Can Venezuela’s New Leader Keep the U.S. Happy and Her Elites in Line?
As the country’s status quo abruptly shifts, experts say maintaining a coalition is crucial for political survival.
Month: January 2026
The Rush to Profit From Maduro’s Capture
[Trump administration officials are pushing American companies to quickly start investing in Venezuela. But energy giants have some major concerns.
Paris Opera Names Semyon Bychkov as Its Next Musical Director
Semyon Bychkov will be the musical director for a period when the opera’s performance spaces are under renovation. It’s a chance to add symphonic seasons like at La Scala.
New Zealand have learned lessons from T20 World Cup flop
New Zealand’s James Neesham celebrates taking the wicket of England’s Jofra Archer. Photo: REUTERS BANGALORE: Poor preparation derailed New Zealand’s Twenty20 World Cup campaign in 2024 but the Black Caps will leave no stone unturned as they approach next month’s global showpiece seeking their first title, all-rounder James Neesham said.Determined to avoid another group-stage exit, … Read more
Tribunal upholds PML-N’s win, Jhagra’s loss
An election tribunal in Peshawar, headed by Justice (R) Lal Jan Khatak, has dismissed the election petition filed by Taimur Saleem Jhagra, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf-backed candidate for PK-79 (Peshawar 8), and upheld Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz candidate Jalal Khan’s victory in the provincial assembly elections. The tribunal completed the hearing on Monday and rejected Jhagra’s petition. … Read more
How the ‘Donroe Doctrine’ Reinforces Xi’s Vision of Power in Asia
The U.S. assault on Venezuela points to a world where big powers seek to call the shots in their regions, an idea Beijing knows well.
New York Times Case Against Pentagon Will Move Quickly
[The lawsuit, over the Defense Department’s new rules for journalists, is headed for oral arguments in March.
Maduro, Appearing in U.S. Court for Arraignment, Says He Was ‘Kidnapped’ and Pleads Not Guilty
“I’m innocent. I’m not guilty. I am a decent man,” the captured Venezuelan president told a judge in Manhattan federal court. “I am still president of my country.”
Rosenior favourite for Chelsea coaching
Liam Rosenior said he had reached an agreement with Chelsea to become their next manager. Photo: AFP PARIS: Racing Strasbourg coach Liam Rosenior said on Tuesday he had reached an agreement with Chelsea to become their next manager, adding that he would take his assistants Kalifa Cisse and Justin Walker with him to the Premier … Read more
Left is sometimes right for Phillips
Glenn Phillips said his audacious switch-hitting show in a recent Super Smash match was no gimmick. Photo: AFP WELLINGTON: New Zealand batter Glenn Phillips said his audacious switch-hitting show in a recent Super Smash match was no gimmick but a tactical option he has honed for years to counter left-arm spin.In last week’s match against … Read more