January 8, 2026

Assam BJP Rejects Opposition Claims of Voter List Manipulation Ahead of 2026 Polls

Assam BJP calls Opposition 'directionless' after claims of voter deletion in electoral rolls. BJP denies allegations, says Opposition lacks credible issues ahead of May Assembly polls.

January 8, 2026

Saudi-led coalition accuses UAE of smuggling Yemeni separatist leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi out of Yemen

Saudi-led coalition claims UAE helped smuggle separatist leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi out of Yemen. The UAE-backed leader fled Aden by boat and flight, deepening tensions in Yemen's civil war.

January 8, 2026

Trump Says US Role in Venezuela May Last Years, Plans to Take Control of Oil

US President Donald Trump says America’s role in Venezuela could continue for years after US forces seized Nicolás Maduro. He vows to run the country’s oil industry and control oil sales indefinitely. Opposition leader María Corina Machado calls Maduro’s ouster an irreversible step toward freedom.

January 8, 2026

US Vice-President JD Vance Slams Denmark and Europe Over Greenland's Defense Role

US Vice-President JD Vance calls Greenland 'critical' for defense against missile attacks. He says Denmark and Europe have 'not done a good job' in securing the island. The US is discussing buying Greenland, despite Danish refusal. European leaders stand firm on sovereignty and NATO unity.

January 8, 2026

AP High Court Orders Fast Probe Into TTD Officer Satish Kumar's Death, Flags Parakamani Theft Issues

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed the CID to speed up investigations into the suspicious death of former TTD security officer Y. Satish Kumar. It also called out corruption in the Parakamani theft case involving TTD officials and ordered strict action.