It took just a few hours for Donald Trump to upend a relationship that China had been cultivating for decades. Only hours before he was seized in a nighttime raid, Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro had been praising his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping as "an older brother" with a "powerful message»»»

United States President Donald J Trump returns to the White House in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, January 4, 2026. On Tuesday, he told House Republicans that if they lose the chamber in November, the Democrats will move to impeach him. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo Jan. 6 (UPI) -- Pre»»»

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has said she should "absolutely" be in charge of the country, following the US ousting of President Nicolás Maduro last week. "We are ready and willing to serve our people as we have been mandated," Machado said in an interview with the BBC's US par»»»

On January 6, 2026, the White House stated that President Donald Trump and his team are actively discussing "a range of options" to acquire Greenland, explicitly noting that utilising the US military remains "always an option at the Commander-in-Chief's disposal." White House Press Secretary Karoli»»»

Saudi Arabia’s entertainment hotspot is gearing up for a splashy debut. Qiddiya City will launch its Aquarabia Water Park during the Eid Al Fitr holidays, starting on March 19, 2026, an official announcement confirmed. As reported by Saudi Gazette, Aquarabia will be the city’s second major attracti»»»

Dubai: The Dubai Real Estate Court has ordered the cancellation of a residential property sale contract in a Riviera-area development after finding that the developer failed to meet its contractual obligations and delayed completion and handover of the unit. In its ruling, the court directed the re»»»

1 of 3 | Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio joins January 6 defendants and members of the Proud Boys as they hold a press conference ahead of Tuesday's memorial march on the five-year anniversary of the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot to honor Ashli Babbitt and others. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/»»»

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Venezuela's interim government will deliver up to 50 million barrels of oil to the United States, and that the proceeds "will be controlled by me" as president. Also Read: List: Top 10 countries with biggest confirmed oil reserves"The Interim Authorities »»»

COLUMBUS, Ohio: An individual accused of vandalizing the Ohio home of Vice President JD Vance in the dark of night and causing other property damage was behind bars Tuesday, awaiting action in separate state and federal cases. William D. DeFoor, 26, appeared in two different courtrooms after being »»»

The self-described "animal" behind a mass shooting at Brown University and the killing of an MIT professor admitted to the crimes in a video made after the spree but gave no motive, authorities said Tuesday. Gunman Claudio Neves Valente killed two people and wounded nine at the Ivy League school be»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The INTBAU Qatar Winter School 2025 successfully concluded on January 3 with a public exhibition held at Heenat Salma Farm, organised under the patronage of the Ministry of Social Development and Family. The closing exhibition was held in the presence of Minister of Social»»»

A video showing emotional Venezuelans celebrating the capture of Nicolas Maduro - and thanking Donald Trump - was widely shared on social media, and even reposted by Elon Musk. The clip however, is AI generated. It joins several other false videos claiming to show joy and celebrations in Venezuela,»»»

US President Donald Trump has been told by the CIA that Venezuelan now interim president Delcy Rodriguez and other senior officials from Maduro's government are the best bet to maintain stability, sources said. Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello has been on the streets patrolling with security forc»»»

US President Donald Trump has been discussing "a range of options" to acquire Greenland, including use of the military, the White House said. In a statement, the White House told the BBC that acquiring Greenland was a "national security priority". It comes after Trump again said at the weekend that»»»

European leaders have given a low-key response to US President Donald Trump's military intervention in Venezuela as they try to get Trump to help end Russia's war on Ukraine. Venezuela's traditional allies are also in a bind to criticise the US intervention: Russia has to way up the cost of losing »»»

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said on January 6 she plans to return home "as soon as possible," and rejected the authority of the interim president who has replaced Nicolas Maduro in Caracas in an interview to US broadcaster Fox News. US President Donald Trump, however, has down»»»

Rewatch US President Donald Trump's address to House republicans ahead of pivotal midterms and listen to the analysis of FRANCE 24's correspondent to Washington, Fraser Jackson.»»»

In an address to House republicans ahead of the midterms, US President Donald Trump spoke of the 'amazing military achievement' in Venezuela following the US operation that led to the arrest of Nicola Maduro on January 3. But dissenting voices are raising questions about the legality of that operat»»»

While seemingly endless questions remain about the future of Venezuela's government, popular opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado has vowed to return to her country. While many see Machado as having had the greatest popular legitimacy to lead Venezuela during the 2024»»»

Nicolas Maduro once nicknamed his vice president, Delcy Rodriguez, "The Tigress" for her anti-imperialist rhetoric. Following Maduro's ouster, the Trump administration is hoping her pragmatism will make her a reliable partner to ensure a smooth political transition – and US access to Venezuelan oil»»»

Several images said to show the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro have been widely circulated on social media. They are, in fact, fake and were generated by artificial intelligence. It shows how AI is contributing to the spread of disinformation, especially as AI depictions become more re»»»

US President Donald Trump said this Tuesday that he would be meeting with American oil executives, after last weekend’s stunning series of events in Venezuela. Meanwhile the Organization of American States held an emergency meeting where Brazil, Mexico and Colombia condemned the US military action »»»

The US may act to seize a Russian-flagged oil tanker heading across the Atlantic to Europe, CBS News, the BBC's media partner in the US, reported. Two US officials told the broadcaster that American forces plan to intercept the ship, which historically has carried Venezuelan crude oil and is though»»»

Ukraine’s key European allies on Tuesday signed security ​guarantees for ‍Ukraine, including the ​deployment of a multinational military ​force in the event of a peace deal with Russia. French President Emmanuel Macron said the agreement was a "significant step” that would dissuade further aggressi»»»

Central Asia A Chinese government regulatory agency has issued draft guidelines for the automotive industry that are expected to increase the cost of Chinese autos imported by Central Asian states, according»»»

Central Asia A Chinese government regulatory agency has issued draft guidelines for the automotive industry that are expected to increase the cost of Chinese autos imported by Central Asian states, according»»»

The graceless removal of Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela has left not a power vacuum but a precarious triumvirate of rival cabals whose competing interests threaten to shatter the already brittle foundations of Chavismo, the anti-imperialist movement forged by former president Hugo Chavez. Where once»»»

The graceless removal of Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela has left not a power vacuum but a precarious triumvirate of rival cabals whose competing interests threaten to shatter the already brittle foundations of Chavismo, the anti-imperialist movement forged by former president Hugo Chavez. Where once»»»

Central Asia A Chinese government regulatory agency has issued draft guidelines for the automotive industry that are expected to increase the cost of Chinese autos imported by Central Asian states, according»»»

Central Asia A Chinese government regulatory agency has issued draft guidelines for the automotive industry that are expected to increase the cost of Chinese autos imported by Central Asian states, according»»»

Central Asia A Chinese government regulatory agency has issued draft guidelines for the automotive industry that are expected to increase the cost of Chinese autos imported by Central Asian states, according»»»

Central Asia A Chinese government regulatory agency has issued draft guidelines for the automotive industry that are expected to increase the cost of Chinese autos imported by Central Asian states, according»»»

Central Asia A Chinese government regulatory agency has issued draft guidelines for the automotive industry that are expected to increase the cost of Chinese autos imported by Central Asian states, according»»»

Wyoming's supreme court ruled Tuesday that anti-abortion laws in the state are unconstitutional. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 6 (UPI) -- The Wyoming Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that two laws banning abortion in the state are unconstitutional because they conflict with a 2012 l»»»

After a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing that took place in Paris on Tuesday, outgoing Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov said that Bulgaria will participate in all areas where it has the capacity to contribute to European security, the government press service reported. The talks were attended»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar is set to take part in the New Delhi World Book Fair 2026 (NDWBF 2026) as a guest of honor, held from January 10 to 18, 2026, in New Delhi, India. The Ministry of Culture clarified that this participation is part of its commitment to projecting the Qatari presence on»»»

Chinese officials on Tuesday banned the export of goods to Japan that might have military use in retaliation for Japan's support of Taiwan's status as an independent nation. File Photo courtesy of the Kremlin Press Office | License Photo Jan. 6 (UPI) -- Chinese officials on Tuesday banned the expor»»»

Tunis, Jan. 6 (TAP) - Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri chaired a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday at the Kasbah Government Palace to discuss the draft Development Plan 2026–2030.She highlighted that the plan was carefully monitored throughout its...»»»

Colombian President Gustavo Petro called for a nationwide mobilization Wednesday and urged citizens to “defend sovereignty,” in response to statements by U.S. President Donald Trump that left open the possibility of military intervention. Photo by Carlos Ortega/EPA Jan. 6 (UPI) -- Colombian Preside»»»

Rep. Jim Baird, R-Ind., is expected to make a full recovery after a car crash that injured him and his wife, Danise Baird. File Photo courtesy of House.gov Jan. 6 (UPI) -- Rep. Jim Baird, a Republican who has represented Indiana's 4th Congressional District in Congress since 2019, was hospitalized »»»

Colombian police officers keep watch as Venezuelan citizens cross the Simon Bolivar International Bridge from San Antonio and San Cristobal, Venezuela, into Cucuta and Villa del Rosario, Colombia, on Saturday after the United States has captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife. Photo »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Denmark plans to strengthen its military presence in Greenland while also placing even greater emphasis on NATO exercises, Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said on Tuesday. Earlier in the day, the Danish Foreign Ministry said that the parliament’s Foreign Policy Commit»»»

US President Donald Trump’s recent threats to Colombia and ambitions over Greenland have drawn sharp rebukes from Bogota and Copenhagen. Colombian President Gustavo Petro directly challenged Trump, echoing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s defiance, while Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen»»»

Iran is confronting one of the most consequential junctures since the founding of the republic in 1979. The pressures bearing down on the system are no longer confined to economic sanctions or familiar forms of external coercion, but now cut to the heart of the governing formula itself: how to ensu»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen upon her arrival for the Coalition of the Willing summit at the Elysee Palace in Paris Tuesday. The two, along with five other European leaders, issued a joint statement against President Donald Trump's stated plans t»»»

FRANKFURT — Electric vehicle sales rebounded strongly in Germany in 2025, official data showed Tuesday, with Chinese manufacturers making inroads from a low base in the EU's largest economy despite tariffs.EV sales rose 43.2 percent last year to 545,142 in total, the KBA federal transport authority»»»

More flights will be cancelled, trains will run late and roads will be blocked by snow across Europe in coming days as a cold snap is expected to worsen, bringing even more heavy snowfall after several days of travel disruption. Authorities in the Netherlands told people to plan to stay at home if »»»

Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., died Monday at the age of 65, President Donald Trump announced. File Photo by Congress Jan. 6 (UPI) -- Rep. Doug LaMalfa, who represented California's 1st Congressional District for more than a decade, has died, President Donald Trump announced Tuesday during a meeting »»»

People attend an event held at the Anti-Imperialist Tribune in support of Venezuela in Havana on Saturday. Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel condemned the United States' attack on Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Photo by Ernesto Mastrascusa/EPA BUES»»»