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Donald Trump

US signals oil push in Venezuela as Trump insists there is no war

President says Washington may back American energy firms to rebuild Venezuela’s crippled oil sector even as sanctions stay in place and Maduro remains in US custody.

Iran unrest

Iran unrest deepens as economic protests spread beyond Tehran; at least 7 killed

Widening demonstrations over inflation and currency collapse turn deadly in provincial towns, marking the most extensive unrest since 2022.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani

‘We are all thinking of you’: New York Mayor sends handwritten note to jailed activist Umar Khalid

Zohran Mamdani’s message, delivered to Khalid’s parents in the US, renews international attention on the prolonged incarceration of the UAPA accused activist.

Africa-born Mayor

India-origin Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York city’s groundbreaking Mayor at midnight

Youngest first Muslim south Asian, and Africa-born leader pledges bold affordability reforms amid soaring living costs and political challenges.

Dozens of people are feared dead

Dozens feared dead, scores hurt in blast at Switzerland bar on New Year eve

Crans-Montana blaze triggers massive rescue response as authorities rule out terror link and probe a possible fire-related cause.

military confrontation

India rejects China’s mediation claim, reiterates Pakistan truce was strictly bilateral

Ceasefire after Operation Sindoor reached through direct DGMO talks, New Delhi asserts no third-party role.

Kerala’s Syro-Malabar Church

Kerala catholic priest arrested in Canada on sexual assault charges

Archdiocese of Toronto removes Fr James Cherickal from ministry after police book him for sexual assault and sexual interference involving a minor.