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Flag Paint, Name Change, Russian Request: What Oil Tanker Did To Escape US

The oil tanker now known as Marinera was seized by the United States on Wednesday in the North Atlantic after a dramatic pursuit lasting more than two weeks.

Published on: 07.01.2026 15:55
'Foolishly Did Not Give Me Nobel': Trump Attacks Norway Over 'Ending' 8 Wars

In scathing criticism on Truth Social, US President Donald Trump targeted NATO nations after Denmark warned that an attack by America would mean the end of NATO.

Published on: 07.01.2026 15:44
US Forces Seize Russia-Flagged Oil Tanker In Atlantic After Dramatic Chase

The United States has begun a high-stakes effort to seize a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Sea after pursuing the vessel for more than two weeks.

Published on: 07.01.2026 15:24
Russia Offered US A Secret Deal To Swap Venezuela For Ukraine In 2019

Russian officials indicated in 2019 that the Kremlin would be willing to back off from its support for Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela in exchange for a free hand in Ukraine, according to Fiona Hill, an adviser to President Donald Trump at the time.

Published on: 07.01.2026 14:43
After A Decade, Bangladesh To Start Direct Flights With Pakistan From January 29

State-run Biman Bangladesh Airlines will resume direct flights between Dhaka and Karachi from January 29, restoring nonstop air connectivity between Bangladesh and Pakistan after more than a decade, officials said on Wednesday.

Published on: 07.01.2026 14:43
150 Jets, Delta Force, CIA: How US Captured Maduro In Abbottabad-Like Raid

In its most complex raid since Abbottabad, when the US military killed al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, the United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.

Published on: 07.01.2026 13:59
Opinion: Opinion | US, UK Are Losing Their Professionals To A City They Once Mocked

Many are fully aware of what Dubai is not. But they are equally clear about what it offers.

Published on: 07.01.2026 13:18
"Sir, May I See You Please?" Trump's Latest Claim On PM Modi

US President Donald Trump said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi directly raised an issue with him over the delivery of American-made Apache helicopters and called him "sir".

Published on: 07.01.2026 13:03
Top Economist's 'Get Along' Advice For India, China Amid 'Instability From US'

Economist, United Nations advisor Jeffrey Sachs has warned that the United States' latest actions against Venezuela reflect a long-standing foreign policy doctrine centred on attempting regime changes in other countries.

Published on: 07.01.2026 13:01
AI Increasing Productivity In Sectors But Poses Risks: Ian Bremmer To NDTV

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is dominating the world and increasing productivity in every sector, but it comes with risks that could directly affect people, Ian Bremmer, founder and president of Eurasia Group, has said.

Published on: 07.01.2026 12:19
Aldrich Ames, CIA Spy Who Became US' Infamous Double Agent, Dies In Prison

Aldrich Ames, the Central Intelligence Agency spy who was sentenced to life in prison for selling secrets to Moscow, costing the lives of a dozen double agents, died Monday in custody, US authorities said.

Published on: 07.01.2026 12:11
Venezuela's Political Transition Can Keep Global Oil Prices Lower: Report

Venezuela could become one of the biggest sources of new oil supply in the world over the next decade if it undergoes a political transition, potentially reshaping global energy markets and keeping oil prices lower for longer, said a JPMorgan report.

Published on: 07.01.2026 11:54
'It Is Over': Why A Deleted Op-Ed By Gen Z Student Is Going Viral In Pakistan

Pakistan might be witnessing its own Gen Z uprising, not through protests and violence, but in ideas that refused to be silenced in the face of brute force.

Published on: 07.01.2026 11:51
UN Accuses Israel Of "Systematic Discrimination" Against Palestinians

The United Nations on Wednesday said decades of discrimination and segregation of Palestinians by Israel in the West Bank were intensifying, and called on the country to end its "apartheid system".

Published on: 07.01.2026 11:17
US Soldiers Rappel Down To Capture Maduro In AI-Reimagined Video

The short clip titled 'The Fall Of Maduro' also shows US President Donald Trump saying "Godspeed" and giving the go ahead to the operation.

Published on: 07.01.2026 11:12
Ex-Japanese Governor Sent 1,000 Sexually Harassing Texts To Staff: Report

A former governor in Japan accused of sexual harassment allegedly sent more than 1,000 inappropriate text messages to staff

Published on: 07.01.2026 11:02
Pak Propaganda Busted, Here's How Islamabad Ran For Help During Op Sindoor

Pakistan ran to the US for help during Indian airstrikes on their airbases and terror camps, US government filings have revealed, exposing Pakistani lies and misinformation campaign during Operation Sindoor.

Published on: 07.01.2026 10:33
Amsterdam Airport Cancels 700 Flights Due To Severe Snow, Wind Disruptions

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, one of the largest in Europe, announced at least 700 flight cancellations Wednesday because of snow and wind, following days of weather-related travel disruptions.

Published on: 07.01.2026 10:28
Opinion: Opinion | There's A Question About Trump India Hasn't Asked Yet After Venezuela

Beyond mere criticism of alliances, Donald Trump has created deep insecurity among partners once reliant on American stability.

Published on: 07.01.2026 10:17
"Willing To Serve": Machado After Trump Says She "Doesn't Have Respect" In Venezuela

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado on Tuesday said she is "ready and willing to serve" the country, adding that the people of Venezuela have already made their choice.

Published on: 07.01.2026 10:11

News from Arabic Countries

Do Russia and China pose a national security threat to the US in Greenland?

White House says President Donald Trump still wants to buy Greenland, but has said military means are an option, too.

Published on: 07.01.2026 15:14
Trump says he wants to free up Venezuelan oil flow. What was blocking it?

Trump and Rubio say they want to use the oil to help Venezuelans. That's not what the US track record shows.

Published on: 07.01.2026 15:11
New video said to show US forces shadowing Russian oil tanker

Video released by Russian state media is said to show a US coast guard vessel shadowing a Russian-flagged oil tanker.

Published on: 07.01.2026 14:55
Al Jazeera reporter witnesses fighting in Aleppo as thousands flee

Fighting in Aleppo between the Syrian army and the Kurdish-led SDF has forced thousands of people to flee.

Published on: 07.01.2026 14:52
Arsenal vs Liverpool: Premier League – team news, start time, lineups

Arsenal finished last term as runners up in the EPL to Liverpool, but now lead the way as the holders toil this term.

Published on: 07.01.2026 13:45
‘Anywhere in the world’: US seizes Venezuela-linked Russian oil tanker

Russia says US seizure of the Marinera vessel in North Atlantic constitutes violation of international maritime law.

Published on: 07.01.2026 13:39
Ukraine reports ‘concrete results’ from talks with Western allies

Chief of staff Kyrylo Budanov says progress has been made at key Paris summit.

Published on: 07.01.2026 13:30
Syrian army closes Aleppo’s Kurdish areas as clashes persist

Violence follows collapse of talks aimed at absorption of semiautonomous Kurdish forces by state institutions.

Published on: 07.01.2026 13:05
LIVE: Syria to launch military operation against SDF in Aleppo

The Syrian army has declared Aleppo’s Kurdish areas 'closed military zones' and ordered civilians to leave.

Published on: 07.01.2026 12:49
Thousands of refugees fleeing DR Congo arrive at Burundi camps

Tens of thousands of people have crossed into Burundi to escape violence in the eastern DRC.

Published on: 07.01.2026 12:30
Thousands flee fighting in Syria’s Aleppo

Thousands of people have been fleeing their homes ahead of a curfew in the Syrian city of Aleppo.

Published on: 07.01.2026 12:28
Yemen’s separatist leader feared being “possibly imprisoned” in Riyadh

“They[STC] basically said, Aidarous [al-Zubaidi] feared that if he's going to go to Riyadh..."

Published on: 07.01.2026 12:24
Peace as policy: Mediation is the core sense of modern diplomacy

Norway and Qatar have made mediation not an instrument of goodwill but a core instrument of security policy.

Published on: 07.01.2026 12:01
Refugees return to ruined Nigerian town despite threats from armed groups

'We must live, we must hope', say returnees who were displaced for a decade from homes in Malam Fatori, Borno State.

Published on: 07.01.2026 12:00
Saudi-led coalition attacks south Yemen separatists

Video shows explosions at an arms storage facility in southern Yemen.

Published on: 07.01.2026 11:40
Everything you need to know about the Syria – Israel deal in Paris

Syria and Israel agreed to form a joint mechanism aimed at sharing intelligence and military deescalation.

Published on: 07.01.2026 10:46
Who is Diosdado Cabello, Maduro’s interior minister and militia boss?

Cabello, who rose to power under Hugo Chavez, has been accused by a UN rights mission of cracking down on dissent.

Published on: 07.01.2026 10:32
Who is Aidarous al-Zubaidi? Yemen’s ‘traitor’ chief

From governor to fugitive: Who is al-Zubaidi, the southern leader accused of 'high treason' in Yemen?

Published on: 07.01.2026 09:58
Why do 250 million Christians celebrate Christmas on January 7?

Orthodox and Coptic Christians don’t believe Jesus was born on a different day; they just use a different calendar.

Published on: 07.01.2026 09:33
Greenland takeover could “upend US foreign policy”

“Greenland has a lot of rare earth. It also has gold and oil.”

Published on: 07.01.2026 09:32
Photos: Orthodox Christmas celebrations around the world

Orthodox Christians from Palestine to Russia celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ on January 7.

Published on: 07.01.2026 09:26
Bangladesh to ‘work with ICC’ on T20 World Cup security concerns in India

BCB refutes reports saying ICC had issued an ultimatum over Bangladesh's refusal to play its World Cup games in India.

Published on: 07.01.2026 09:05
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