Moscow, Jan 4 (IANS) Russian and Belarusian foreign ministers strongly condemned US aggression against Venezuela during a phone call, the Russian foreign ministry said.During the call, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov exchanged views on the situation surrounding Venezuela, stressing that Moscow and Minsk are united in condemning actions in violation of international legal norms, Xinhua news agency reported.They also stressed the unconditional…
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New York, Jan 4 (IANS) Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, who was seized by US Delta Force commandos, has arrived in New York to face trial in a federal court on narco-terrorism charges. Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, who landed at the Stewart Air National Guard Base on Saturday, were taken by helicopter to a heliport in downtown Manhattan near federal offices and courts.Amid high security, they were driven away in a motorcade. Their first stop was expected to be the Drug Enforcement Agency o…
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.Speaking at a press conference at his Mar-a-Lago residence after the operation, Trump rejected criticism over the absence of prior congr…
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday advised Indian nationals to avoid all non-essential travel to Venezuela in view of recent developments in the South American country and the rapidly evolving security situation there. In an advisory issued through its media centre, the MEA urged Indian citizens to exercise heightened caution, though it did not spell out specific reasons for the warning.”Indian nationals are strongly advised to avoid all non-essential trav…
United Nations, Jan 3 (IANS) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is “deeply alarmed” by the US action on Saturday in Venezuela that captured President Nicolas Maduro and called it “a dangerous precedent”. Guterres’s Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said the secretary-general is worried the military action “has potential worrying implications for the region”.“Independently of the situation in Venezuela, these developments constitute a dangerous precedent”, the spokesperson said in …
Washington, Jan 3, (IANS) In a stunning military operation, the United States on Saturday captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, and is flying them to New York to face criminal charges, according to statements by US officials and the President. President Donald Trump announced the operation in a post on social media, saying the United States had “successfully carried out a large-scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolas Maduro.” Trump …
London, Jan 3 (IANS) Actress-singer Lily Allen’s daughters are facing difficulties adapting to life back in the UK. The 40-year-old singer has Ethel, 14, and Marnie, 12, with her ex-husband Sam Cooper. The actress said that her kids are struggling with the changes that have come with moving back to Britain after living in New York, reports ‘Female First UK’.Lily, who separated from her second husband David Harbour in 2024, said on her Miss Me? podcast, “My kids are f****** mental at the mo…
Mumbai, Jan 2 (IANS) Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh has penned an emotional birthday note for his mother Nishi, calling her his strength and his greatest blessing. Taking to Instagram, Neil shared a picture posing with his mother, wife Rukmini and daughter Nurvi along with a warm message dedicated to her, expressing gratitude for her unconditional love and constant support.“Happy Birthday to the woman who is my strength, my home, and my forever blessing. Your love is my greatest gift, Maa. May you al…
Auckland, Dec 31 (IANS) Auckland in New Zealand was among the first major cities in the world to usher in New Year 2026 on Wednesday as thousands enjoyed a dazzling fireworks display at the iconic Sky Tower. The annual fireworks illuminated the night sky as huge crowds gathered at the city’s Central Business District (CBD) took part in the celebrations.”Happy New Year, New Zealand!”, Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister of New Zealand, posted on X.Millions around the globe are expected to take part…
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) Former India left-arm fast bowler Irfan Pathan lauded Suryakumar Yadav’s presence of mind while reminiscing about the catch he took to dismiss David Miller in the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup final, stating that India would have lost the cup had he dropped it.In the final over of the game, Suryakumar took a relay catch at long-off to dismiss Miller, a moment that gave India a seven-run win over South Africa and ended a long trophy jinx in Barbados.“A knee-high full tos…