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The reported capture of Venezuelan president evokes previous eras when other leaders were seized by the US.President Donald Trump’s claim that the United States has captured his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro and his wife amid “large scale” attacks on Venezuela, has stunned the world.Venezuela’s Vice President Delcy Rodriguez says the government does not know the whereabouts of Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Trump says Venezuela’s Maduro ‘captured’ after huge US military strikeslist 2 of 4Video shows aftermath of explosions in Venezuelalist 3 of 4World reacts to US bombing of Venezuela, ‘capture’ of…
As harsh weather conditions batter the besieged enclave once again, Palestinians with shattered limbs in Israel’s genocidal war suffer the most.The winter has made a life of relentless suffering worse for the people of Gaza, particularly for the wounded, children and elderly, with hundreds of thousands in the Palestinian territory displaced by Israel’s genocidal war desperately trying to survive on the scant humanitarian aid Israel is allowing in.Nine-year-old Assad al-Madhna lost his left hand when Israeli fire hit a group of children playing in al-Zuwayda in central Gaza. The same attack also wounded him in the leg.Recommended Stories list of…
media’s Maram Humaid reflects on a year of famine in Gaza, marked by hunger, loss, and relentless suffering.Gaza City – Over the past two years, we stopped counting seasons, days, and the passage of time.Days are no longer days; the life we knew before the outbreak of Israel’s genocidal war is gone.Instead, days merge as we taste every shade of suffering and drink from every bitter cup except the one that will give us our lives back.We watch the world writing about the end of 2025, celebrating achievements and opening a blank page to welcome the coming year.But a new…
Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’ Eyes Historic Box Office Milestone, Says Trade Analyst Trade analyst Taran Adarsh has predicted that Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar could become the highest-grossing Hindi film in history, following a record-breaking run in cinemas. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film was released on December 5, 2025, and has already earned approximately ₹766.90 crore (about Dh313.4 million) in India alone. The first part of a two-part cinematic event, Dhurandhar has sustained strong audience turnout well into its fourth week. On social media platform X, Adarsh noted that the film’s “phenomenal, record-smashing run” continued with its fourth Wednesday collections remaining in double digits—a feat he…
Investment bank projects gold at $4,900, oil in the $50s as structural shifts reshape global commodity markets. Goldman Sachs has made one of its most decisive commodity forecasts in years: expect metals to surge and energy to fall sharply in 2026. In a report led by commodities strategist Daan Struyven, the bank laid out a clear investment case—buy gold and copper, and sell oil and certain battery metals. The outlook hinges on two contrasting global forces: the “Power Race” and “Supply Waves.” The Power Race refers to strategic competition between the U.S. and China, driving demand for metals used in…
Saudi foreign ministry calls on southern factions in Yemen to participate in a forum in Riyadh amid rising casualties.Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry has welcomed a request from Yemen’s Saudi-backed Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) for a forum in Riyadh to resolve a deadly factional rift in the country’s south that has stoked armed conflict there and triggered tensions between Gulf Arab nations.In a statement on Saturday, the Saudi foreign ministry called on southern factions to participate in the forum in the Saudi capital to “formulate a comprehensive vision for fair solutions to the southern cause”.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1…
High-level call emphasizes European role in post-war planning, as West Bank raids continue and aid crisis persists despite fragile ceasefire. RAMALLAH – Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares and Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa held a strategic call on Friday, focusing on international efforts to reconstruct Gaza and unify Palestinian governance ahead of future statehood. The discussion underscored Spain’s deepening diplomatic engagement following its official recognition of Palestine, alongside Ireland and Norway, in May 2024. Key priorities outlined in the conversation included: Prime Minister Mustafa thanked Spain for its sustained political and financial support. This cooperation will be further advanced…
Early morning blasts coincide with heightened U.S. naval presence and recent strikes, escalating tensions between Washington and Caracas. CARACAS – Venezuela’s government declared a state of emergency on Saturday, condemning an “extremely serious military aggression” by the United States following a series of loud explosions heard in the capital, Caracas. Residents reported multiple blasts and sounds resembling low-flying aircraft beginning around 2:00 a.m. local time (0600 GMT), continuing for at least 15 minutes. The exact source and location of the disturbances remain unconfirmed. The incident comes amid a significant escalation of U.S. pressure on the government of President Nicolás Maduro.…
More than 10 South Sudanese have been captured in the North Kordofan State in central Sudan, sources say.The Sudanese military has captured South Sudanese fighting alongside the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group in battles that broke out in a central region of the country this week, according to sources in the government-aligned Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF).The sources told media that the army and its allied forces captured more than 10 members on Thursday in the towns of Kazqil and al-Rayash in the North Kordofan State in central Sudan.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4UN says Sudan’s el-Fasher…
Letter to UN chief, UNSC comes after Trump says US will intervene if Tehran violently suppresses protests.Iran’s United Nations ambassador Amir Saeed Iravani has written to the UN secretary-general and the president of the UN Security Council (UNSC), urging them to condemn “unlawful threats” towards Tehran from United States President Donald Trump amid ongoing protests in the country.The letter sent on Friday came hours after Trump said the US was “locked and loaded and ready to go” if any more protesters were killed in the ongoing demonstrations in Iran over the cost of living.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1…