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Washington, DC – Hours after the United States announced the abduction 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.”The forcible removal of Maduro from power came less than a week after US President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and threatened to launch new strikes against Iran.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listAlthough Washington’s tensions with Caracas and Tehran have different roots and dynamics, analysts say Trump’s move against Maduro raises the prospects of war with…

There are legal concerns about the abduction of Maduro, but little Western criticism.The United States’ abduction of Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro has been sharply criticised by his allies – but not by Western nations, despite questions about its legality.So, does the operation signal a new aggressive US strategy? And what might the global impact be?Presenter: Adrian FinighanGuests:Charles Shapiro – Former US ambassador to Venezuela under President George W BushStefan Wolff – Professor of International Security at the University of Birmingham in the United KingdomErnesto Castaneda – Director of the Center for Latin American and Latino Studies at the American University…

As global crises multiply and trust in international institutions erodes, the United Nations faces growing questions about its relevance and authority. Thirty years after pledges to end hunger and reduce inequality, progress is stalling, wars are spreading, and UN Security Council vetoes are paralysing action.In this episode of Talk to Al Jazeera, UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock reflects on the UN’s credibility, the limits of the UNSC, and whether a more assertive UNGA can drive reform before the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals deadline.Published On 4 Jan 20264 Jan 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2Share

Before the fifth Ashes Test, Australian and English cricket teams honour responders who rushed to the site of the shooting.Published On 4 Jan 20264 Jan 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareEngland and Australia’s cricket teams, as well as the crowd at the Sydney Cricket Ground, have honoured the emergency service personnel and members of the public who responded during a mass shooting at Bondi Beach in December.Both teams formed an on-field guard of honour, and the spectators joined in with loud applause before the fifth Test match of the Ashes series, which got under way on Sunday.The biggest cheer…

Since coming down the escalator in 2015 to announce his first presidential run, Donald Trump has presented himself as a break from the traditional hawkish foreign policy in the United States.The US president has even criticised some of his political rivals as “warmongers” and “war hawks”.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listBut Trump’s move to abduct Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and announce that the US will “run” the Latin American country has drawn comparisons with the regime change wars that he built a political career rejecting.Some critics from Trump’s Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement, who backed his message…

Declan Rice shrugged off a knee injury to extend Arsenal’s advantage at the top of the Premier League to six points with a come-from-behind 3-2 win at Bournemouth.A rare Gabriel Magalhaes error gifted the Cherries an early opener through Evanilson on Saturday, but the Brazilian quickly redeemed himself to level.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list“We made it harder for ourselves with the first goal,” Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said. “[But] I love the character of the team and the character of Gabi [Magalhaes], we have grown over the years.”Rice had been a doubt after missing Tuesday’s 4-1 demolition…

Published On 3 Jan 20263 Jan 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareUnited States President Donald Trump has announced that American forces conducted air strikes against Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores in a swift overnight military operation following months of escalating tensions.Venezuela’s government on Saturday reported US strikes across three states beyond the capital, Caracas, while Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro released a more extensive list of targeted locations.The military action follows months of conflict with the US, which has accused Maduro of involvement in drug trafficking – allegations the president has consistently denied. Since…

Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry has welcomed a request from Yemen’s Saudi-backed Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) for a forum in Riyadh to resolve a deadly factional rift in the country’s south that has stoked armed conflict there and triggered tensions between Gulf Arab nations.In a statement on Saturday, the Saudi foreign ministry called on southern factions to participate in the forum in the Saudi capital to “formulate a comprehensive vision for fair solutions to the southern cause”.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listEarlier on Saturday, PLC Chairman Rashad al-Alimi appealed to the different groups and figures in southern Yemen to…

Solana’s high-speed platform is fast becoming the preferred home for independent AI programmes. It comes at a time when advanced uses of technology have led to significant increases in cyberattacks. This article details the escalating malware threats for the cryptocurrency community.According to the most recent data on December 5, 2025, the Solana price on Binance hovers around $134.95, facing tight consolidation before a potential breakout. Cryptocurrencies now confront a serious new class of digital adversary. You see the collision between innovation and menace right at the ledger layer. Smart programmes are seeking maximum efficiency on low-cost chains while attackers exploit…

Officials in the United States have announced that the measles outbreak in the southern state of South Carolina has grown to 185 cases, up nine from earlier this week.In Friday’s update, state officials specified that 172 of the cases involved patients who had not received the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine, designed to protect against infection.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listFour others involved patients who were partially vaccinated, four had an unknown vaccination status, and another four cases are still under investigation. Only one of the infections involved a fully vaccinated person.Measles, a highly infectious and sometimes…