American fighter jets attacked Venezuelan capital Caracas and captured President Maduro. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has given a strict warning to all countries that the same will be the fate of those working against America's national interests. Rubio accused Maduro of inviting Iran and seizing US oil, and stressed Trump's determination.
According to sources, a small CIA team had been present in Venezuela since August, providing information about Maduro's lifestyle. This made it easier to catch them. Senior Trump aide Stephen Miller, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and CIA Director John Ratcliffe formed a core team to work on the issue for months.
Machado may be given command after Maduro is ousted from power. However, Machado has put forward the name of another leader of his party, Edmundo Gonzalez. According to news agency Reuters, Machado said in a post on X that Maduro had already been asked to step down from power, after which action was taken against him after his refusal.
Yemen's Saudi Arabia-backed internationally recognized government has said it has captured the city of Mukalla, expelling STC fighters. The city is the capital of Hadramaut province and has a major port in the eastern part of the country. The city was captured by the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council STC in December.
US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that US special forces launched a large-scale military assault on Venezuela, arresting President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores and taking them out of the country. Trump said the United States would govern Venezuela until a safe, just and prudent transfer of power is achieved.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reacted for the first time to the ongoing anti-government protests in the country, warning that rioters will be taken to their rightful place. The death toll in these demonstrations has increased to 10. People are protesting against the weak economy, rising inflation and falling value of the Rial. This is the biggest protest since the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022. US President Trump has also condemned the repression of the protesters.
Venezuela is a country located on the northern coast of South America, which was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1498. It is known for the world's largest oil reserves, as well as gold, iron and bauxite. Its topography includes the Andes Mountains and the Amazon rainforest, and it is home to the world's tallest waterfall, Angel Falls. Its population is approximately 2.8 to 2.9 crores.
Pakistan has claimed that China had mediated in reducing India-Pakistan tension during 'Operation Sindoor'. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said that the Chinese leadership was in constant touch with both the countries. Earlier, Pakistan had accepted the mediation of US President Trump. However, India rejected all mediation claims, saying that Pakistan's DGMO had himself requested for de-escalation.
New York's newly elected Mayor Zohran Mamdani has revoked two executive orders of the former mayor. These orders considered criticism against Israel anti-Semitic and prohibited boycotts. This move has enraged the Israeli government and has accused Mamdani of being anti-Semitic. Israel's Foreign Ministry described it as a move to add fuel to the anti-Semitic fire. Mamdani is the youngest and first Muslim mayor of New York.
Tesla has suffered a major setback in the electric vehicle EV market due to intensifying competition, end of tax credits in America and softening demand. Tesla has lost the crown of the world's largest EV maker to China's BYD after annual sales declined for the second consecutive year.
Initiatives are being taken rapidly around the world regarding the increasing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the education sector, but concerns are also increasing about its possible harm to children. Under the leadership of America's big tech companies, many countries are moving towards adopting AI tools in schools and universities.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has finally agreed to talks with the Trump administration after the US campaign against drug smugglers. He said on Thursday that his country is ready for talks with America to deal with drug trafficking.
China is rapidly expanding its naval fleet. In this sequence, a new advanced missile destroyer ship has been launched. The Chinese People's Liberation Army PLA Navy has inducted a guided missile destroyer named Laudi, which is equipped with advanced radar, weapons and network systems.
Pakistan Aviation Authority has given permission to Bangladesh's national airline Biman Airways to start direct flights between Dhaka-Karachi. This approval has been given on trial basis till March 30. Civil Aviation Authority sources said that all the formalities related to flight schedule and operation will be decided by next week.
Indian-origin cab driver Hardeep Singh Toor helped a pregnant woman deliver her baby in his cab while taking her to the hospital in Calgary, Canada. After receiving an urgent call late on Saturday night, Hardeep took the couple in his taxi. Before reaching the hospital, the child was born in the back seat. Hardeep quickly reached the hospital and provided medical aid to the mother and newborn, making their half-hour ride a memorable one.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar gave a stern warning on terrorism at IIT Madras, calling Pakistan a 'bad neighbour'. He said that if a country continuously promotes terrorism, then India has every right to protect its people. Citing Operation Sindoor, Jaishankar made it clear that India will take necessary steps to protect its national interests and no one can tell it what it should do.
US President Donald Trump will retreat from his efforts to deploy the National Guard in the country's three major cities, Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland. He said Wednesday that he would abandon efforts to deploy the National Guard in these cities for now.
A Hindu businessman was fatally attacked on New Year's Eve in Shariatpur district of Bangladesh. The attackers attacked 50-year-old Khokan Chandra Das with sharp weapons, then poured petrol on him and set him on fire. Seriously injured Khokan saved his life by jumping into a nearby pond. He is currently battling for his life in a hospital in Dhaka.
The protests that broke out in Iran against inflation, falling currency and deteriorating economy have now subsided. Several people were reported dead in clashes between police and protesters in several parts of the country on Thursday, making the situation even more tense.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that fighting in Ukraine could continue this year as there is no picture of peace in sight. He praised the soldiers who made sacrifices in the war. This statement came after talks between US President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky. Zelensky refused to surrender and insisted on an honorable peace. The CIA has also rejected Russia's claim of a drone attack on Putin's residence.