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Maduro’s capture: A blow to Beijing’s long-term influence in Latin America

The US capture of Venezuelan President Maduro exposes China’s limited influence in Latin America, highlighting Washington’s ability to counter Beijing’s strategic ambitions and safeguard its regional dominance in the Western Hemisphere. Read More

UK, Germany discuss Nato forces in Greenland after Trump asks US special forces to plan invasion

Europe, led by the UK and Germany is exploring a stronger Nato presence in Greenland to reinforce Arctic security following US President Donald Trump’s call for American ownership and reported invasion planning. Read More

‘This is not India’: Right-wing group disrupts Sikh Nagar Kirtan in New Zealand with haka

An annual Sikh religious procession in New Zealand was disrupted for the second time in less than three weeks on Sunday, after a local right-wing group protested during a Nagar Kirtan held to mark the birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh, prompting Read More

Israel strikes southern Lebanon after evacuation warning, targets Hezbollah infrastructure

The Israeli army struck an area of southern Lebanon on Sunday after issuing an evacuation warning, Lebanese state media said, with the military saying it attacked Hezbollah infrastructure. Read More

At least 538 protesters killed in Iran unrest as regime warns US and Israel against intervention

At least 538 people have been killed in a sweeping crackdown on nationwide protests in Iran, activists said, as Tehran warned the United States and Israel against any move to intervene in support of demonstrators. Read More

Ashwini Vaishnaw arrives in Washington for US-hosted critical minerals meeting

Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw arrived in Washington DC on Sunday to participate in a critical minerals meeting hosted by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Read More

‘Yoke of tyranny’: Netanyahu backs Tehran unrest, says ‘Israel closely monitoring protests for freedom in Iran’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu extends support for Iran’s protest movement, saying Israel is closely monitoring nationwide demonstrations for freedom as unrest intensifies across the country. Read More

‘My play is not on the same level as it used to be’: Praggnanandhaa opens up on his poor show in recent events

Indian chess star R Praggnanandhaa has admitted his form has dipped after a packed 2025 schedule, saying continuous tournaments affected his play. His comments have come ahead of the 2026 Candidates. Read More