January 3, 2026

Explosions and Power Outage Rock Caracas Amid US-Venezuela Tensions

Loud explosions and low-flying aircraft shook Caracas early Tuesday. A southern area lost power. The cause is unknown. Tensions rise as the US targets drug-smuggling boats near Venezuela.

January 3, 2026

Survey Finds 83.61% Trust in EVMs for Karnataka's 2024 Lok Sabha Elections

A survey in Karnataka found 83.61% of voters trust the electoral process and EVMs in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. The report, conducted by NGO GRAAM for the state government, has sparked political debate between Congress and BJP.

January 3, 2026

Two Maoists Killed in Early Morning Encounter in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur District

Two Maoists were killed in a gun battle with security forces in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, early Saturday, January 3. The clash began around 5 a.m. during an anti-Maoist operation by police. The fight is ongoing and more details are awaited.

January 3, 2026

Russian Missile Strike Kills Two in Kharkiv, Including Child; Ukraine Denounces Attack

A missile attack in Kharkiv kills a woman and a three-year-old child, injures 28. Russia denies involvement. Ukraine condemns the strike ahead of peace talks.

January 3, 2026

Iran Calls Trump's Threat Over Protests 'Reckless and Dangerous'

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemns Donald Trump's promise to intervene against Iran's protesters as 'reckless and dangerous'. Trump warned he is 'locked and loaded' to help Iran's peaceful protesters. Iran rejects any foreign interference amid deadly protests.