US operation in Venezuela undermined international law: UN

States must not threaten or use force against political independence of any state, says UN
6 January 2026, 13:22 PM

US capture of Maduro tests limits of China's diplomatic push

China follows a policy of non-intervention and routinely criticises military activity conducted without the UN Security Council's approval.
6 January 2026, 03:23 AM

Venezuelan opposition leader Machado vows to return home 'as soon as possible'

Machado says she hasn't spoken to Trump since October
6 January 2026, 03:18 AM

Thai army says Cambodia border strike wounds soldier, violates truce

One soldier was wounded by shrapnel and being evacuated for medical treatment, it added.
6 January 2026, 02:57 AM

Strong quake hits western Japan, no tsunami warning

The epicentre of the first 6.2 magnitude earthquake was in eastern Shimane prefecture
6 January 2026, 02:50 AM
5 January 2026, 20:11 PM

Venezuelan parliament swears in interim president

Rodriguez, who has indicated she will cooperate with Washington, took the oath of office during a ceremony in the National Assembly
5 January 2026, 19:47 PM

Concerns grow over potential war with Iran

Hours after the United States announced the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Israeli politician Yair Lapid issued a warning to Tehran: “The regime in Iran should pay close attention to what is happening in Venezuela.”
5 January 2026, 18:00 PM

‘No leniency’ towards ‘rioters’

Iran will offer no leniency to “rioters”, though the public has a right to demonstrate, the head of the judiciary said yesterday, following more than a week of protests.
5 January 2026, 18:00 PM

‘I’m still president’ of Venezuela

Toppled Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro yesterday pleaded not guilty to charges of narco-terrorism after President Donald Trump’s stunning capture of him rattled world leaders and left officials in Caracas scrambling to respond.
5 January 2026, 18:00 PM

Moderate 5.4 quake hits India’s Assam

A moderate 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck northern India’s Assam state early yesterday morning, according to the US Geological Survey.
5 January 2026, 18:00 PM

China, Pakistan reaffirm ties

China and Pakistan yesterday pledged to further deepen ties and expand cooperation, reaffirming to each other their historically “ironclad” friendship as signs of rapprochement between Islamabad and Washington grow.
5 January 2026, 18:00 PM

Pro-military party wins in first phase

Myanmar’s dominant pro-military party won the first phase of junta-run elections, the last released official results showed yesterday, with the USDP taking nearly 90 percent of lower house seats.
5 January 2026, 18:00 PM

Can’t accept nations as ‘world judge’

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Beijing cannot accept any country acting as the “world’s judge” after the United States captured Venezuela’s Maduro.
5 January 2026, 18:00 PM

Ready to 'take up arms' in face of Trump's threats, Colombian president says

Trump said Petro is 'a sick man who likes making cocaine and selling it to the United States'
5 January 2026, 16:34 PM

Venezuela's Maduro at US court, substitute leader softens stance

Maduro in same detention center that housed Ghislaine Maxwell
5 January 2026, 14:55 PM
5 January 2026, 13:02 PM

'That's enough': Greenland PM reacts to Trump threats

Washington's military intervention in Venezuela has reignited fears for Greenland
5 January 2026, 08:58 AM

China says it cannot accept countries acting as 'world judge' after US captures Maduro

Sovereignty of all countries must be protected, foreign minister says
5 January 2026, 06:19 AM