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  Marco Rubio to be next Cuban president? Trump says 'sounds good to me'

  World | January 11, 2026 23:48 IST

  Tensions have heightened between the two Cold War era enemies, with Trump warning that Cuba must "make a deal" with the US or it will face consequence.

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  Trump signs executive order to safeguard Venezuela's oil revenue held in US accounts

  World | January 10, 2026 23:53 IST

  In a fact-sheet, the White House said that the executive order will prohibit the transfers or dealings in these funds "except as authorised, superseding any prior Orders that might block or regulate them".

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  Coffee Par Kurukshetra: Why did Trump seize Russia-Flagged Oil Tanker ?

  Kurukshetra | January 08, 2026 23:31 IST

  What happened in the North Atlantic, and how it happened, has it triggered World War Three? The US seized a ship flying the Russian flag in the North Atlantic, which was returning with oil from Venezuela.

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  US set to take control of Venezuela's oil reserves, Trump says 'going to make lot of money'

  World | January 08, 2026 18:55 IST

  Donald Trump also said that the US is "getting along very well" interim Venezuela President Delcy Rodriguez and her government. He said the American oil firms will rebuild the energy infrastructure in Venezuela and it would not cost 'anything' for the US in 'running' the Latin American country.

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  Haqiqat Kya Hai: What new agenda have Rahul's party and INDI people brought now?

  Hakikat Kya Hai | January 08, 2026 2:55 IST

  Modi's opponents have a new trump card. These days, Rahul Gandhi isn't following any Indian leader, including Mamata Banerjee, Akhilesh Yadav, or Asaduddin Owaisi. Every enemy of Modi is now following Donald Trump.

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  Europe pushes back on Trump's Greenland remarks, says 'its not for grabs'

  World | January 06, 2026 18:29 IST

  In a statement issued together, the leaders of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom and Denmark said all decisions related to Greenland and its ties with Denmark fall within the Kingdom of Denmark, of which Greenland is a part.

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  Coffee Par Kurukshetra : Which country is Trump going to conquer next?

  Kurukshetra | January 06, 2026 0:00 IST

  Trump, currently the president of the world's most powerful country, seems to be acting less like a president and more like a bully. Trump isn't engaging in diplomacy; he's resorting to strong-arm tactics.

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  Haqiqat Kya Hai : Trump Vs Modi and Putin, What's the next scene in this conflict?

  Hakikat Kya Hai | January 06, 2026 0:02 IST

  An urgent meeting is being held at the United Nations Security Council. This urgent UNSC meeting has been called to discuss the situation in Venezuela. The meeting was convened at the request of Russia and China.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, January 5, 2026

  India | January 05, 2026 23:33 IST

  Donald Trump warned that US could swiftly impose higher tariffs on Indian goods if India's trade and energy decisions do not align with Washington's preferences. He linked India’s approach to Russian oil to his own dissatisfaction, even as he praised PM Modi.

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  US will not govern Venezuela, but will impose 'oil quarantine', Rubio clarifies

  World | January 04, 2026 23:35 IST

  The statement comes after Donald Trump’s claims about US control over Venezuela, which he made following the capture of Maduro on Saturday, January 3.

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  White House drops video mocking Maduro's 'come get me' dare after his capture | WATCH

  Trending | January 04, 2026 16:35 IST

  The White House released a video mocking Maduro, drawing attention to his past taunts toward the US. The viral video, shared on social media platform X, cuts between blurred footage of Maduro’s earlier speeches and dramatic scenes from the operation that led to his arrest.

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  US strikes Venezuela, captures Nicolas Maduro, but is it legal under international law? EXPLAINED

  Explainers | January 04, 2026 11:02 IST

  Nicolas Maduro, who has been in power since 2013, has long been accused of being an 'illegitimate' ruler of Venezuela by the US. It has said that Maduro's regime is harbouring drug traffickers and narco-terrorist networks.

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  'Happy New Year, good night': Handcuffed Maduro brought to US drug agency office | VIDEO

  World | January 04, 2026 14:55 IST

  Earlier, US President Donald Trump had also shared a photo of Maduro on Truth Social showing him wearing a sweatsuit and a blindfold on board the USS Iwo Jima. Trump has said Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores will face trial on charges of "drug trafficking and narco-terrorism conspiracies".

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  Venezuela-US tensions LIVE: 40 killed in US attack on Venezuela, says report; Trump warns Colombia

  World | January 04, 2026 23:25 IST

  Venezuela-US Tensions LIVE Updates: Before capturing Maduro, the US had increased its military presence in the region and was targeting vessels that were allegedly transporting drugs and narcotics, indicating that it may soon strike the Latin American nation.

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  Mock house, months of planning and more: Inside details of how US captured Venezuela's Maduro

  World | January 04, 2026 11:01 IST

  The US forces had even built a replica of Maduro's residence and was tracking his daily details. While conducting the operation, the US also "turned off almost all of the lights" in Venezuela, surprising Maduro's forces.

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  Who is Cilia Flores? Maduro's wife captured in US Venezuela strike

  World | January 03, 2026 23:39 IST

  Born on October 15, 1956, in Tinaquillo, a small town in northwestern Venezuela, Cilia Adela Flores grew up in modest circumstances. The youngest of six children, she lived in a mud-brick shack with a dirt floor. Her father, a traveling salesman, struggled to make ends meet.

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  'Justice has begun': Venezuelan Opposition leader after Trump claims Maduro's capture

  World | January 03, 2026 21:58 IST

  In her first public reaction, Machado addressed Venezuelans directly, saying that Maduro must now face international justice for crimes committed against the Venezuelan people as well as citizens of other nations

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  Speed News: Trump Ends National Guard Deployment in Chicago, Los Angeles & Portland

  Originals | January 01, 2026 18:33 IST

  President Murmu and PM Modi extended New Year greetings. In Switzerland, several died and many were injured in an explosion at Crans-Montana ski resort. Trump announced the end of National Guard deployment in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland. Watch all the latest headlines in today's Speed News.

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  'We will come back...': Trump ends National Guard deployment in Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland

  World | January 01, 2026 7:20 IST

  The Trump administration had started deploying National Guard in several cities from June last year, citing crime and the 'inability' of local law enforcement bodies in maintaining law and order.

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  US imposes more sanctions on Venezuelan oil firms as tensions rise

  World | January 01, 2026 6:41 IST

  President Donald Trump has accused Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's regime of being a 'nacro-terrorist' government that is trying to destabilise the US.