International

January 5, 2026 9:09 PM

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Russia’s overnight strike kills two people in Ukraine’s Kyiv region

In Ukraine, two people have been killed in Russia's overnight strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region. The Ukrainian air force said the overnight strike involved nine ballistic missiles, repurposed anti-aircraft missiles and 165 combat drones, with 137 of the drones being intercepted. Towns and v...

January 5, 2026 12:33 PM

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China criticizes US for its action on Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro

China has strongly criticized US for its action on Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro. China has warned against unilateral bullying and rejecting any country acting as a global policeman or international judge. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said, the volatile global situation shows rising unila...

January 5, 2026 9:06 AM

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US Captures Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

The United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on January 3, 2026, after a series of airstrikes under  Operation Absolute Resolve. The development is a setback for Iran, which is facing its own internal unrest. The timing of Maduro's fall could not be more precarious for Tehran. Prot...

January 5, 2026 9:04 AM

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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid marks 20 years as UAE prime minister

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, marked the 20th anniversary of his assumption of the office of Prime Minister on this day in 2006, in a gathering with current and former ministers who have served with him over the past two decad...

January 5, 2026 9:04 AM

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Iran government triples subsidies to meet people’s needs

Iran has announced a major increase in government subsidies as it moves to ease the impact of rising prices and the weakening rial on households. The government says monthly subsidies will rise from three million rials to ten million rials per household, more than tripling the current amount. The su...