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…
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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 1 (IANS) Russian air defences have downed 250 drones over the past day, including 12 targetting the Moscow region overnight, Russia’s Defence Ministry said Thursday. The air defences also shot down one guided aerial bomb and a Ukrainian Su-27 aircraft, the ministry said.Russian forces have hit Ukrainian energy facilities, ammunition depots, drone assembly sites, as well as 154 temporary deployment sites of the Ukrainian armed forces and foreign mercenaries, it added.Russia’s Ministry…
Kyiv, Jan 1 (IANS) In his New Year’s Eve address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine wants the war to end but will not accept a weak peace agreement, stressing that any deal must not come at the cost of the country’s future. His remarks came shortly after Russian President Vladimir Putin reiterated his belief that Moscow would prevail in the ongoing conflict.Speaking just before midnight in a 21-minute televised address to the nation, Zelensky acknowledged that Ukrainia…
Moscow, Jan 1 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday told soldiers fighting on the front lines that Moscow remains confident of prevailing in Ukraine, even as the conflict stretches into yet another year with no clear end in sight.In a brief New Year address aired first in the Kamchatka peninsula, the easternmost Russian region to usher in 2026, Putin praised the troops engaged in the war as “heroes” and sought to project resolve after nearly four years of fighting, according to…
Brussels, Dec 31 (IANS) European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas on Wednesday termed Russia’s claim of Ukraine targetting its key government sites a “deliberate distraction.” She accused Russia of attempting to derail progress made towards peace by Ukraine and its Western partners and urged international community to not trust Moscow’s claims.In a post on X, Kallas stated, “Russia’s claim that Ukraine recently targetted key government sites in Ru…
Washington, Dec 31 (IANS) India–US relations ran into trouble in 2025 after starting the year on a positive note. Political differences, trade disputes, and sharp public messaging quickly tested the partnership. The year opened with momentum after Donald Trump returned to the White House on January 20. In the first 100 days, both sides moved quickly. The message was clear — the partnership would continue. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held his first bilateral meeting in Washington with Exte…
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s journey through 2025 unfolded as a sweeping narrative of defining moments, blending national security, governance, diplomacy, spirituality and deeply human connections. From Operation Sindoor to the Dhwajarohan Utsav at Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir, the year emerged as a vivid mosaic of devotion, decisive leadership, development milestones and people-centric engagement.The Prime Minister’s calendar was marked by heartfelt interactions with citizens…
Moscow, Dec 30 (IANS) Russia will toughen its position in the Ukraine negotiations following an alleged Ukrainian attack on the Russian presidential residence in the Novgorod Region, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Tuesday. The diplomatic consequences of the attack would be a hardening of Russia’s negotiating position, Peskov told reporters.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday denied the accusation of the attack, calling it “another lie from the Russian Federation.”Peskov said t…
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Tuesday that he is “deeply concerned” by reports of the targeting of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence, and stressed that the ongoing diplomatic efforts are the most viable path towards ending hostilities and achieving peace. “Deeply concerned by reports of the targeting of the residence of the President of the Russian Federation. Ongoing diplomatic efforts offer the most viable path toward ending hostilities and achievin…