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"It's Not Regime Change, It's Regime Roulette": Ian Bremmer On US' Venezuela Op

Ian Bremmer, President of Eurasia Group, said that Venezuela's regime change backed by the United States is a "regime roulette". In an exclusive interview with NDTV, Bremmer described the new administration in Venezuela as similar to the old one.

Published on: 06.01.2026 18:52
'Make Iran Great Again': Trump Signs Hat As US Vows To Save Iran Protesters

Iran has been gripped by widespread unrest after protests erupted in Tehran on December 28 and quickly spread to several other cities.

Published on: 06.01.2026 18:50
"He's A Violent Guy, Imitates My Dance": Trump On Maduro

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused Nicolas Maduro of imitating his dancing, among other crimes, as he celebrated the capture of the Venezuelan leader in a freewheeling speech to Republican lawmakers.

Published on: 06.01.2026 18:21
32 Cubans, 23 Venezuelans Killed In US Special Operation To Capture Maduro

US forces killed 55 Venezuelan and Cuban military personnel during their stunning raid to capture Nicolas Maduro, tolls published by Caracas and Havana showed Tuesday.

Published on: 06.01.2026 18:21
51 Attacks On Minorities In Bangladesh In December, Says Unity Council

As Bangladesh approaches its 13th National Parliamentary Election, a wave of brutal communal violence against religious minorities has spread fear across the country, raising serious questions on the Yunus-led interim government.

Published on: 06.01.2026 18:06
"India-US Trade Deal Will Happen In First Half Of The Year": Ian Bremmer To NDTV

The India-US trade deal will happen and likely in the first half of this year, Ian Bremmer, the chief of the Eurasia Group has said.

Published on: 06.01.2026 17:38
She Dedicated Her Nobel Prize To Trump. He Said She Can't Lead Venezuela

When a night-time US special forces operation led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, many believed the moment had finally arrived for the country's long-time opposition leader, Maria Corina Machado. Those hopes fizzled quickly.

Published on: 06.01.2026 17:21
Chased Over Theft Suspicion, Bangladeshi Hindu Man Jumps Into Canal, Dies

A 25-year-old Hindu man died today after jumping into a canal to escape a mob chasing him on suspicion of theft.

Published on: 06.01.2026 16:42
"Political Vendetta": Bangladesh Cops Blame Awami League For Osman Hadi's Murder

Radical student leader Sharif Osman Hadi was killed because of "political vengeance" at the behest of the Awami League, Bangladesh police said on Tuesday. A chargesheet accusing 17 people has been submitted 25 days after the killing.

Published on: 06.01.2026 15:47
'Free Maduro': US Teacher Criticising Trump's Venezuela Op Arrested On TV

A preschool teacher in Michigan was arrested on camera just seconds after finishing a television interview in which she criticised US President Donald Trump over the United States' military operation in Venezuela.

Published on: 06.01.2026 14:58
Hybrid War Between Russia, NATO To Intensify In 2026: Report

Russia is expanding its conflict with the West beyond the battlefields of Ukraine, new research has revealed.

Published on: 06.01.2026 14:53
"Greenland Belongs To Its People": Europe Pushes Back Against Trump's Threats

Several European leaders issued a joint statement defending Greenland's sovereignty in the wake of Trump's comments about annexing the territory. "Greenland belongs to its people," the statement said.

Published on: 06.01.2026 14:17
"Come Get Me": Colombian President Dares Trump The Same Way Maduro Did

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has challenged US President Donald Trump in the aftermath of a United States operation in Venezuela. Petro slammed the operation on Monday and, in a statement to Trump, said, "Come get me. I'm waiting for you here."

Published on: 06.01.2026 13:44
Opinion: Opinion | China's "Core Interests": What It Means, And Why Arunachal Is Now A Part Of It

India should be cautious of the possibility of China's new 'low-risk-high-returns' approach towards the border: delegitimising the nationality of Indian travellers from Arunachal and the use of proxy actors acting at its behest.

Published on: 06.01.2026 13:34
25 Killed, Over 1,000 Arrested In Iran's Economic Protests: Rights Groups

At least 25 people have been killed in Iran during the first nine days of protests that started in the bazaar of Tehran over the plunging value of the currency and soaring inflation, according to rights groups.

Published on: 06.01.2026 12:39
"Makes World Less Safe": UN Slams US Intervention In Venezuela

The world community must make clear that US intervention in Venezuela is a violation of international law that makes the world less safe, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Tuesday.

Published on: 06.01.2026 12:28
From Trump And AI To Russia And Water: The 'Top Risks' Of 2026

A report by the Eurasia Group,one of the world's top risk research and consulting firms, has listed the top risks for 2026.

Published on: 06.01.2026 11:14
Unrest In Nepal Town After Mosque Vandalised, Border With India Sealed

Communal tension has flared in Nepal's Parsa and Dhanusha Dham districts, near the Indian border, triggering a high-security alert.

Published on: 06.01.2026 11:00
'Indian Envoy Urged Trump To Relieve Tariffs': US Senator's Big Claim

Donald Trump has imposed a 50 per cent tariff on India, among the highest in the world, including 25 per cent for purchasing Russian oil.

Published on: 06.01.2026 10:57
'Ex-Roommate Killed Her For Money': Family Of Indian Woman Murdered In US

The father of the Telugu woman, Nikitha Godishala, who was allegedly killed by her ex-boyfriend in the United States, has alleged that the accused killed his daughter over a monetary dispute.

Published on: 06.01.2026 10:49

News from Arabic Countries

Trump says he would be impeached if Republicans lose Congress in midterms

US president predicts 'epic' victory for his party in the November vote that will determine control of House and Senate.

Published on: 06.01.2026 19:01
Israeli school assault wounds dozens of Palestinians in West Bank raid

Casualties taken to Istishari Arab Hospital in Ramallah following an Israeli army attack on Birzeit University. 

Published on: 06.01.2026 18:57
Man Utd manager talk ‘waste of time’ says favourite Glasner

Manchester United have been heavily linked with Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner after sacking Ruben Amorim.

Published on: 06.01.2026 18:16
Trump praises tactically ‘brilliant’ operation against Nicolas Maduro

US President Donald Trump some soldiers ‘on the other side’ were killed in the operation that abducted Nicolas Maduro.

Published on: 06.01.2026 17:59
Russia will uphold “its influence” in Latin America

"Many believe the liberal world order is over and we are back to old concepts of spheres of influence."

Published on: 06.01.2026 17:56
Colombian minister warns of military response to any foreign ‘aggression’

Foreign Minister Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio is slated to meet US leaders after Trump threatened Colombia.

Published on: 06.01.2026 17:47
UK presses X to address intimate deepfake images

Technology minister Liz Kendall called the nonconsensual images of women and minors 'absolutely appalling'.

Published on: 06.01.2026 17:25
Israeli forces raid Birzeit University in the occupied West Bank

Israeli forces raided Birzeit University in the occupied West Bank, firing live ammunition to disperse students.

Published on: 06.01.2026 16:42
Real Madrid’s Mbappe out of Spanish Super Cup derby with Atletico

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has been ruled out of the Saudi Arabia-hosted Spanish Super Cup due to a knee injury.

Published on: 06.01.2026 16:36
Children dying from water-borne disease at Sudan displacement camp

Children and some of the elderly are dying from bilharzia, a water-borne disease, at a displacement camp in Sudan.

Published on: 06.01.2026 16:26
Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas in Bethlehem

Orthodox Christians gathered in Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank to mark Christmas Eve.

Published on: 06.01.2026 16:03
World safety at risk after US military intervention in Venezuela

The UN human rights office says the US military intervention that ousted Venezuela’s leader violates international law.

Published on: 06.01.2026 15:37
Congress’s role questioned as Democrats vow to rein in Trump on Venezuela

Legislative efforts to check Trump's military authority on Venezuela falter amidst partisan divides in the US Congress.

Published on: 06.01.2026 14:30
Israeli FM visits Somaliland after world-first recognition storm

Gideon Saar becomes first Israeli minister to visit the breakaway region since Israel recognised its independence.

Published on: 06.01.2026 14:26
Who decides what’s true in the digital age?

Who decides what’s true in the digital age?

Published on: 06.01.2026 13:39
Who could be the next Manchester United manager?

Al Jazeera looks at five potential favourites tipped to lead Man United after Ruben Amorim's sacking as manager.

Published on: 06.01.2026 13:30
How is gum arabic fuelling the war in Sudan?

Before war broke out, Sudan was the world’s biggest gum arabic exporter, with an estimated market share of 70-80%.

Published on: 06.01.2026 13:26
What to know about Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuela’s interim president

Delcy Rodriguez becomes Venezuela’s interim leader after Maduro’s kidnapping, balancing domestic pressure and US demands

Published on: 06.01.2026 13:24
The ‘terrorist’ labelled leaders who warned of US oil aggression

These leaders argued that the true objective by the US is political domination and resource control.

Published on: 06.01.2026 13:20
How US statements on Venezuela shifted, from drugs to oil

For months, US officials pushed the story that Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro was the head of a drug cartel.

Published on: 06.01.2026 13:17
Gaza waits as reports suggest Rafah crossing may reopen

Palestinians in Gaza have told Al Jazeera they are cautiously optimistic after hearing the Rafah crossing could reopen.

Published on: 06.01.2026 13:11
Maduro says he’s a ‘prisoner of war’: Why that matters

Prisoners of war have rights that Maduro isn't being afforded at present.

Published on: 06.01.2026 13:10
Updates: Seven killed in fighting between Syrian army, SDF forces in Aleppo

Syrian army and Kurdish-led forces trade blame for the deadly clashes, which came after SDF-gov't talks in Damascus.

Published on: 06.01.2026 13:09
How is gum arabic fuelling the war in Sudan?

Gum arabic is used in many everyday items, from food to paint, yet researchers say it is playing a role in Sudan’s war.

Published on: 06.01.2026 13:00
Swiss bar hit by deadly New Year’s fire had no safety checks in five years

Swiss authorities say fire safety inspections had not been carried out at the bar in Crans-Montana since 2019.

Published on: 06.01.2026 11:42