Big and small oil companies summoned to meet Trump on Venezuelan oil
Big and small oil companies summoned to meet Trump on Venezuelan oil **White House Engages Oil Executives Amidst Venezuelan Sanctions** Washington D.C. – The White House has convened a meeting of oil company executives, encompassing both major multinational corporations and smaller, independent... read more »
Aid continues despite winter hardship in Gaza and West Bank, UN says
Aid continues despite winter hardship in Gaza and West Bank, UN says **Humanitarian Aid Lifeline Sustains Gaza and West Bank Amidst Winter Challenges** Gaza and the occupied West Bank are currently grappling with severe winter conditions that are exacerbating the already precarious humanitarian... read more »
Venezuela announces release of political prisoners; 5 Spanish citizens free...
Venezuela announces release of political prisoners; 5 Spanish citizens freed **Venezuela Releases Detainees, Including Spanish Nationals, Amid US Pressure** Caracas, Venezuela – In a move widely interpreted as a response to sustained international pressure, the Venezuelan government has released... read more »
Two wounded in a shooting with US federal agents in Portland: report
Two wounded in a shooting with US federal agents in Portland: report **Federal Agents Involved in Portland Shooting; Investigation Underway** Portland, OR – An investigation is underway following a shooting incident in Portland involving U.S. federal agents that resulted in injuries to two... read more »
Gold imports curbs should continue: Chidambaram
Notwithstanding the likelihood of the current account deficit (CAD) narrowing to less than $50 billion, Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Monday made a case for continuing some kind of... read more »
‘Fake’ interpreter at Mandela memorial claims to have exposed system
London – The controversial sign language interpreter at Nelson Mandela’s memorial service has said he is a “great fake” who exposed the South African... read more »
Al-Jazeera journalists arrested in Cairo for meeting banned Muslim Brotherhood
London – Egyptian police have arrested three journalists working for the Al-Jazeera broadcaster in the capital Cairo for holding illegal meetings with the banned Muslim Brotherhood ,... read more »
Will return to BJP, says Yeddyurappa
Ending months of speculation, former Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa on Monday said he would return to the BJP, which he had deserted to form his own outfit more than a year... read more »
Gold prices fell by Rs 170 to Rs 29,950 per 10 grams
Snapping a two-day rising trend, gold prices fell by Rs 170 to Rs 29,950 per 10 grams in the national capital Monday on profit selling by stockists at existing higher levels, influenced by a weak... read more »
