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Bill Threatening 500% Tariff On India For Russia Oil Trade Gets Trump's Nod

US President Donald Trump has "greenlit" the bipartisan Russia Sanctions Bill, which could be used to penalise Moscow's trading partners, including India, China and Brazil, over their purchase of Russian oil, said Republican Senator Lindsey Graham.

Published on: 08.01.2026 04:13
UK's Youngest Dementia Patient Who Had The Brain Of A 70-Year-Old Dies At 24

Frontotemporal dementia is a rare form of dementia that usually affects people between 45 and 65, but in rare cases, it can affect much younger patients.

Published on: 08.01.2026 03:46
100 Died In US Attack That Ousted Maduro, Says Venezuela's Minister

Venezuela's interior minister Diosdado Cabello said late on Wednesday that 100 people died in the US attack which removed President Nicolas Maduro from power on Saturday.

Published on: 08.01.2026 02:58
$50,000 A Month: How Cash-Strapped Pak Lobbied Hard In US After Op Sindoor

Cash-strapped Pakistan, amid its severe economic crisis, spent millions of dollars to lobby its agenda in Washington, exposing the massive scale of diplomatic pressure Islamabad unleashed as it struggled to blunt India's Op Sindoor response.

Published on: 08.01.2026 02:53
Venezuela To Purchase Only US-Made Products Under Oil Deal: Trump

In a major announcement, US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Venezuela would now purchase only American-made products with the money they receive from the new oil deal.

Published on: 08.01.2026 02:48
Twin Mountain Gorillas Born In Congo's Virunga Park In Rare Conservation Milestone

Conservationists at Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo have announced the rare birth of mountain gorilla twins, a significant event for the endangered species.

Published on: 08.01.2026 02:31
US Immigration Agent Shoots And Kills Woman During Crackdown In Minneapolis

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a Minneapolis motorist on Wednesday during the Trump administration's latest immigration crackdown in a US city a shooting that federal officials claimed was an act of self-defense

Published on: 08.01.2026 02:16
US Tried To Buy Greenland Thrice, And Failed

President Donald Trumps renewed interest in acquiring Greenland from Denmark fits into a long, little-known pattern in US history.

Published on: 08.01.2026 01:51
Breaking American Laws Can Have "Serious Consequences": US Warns Students

The US Embassy in India on Wednesday said breaking American laws can have "serious consequences" for a student visa, as it termed a sojourn in the country a privilege, not a right.

Published on: 08.01.2026 01:48
Trump Invites Colombian President To White House Amid Dispute

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was arranging to meet with his Colombian counterpart Gustavo Petro "in the near future," days after threatening military action against the South American nation.

Published on: 08.01.2026 00:42
Venezuela Says Oil Supply Negotiations With US Progressing

Venezuela's state-run oil company PDVSA said on Wednesday it is progressing in negotiations with the United States for oil sales, as a board member for the company told Reuters the US will need to buy cargoes at international prices.

Published on: 07.01.2026 23:54
Trump Withdraws US From More Than 60 International Organisations

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a proclamation withdrawing the United States from 35 non-United Nations organizations and 31 UN entities that "operate contrary to US national interests," the White House said in a statement.

Published on: 07.01.2026 23:34
US Says To Dictate Venezuela Decisions And Oil Sales

US President Donald Trump's administration said Wednesday it intends to dictate the decisions of Venezuela's interim leaders and control the country's oil sales "indefinitely" after toppling Nicolas Maduro.

Published on: 07.01.2026 23:04
White House Says Greenland Critical To Counter Russia, China In Arctic

The White House on Wednesday said the possible acquisition of Greenland remains under active discussion, framing the Arctic territory as strategically vital to US national security and to deterring the activities of Russia and China.

Published on: 07.01.2026 22:48
"Dangerous Times": Trump Proposes Massive $1.5 Trillion Defence Budget

President Donald Trump on Wednesday proposed setting military spending at $1.5 trillion in 2027, citing "troubled and dangerous times."

Published on: 07.01.2026 22:40
What Are The Charges Against Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro?

Nicolas Maduro, the president of Venezuela captured in a U.S. military raid, faces criminal charges in Manhattan, where federal prosecutors have targeted him for years.

Published on: 07.01.2026 22:36
Trump Says He Wants To Ban Large Investors From Buying Houses

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he wants to block large institutional investors from buying houses, saying that a ban would make it easier for younger families to buy their first homes.

Published on: 07.01.2026 21:17
India, Europe Can Stabilise Global Economy: S Jaishankar In France

India is strengthening its relationship with Europe and both sides can bring more stability into the international economy and global politics, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday.

Published on: 07.01.2026 20:00
Bangladesh Interested In Procuring JF-17 Jets Developed With China: Pakistan

Pakistan and Bangladesh air chiefs held talks on "potential procurement" of JF-Thunder fighter jets by Dhaka as a mark of deepening defence ties between the two countries, the Pakistani military has said.

Published on: 07.01.2026 19:07
US, Denmark To Discuss Greenland Next Week, Says Marco Rubio

The United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said thathe will meet with the Denmark government to discuss Greenland next week.

Published on: 07.01.2026 18:41

News from Arabic Countries

Trump backs bill to sanction China, India over Russian oil, US senator says

Trump has 'greenlit' bipartisan push to sanction countries that buy Russian energy exports, Lindsey Graham says.

Published on: 08.01.2026 04:24
Saudi-led coalition says STC’s al-Zubaidi fled to UAE via Somaliland

Secessionist leader took a boat to Berbera and then boarded plane that flew to Abu Dhabi via Mogadishu, coalition says.

Published on: 08.01.2026 03:33
Trump to withdraw US from dozens of UN, international organisations

The sweeping changes will see the US quit major forums for cooperation on climate change, peace and democracy.

Published on: 08.01.2026 03:19
Venezuela’s economy plunged into uncertainty after Maduro abduction

US says it will control Venezuelan oil sales 'indefinitely', raising questions about what revenues Caracas might get.

Published on: 08.01.2026 01:56
Trump threatens US defence firms over executive pay, slow production

The US president demanded that defence contractors cap their executives' pay until new production plants are built.

Published on: 08.01.2026 01:32
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,414

These are the key developments from day 1,414 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Published on: 08.01.2026 00:29
US suspends assistance to Somali government for alleged seizure of aid

The Trump administration has accused Somali officials of destroying a warehouse containing US-funded food aid.

Published on: 08.01.2026 00:00
Nick Reiner’s lawyer resigns amid court proceedings for Rob Reiner’s murder

Alan Jackson steps down as lawyer for Nick Reiner, who is accused of killing his mother and father in December.

Published on: 07.01.2026 23:15
US says it will control Venezuela’s oil sales ‘indefinitely’

Trump administration announcement comes as UN experts warn Venezuela's oil reserves 'must not be cynically exploited'.

Published on: 07.01.2026 22:31
Will Russia accept Western troops in Ukraine?

The UK and France pledged boots on the ground once a peace deal is reached.

Published on: 07.01.2026 22:29
Trump administration claims it will ‘dictate’ policy to Venezuela

Vice President JD Vance told Fox News that controlling Venezuela's oil would be key to controlling its government.

Published on: 07.01.2026 22:16
ICE agent fatally shoots woman during Minneapolis immigration raid

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shot and killed a 37-year-old woman during a large-scale raid.

Published on: 07.01.2026 21:54
Greenland allies vow action if Trump moves to seize world’s largest island

A German government source told the Reuters news agency that Berlin was 'closely working together' with other allies.

Published on: 07.01.2026 21:13
Is AI headed for a breaking point?

From surveillance, job losses and resistance movements, what the next phase of AI could mean in 2026.

Published on: 07.01.2026 20:21
Rubio: Seizing Greenland by ‘military means’ an option for US

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he's meeting Denmark next week as Donald Trump again spoke of seizing Greenland.

Published on: 07.01.2026 20:00
Saudi-led coalition targets Yemen separatists after leader skips talks

Yemeni secessionist leader didn't attend scheduled peace talks in Saudi Arabia.

Published on: 07.01.2026 19:46
Israel ‘asphyxiating’ Palestinians for ‘apartheid system’ in West Bank: UN

Volker Turk's description of West Bank situation as 'apartheid' marks first time a UN human rights chief has used term.

Published on: 07.01.2026 19:35
Gaza babies ‘suffering from severe cold’ as Israel keeps blocking aid

Doctors Without Borders says Israel continues to block deliveries of tents and temporary housing to war-ravaged enclave.

Published on: 07.01.2026 19:34
Ultra-Orthodox fury over military enlistment turns deadly in Israel

The issue of ultra-Orthdox Jewish enlistment in the military may collapse Israel's coalition.

Published on: 07.01.2026 19:02
White House: Seized tankers violated sanctions, crews can be prosecuted

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt warned the US will ‘crush illicit activity' after seizing two oil tankers.

Published on: 07.01.2026 18:47
Protests erupt as ICE agent kills woman during Minneapolis immigration raid

US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar said she was 'beyond outraged' by ICE's 'reckless, callous actions'.

Published on: 07.01.2026 18:34
Warner Bros again rejects latest hostile bid from Paramount

WBD board says the offer 'remains inadequate' as some investors push back.

Published on: 07.01.2026 18:15
Iran protests continue as top judge warns ‘rioters’ working with US, Israel

Protesters light fires in Tehran as top judge says those who create unrest in Iran are working with US and Israel.

Published on: 07.01.2026 17:10
US seizes two Venezuela-linked oil tankers in Caribbean, North Atlantic

US officials say they’ve taken control of two oil tankers linked to Venezuela in the Atlantic and the Caribbean.

Published on: 07.01.2026 17:09
Extreme flooding submerges Kosovo cities, villages

Emergency crews in Kosovo carried out a second day of evacuations after the region was devastated by floods.

Published on: 07.01.2026 16:51