New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Since the successful operation in Venezuela that led to its leader Nicolas Maduro’s detention, US President Donald Trump is exuberating in confidence, reiterating establishing “American dominance in the Western hemisphere” which will “never be questioned again”. Over the weekend in the US, reports quote him having issued warnings to countries including Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, Iran and Greenland. Incidentally, Greenland is a self-governing territory of Denmark, w…
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Washington, Jan 5 (IANS) US President Donald Trump warned Iran against using violence to suppress protests, saying the United States is closely monitoring the situation and would respond forcefully if Iranian authorities begin killing civilians.Aboard Air Force One on his way back to the White House from Mar-a-Lago, Trump was asked about reports of protesters being killed in Iran and his earlier comments that the US was “locked and loaded.”“We’ll take a look,” Trump said. “We’re wa…
Washington, Jan 5 (IANS) US President Donald Trump issued sharp warnings to Cuba, Colombia, and Mexico, saying US patience is wearing thin with governments as he accused them of enabling drug trafficking and regional instability, while signaling that his administration is prepared to act if conditions do not change.Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on his way back from Mar-a-Lago, Trump said Cuba’s position has weakened dramatically following the US operation in Venezuela, arguing tha…
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Several Left parties on Sunday staged a protest at New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, condemning the US attack on Venezuela and the “capture” of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. The CPI(M) leadership has condemned the US for what they described as an “imperialist military aggression” against Venezuela, calling for worldwide condemnation and urging the Centre to take a clear and firm stand against the action.The protestors alleged that the US attacked Venezuela to “capture” …
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 American lives,” Trump said.He said the US embargo on Venezuelan oil remained in effect and that American forces were positioned to act…
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 reporters in Mar-a-Lago that Maduro was “not the legitimate president of Venezuela” and stressed that his status as a fugitive was widely recogn…
Washington, Jan 3 (IANS) President Donald Trump said the United States will “run” Venezuela for a period following the arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, declaring that Washington would oversee a transition while rebuilding the country’s oil sector and maintaining a continued American presence tied to energy interests. Trump, at a news conference in Mar-a-Lago, outlined what he described as an extraordinary U.S. operation and its aftermath. Asked who would govern Venezuela, he sai…
Moscow, Jan 3 (IANS) Several countries across the globe, including Russia, Iran and Iran, on Saturday severely criticised the US military attack on Venezuela, calling it a “flagrant violation” of the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Moscow described the US action as “deeply concerning” and condemnable.”The pretexts used to justify such actions are untenable. Ideological hostility has triumphed over businesslike pragmatism and a willingness to build relationships of trust and pred…
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) The Pro Wrestling League (PWL), India’s premier franchise-based professional wrestling league sanctioned by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), is set for a high-profile return to competitive action as over 250 wrestlers will go under the hammer at the 2026 player auction scheduled to be held on Saturday in New Delhi.The auction marks a crucial step in the build-up to the league’s fifth season, which resumes after a six-year hiatus.The wrestlers in the PWL 2026 a…
Washington, Jan 2 (IANS) Legislation has been introduced in the US Congress to designate the first week of November as Anti-Communism Week and to seek an annual presidential proclamation honoring victims of communist regimes worldwide, according to a press release.Introduced by Senator Rick Scott in the Senate, the bill proposes to mark November 2 through 8 each year as Anti-Communism Week. The measure also asks the President to issue a yearly proclamation calling on Americans to observe the wee…