US Vice President urges Europe to take Greenland security ‘seriously’ amid global tensions

US Vice President urges Europe to take Greenland security ‘seriously’ amid global tensions

US Vice President JD Vance has urged European leaders to “take the president of the United States seriously” on Greenland, warning that Washington could take action if allies fail to address growing strategic risks surrounding the Arctic island Speaking at a White House

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US senators push to renew quantum research law to strengthen global tech leadership

US senators push to renew quantum research law to strengthen global tech leadership

A bipartisan group of US senators has introduced new legislation to renew and expand the National Quantum Initiative, a federal programme designed to maintain American leadership in quantum technology amid intensifying global competition. First enacted in 2018, the National Quantum Initiative coordinates federal

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Vance says he is ‘very involved’ in Venezuela planning, denies exclusion claims

Vance says he is ‘very involved’ in Venezuela planning, denies exclusion claims

US Vice President JD Vance on Friday said he has been “very involved” in the Trump administration’s planning and decision-making on Venezuela, firmly rejecting reports that he or Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard were sidelined from preparations for the recent US operation

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Trump says US will oversee Venezuela’s rebuild and oil sector before elections

Trump says US will oversee Venezuela’s rebuild and oil sector before elections

US President Donald Trump said the United States will continue to oversee Venezuela’s economic recovery and control the country’s vital oil sector before any national elections can be held, arguing that years of collapse under Nicolás Maduro have left the nation incapable of

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Trump says Cuba faces collapse after Venezuela cuts off oil support

Trump says Cuba faces collapse after Venezuela cuts off oil support

US President Donald Trump warned that Cuba could face economic collapse as a result of the United States’ intervention in Venezuela, saying Havana has lost the oil and financial lifeline it relied on for decades. Trump made the comments in an interview with

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Trump signals long-term US control over Venezuelan oil, reshaping global geopolitics

Trump signals long-term US control over Venezuelan oil, reshaping global geopolitics

US President Donald Trump has signalled that Washington’s recent intervention in Venezuela is not a short-term military operation but a far-reaching economic and geopolitical strategy centred on regaining control of the country’s vast oil reserves. Speaking in a televised interview, Trump framed the

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French President Emmanuel Macron to visit India for AI Impact Summit in February

French President Emmanuel Macron to visit India for AI Impact Summit in February

French President Emmanuel Macron has confirmed that he will visit India in February to participate in the AI Impact Summit, a major global event focused on the future of artificial intelligence and its role in inclusive and responsible development. The summit is scheduled

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Japanese defence minister Shinjiro Koizumi to visit US, attend Honolulu Defence Forum amid Asia-Pacific tensions

Japanese defence minister Shinjiro Koizumi to visit US, attend Honolulu Defence Forum amid Asia-Pacific tensions

Japan’s Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi will travel to the United States next week on a week-long visit aimed at reinforcing the US-Japan alliance amid a rapidly deteriorating security environment in the Asia-Pacific region, Japanese media reported on Friday. Speaking at a press conference

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Trump says US oversight of Venezuela could last years as oil, governance plans unfold

Trump says US oversight of Venezuela could last years as oil, governance plans unfold

US President Donald Trump has suggested that American oversight of Venezuela — including control of its oil resources and post-conflict governance — could extend for years, not months, following a dramatic US military operation that removed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from power, according

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Trump says Venezuela will hand over up to 50 million barrels of oil to the US

Trump says Venezuela will hand over up to 50 million barrels of oil to the US

US President Donald Trump has announced that Venezuela will transfer between 30 and 50 million barrels of oil to the United States, following a dramatic US military operation that led to the capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and the installation of

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PM Modi, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu discuss strengthening strategic partnership

PM Modi, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu discuss strengthening strategic partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday, during which both leaders discussed ways to further strengthen the India–Israel Strategic Partnership in the coming year. The two leaders also exchanged views on the evolving regional

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Rubio says Trump wants to buy Greenland, not seize it, amid Arctic tensions

Rubio says Trump wants to buy Greenland, not seize it, amid Arctic tensions

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told lawmakers that President Donald Trump’s interest in Greenland is focused on acquiring the Arctic territory through negotiation rather than military force, according to multiple reports citing a closed-door briefing on Capitol Hill. Rubio’s remarks come

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Trump renews criticism of media and January 6 Capitol investigation

Trump renews criticism of media and January 6 Capitol investigation

US President Donald Trump has once again launched a sharp attack on major American media organisations and the congressional investigation into the January 6, 2021 Capitol unrest, accusing both of distorting facts and misleading the public. Addressing Republican lawmakers at a House GOP

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India concerned over Venezuela developments, urges dialogue after US capture of President Maduro

India concerned over Venezuela developments, urges dialogue after US capture of President Maduro

India has expressed deep concern over the rapidly evolving political situation in Venezuela following the controversial US military operation that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar called on all stakeholders to prioritise dialogue and ensure

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Trump says US not at war with Venezuela, rules out early elections

Trump says US not at war with Venezuela, rules out early elections

US President Donald Trump has said that the United States is not at war with Venezuela and has ruled out holding elections there in the near future, arguing that the country must first be stabilised and its damaged infrastructure rebuilt following the capture

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Russian media backs India’s BRICS leadership, praises New Delhi’s response to US Venezuela raid

Russian media backs India’s BRICS leadership, praises New Delhi’s response to US Venezuela raid

Russian state-affiliated media has expressed confidence in India’s ability to lead the expanded BRICS bloc amid rising geopolitical tensions, praising New Delhi’s measured response to the recent US military operation in Venezuela. An article published on the website of RT, Russia’s international news

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Indian American Arjun Mody sworn in as deputy commissioner of US Social Security Administration

Indian American Arjun Mody sworn in as deputy commissioner of US Social Security Administration

Indian American policy expert Arjun Mody has officially assumed office as Deputy Commissioner of the United States Social Security Administration (SSA), becoming the agency’s chief operating officer at a time of significant operational and financial challenges. Mody was sworn in on January 5,

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US action in Venezuela justified, but authoritarian regime still intact: Former Trump adviser John Bolton

US action in Venezuela justified, but authoritarian regime still intact: Former Trump adviser John Bolton

Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton has defended the United States’ recent action in Venezuela as consistent with international law, while cautioning that the removal of President Nicolas Maduro has not yet resulted in a genuine regime change, Bolton said that although

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Indian American lawmaker Ro Khanna to succeed Raja Krishnamoorthi as top Democrat on US China panel

Indian American lawmaker Ro Khanna to succeed Raja Krishnamoorthi as top Democrat on US China panel

Indian American Congressman Ro Khanna is set to take over as the Ranking Member of the US House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, succeeding fellow Indian American lawmaker Raja Krishnamoorthi. The announcement was

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Trump warns Iran against violent crackdown as US sanctions drone networks

Trump warns Iran against violent crackdown as US sanctions drone networks

US President Donald Trump on Friday issued a strong warning to Iran, saying the United States would respond if Iranian authorities used deadly force against peaceful protesters, even as Washington announced a fresh round of sanctions targeting Iran’s weapons and drone networks linked

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