UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting on Venezuela on Monday
United Nations, Jan 4 (IANS) The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Monday on the US operation against Venezuela, the council presidency said. “The presidency intends to hold the emergency meeting on Monday morning at 10 a.m. (1500 GMT),” said Khadija Ahmed, spokeswoman for the Somali Permanent Mission to the United Nations. […]
Rubio says Maduro’s arrest sends global warning
Washington, Jan 4 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro was intended to send a clear message to governments and leaders around the world that the United States will act decisively when its national interests are threatened. Speaking after President Donald Trump announced the operation, Rubio told […]
Trump warns rivals after Venezuela action
Washington, Jan 4 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said the arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro should serve as a warning to adversaries, declaring that the United States would not tolerate threats to its security or sovereignty. “This extremely successful operation should serve as a warning to anyone who would threaten American sovereignty or endanger […]
Indian American lawmakers criticise Trump over Venezuela
Washington, Jan 4 (IANS) Indian American lawmakers sharply criticised President Donald Trump’s decision to use military force in Venezuela and his statement that the United States would “run” the country. The six Indian American lawmakers — all from the opposition Democratic Party — warned that the move bypassed Congress, risked long-term instability, and undermined constitutional […]
‘Act of war’: NYC Mayor Mamdani on US ‘capture’ of Venezuelan Prez, wife
New York, Jan 4 (IANS) New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has condemned the US action on Venezuela, stating that the attack on any sovereign nation is considered “an act of war” as it was a violation of international law. This came after US President Donald Trump announced that American forces carried out a large-scale […]
Delcy Rodriguez appointed Venezuela’s Interim President after Maduro’s ‘capture’
Caracas, Jan 4 (IANS) Venezuela’s Supreme Court has directed Vice President Delcy Rodriguez to take charge as the Interim President, a day after the US attacked the South American nation and “captured” President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. The Constitutional Chamber, in a ruling after the attack, stated that Rodriguez would assume the presidency to […]
India terms developments in Venezuela ‘matter of concern’, calls for addressing issues through dialogue
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) India on Sunday termed the recent developments in Venezuela “a matter of concern” and urged all concerned parties to address issues peacefully through dialogue, ensuring peace and stability of the region. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that the Embassy of India in Caracas is in […]
South Korean President Lee arrives in Beijing for summit talks with Xi
Beijing, Jan 4 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung arrived in Beijing on Sunday for summit talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, with the leaders expected to focus on North Korea, economic ties and cultural exchanges. The four-day state visit marks Lee’s first to China since taking office in June last year and the […]
Bangladesh’s mounting economic woes to spill into 2026
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Several challenges faced by the Bangladesh economy from 2025, such as the rising non-performing loans in the financial sector, are likely to spill into the new year, according to local media reports. The Bangladesh Bank had limited room to act, as the government relied heavily on high-cost borrowing from the […]
Former Nepal PM Prachanda to visit New Delhi, to address supporters tomorrow
Kathmandu, Jan 4 (IANS) Former Nepali Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ is scheduled to visit New Delhi to take part in an event planned to be organised by the Nepali diaspora community on Monday, his secretariat announced on Sunday. Dahal, who is also the coordinator of the Nepali Communist Party formed after the merger […]
