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Rubio says US ready to use force to ensure Venezuela’s cooperation

Rubio says US ready to use force to ensure Venezuela’s cooperation

WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Trump administration is prepared to use force to ensure that Venezuela’s acting President…

January 29, 2026

US signals possible deal with South Korea after tariff threat

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the United States and South Korea would work out a solution, in response to…

January 29, 2026

Trump tells Iran to make nuclear deal or next attack will be ‘far worse’

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday (January 28, 2026) threatened an attack on Iran. It remains unclear what Mr.…

January 29, 2026

Protests erupt in Karachi after rights activist Imaan sentenced to 17 years in jail

KARACHI: Karachi witnessed widespread protests this week after a Pakistani court sentenced human rights activist Imaan Mazari and her husband, lawyer…

January 29, 2026

Adani, Embraer sign pact to manufacture aircraft in India

SAO PAULO: Indian conglomerate the Adani Group and Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer on Tuesday announced the signing of a strategic agreement…

January 29, 2026

EU allocates 10 million euros to boost Afghan women’s economic empowerment

KABUL: As Afghan women continue to face barriers to employment amid social and economic restrictions, the European Union has announced 10…

January 29, 2026

Saudi won’t allow its airspace for military actions against Iran: MBS

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud Al Saud, on Tuesday affirmed that the kingdom…

January 29, 2026

US hosts inaugural meeting of first US-India drug policy executive working group

WASHINGTON: The United States hosted the inaugural meeting of the US-India Drug Policy Executive Working Group in Washington, DC, from January…

January 28, 2026

Trump sends agent to Minneapolis amid immigration protests

MINNEAPOLIS: After United States federal agents shot another individual in Minneapolis during an ongoing immigration enforcement drive, triggering widespread protests and…

January 28, 2026

EU gives final approval to Russian gas ban

BRUSSELS: The 27 member states of the European Union formally adopted the regulation on phasing out Russian imports of both pipeline…

January 28, 2026