Khan Younis, Gaza – At least three Palestinians were killed on Sunday in separate shooting incidents in the southern Gaza Strip city of Khan Younis, according to local health authorities. The fatalities included a 15-year-old boy, a fisherman shot outside areas still controlled by Israel, and another man killed east of the city in areas…
Caracas, Venezuela — In a high-stakes operation, U.S. Delta Force troops captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro at his Caracas residence in the early hours of January 3, 2026, marking the culmination of months of careful planning by American military and intelligence agencies. According to officials, the operation — dubbed “Absolute Resolve” — involved extensive coordination…
The United Kingdom and France carried out a joint airstrike on an underground Islamic State (IS) arms cache in Syria, the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed. Royal Air Force Typhoon jets joined French aircraft in targeting the facility, located in the mountains north of Palmyra, an ancient site in central Syria. Intelligence assessments indicated…
Caracas, Venezuela — As news spreads of President Nicolás Maduro’s capture by U.S. forces, Venezuelans are reacting with a mix of hope, apprehension, and uncertainty. The streets of Caracas on Saturday reflected a range of emotions, from cautious celebration to vocal protest. Residents emerged cautiously after a night punctuated by explosions in the Caracas Valley….
In a bold escalation, the United States carried out a large-scale strike in Venezuela early Saturday morning. President Donald Trump announced that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife have been captured and removed from the country in an operation coordinated with U.S. law enforcement. Residents in Caracas reported multiple explosions, low-flying aircraft, and widespread…
The Trump administration has announced a pause on immigration applications — including visas, green cards, citizenship, and asylum — for citizens of 20 additional countries, largely in Africa. The decision, outlined in a memo by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on Thursday, also calls for a review of applications from these countries dating back…
The 2026 film calendar is packed with a mix of literary adaptations, sequels, and original blockbusters. From period dramas to superhero spectacles, here are 16 highly anticipated releases: 1. Wuthering Heights – 13 February Emerald Fennell offers a bold, stylised take on Emily Brontë’s classic novel, starring Margot Robbie as Cathy and Jacob Elordi as…
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said on Thursday that his government is open to dialogue with the United States on issues including drug trafficking, oil, and migration, amid escalating tensions between the two countries. In an interview with state television, Maduro said he was willing to hold talks “wherever they want and whenever they want”, signaling…
Iran’s foreign minister has condemned former US President Donald Trump’s warning that the United States would intervene if peaceful protesters in the country were harmed, calling the statement “reckless and dangerous.” Abbas Araghchi’s remarks followed Trump’s social media post in which he declared Washington “locked and loaded and ready to go” in support of demonstrators…
Former Australian international cricketer Damien Martyn has been placed in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis, according to people close to the family. The 54-year-old former batter reportedly fell ill on December 26 and is currently receiving treatment at a hospital in Queensland. Doctors have placed him under close medical supervision as part…
