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January 3, 2026

U.S. special forces wounded during capture of Maduro after presidential guards opened fire: Trump

Despite the injuries, Mr Trump deemed the mission an overall “brilliant” success.

Donald Trump official potrait
January 3, 2026

Venezuelan President Maduro, wife charged for cocaine trafficking, other crimes: U.S.

Earlier on Saturday, Mr Trump announced that Mr Maduro has been captured by U.S. forces.

President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores
January 3, 2026

Russia sides with Venezuela as U.S. captures Maduro

Moscow cautioned Mr Trump to allow the Venezuelan people to decide their destiny “without any destructive” interference.

Putin, Maduro and Trump
January 3, 2026

Cervical cancer preventable, curable: UN

It is one of the most successfully treatable forms of cancer if it is detected early and managed effectively.

United Nations
January 2, 2026

FBI foils potential ISIS terror attack on New Year’s Eve

Mr Sturdivant has been charged with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organisation.

Christian Sturdivant
January 2, 2026

Burkina Faso, Mali impose retaliatory travel ban on U.S.

The governments of Burkina Faso and Mali have imposed a travel ban on U.S. citizens, reciprocating President Donald Trump’s travel ban.

President Donald Trump
January 2, 2026

Pakistan court sentences journalists, others to life imprisonment over pro-Imran Khan protest

The eight people were convicted of terrorism-related charges and
sentenced in absentia.

Court
January 2, 2026

China imposes tax on condoms, other contraceptives to increase birth rate

Chinese authorities have imposed a 13 per cent tax on condoms, contraceptive drugs and devices in a bid to boost the dwindling birth rate in the country.

Chinese babies
January 1, 2026

Chelsea announce Enzo Maresca’s departure as head coach

The 45-year-old joined Chelsea from Leicester City in 2024 after winning the EFL Championship to oversee the ongoing project at the club.

Chelsea FC
January 1, 2026

Zohran Mamdani takes oath of office as New York mayor

Mahmood Mamdani, a professor at Columbia University and his wife, Mira, were present at the intimate ceremony held at a decommissioned subway station beneath City Hall.

Zohran Mamdani