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January 29, 2026 10:37 AM

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US strategy in Venezuela focuses on security, recovery, democracy: US Secretary 

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers that the Trump Administration is pursuing a phased strategy in Venezuela focused on immediate stabilization, economic recovery, and an eventual democratic transition. Speaking at a congressional hearing on US policy toward Venezuela, Rubio said Washin...

January 29, 2026 10:31 AM

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US warns Canada over comments ahead of trade deal review

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney that his recent public comments against US trade policy could backfire going into the formal review of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement, the trade deal that protects Canada from the most severe impacts of President Dona...

January 29, 2026 9:34 AM

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India–UAE food partnership in focus at Gulfood World Economy Summit

India’s growing role in the global food economy and its deepening partnership with the UAE were highlighted at the Gulfood World Economy Summit, where senior government officials and industry leaders discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation across the food and beverage sector.   Delivering the ...

January 29, 2026 9:03 AM

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US President urges Iran to negotiate nuclear deal, warns of stronger action

US President Donald Trump has renewed threats against Iran over stalled nuclear talks, warning that any future strike would be far worse than previous actions. In a post on Truth Social, President Trump urged Tehran to quickly come to the table for a fair and equitable deal that eliminates nuclear w...

January 28, 2026 7:52 PM

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Japan’s last pair of pandas returns to China

Japan's last pair of pandas returned to China early this morning, leaving Japan without the lovable bears for the first time in half a century. China first sent pandas to Japan in 1972. Beijing has long used the bears as a diplomatic tool- a sign of goodwill and an extension of the country's soft po...

January 28, 2026 5:41 PM

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Biman Bangladesh Airlines to resume Dhaka-Karachi direct flights from January 29

Biman Bangladesh Airlines will resume direct flights on the Dhaka-Karachi-Dhaka route from January 29, restoring nonstop air connectivity between Bangladesh and Pakistan after more than a decade. Biman will initially operate two weekly flights on Thursdays and Saturdays, using a 162-seat Boeing 737....