Smoke rises over Caracas as large explosions rattle Venezuelan capital

Venezuela accuses US of 'serious military aggression' after explosions rock Caracas

This comes as US President Donald Trump has, on several occasions, warned about the possibility of ground operations in Venezuela as part of his strategy to oust President Nicolas Maduro, intensifying sanctions, augmenting military presence in the area, and accusing ships of drug trafficking in both the Caribbean and Pacific. Jan 3, 2026
Trump policies straining India-US ties: Top Democrat Congressman

New Year resolution is peace on earth, says Trump

When asked about his New Year's resolution at the New Year's Eve gathering on Wednesday, the President replied: "Peace. Peace on earth. Peace on earth." He did not respond to questions about the CIA's role in an attack on Venezuela or whether he would put boots on the ground in Ukraine. Jan 1, 2026
US-led strikes net 25 ISIS operatives in Syria

US-led strikes net 25 ISIS operatives in Syria

CENTCOM said the actions followed the launch of Operation Hawkeye Strike on December 19, when US and Jordanian forces struck more than 70 ISIS targets using over 100 precision munitions. Dec 30, 2025
Elon Musk

Musk warns on silver rally flagging demand for industrial use

"This is not good. Silver is needed in many industrial processes," Musk, recently posted on social media platform X. Reactions on social media ranged from alarm to caution, with users saying Musk's concern signalled the rally's excesses. Dec 29, 2025
Ukraine's 20-point peace plan meets Russian dismissal, Trump hedges before summit

Ukraine's 20-point peace plan meets Russian dismissal, Trump hedges before summit

Commenting on Zelensky's 20-point initiative, Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov remarked, "the plan – if it can even be called as such – is radically different... from the 27-point (proposal) we were working on with the US side... over the past weeks", reported RT – formerly known as Russia Today – a government-controlled international news television network, on Saturday. Dec 27, 2025
National Investigation Agency

NIA court attaches US-based separatist Dr Fai's property in J&K's Budgam

An NIA court in J&K has ordered the attachment of immovable property belonging to US-based Kashmiri separatist Ghulam Nabi Shah alias Dr Fai under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The order follows his failure to appear before investigators after being declared a proclaimed offender in a terror-related case. Dec 23, 2025
Travel risks rise as US tightens scrutiny of non-immigrant visas

Travel risks rise as US tightens scrutiny of non-immigrant visas

According to prominent US immigration attorney Aparna Dave, the changes have already begun affecting visa applicants across categories, including H-1B, F-1 and J-1 visas, with US consulates postponing scheduled interviews as they conduct more extensive background checks. Dec 21, 2025