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Maduro, Days And Weeks Before Capture

Ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro -- now in United States custody in New York -- had been navigating complex geopolitical challenges as his government faced mounting pressure from the......

India breaks silence on US action on Venezuela, Maduro capture

India on Sunday voiced "deep concern" over the US capturing Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro and his wife in a military operation, and said it is closely monitoring the unfolding situation in......

Maduro Capture: All That Was Left Of Cubans Killed In US Strikes

On January 3, 2026, the US military operation against Venezuela resulted in the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Dozens of Venezuelan and allied military personnel......

India advises nationals to avoid travel to Venezuela

India on Saturday night advised its nationals to avoid all non-essential travel to Venezuela in view of the situation arising out of the capture of the oil-rich country's president by the United......

US Strikes Venezuela, Captures President

Dramatic scenes unfolded in Caracas as tensions escalated between the US and Venezuela on January 3, 2026. Following President Donald Trump's announcement of strikes on Venezuela and the reported......

How a financial centre turned into a 'skyscraper slum'

It boasts a helicopter landing pad, glorious views of the Avila mountain range, and large balconies for weekend barbecues. Yet this 45-storey skyscraper in the center of Venezuela's capital Caracas......

World's 10 cheapest cities to live in, 3 are from India

Image: A woman wearing a mask blows bubbles as she sells toys at along the roadside in Mumbai Photograph: Danish Siddiqui/Reuters Some of the world’s most expensive cities and......

Here, 1 kilogram carrot costs Rs 1,166!

Image: A kilogram of raw carrots with an price tag of $19.05 (US dollars), that it costs on average to purchase in Caracas at the official exchange rate of 6.3 bolivars per dollar. Photograph:......

Oil majors sign deal for Venezuelan oil field

Indian flagship overseas explorer ONGC Videsh Ltd and its partners have signed an agreement to develop a $20 billion oil project in Venezuela that will give energy-deficient India 3.6 million......

Mumbai, 7th most expensive city in the world

As India witnesses a spurt in property prices, its financial capital Mumbai has been ranked as one of the world's top 10 most expensive locations, in terms of accommodation cost. Mumbai, which is......

Barca player gets two-match ban for inappropriate touch

IMAGE: The 29 year old Mapi Leon has denied the allegations, saying there was "no contact with her private parts". Photograph: Lee Smith/Reuters Barcelona defender Mapi Leon has been......

Barca star's 'inappropriate touch' sparks controversy

IMAGE: Barcelona star Mapi Leon accused of groping opponent. Photograph: Lee Smith/Reuters Spanish soccer club Espanyol on Monday have called for action against Barcelona defender Mapi Leon......

WC qualifiers: Brazil rally to beat Venezuela; Argentina held

IMAGE: Gabriel Barbosa celebrates scoring Brazil's second goal with teammates during the South American World Cup qualifier against Venezuela, at Estadio Olimpico, in Caracas, Venezuela, on......

Maradona cozies up to controversial Venezuelan President

Maradona backs controversial Venezuela's Maduro, signs for World Cup coverage IMAGE: Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro, centre, attends a soccer practice with Argentina soccer legend Diego......

8-year-old BMX cyclist dreams of Olympic Games

IMAGE: Venezuelan BMX cyclist Camila Iachini has been riding since she was three, when she got a bike as a Christmas gift. Photographs: Leonardo Fernandez Viloria/Reuters Venezuelan BMX cyclist......