Death toll rises to two from 6.5-magnitude quake in Mexico
Mexico City, Jan 3 (IANS) Two people died and 12 others were injured after a 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck southern Mexico, local authorities said. A 50-year-old woman was killed after her home collapsed in the state of Guerrero on Friday, the epicenter of the earthquake, said Evelyn Salgado, the state’s governor. In addition, a man in […]
Large explosions heard in Venezuelan capital
Caracas, Jan 3 (IANS) Several large explosions were heard early Saturday in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela. The cause of the explosions is unclear, while videos circulating on social media show smoke columns. Partial disruptions to telecommunication services were reported in the capital city following sounds of explosions, reports Xinhua news agency. This comes as […]
Firefighters injured in massive fire in US state Colorado
Colorado, Jan 3 (IANS) A five-alarm fire erupted at an apartment construction site in Denver, the capital of the US state of Colorado, prompting evacuation alerts and injuring a firefighter. The Denver Fire Department said the fire was reported at around 6:45 p.m. local time on Friday, adding the building is a 283-unit development in […]
Colombia on high alert, calls for an urgent UN meeting on Venezuela
Bogota, Jan 3 (IANS) Expressing deep concern over the US attacks on Venezuela, Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Saturday called for an urgent UN meeting, calling for prohibition of the use or threat of force and peaceful settlement of international disputes. In a post on X late Saturday afternoon, India time, Petro also said that […]
Nicolas Maduro — the first working-class President of Venezuela who refused to give up power
Caracas, Jan 3 (IANS) Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Moros, who was “captured and flown out” of the country by the US forces early Saturday had accused Washington of playing a “dangerous game” in the region, a few months ago. “What the current US government is doing is creating a false narrative to justify military action, […]
EU urges de-escalation in Venezuela
Brussels, Jan 3 (IANS) European Council President Antonio Costa said on Saturday the European Union (EU) was following the situation in Venezuela “with great concern” and urged de-escalation. “The European Union calls for de-escalation and a resolution in full respect of international law and the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations,” he […]
Russian lawmaker condemns US military operation against Venezuela
Moscow, Jan 3 (IANS) A US military operation against Venezuela has no legitimate basis since the South American country has posed no threat to the United States, Konstantin Kosachev, Deputy Speaker of Russia’s Federation Council, said on Saturday. “Without any doubt, Venezuela has created no threats to the United States — neither military, nor humanitarian, […]
Maduro will face ‘full wrath’ of American justice: US Attorney General
Washington, Jan 3 (IANS) US Attorney General Pam Bondi announced on Saturday that Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have been indicted in the Southern District of New York a series of serious federal crimes linked to drug trafficking and terrorism. Earlier in the day, US President Donald Trump claimed that the […]
US lawmakers split over Venezuelan President Maduro’s capture
Washington, Jan 3, (IANS) The US military operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has deepened partisan divisions on Capitol Hill, with Republicans rallying behind President Donald Trump and Democrats warning the action was unconstitutional and risks pulling the United States into another conflict. Senior Democrats said Congress was bypassed and […]
Trump defends secrecy, warns rivals after Venezuela operation
Washington, Jan 3 (IANS) President Donald Trump on Saturday defended the secrecy surrounding the US operation that led to the arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, warning that advance notification to Congress or others would have “endangered the mission” and insisting the action sent a clear message to adversaries in the Western Hemisphere and beyond. […]
