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How the Pentagon Is Getting Into the Venezuelan Oil Business Under Trump
The US Department of Defense is repurposing its Office of Strategic Capital to fund oil extraction in Venezuela, partnering with a Halliburton-led consortium to refurbish aging infrastructure. This move aims to secure fuel for the military amidst global market volatility but has sparked criticism for blurring the lines between defense procurement and commercial enterprise.
Congress Bihar leaders plan protest in Delhi to demand state chief’s removal
Political tensions within the Indian National Congress in Bihar have reached a critical juncture, as...
India Holds ‘Frank’ BRICS Talks on Summit Declaration as West Asia Conflict, Maritime Security Take Centre Stage
India is engaged in candid negotiations with fellow BRICS members over the wording of the...
BJP’s ‘casteist nature’ exposed by Haldwani ritual defence, says Congress
The Delhi‑based political landscape has been set afire once more by the recent controversy that...
Mike Mazzei secures GOP nomination for Oklahoma governor
Former state Senator Mike Mazzei has secured the Republican nomination for governor in Oklahoma, marking...
Owaisi accuses BJP, RSS of opposing Constitution
Asaduddin Owaisi, the leader of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen, has launched a scathing verbal...
Israel seizes UN facility in East Jerusalem – and vows to close it down
** Israel’s police and army entered a UNDP community centre in Silwan, East Jerusalem, announcing its permanent closure and return to state ownership—a move condemned by the UN and likely to be taken to the International Court of Justice.
Trump Administration to Return Diplomats to Middle East Embassies
An internal State Department memorandum reveals plans to gradually return foreign service officers to embassies across the Middle East, including Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan, and Oman. The decision follows a recent de-escalation with Iran and improved risk assessments, marking the end of a temporary evacuation initiated in early 2024 due to heightened tensions.
CPI(M) calls for protest march in Delhi on September 5
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has formally announced a major demonstration scheduled for September 5 in New Delhi. The march, starting at India Gate and ending at the Delhi Police headquarters, aims to protest the government's failure to address rising student suicides linked to entrance exam pressures and alleged police brutality.
MK Stalin Challenges TVK’s V.S. Babu Victory in Kolathur, Seeks Vote Recount in Madras High Court
M.K. Stalin has moved the Madras High Court challenging TVK candidate V.S. Babu's victory in Kolathur, alleging EVM and VVPAT irregularities and seeking a recount. Stalin has also asked the court to declare Babu's election void and declare him the winner.
Maryland Sen. Van Hollen explores 2028 presidential bid
Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland has publicly signaled his interest in entering the competitive...

Europe warns of Russia’s hybrid attacks but struggles to counter them
Former chief election commissioner calls SIR scheme illegal.
A Corruption Scandal Is Reshaping Brazil’s Presidential Election
US citizen injured in Illinois after ICE agents mistook him for fugitive, tried to arrest him
At 10 years old, Smithsonian’s Black museum is undaunted amid pressure from Trump administration