Man in Custody Following Security Breach at Vice President-Elect JD Vance’s Ohio Home

Local and federal law enforcement authorities have taken a man into custody following an attemptedsecurity breach and attack at the Cincinnati residence of Vice President-elect JD Vance.The incident occurred late Monday evening, prompting an immediate response from the United StatesSecret Service and local police units. According to official statements from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office,…

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Nicolás Maduro Claims “Prisoner of War” Status in U.S. Court Appearance

In a historic legal proceeding, former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro appeared before a UnitedStates federal court on Monday, where he declared himself a prisoner of war and maintained hisinnocence against a litany of narco-terrorism charges. Appearing in person under heavy security, Maduro addressed the court directly, rejecting the authorityof the American legal system over his…

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Manchester United Sack Ruben Amorim, Appoints Darren Fletcher As Interim Manager

Manchester United have sacked head coach Ruben Amorim, the club confirmed in a dramatic decision on Monday, 5 January 2026, a club statement revealed. The Portuguese coach, who only joined the Red Devils in November 2024, has been relieved of his duties amid growing dissatisfaction with the team’s performances and recent comments that exposed internal…

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Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro To Appear in Court Today

The Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, will appear before a federal judge on Monday (today), a spokesperson for the U.S. district court in the Southern District of New York confirmed yesterday. The spokesperson told CBS News that Maduro and Flores are scheduled to appear in federal court at 12 p.m….

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Trump Says US Will Run Venezuela After Maduro’s Capture.

Following the capture of Venezuelan President, Mr. Nicolás Maduro, and his wife, Mrs. Cilia Flores, by United States forces after a large-scale overnight operation, President Donald Trump yesterday announced that the U.S. would assume temporary administrative control of the South American country.Trump, who said he would allow American oil companies to enter the country to…

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Okonjo-Iweala Celebrates Forbes’ World’s Most Powerful Women Recognition

World Trade Organisation Director-General, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has celebrated her inclusion on Forbes’ 100 World’s Most Powerful Women list for 2025, marking her eighth appearance on the prestigious ranking. In a post via her verified X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday, Okonjo-Iweala expressed her gratitude and reflected on the responsibility that comes with influence. “Nice to…

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Saudi Arabia Quietly Eases 73-Year Alcohol Ban for Select Foreign Residents

In a quiet but significant move signaling continued social liberalization under Crown Prince Mohammedbin Salman’s Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia has recently eased its seven-decade-old ban on alcohol sales,expanding access beyond foreign diplomats to a select group of high-value non-Muslim foreignresidents. The nationwide prohibition on alcohol, which has been in place since 1952, remains generally upheld…

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TikTok Temporarily Restricts Late-Night Live Access in Nigeria.

TikTok has temporarily restricted access to its LIVE feature during late-night hours for users in Nigeria,citing an ongoing safety investigation. This action follows the platform’s disclosure of sweeping enforcement statistics for the second quarterof 2025, which saw millions of videos and tens of thousands of LIVE sessions banned across the country.The restriction, which was reportedly…

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