Venezuela, Washington, and the Dollar Question: An Anatomy of Power, Oil, and Currency

A Long History of Strain Between Caracas and Washington Tensions between Venezuela and the United States did not emerge overnight. They are the product of decades of ideological divergence, resource nationalism, sanctions, and geopolitical rivalry. While official narratives often emphasize democracy, drugs, or governance, critics argue that the deeper conflict lies in economics—specifically, control over energy markets…

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Maduro’s Capture and the Geopolitical Shockwaves

Venezuela–US Tensions: A Dramatic Turning Point Relations between Venezuela and the United States have long been adversarial, shaped by sanctions, diplomatic isolation, and mutual accusations of illegitimacy. That rivalry entered an unprecedented phase on January 3, 2026, when US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores during a coordinated military operation in…

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Maduro Captured: Power, Law, and Fallout in a Sharpening US–Venezuela Standoff

Ties between Washington and Caracas have been openly hostile for over a decade, defined by sanctions, diplomatic isolation, and competing claims of legitimacy. That friction escalated dramatically on January 3, 2026, when US special forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in a covert operation in Caracas. The move has pushed bilateral tensions into…

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Cricket, Controversy, and Control: The Mustafizur Rahman Episode Tests the IPL’s Boundaries

IPL–KKR Controversy: When Sport Collides with Sentiment The Indian Premier League has often reflected India’s social and political undercurrents, but the controversy surrounding Kolkata Knight Riders’ signing of Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman has pushed that dynamic into sharper focus. What began as a high-value auction pick at the IPL 2026 auction quickly escalated into…

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Swiss Nightclub Fire: Safety Gaps Cost 47 Lives—A Wake-Up Call

Switzerland is grappling with shock and grief after a devastating fire tore through Le Constellation nightclub in the alpine resort town of Crans-Montana during New Year’s Eve celebrations. The blaze, one of the deadliest civilian disasters in recent Swiss history, left 47 people dead and more than 115 injured, many with critical burns or smoke inhalation. What…

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India on the Fast Track: Overtaking Japan, Targeting Germany

IMF Projections Signal a Historic Economic Shift The International Monetary Fund’s latest projections point to a defining milestone in the global economic order: India overtook Japan as the world’s fourth-largest economy in 2025 to become the world’s fourth-largest economy and, if current trends persist, overtake Germany within the next three years. This anticipated reshuffling of rankings…

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Drones, Disinformation, and Diplomacy: Unpacking Russia’s Alleged Assassination Plot Claim

A Dramatic Claim Sparks Global Ripples Late in December 2025, Moscow jolted the international arena with a grave allegation: Ukraine had attempted a drone strike on President Vladimir Putin’s private residence near Lake Valdai. According to Russian officials, dozens of long-range drones were intercepted before causing any damage. The claim, dramatic in both scale and symbolism, triggered…

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Cold, Fog, and Snow: Western Disturbance Reshapes North India’s Winter Pattern

North India in Winter’s Deepening Clutch As December advances, North India finds itself firmly locked in winter’s tightening embrace. Snow-laden winds sweep through the Himalayas, while thick fog blankets the Indo-Gangetic plains, slowing life to a crawl. The season’s severity sharpened around December 21, 2025, when temperatures dipped below freezing in several hill stations and…

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Drones, Peacekeepers, and Abyei: Sudan’s Fragile Peace Under Fire

A Deadly Signal from Kadugli The recent drone strike on UN peacekeepers stationed in Kadugli, South Kordofan, has sent shockwaves through international diplomatic circles. The attack, which killed six Bangladeshi soldiers and injured nine others, targeted a logistical hub supporting peace operations in the disputed Abyei region. Coming amid Sudan’s ongoing civil war, the incident underscores how…

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