UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has urged his ministers to draw a clear political contrast with Nigel Farage’s Reform UK as Labour looks ahead to the 2026 election cycle and attempts to recover from falling poll ratings. Speaking to his political cabinet, Sir Keir said voters should be presented with a stark choice between what … Read more
The State of Palestine has formally opened its embassy in London, a move described by Palestinian officials as a landmark step in diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom. The inauguration ceremony took place on Monday in Hammersmith, west London, where the Palestinian ambassador to the UK, Husam Zomlot, said the opening represented a major moment … Read more
A Paris court has convicted ten people of online harassment targeting Brigitte Macron, the wife of French President Emmanuel Macron, in a case that French authorities say highlights the growing problem of coordinated cyber-abuse against public figures. The group, made up of eight men and two women, was found guilty of spreading false and harmful … Read more
The death of a 27-year-old Indian-origin woman in the US state of Maryland has prompted a police investigation and drawn attention from Indian diplomatic officials. Nikita Godishala was found dead inside an apartment in Maryland on 3 January, a day after her former boyfriend reported her missing, according to local authorities. Police said her body … Read more
Silence Falls Over Caracas After US Operation as Fear and Uncertainty Grip Residents An unusual calm settled over Caracas on Sunday, a day after a sudden US military operation led to the detention of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. Streets that are normally busy were largely empty, with very few vehicles on the … Read more
Gold prices surged on Monday after the United States said it had captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, triggering fresh concerns among investors about geopolitical instability. In early Asian trading, gold rose around 1.8% to about $4,408 an ounce, while silver jumped nearly 3.5%, as investors moved money into traditional safe-haven assets following the developments in … Read more
Trump Issues Warning to Venezuela’s Incoming Leader as Maduro Heads to US Court Former US President Donald Trump has issued a sharp warning to Venezuela’s incoming leader, Delcy Rodríguez, saying she could face consequences “even greater than Maduro” if she fails to meet US expectations. The remarks come as Venezuela’s ousted president, Nicolás Maduro, is … Read more
US Claims Secret Operation in Venezuela as Questions Grow Over Details The United States has claimed it carried out a covert operation in Venezuela aimed at detaining President Nicolás Maduro, according to statements and media reports citing former US President Donald Trump. The claims, which include descriptions of months-long preparation and a rapid execution, have … Read more
Analysts Warn of Wider Risks After US Action in Venezuela A dramatic turn of events in Venezuela has sparked global concern, with analysts warning that recent US actions could heighten regional and international tensions. The developments followed claims by the administration of former US President Donald Trump that American forces carried out operations in Venezuela … Read more
Maduro Brought to New York in US Custody Following Claimed Operation Nicolás Maduro has been brought to New York City under US custody, according to statements and media reports citing American officials, following what the US has described as a major military operation in Venezuela. The claims have not been independently confirmed by Venezuelan authorities, … Read more