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Parliament backs Rodriguez as protests erupt and Maduro pleads not guilty to drug charges in New York court This handout picture released by the Miraflores Palace press office shows Venezuela’s Vice-President Delcy Rodriguez (L) taking an oath as Venezuela’s interim President in front of Venezuela’s National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez (R) and Deputy Nicolas Maduro … Read more
[ Gold, silver surge on global turmoil; local yellow metal’s price jumps Rs9,200/tola At current prices, the looted gold is worth around $70 million. PHOTO: PIXABAY KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan experienced a significant rebound on Monday, influenced by strong gains in the international bullion market, driven by heightened geopolitical tensions following a dramatic event … Read more
The deputy French U.N. ambassador said it chipped “away at the very foundation of international order.”
[ Shares of 345 companies were traded. At the end of the day, 75 stocks closed higher, 254 declined and 16 remained unchanged. PHOTO: FILE KARACHI: In a robust rally, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday skyrocketed to a new peak above 182,400, up 3,373 points, owing to expectations of further monetary easing and … Read more
The Maduro regime was long propped up by Cuba’s armed forces and intelligence agencies. Many Cubans were reported killed in the American military action.
DUBAI: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has urged dialogue and promised economic reforms to stabilise the nation’s monetary system, as his government announced a new monthly stipend for citizensa direct measure to quell the worst unrest in three years. Starting January 10, the government will provide 10 million rials (about $7) per person in electronic credit … Read more
Military officers detained 14 members of the news media during a National Assembly session. All were released after their phones were searched. One was deported.
new video loaded: An Homage to Our Last Sunsets A trip to Antarctica at this time of year means a month of no darkness. Our climate reporter Raymond Zhong reflects on one of the last sunsets that he and our photographer Chang W. Lee will experience for some time. By Raymond Zhong, Chang W. Lee, … Read more
The assessment aided President Trump and other officials in concluding that Delcy Rodríguez, then Venezuela’s vice president, was Nicolás Maduro’s best short-term successor, according to people briefed on the matter.
Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro addresses the media, in Caracas, Venezuela, September 1, 2025.PHOTO: REUTERS NEW YORK: Toppled Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty on Monday to US narcotics charges, following his capture in a dramatic operation that rattled world leaders and left officials in Caracas scrambling to respond. Maduro, 63, appeared in federal court … Read more