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Trump describes US raid leading to Maduro arrest

President Trump said he watched a daring US raid from Mar-a-Lago as Nicolás Maduro’s capture triggers global shock, legal battles and urgent calls for de-escalation. US President Donald Trump has said he

January 3, 2026

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Nicolás Maduro: the working-class leader who wouldn’t quit

Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s working-class president, is central to a rapidly unfolding crisis after US claims of strikes and his alleged capture, deepening regional instability. Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s polarising leader and the country’s

January 3, 2026

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Trump claims Maduro captured and flown out

Donald Trump claims Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were captured after US strikes on Caracas, as explosions, power outages and emergency measures deepen regional uncertainty. US President Donald Trump has

January 3, 2026

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Colombia on alert over Venezuela crisis

Colombia has deployed forces to its Venezuela border and called for urgent UN talks after reported US strikes, warning against escalation and preparing for potential humanitarian fallout. Colombia has moved to a

January 3, 2026

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New tax break to boost UK investment

A new 40 per cent first-year tax allowance has taken effect, giving UK businesses faster relief on investment costs and strengthening Britain’s appeal as a place to invest. Businesses across the UK

January 3, 2026

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India’s Silicon Valley Success

From Microsoft and Amazon to Google and Meta, US technology giants are pouring tens of billions of dollars into India’s artificial intelligence and data centre ecosystem, signalling a long-term commitment to the

January 2, 2026

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Jimmy Lai verdict reverberates far beyond China

Far from being a routine court decision, Lai’s conviction has become a global flashpoint—one that has laid bare the growing disquiet over China’s authoritarian reach and the hollowing out of promises once

December 30, 2025

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Christmas attacks on Christians in India spark constitutional debate

Reports of Christmas attacks on Christians have triggered a wider constitutional debate, with church bodies and political leaders urging firm action to protect religious freedom and minority rights. Concerns over religious freedom

December 29, 2025

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China softens tone towards US

As Washington signals warmer ties with India, Beijing urges cooperation with the US, warning that confrontation between the world’s two largest economies risks unsettling global stability and growth. China has called for

December 26, 2025

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Tarique Rahman returns to Bangladesh after 17 years

BNP leader Tarique Rahman returns to Dhaka after 17 years as Bangladesh heads into a tense election season, testing political stability and the interim government’s promise of credible polls. Bangladesh’s volatile political

December 26, 2025

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