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Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodriguez Vows Further Prisoner Releases, Holds Historic Call with Trump
Caracas, Venezuela – January 15, 2026 – Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez has pledged to continue the release of prisoners detained under the administration of former President Nicolas Maduro, marking a new political direction for the country. Rodriguez also described her first phone call with United States President Donald Trump since Maduro’s recent abduction by
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Ukraine Declares Energy Emergency as Russian Attacks Leave Thousands Without Heat Amid Freezing Temperatures
Kyiv, Ukraine – January 15, 2026 – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced a state of emergency for Ukraine’s energy sector as repeated Russian attacks continue to devastate the country’s power infrastructure. With temperatures plummeting to -19°C (-2.2°F) in the capital Kyiv, thousands of residents remain without heat, electricity, or water, raising urgent humanitarian concerns.
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Pregnant Women Forced to Deliver by Lantern Light as Ebonyi Community’s Only Health Centre Lies in Ruins — Report
More than 3,000 residents of Akpaka community in Ngbo, Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, are facing severe health risks following the abandonment of the community’s only Primary Health Care (PHC) centre, a new report has revealed. The report, published by civic technology organisation MonITNG, described the situation as a “clear failure of governance,”
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Uganda Election 2026: Polls Close Amid Soaring Tensions and Internet Blackout
Kampala, Uganda – January 15, 2026 – Polls have officially closed across Uganda after a tense and chaotic day of voting in the 2026 general elections, with President Yoweri Museveni seeking to extend his remarkable four-decade rule. The election day was marked by delays, technical glitches, and an unprecedented internet blackout, raising concerns about transparency
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Bihar Cabinet Approves Policy Allowing Two Official Residences for Ministers and Senior Legislators
The Bihar government has sparked a fresh political debate after the state cabinet approved a policy allowing cabinet ministers, senior legislators, and certain key assembly functionaries to maintain two official residences. The new policy stipulates that these additional homes will be available at a nominal rent of around ₹1,800–1,900 per month, with occupants responsible for their own
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Iran Reopens Airspace After Temporary Closure Amid US Attack Fears
Iran has reopened its national airspace after a temporary closure that lasted nearly five hours, a move that disrupted international air travel and reflected rising geopolitical tensions over possible US military action against Tehran. Why Was the Airspace Closed? On January 14, Iranian authorities issued a Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) restricting most flights over the
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Defence Ministry to Seek CCS Approval for Construction of Six AIP Submarines under Project 75 India
The Ministry of Defence is preparing to approach the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) for approval to construct six air-independent propulsion (AIP) submarines at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), marking a significant step in India’s naval modernization drive. The project, to be executed in collaboration with Germany’s ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) under Project 75 India, is estimated to cost $8 billion (₹66,000 crore),
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Two Teen Athletes Die by Suicide at Kollam SAI Hostel, Police Investigation Underway
In a tragic incident in Kerala, two teenage girl athletes were found dead in their room at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) hostel in Kollam district, in what police suspect to be a case of suicide. The victims were a 15-year-old athletics trainee from Kozhikode district and a 17-year-old kabaddi player from Thiruvananthapuram district. The bodies were discovered
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India Shuts Kashmir Medical College Amid Controversy Over Muslim Students’ Admissions
India has closed the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Medical Institute (SMVDMI) in Reasi, Indian-administered Kashmir, following protests by right-wing Hindu groups over the admission of a majority of Muslim students into its inaugural MBBS batch. The decision has sparked widespread criticism and raised concerns about religion-based discrimination in Indian education. Closure Following Protests On January
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Adelaide Writers’ Week Apologizes to Palestinian Author Randa Abdel-Fattah Following Mass Boycott
In a landmark reversal, the Adelaide Festival board has issued a public apology to Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah after initially excluding her from participating in Adelaide Writers’ Week, triggering a mass boycott by more than 180 prominent local and international writers. Festival Board Retracts Decision On Thursday, the Adelaide Festival board announced it was retracting
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