January 3, 2026

Trump Vows Strong US Role in Venezuela Oil After Maduro Raid

Donald Trump announced the US will play a major role in Venezuela’s oil industry after a surprise military raid captured president Nicolás Maduro and his wife. Trump described the capture as swift and powerful, with Maduro now on a US Navy ship bound for New York.

January 3, 2026

US Missiles Strike Caracas; Maduro Reported Captured Amid Early Morning Attack

At 2am Saturday, Caracas woke to explosions and missile attacks on key military sites. US President Trump claimed Maduro and wife were captured. Venezuela calls it a US invasion and urges resistance.

January 3, 2026

BBC Pays £28,000 to Israeli Family After Filming Home Without Permission Post Hamas Attack

The BBC agreed to pay £28,000 to an Israeli family after filming inside their damaged home without consent following the 7 October Hamas attack. The family called the incident 'another intrusion' after surviving the terror attack.

January 3, 2026

Tripura Tightens Border Security, Imposes Night Curfew Over Militant Movement Fears

Tripura has heightened security and imposed a night curfew till February 28 in border areas after reports that militants from two Bangladesh-based groups may cross into the state to commit crimes. The curfew runs 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., excluding locals within 300 meters of the border.

January 3, 2026

Cyberabad Police Launches Operation Smile-XII to Rescue Missing and Vulnerable Children

Cyberabad Police began Operation Smile-XII on January 1 to find missing children and rescue vulnerable minors. The month-long drive uses special teams and facial recognition tech to reunite children with families.