CIA CONCLUDES MADURO LOYALISTS BEST SUITED TO LEAD VENEZUELA: REPORT

Tue 06 January 2026: The Reuters news agency is reporting that a classified CIA assessment presented to Trump concluded that senior Maduro loyalists, including Vice President Delcy Rodriguez, were best positioned to maintain stability if the Venezuelan leader lost power. The agency, quoting two sources, said Trump was briefed on the report, and it was […]

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HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SOUTH AFRICA TODAY | TUESDAY – 06 JANUARY 2026

Tue 06 January 2026: Here’s what’s happening in South Africa today:  ◼️ SA heading for deep trouble: South Africa’s consistent United Nations voting alignment with China, Iran, Russia, Venezuela, and other US adversaries also attracted Washington’s unfavourable attention. Given Bozell’s right-wing pedigree, coupled with the conservative stance of the Trump administration, and the ANC-led coalition […]

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THOUSANDS OF FORCED DISAPPEARANCES UNDER HASINA RULE IN BANGLADESH: INQUIRY

Mon 05 January 2026: The Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances finds that out of 1,569 confirmed cases, 287 fell into the ‘missing and dead’ category. Bangladesh has revealed that enforced disappearance cases connected to ousted leader Sheikh Hasina could number a staggering 4,000 to 6,000 people. A new report by the Commission of Inquiry on Enforced […]

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ORTHODOX JEWISH JUDGE TO PRESIDE OVER MADURO ARRAIGNMENT IN NEW YORK

Mon 05 January 2026: A US federal judge known for his adherence to Orthodox Judaism is set to preside over the first court appearance of captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, who is scheduled to be arraigned Monday in Manhattan on US drug trafficking and narco-terrorism charges, according to ABC News. Maduro is expected to appear before Alvin […]

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VENEZUELA’S MADURO TO APPEAR IN COURT, RODRIGUEZ OFFERS HAND TO US

Mon 05 January 2026: Abducted Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife will appear in a court in New York on drug-related charges, as President Donald Trump insists the US is in control of Venezuela. Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez calls for a “balanced and respectful” relationship with Washington during power transition. Trump has threatened further military action against Venezuela, as […]

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TRUMP WARNS IRAN OF ‘STRONG HIT’ FROM US AFTER VENEZUELA ACTION

Mon 05 January 2026: Trump has warned Iran that it would be hit “very hard” if more protesters are killed during demonstrations over deteriorating living conditions. Trump told reporters on board Air Force One late on Sunday night: “We are watching the situation very closely, and if they start killing people like they have done […]

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HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SOUTH AFRICA TODAY | MONDAY – 05 JANUARY 2026

Mon 05 January 2026:  Here’s what’s happening in South Africa today: ◼️ GNU divided over US military action in Venezuela: On the other hand, the leader of the Freedom Front Plus (FF+), Dr Corné Mulder, whose party is party of the GNU, posted to social media platform X that this strong condemnation from DIRCO and […]

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CHINA LOGS HISTORIC HIGH OF 92 SPACE LAUNCHES IN A SINGLE YEAR

Sun 04 January 2026: China carried out a record 92 space launches in 2025, the highest annual total in its history, state-run media reported on Saturday. The China National Space Administration (CNSA) said the year saw multiple breakthroughs and several firsts across manned spaceflight, deep-space exploration and commercial space activities, according to Global Times. As part of its […]

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