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Last updated: 24 Dec, 2025  
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US, Venezuela face off defiantly at UNSC as tensions escalate
IANS | 24 Dec, 2025
The US and Venezuela defiantly faced off each other at an emergency session of the Security Council as tensions continued to rise with Washington capturing two ships carrying oil from the Latin American nation and trying over the weekend to intercept another tanker headed there.
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 Asia
subs.jpg S. Korea, US agree to pursue pact for cooperation over nuclear-powered subs
IANS | 24 Dec, 2025
South Korea and the United States have agreed to pursue a stand-alone agreement on cooperation for n  Read more....
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 Americas
visa.jpg US lawmakers warn 'public charge' rule risks H-1B green cards
IANS | 24 Dec, 2025
A group of 127 US lawmakers has urged the Trump Administration to withdraw its proposed overhaul of   Read more....
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 Africa / Middle East
oman.jpg India-Oman trade pact to improve market access, create jobs: Industry
IANS | 19 Dec, 2025
The signing of the India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) is a major milesto  Read more....
» Iran's Supreme Leader says no message sent to US through third countries
» Egyptian FM, Palestinian VP discuss Gaza reconstruction over phone
» Guterres welcomes Gaza deal, sees opportunity for two-state solution
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 Europe
duma.jpg Russian State Duma Speaker blames EU, Biden and his supporters for Ukraine conflict
IANS | 24 Dec, 2025
Russian State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin on Tuesday blamed the European Union (EU), former US P  Read more....
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» India ready to take relationship with EU to next level: PM Modi to Ursula von der Leyen
» German FM calls on PM Modi, appreciates India's call for Ukraine ceasefire
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