospital in Ilam to seize protesters violates international law.

Published on: 06.01.2026 22:47
Truck crash in Ethiopia kills 22 people, dozens hurt

Road accident injured 65 people after the truck carrying migrants overturned in Semera town, local authorities say.

Published on: 06.01.2026 22:31
Success in Saudi-hosted Spanish Super Cup will give Barcelona ‘energy’

Barcelona begin the defence of their Spanish Super Cup crown against Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday in Saudi Arabia.

Published on: 06.01.2026 22:03