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Global alarm and applause follow US military toppling of Maduro

Global alarm and applause follow US military toppling of Maduro

US allies express alarm over Venezuela operation, while Trump supporters Italy and Israel back the move. China, Russia, and Iran…
A region on a knife edge

A region on a knife edge

Asia’s maritime domain is increasingly teeming with danger. Yet there has not been any code of conduct for decades. Therein…
Oh my word, what a year it’s been – with more to come

Oh my word, what a year it’s been – with more to come

Oh, how wonderful are the days ahead of us! The possibilities, the surprises, the unexpected pleasures that’ll grace our life.…
Venezuela's interim government says it is united behind Maduro after his US capture

Venezuela's interim government says it is united behind Maduro after his US capture

A top Venezuelan official declared on Sunday that the country's government would stay unified behind President Nicolas Maduro, whose capture…
Denmark PM urges Trump to stop threats to take over Greenland

Denmark PM urges Trump to stop threats to take over Greenland

COPENHAGEN: The leaders of Denmark and Greenland on Sunday urged US President Donald Trump to stop threatening to take over…
Danish PM calls on US to stop ‘threatening’ Greenland

Danish PM calls on US to stop ‘threatening’ Greenland

People gather outside the US Embassy in Copenhagen, protesting suggestions that the United States could take over Greenland. (EPA Images…
Trump bets on intimidation to force Venezuelan leaders into line

Trump bets on intimidation to force Venezuelan leaders into line

WASHINGTON/PALM BEACH, Florida, Jan 4 (Reuters) - After removing President ‌Nicolas Maduro from power, the Trump administration is gambling that…
Colombian guerrillas vow to confront US ‘imperialism’

Colombian guerrillas vow to confront US ‘imperialism’

The National Liberation Army (ELN) controlled drug trafficking along Colombia’s border with Venezuela and allegedly maintained rear bases tolerated by…
Powerful earthquake of 6.2 magnitude shakes in Istanbul

Latin Americans, Spanish supporters rally at U.S. Embassy in Madrid over Venezuela

MADRID, Jan. 4 (Xinhua) -- Migrants and descendants from across Latin America, joined by Spanish supporters, gathered outside the U.S.…
Trump threatens new Venezuela leader after raid to seize Maduro

Trump threatens new Venezuela leader after raid to seize Maduro

People take part in a protest against US action in Venezuela outside the Metropolitan Detention Center in New York, where…
Denmark PM urges Trump to stop threats to take over Greenland

Denmark PM urges Trump to stop threats to take over Greenland

COPENHAGEN, Jan 4 (Reuters) - Denmark's Prime ‌Minister Mette Frederiksen on Sunday urged U.S. President Donald Trump to stop ‌threatening…
[UPDATED] US to work with current Venezuela leaders if they make 'right decision': Rubio

[UPDATED] US to work with current Venezuela leaders if they make 'right decision': Rubio

WASHINGTON: The United States is ready to work with Venezuela's remaining leaders if they make "the right decision," Secretary of…
Venezuela today, Taiwan tomorrow? The precedent Trump may be setting

Venezuela today, Taiwan tomorrow? The precedent Trump may be setting

WITH a major attack to arrest Venezuela's leader, President Donald Trump is showing that the United States will impose its…
Over 30 killed, several kidnapped in central Nigeria

Over 30 killed, several kidnapped in central Nigeria

LAGOS: Armed gangs have raided a village in a north-central Nigerian state where hundreds of schoolchildren were abducted late last…
[UPDATED] Election 'premature,' US open to work with Venezuela's acting leadership: Rubio

[UPDATED] Election 'premature,' US open to work with Venezuela's acting leadership: Rubio

WASHINGTON: A top US official on Sunday said the Trump administration will work with the existing Venezuelan leadership, after a…
[UPDATED] Venezuela military recognises Maduro's VP Delcy Rodriguez as acting president

[UPDATED] Venezuela military recognises Maduro's VP Delcy Rodriguez as acting president

CARACAS: Venezuela's military on Sunday recognised Delcy Rodriguez, deputy to ousted president Nicolas Maduro, as the country's acting leader, after…
Venezuela oil explained: How the US plans to tap vast reserves

Venezuela oil explained: How the US plans to tap vast reserves

LONDON: After a US military operation that seized Nicolas Maduro, President Donald Trump said he wants to allow American oil…
Explainer: Inside Venezuela's US$150 billion debt and the race to recover assets

Explainer: Inside Venezuela's US$150 billion debt and the race to recover assets

NEW YORK: The toppling of President Nicolas Maduro has thrust Venezuela's debt crisis - one of the world's largest unresolved…
US ready to engage Venezuela's leaders if they choose wisely: Rubio

US ready to engage Venezuela’s leaders if they choose wisely: Rubio

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US will judge Venezuela’s remaining leadership by their actions, offering cooperation if they…
Denmark rebukes Trump aide's wife over US-flag Greenland image

Denmark rebukes Trump aide’s wife over US-flag Greenland image

Denmark’s ambassador demands respect for its territorial integrity after the wife of Trump’s top aide posted a US-flag image of…
US strike on Venezuela may embolden China’s territorial claims

US strike on Venezuela may embolden China’s territorial claims

Last week, China conducted its largest-ever war games, encircling Taiwan. (Facebook pic) SHANGHAI: The US attack on Venezuela will embolden…
Netanyahu: Israel 'stands in solidarity' with Iranians

Netanyahu: Israel 'stands in solidarity' with Iranians

JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel stood in solidarity with the people of Iran as protests rocked…
Netanyahu voices solidarity with Iranian protesters

Netanyahu voices solidarity with Iranian protesters

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expresses support for Iranian protesters amid widespread unrest, while discussing Tehran’s nuclear programme with US…
Pope Leo calls for Venezuela to remain an independent country

Pope Leo calls for Venezuela to remain an independent country

VATICAN CITY: Pope Leo called for Venezuela to remain an independent nation and said he was following developments after the…
Anwar opts for tweaks over sweeping change

Malaysia condemns US seizure of Venezuelan leader as illegal

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says US military operation to capture Venezuela’s president violates international law and sets a dangerous precedent.KUALA…
Anwar opts for tweaks over sweeping change

Anwar kecam tindakan AS tahan Presiden Venezuela Maduro

PM Anwar Ibrahim kecam tindakan AS tahan Presiden Venezuela Nicolas Maduro, sebut ia cabul undang-undang antarabangsa dan kedaulatan negara.KUALA LUMPUR:…
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‘Let Venezuelans decide’: Anwar urges release of Maduro, says US action violates international law

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 4 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressed that the seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro…
Amanah Youth condemns alleged US military action against Venezuela

Amanah Youth condemns alleged US military action against Venezuela

KUALA LUMPUR: Amanah Youth condemns what it describes as unilateral military action by the United States, allegedly leading to the…