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Venezuela will be “turning ‍over” 30 to 50 ​million barrels of ‌sanctioned ​oil to the United States, President Donald Trump said in the aftermath ​of the toppling of ⁠Nicolas Maduro who was seized from ​his country ⁠by U.S. forces over the weekend.

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Trump says Venezuela will ‘turn over’ 30 to 50 million barrels of oil to U.S.
Trump announces Venezuela will deliver 30-50 million barrels of oil to the U.S. following Maduro's ousting.
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January 7, 2026 at 2:16 AM
A curfew was imposed on a key border city in southern Nepal after Hindu and Muslim groups began protesting against each other following the vandalism of a mosque over the weekend, officials said Tuesday
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Curfew imposed in southern Nepal border city after mosque vandalism sparks protests
Curfew imposed in southern Nepal after mosque vandalism incites rare protests between Hindu and Muslim communities in Birgunj.
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January 6, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize ​winner Maria Corina Machado said on Monday she hasn’t spoken to ​U.S. President Donald Trump since October 2025.
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Venezuela opposition leader Machado says she hasn't spoken to Trump since October
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado reveals she hasn't spoken to Trump since accepting her Nobel Peace Prize in Norway.
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January 6, 2026 at 8:18 AM
President Donald Trump said that the U.S. will be receiving more than $600 billion in tariffs, asserting that America is “far stronger” in national security and financially because of the levies it has imposed on countries around the world.
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U.S. will receive $600 billion in tariffs: Trump
Trump claims U.S. will receive $600 billion in tariffs, strengthening national security and financial respect amid media criticism.
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January 6, 2026 at 2:06 AM
When deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro makes his first appearance in a New York courtroom on Monday to face U.S. drug charges, he will likely follow the path taken by another Latin American strongman toppled by U.S. forces: Panama's Manuel Noriega.

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Maduro to appear before U.S. Judge on January 5; his case revives a legal debate over foreign leaders’ immunity
Nicolás Maduro faces U.S. drug charges on January 5, reviving debates on foreign leader immunity in a high-profile case.
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January 5, 2026 at 3:18 AM
President Trump told reporters that U.S. officials have determined that Ukraine did not target a residence belonging to Russian President Vladimir Putin in a drone attack last week, disputing Kremlin claims that Mr. Trump had initially greeted with deep concern.

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Ukraine didn’t target Putin residence in a drone strike as Kremlin claims: Donald Trump
Trump clarifies that U.S. officials found Ukraine did not target Putin's residence in a recent drone strike, contradicting Kremlin claims.
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January 5, 2026 at 3:18 AM
Venezuelan migrants ‍around the world erupted in celebration on Saturday (January 3, 2026) following the U.S.-led deposition of President Nicolas Maduro, whose government oversaw one of the world’s ​largest migration exoduses in recent history.
January 4, 2026 at 10:34 AM
New visuals have emerged showing a handcuffed Nicolas Maduro arriving at Manhattan's Drug Enforcement Administration headquarters in Chelsea, New York, surrounded by federal agents. The Venezuelan president was captured by US forces in a stunning overnight operation.
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January 4, 2026 at 10:32 AM
North Korean ‌leader Kim Jong Un’s daughter, Kim Ju Ae, who is likely ​being prepared as his successor, accompanied her parents on her first public visit to the Kumsusan mausoleum to pay respects to former leaders, state media photos published on Friday showed.

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North Korea leader Kim Jong Un's daughter makes public visit to state mausoleum
Kim Jong Un's daughter, Kim Ju Ae, visits state mausoleum, fueling speculation about her potential succession as North Korea's leader.
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January 2, 2026 at 5:05 AM
#Watch | Mourners held a vigil at the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana on January 1, 2026, less than 24 hours after around 40 people were killed and 115 injured when a fire ripped through a crowded bar during a New Year's Eve party.
January 2, 2026 at 3:42 AM
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January 1, 2026 at 9:58 AM
#ZohranMamdani was sworn in as New York City mayor ‍in the first minutes of the New Year at the historic City Hall subway station, with his wife Rama Duwaji standing by his side.
January 1, 2026 at 6:24 AM
A ​magnitude 5.3 ‌earthquake ​struck Susanville, California, in the ​U.S. on ⁠Tuesday (December 31, 2025), the United States ​Geological ⁠Survey said.

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Magnitude 5.3 earthquake strikes Susanville, California: USGS
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake hit Susanville, California, at a depth of 4.7 km, according to USGS.
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December 31, 2025 at 8:42 AM
The CIA was behind a drone strike last week at a docking area believed to have been used by Venezuelan drug cartels, according to two people familiar with details of the operation who requested anonymity to discuss the classified matter.

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CIA behind strike at Venezuelan dock that Trump claims was used by drug smugglers: sources
CIA conducted a drone strike on a Venezuelan dock linked to drug cartels, escalating U.S. pressure on Maduro's government.
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December 31, 2025 at 6:45 AM
For a second day, China's military on Tuesday (December 30, 2025) dispatched air, navy and missile units to conduct joint live-fire drills around the island of Taiwan, which Beijing called a “stern warning” against separatist and “external interference” forces.

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China’s live fire drills around Taiwan resume for a second day, aimed at warning 'external forces'
China resumes military drills around Taiwan, signaling warnings against separatism and external interference, amidst rising regional tensions.
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December 30, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Bangladesh's ​first female prime ‌minister, ​Khaleda Zia, died after a prolonged illness, ​her opposition ⁠Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) said ​on ⁠Tuesday (December 30, 2025).

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Bangladesh's first female Prime Minister Khaleda Zia dies at 80
Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first female prime minister, dies at 80 after battling multiple health issues.
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December 30, 2025 at 6:57 AM
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that a deal was closer than ever to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine but reported no apparent breakthrough on the flashpoint issue of territory after new talks with the warring countries’ leaders.
December 29, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Pakistani security forces have killed four terrorists in the Kalat district of the Balochistan province.

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4 terrorists killed in Pakistan's Balochistan
Pakistani forces kill four terrorists in Balochistan during a raid, amid rising violence and significant casualties in 2025.
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December 29, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Families of Bondi Beach shooting victims have urged Australia's Prime Minister to launch a royal commission— an independent public inquiry— into the "rapid rise of antisemitism", warning more lives could be lost without action.

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Bondi shooting families demand national probe into 'rise of antisemitism' in Australia
Bondi shooting victims' families demand a national inquiry into Australia's rising antisemitism, urging immediate government action for safety.
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December 29, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra Shah was on Sunday (December 28, 2025) nominated the prime ministerial candidate as he and Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) inked a pact to jointly contest the March 5 Nepal elections.

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Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah nominated as PM candidate
Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah nominated as PM candidate after a pact with Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) for March 5 elections. The development arrives after Gen Z protests rocked Nepal earlier this y...
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December 28, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said his country is in a full-scale war with the U.S., Israel and Europe ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's meeting Monday with U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Iran's President says his country is in full-scale war with West
Iran's President claims the nation is in a full-scale, complicated war with the West, worse than the Iraq conflict.
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December 28, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Another powerful storm system that could soak the U.S. State of California with its wettest Christmas in years rolled into the region, potentially causing more flooding and mudslides a day after heavy rain and gusty winds were blamed for at least two deaths.
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New storm hitting waterlogged Southern California could cause more flooding and mudslides
A new storm in Southern California threatens increased flooding and mudslides, exacerbating damage from previous heavy rains.
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December 26, 2025 at 2:28 AM
White House orders military to focus on 'quarantine' of Venezuela oil

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December 25, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Pope Leo decried conditions for ‍Palestinians in Gaza in his Christmas sermon on Thursday (December 25, 2025), in an ​unusually direct appeal during what is normally a solemn, ‌spiritual service on the day Christians across ​the globe celebrate the birth of Jesus.

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In first Christmas sermon, Pope Leo decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza
Pope Leo's Christmas sermon highlights the plight of Palestinians in Gaza, calling for a lasting solution and statehood.
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December 25, 2025 at 12:19 PM
The Nepal police have arrested three foreign nationals, including two Indians and a Thai national, in two separate incidents in connection with possession of 4.3 kilogrammes of cocaine on Tuesday (December 24, 2025), officials said.

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December 25, 2025 at 10:47 AM