Maduro arrives in US after stunning capture in operation that Trump says will let US 'run' Venezuela

Maduro arrives in US after stunning capture in operation that Trump says will let US...

Some Venezuelan civilians and members of the military were killed, said Rodríguez, who didn’t give a number. Trump said some U.S. forces were injured, but none was killed.

Some Venezuelan civilians and members of the military were killed, said Rodríguez, who didn’t give a number. Trump said some U.S. forces were injured, but none was killed.

World 04 Jan, 2026

After capture and removal, Venezuela's Maduro is being held at notorious Brooklyn jail

After capture and removal, Venezuela's Maduro is being held at notorious Brooklyn...

Opened in the early 1990s, the Metropolitan Detention Center, or MDC Brooklyn, currently houses about 1,300 inmates.

Opened in the early 1990s, the Metropolitan Detention Center, or MDC Brooklyn, currently houses about 1,300 inmates.

World 04 Jan, 2026

US strikes Venezuela and says its leader, Maduro, has been captured and flown out of the country

US strikes Venezuela and says its leader, Maduro, has been captured and flown out of...

The United States hit Venezuela with a “large-scale strike” early Saturday and said its president, Nicolás Maduro, had been captured and flown out of the country after months of stepped-up pressure by Washington — an extraordinary nighttime operation announced by President Donald Trump on social media hours after the attack.

The United States hit Venezuela with a “large-scale strike” early Saturday and said its president, Nicolás Maduro, had been captured and flown out of the country after months of stepped-up pressure by Washington — an extraordinary nighttime operation announced by President Donald Trump on social media hours after the attack.

World 03 Jan, 2026

Australia's Northern Territory considers passing assisted dying laws for second time in 31 years

Australia's Northern Territory considers passing assisted dying laws for second time...

The Northern Territory’s world-first laws passed in 1995 were overturned by the Australian Parliament two years later and after four terminally ill patients were legally helped to die.

The Northern Territory’s world-first laws passed in 1995 were overturned by the Australian Parliament two years later and after four terminally ill patients were legally helped to die.

World 02 Jan, 2026

A fire in a Swiss ski resort bar has left about 40 people dead

A fire in a Swiss ski resort bar has left about 40 people dead

Axel Clavier felt like he was suffocating inside the Swiss Alpine bar where moments before he'd been ringing in the new year with friends and dozens of other revelers.

Axel Clavier felt like he was suffocating inside the Swiss Alpine bar where moments before he'd been ringing in the new year with friends and dozens of other revelers.

World 02 Jan, 2026

Russia says Ukrainian drone strike kills 24 in occupied Ukraine as tensions grow amid peace talks

Russia says Ukrainian drone strike kills 24 in occupied Ukraine as tensions grow amid...

Three drones struck a cafe and hotel in the resort town of Khorly on the Black Sea coast, the region’s Moscow-installed leader Vladimir Saldo said in a statement on Telegram.

Three drones struck a cafe and hotel in the resort town of Khorly on the Black Sea coast, the region’s Moscow-installed leader Vladimir Saldo said in a statement on Telegram.

World 01 Jan, 2026

Cities around the world welcome 2026 with thunderous fireworks and heightened security

Cities around the world welcome 2026 with thunderous fireworks and heightened...

In New York City's Times Square, revelers braved frigid temperatures to celebrate with the famed New Year’s Eve ball drop.

In New York City's Times Square, revelers braved frigid temperatures to celebrate with the famed New Year’s Eve ball drop.

World 01 Jan, 2026

'Several tens' dead, about 100 injured in fire at Swiss Alps bar during New Year's celebration

'Several tens' dead, about 100 injured in fire at Swiss Alps bar during New Year's...

Dozens of people are presumed dead and about 100 injured, most of them seriously, following a fire at a Swiss Alps bar during a New Year’s celebration, police said Thursday.

Dozens of people are presumed dead and about 100 injured, most of them seriously, following a fire at a Swiss Alps bar during a New Year’s celebration, police said Thursday.

World 01 Jan, 2026

What to know about the mystery of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 as the search resumes

What to know about the mystery of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 as the search resumes

KUALA LUMPUR, DECEMBER 31More than a decade ago, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished without a trace, sparking one of aviation's most baffling mysteries.Despite...

KUALA LUMPUR, DECEMBER 31More than a decade ago, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished without a trace,...

World 31 Dec, 2025

Asia rings in 2026 and Australia is defiant after its worst mass shooting

Asia rings in 2026 and Australia is defiant after its worst mass shooting

South Pacific countries were the first to bid farewell to 2025.

South Pacific countries were the first to bid farewell to 2025.

World 31 Dec, 2025

European and Canadian leaders discuss US-led peace efforts in Russia-Ukraine war

European and Canadian leaders discuss US-led peace efforts in Russia-Ukraine war

Russia and Ukraine have throughout the war exchanged accusations about attacks that cannot be independently verified because of the fighting.

Russia and Ukraine have throughout the war exchanged accusations about attacks that cannot be independently verified because of the fighting.

World 30 Dec, 2025

Khaleda Zia, former Bangladeshi prime minister and archrival of Hasina, dies at 80

Khaleda Zia, former Bangladeshi prime minister and archrival of Hasina, dies at 80

Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, whose archrivalry with another former premier defined the country’s politics for a generation, has died, her Bangladesh Nationalist Party said in a statement Tuesday. She was 80.

Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, whose archrivalry with another former premier defined the country’s politics for a generation, has died, her Bangladesh Nationalist Party said in a statement Tuesday. She was 80.

World 30 Dec, 2025

Top diplomats of China, Cambodia and Thailand meet as Beijing seeks a stronger role in dispute

Top diplomats of China, Cambodia and Thailand meet as Beijing seeks a stronger role...

The agreement also calls on both sides to adhere to international agreements against deploying land mines, a major concern of Thailand.

The agreement also calls on both sides to adhere to international agreements against deploying land mines, a major concern of Thailand.

World 29 Dec, 2025

Trump says Ukraine and Russia are 'closer than ever' to peace after talks with Zelenskyy

Trump says Ukraine and Russia are 'closer than ever' to peace after talks with...

Putin also has said Ukraine must limit the size of its army and give official status to the Russian language, demands he has made from the outset of the conflict.

Putin also has said Ukraine must limit the size of its army and give official status to the Russian language, demands he has made from the outset of the conflict.

World 29 Dec, 2025

Myanmar holds first election since military seized power but critics say the vote is a sham

Myanmar holds first election since military seized power but critics say the vote is...

Final results won't be known until after two more rounds of voting are completed later in January.

Final results won't be known until after two more rounds of voting are completed later in January.

World 28 Dec, 2025

Thailand and Cambodia sign a new ceasefire agreement to end border fighting

Thailand and Cambodia sign a new ceasefire agreement to end border fighting

Thailand and Cambodia signed a ceasefire agreement on Saturday to end weeks of fighting along their border over competing territorial claims.

Thailand and Cambodia signed a ceasefire agreement on Saturday to end weeks of fighting along their border over competing territorial claims.

World 28 Dec, 2025

South Korea vows to end foreign adoptions as UN presses Seoul to address past abuses

South Korea vows to end foreign adoptions as UN presses Seoul to address past abuses

South Korea approved foreign adoptions of 24 children in 2025, down from around 2,000 in 2005 and an annual average of more than 6,000 during the 1980s.

South Korea approved foreign adoptions of 24 children in 2025, down from around 2,000 in 2005 and an annual average of more than 6,000 during the 1980s.

World 26 Dec, 2025

Son of former Bangladesh prime minister returns after 17 years in exile with a chance to lead

Son of former Bangladesh prime minister returns after 17 years in exile with a chance...

Rahman supported Yunus when he took over as the government's chief adviser, but the relationship with his party has been shaky.

Rahman supported Yunus when he took over as the government's chief adviser, but the relationship with his party has been shaky.

World 26 Dec, 2025

Nigerian villagers are rattled by US airstrikes that made their homes shake and the sky glow red

Nigerian villagers are rattled by US airstrikes that made their homes shake and the...

The Nigerian military did not respond to an AP request asking how many locations were targeted.

The Nigerian military did not respond to an AP request asking how many locations were targeted.

World 26 Dec, 2025

Mohammad Bakri, renowned and controversial Palestinian actor and filmmaker, dies at 72

Mohammad Bakri, renowned and controversial Palestinian actor and filmmaker, dies at...

Mohammad Bakri, a Palestinian director and actor who sought to share the complexities of Palestinian identity and culture through a variety of works in both Arabic and Hebrew, has died, his family announced. He was 72.

Mohammad Bakri, a Palestinian director and actor who sought to share the complexities of Palestinian identity and culture through a variety of works in both Arabic and Hebrew, has died, his family announced. He was 72.

World 26 Dec, 2025