International

January 3, 2026 2:06 PM January 3, 2026 2:06 PM

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Venezuela declares national emergency after alleged US attacks

Venezuela has declared a national emergency amid reported attacks by the United States. Venezuela's government has accused the United States of attacking civilian and military installations in multiple states after at least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard in the capital, Caracas....

January 3, 2026 1:10 PM January 3, 2026 1:10 PM

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Sri Lankan Navy seizes two boats and arrests nine Indian fishermen near Kodiakkarai

Nine fishermen from Mayiladuthurai were arrested by Sri Lankan Navy at Kodiakkarai today. The fishermen took to the sea yesterday in two fibre boats and stayed at sea near Kodiakkarai when the Sri Lankan Navy arrested them for trespassing into international waters. Two fibre boats were also seized b...

January 3, 2026 9:57 AM January 3, 2026 9:57 AM

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Iran warns the US that any interference in its internal affairs is a red line

Iran warned the US that any interference in the country's internal affairs would constitute a red line, following President Donald Trump's threat to intervene if the government used lethal force against protesters. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called Trump's threat reckless and dangerous and stat...

January 3, 2026 7:55 AM January 3, 2026 7:55 AM

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NCB advises Indian travellers to seek approval for carrying medicines to Saudi Arabia

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has advised Indian travellers to obtain the necessary approvals for carrying medicines before travelling to Saudi Arabia. This comes after Saudi Arabia introduced an electronic service platform for obtaining prior permission for the clearance of medicines intended ...

January 2, 2026 9:52 PM January 2, 2026 9:52 PM

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Bangladesh: Nine flights diverted as dense fog reduces visibility at Dhaka airport

Nine flights were diverted from Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) today due to dense fog and poor visibility. Of the diverted flights, four were sent to Chattogram, four to Kolkata, and one to Bangkok, Thailand.    Aviation experts said such disruptions are frequent during winter...

January 2, 2026 9:47 PM January 2, 2026 9:47 PM

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US President Donald Trump warns Iran against violent crackdown on protesters

US President Donald Trump has threatened Iran with support for protesters if Iranian security forces resort to firing on demonstrators. In a social media post, Mr Trump said the unrest has left several dead in Iran.   Responding to Mr Trump's comments, a senior Iranian official, Ali Larijani, warned...

January 2, 2026 1:25 PM January 2, 2026 1:25 PM

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Seven dead, 96 rescued after migrant boat capsizes off Gambia coast

In Gambia, seven people were found dead, and 96 others were rescued after a boat carrying migrants capsized overnight in northwest Gambia. The country’s defence ministry said that search and rescue efforts are still ongoing and the boat may have been carrying more than 200 people.   The acciden...