The opposition in Venezuela claimed that the peaceful capture of president Nicolas Maduro and his wife by the US military could be nothing but a negotiated exit strategy, Sky News reported. The claim was made immediately after the US confirmed striking Venezuela and Maduro was reported missing. Later, the US confirmed that their military took…
US President Donald Trump said he watched the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro live, describing the moment as “like a television show,” following what he called a “large scale” strike on Venezuela.Speaking in a telephone interview with Fox News, Trump said, “I mean, I watched it, literally, like I was watching a television show….
Utah Republican senator Mike Lee said he had a word with Secretary of State Marco Rubio who asserted that the sudden move of the US in Venezuela falls within President Donald Trump’s inherent authority to protect US personnel from an ‘actual or imminent attack’. The Republican senator earlier questioned the constitutional basis of US’ attack…
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro received a Chinese government representative at the presidential palace in Caracas on Friday, hours before US President Donald Trump claimed Maduro had been captured following American military strikes.Maduro met Qiu Xiaoqi, special representative of the Chinese govt on Latin American affairs, at the Miraflores Palace.“I had a pleasant meeting with Qiu…
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was captured early Saturday morning by elite US special forces, according to US officials.A US official said Maduro was taken into custody by members of Delta Force, the US military’s top special mission unit, according to CBS News. This comes as President Donald Trump confirmed that US carried out “large scale…
Dubai Police seized a supercar and fined its driver AED10,000 for viral reckless stunt video/Image: Dubai Police A supercar driver who thrilled social media with dangerous stunts across Dubai has faced swift action from authorities. The vehicle was seized, and the driver fined AED10,000 after video showing high-speed maneuvers, loud modifications, and public disturbance went…
From January 9, UAE schools will end classes early on Fridays to align with 12.45pm prayer/Representative Image From January 9, schools across the UAE will shorten Fridays, allowing students from kindergarten to grade 12 to leave earlier. The change aligns with the updated 12.45pm Friday prayer time and gives families more time for religious observance,…
NCM issues safety alert for reduced visibility early sunday / Image: File If you are planning an early start this Saturday, January 3, 2026, you might want to double-check your windows first. This atmospheric “whiteout” isn’t just a scenic morning view; it is a serious safety concern. The NCM warns that the combination of high…
Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir-Saeid Iravani, has formally written to the UN Security Council and UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemning the “reckless and inflammatory threats” made by US President Donald Trump. Tehran also warned that the United States would bear full responsibility for any consequences or escalation that might arise…
FILE – The headquarters of Athens University stands after a rainfall in Athens, on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris, File) More than 300,000 inactive university students have been removed from the rolls in Greece, cutting the country’s official student population by nearly half, officials said. The move marks the end of a decades-long…