International
Claim of Russian embassy staff being evacuated from Israel
Russia is evacuating its diplomatic staff and their family members from Israel on an “urgent basis,” two Ukrainian-based media outlets have claimed.
Internet cut off across Iran
Internet connections have been cut off across Iran. Online monitoring group Netblocks said on Thursday (January 8) that internet blackouts are being observed across Iran.
Iran protests spread to more areas
There were violent clashes between anti-government protesters and security forces in several locations in Iran on Wednesday, as a wave of unrest sparked by the country's economic crisis continued for an 11th day.
Pakistan eyes IMF exit through JF-17 fighter jet exports
Pakistan is seeking to reduce its dependence on International Monetary Fund (IMF) loans by boosting defence exports, particularly the JF-17 Thunder fighter jet and Super Mushshak trainer aircraft, as Islamabad looks to stabilise its fragile economy.
Venezuela’s Interior Minister says 100 killed in US attack
Venezuela’s Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said late Wednesday (January 7) that 100 people were killed in a US military operation that removed President Nicolás Maduro from power on Saturday, marking the first official casualty figure released by Caracas.
Trump approves bill allowing up to 500% tariffs on India
US President Donald Trump has given approval for a bill that could impose tariffs of up to 500% on India for purchasing oil from Russia, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham said.
US seizes two tankers linked to Venezuelan oil export
The United States has seized two tankers connected to Venezuelan oil exports in back-to-back operations in the North Atlantic and Caribbean Sea, officials said.
US to take indefinite control of Venezuela’s oil sector: Rubio
The United States will assume indefinite control over Venezuela’s oil production and sales to prevent further instability in the sector, US Secretary of State and National Security Adviser Marco Rubio said.
We will cut off hands of attackers if Iran is attacked: Army Chief Hatami
Iran’s army chief Major General Amir Hatami has warned that the hands of attackers will be cut off if Iran is attacked.
Trump announces Venezuelan Oil to be shipped to US
The United States President Donald Trump has announced that Venezuelan crude oil will be sent to the United States, following the detention of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores in a recent military operation.