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'For the good of our country...': Trump seeks to increase 2027 military budget to 1.5 trillion dollars

Jan 07, 2026

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) said that after prolonged negotiations with senators, congressmen, secretaries and other political representatives, he has decided to increase the 2027 military budget to 1.5 trillion USD from the current 1 trillion USD. Trump said that this would allow the US to build a "dream military" and keep America safe and secure.

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Members of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) gather near a vehicle after its driver was shot by a US immigration agent (Photo/ Reuters)

Woman killed in Minneapolis; Homeland Security says 'ICE Officer fired defensive shots'

Jan 07, 2026
Minneapolis Police officers secure the area near the scene where a driver was shot by a U.S. immigration agent (Photo/ Reuters)

Minneapolis shooting: Trump says officer 'seems to have shot in self-defence'

Jan 07, 2026
Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra (File Photo/ANI)

Ambassador Kwatra visits IBM Research Center, discusses National Quantum Mission

Jan 07, 2026
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt (Photo/X@PressSec)

US continues to dictate terms in Venezuela; interim govt agrees to release oil, says White House

Jan 07, 2026
EAM Jaishankar meets French counterpart Jean-Noël Barrot (Photo/ X@DrSJaishankar)

Natural that strategic partners consult closely during global uncertainty: EAM Jaishankar meets his French counterpart Jean-Noël Barrot

Jan 07, 2026
Cuban Ambassador to India Juan Carlos Marsan Aguilera (Photo/ANI)

India playing important role internationally: Cuban Envoy to India on New Delhi's role amid 'tensions' in South America

Jan 07, 2026
US President Donald Trump (File Photo/Reuters)

US to "selectively" roll back sanctions to sell Venezuelan crude, announces energy deal

Jan 07, 2026

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US President Donald Trump (Photo/Reuters)

Trump slams NATO after European leaders push back on Greenland, reaffirms US primacy in alliance

Jan 07, 2026

"Remember, for all of those big NATO fans, they were at 2% GDP, and most weren't paying their bills, UNTIL I CAME ALONG. The USA was, foolishly, paying for them! I, respectfully, got them to 5% GDP, AND THEY PAY, immediately. Everyone said that couldn't be done, but it could, because, beyond all else, they are all my friends," Trump said.
US seized Russian tanker after weeks of chase (Photo/X@US_EUCOM)

Russia demands "humane, dignified" treatment of nationals aboard seized tanker, calls for their speedy return

Jan 07, 2026

According to a statement cited by TASS, the Russian Foreign Ministry said it is closely monitoring reports that the US military has boarded the tanker Mariner, originally Bella 1, on the high seas, noting that Russian citizens are among the crew.
US Coast Guard overseeing the seized tanker (Photo/X@US_EUCOM)

"No state has right to use force against vessels duly registered...": Russia slams US over seizure of oil tanker

Jan 07, 2026

In a statement issued on Telegram, Russia's Ministry of Transport said that the tanker Marinera, originally named Bella 1, had received a temporary permit to sail under the Russian Federation flag on December 24, 2025, in accordance with Russian and international law.
Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning (Photo/@SpoxCHN_MaoNing)

China slams US 'bullying' over Venezuela sovereignty, urges protection of lawful rights

Jan 07, 2026
Dnyaneshwar Mulay, former Indian diplomat (Photo/ANI)

"Fairly unprecedented," Ex-diplomat Dnyaneshwar Mulay on US attacking Venezuela

Jan 07, 2026
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UK warned of China's expanding spy footprint as China pushes for mega embassy in London

Jan 07, 2026
US seizes Russian tanker after weeks-long chase (Photo/X@US_EUCOM)

After weeks-long pursuit US seizes Russian-flagged tanker in North Atlantic

Jan 07, 2026
US President Donald Trump (L), Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (R) (File Photo/Reuters)

FARA filings reveal Pakistan's US lobbying blitz, securing FATF whitelist after India strikes terror camps in Op Sindoor

Jan 07, 2026
Cuban Ambassador to India, Juan Carlos Marsan Aguilera (Photo/ANI)

US military invasion of Venezuela a 'violation of international law', says Cuban Envoy to India

Jan 07, 2026
Headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia in Moscow (Photo/X@mfa_russia)

Russia calls for "guaranteed sovereign development" in Latin America, Caribbean after Venezuela's regime change

Jan 07, 2026
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Pakistan's failed energy policies spark HESCO uprising against another privatisation drive

Jan 07, 2026
COAS General Dwivedi pays tribute at IPKF Memorial in Colombo (Photo/X@adgpi)

COAS General Dwivedi pays tribute at IPKF Memorial in Colombo during official visit to Sri Lanka

Jan 07, 2026
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US move on Venezuela's oil increases pressure on Brazil, Petrobras

Jan 07, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi (left) and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu (Photo/ANI)

PM Modi conveys New Year greetings to Netanyahu

Jan 07, 2026
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Pakistan's rush toward 5G risks becoming another costly policy misfire

Jan 07, 2026
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Sindh's disputed school inspections renew scrutiny of Pakistan's oversight mechanisms

Jan 07, 2026
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Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 rattles Philippine Sea

Jan 07, 2026
India-UAE Polar Cooperation in action as Emirati scientists join India's Antarctic mission (Photo:X/@IndembAbuDhabi)

India-UAE Polar Cooperation in action as Emirati scientists join India's Antarctic mission

Jan 07, 2026