Chinese President Xi Jinping has made a veiled criticism of the United States after Washington captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. Speaking during a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin, Xi said major powers must respect the paths chosen by other nations and avoid unilateral and “bullying” actions. Chinese state media said his remarks followed Beijing’s earlier objections to the US strikes in Venezuela. China has urged the United States to release Maduro and his wife and said the action violates international law and the UN Charter. Beijing has long been a close partner of Caracas. China is a major buyer of Venezuelan oil and one of its largest investors and lenders. (PC: NDTV)

US President Donald Trump has issued a warning to Venezuela’s incoming leader Delcy Rodríguez hours before her swearing-in. In remarks to The Atlantic, Trump said she could “pay a very big price, probably bigger than Maduro” if she does not act in line with US demands. He added that any form of regime change would be better for Venezuela. At her first cabinet meeting, Rodríguez urged peace and dialogue with Washington. Meanwhile, former leader Nicolás Maduro is expected to appear in a New York court after his capture during US strikes on Saturday. He denies drug trafficking charges. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US is fighting drug groups, not Venezuela. (PC: BBC)

US President Donald Trump has warned India that Washington may raise tariffs if New Delhi continues to import Russian oil. Speaking to reporters on Air Force One, Trump said Prime Minister Narendra Modi “knew I wasn’t happy” about the oil trade. He claimed India has already reduced some purchases from Russia. The remarks came as Indian and US officials began a fresh round of talks to settle a long trade dispute. Earlier negotiations were disrupted after the US imposed higher duties on Indian goods, in some cases up to 50 per cent. India has said buying Russian oil is needed to protect domestic energy supply. Both sides have said they want to keep trade ties moving forward. (PC: NDTV)

The Indian Embassy in the United States said it is providing all possible consular help to the family of Nikitha Godishala, an Indian woman found dead in a Columbia, Maryland apartment. The 27-year-old, who lived in Ellicott City, was discovered with multiple stab wounds in the home of her former boyfriend. Police said the suspect, 26-year-old Arjun Sharma, reported her missing on January 2 and left the US for India the same day. Investigators later searched his apartment and found Godishala’s body. Howard County Police have issued an arrest warrant for Sharma on murder charges and are working with federal agencies to trace and arrest him. (PC: HT)

US President Donald Trump warned Venezuela’s incoming leader Delcy Rodríguez that she could face a “bigger price” than Nicolás Maduro if she fails to cooperate with Washington. His comments came as Maduro prepared to appear in a New York court on Monday on drug and weapons charges, which he denies. Rodríguez, who will be sworn in as president in Caracas, offered cooperation with the US under international law. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US is not at war with Venezuela and called the action a law enforcement operation. Democratic leaders criticised the mission and questioned its legality. Several Latin American nations said the action threatens regional peace. (PC: BBC)

Denmark and Greenland strongly rejected US President Donald Trump's remarks about acquiring Greenland for defense purposes. Danish PM Mette Frederiksen stated, "The US has no right to annex any of the three countries in the Danish Kingdom," urging Washington to "stop the threats against a historically close ally." Greenland's PM Jens-Frederik Nielsen called Trump's comments linking Greenland to Venezuela and military intervention "disrespectful." Trump told The Atlantic, "We do need Greenland, absolutely. We need it for defense." He recently named Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as special envoy to Greenland. Columbia University economist Jeffrey Sachs warned of international law erosion, stating Europe should prepare for potential US occupation of Greenland. (PC: Reuters)

US Vice President JD Vance defended Washington’s action in Venezuela after President Nicolás Maduro was captured. He said Venezuela still played a role in drug trafficking, despite most US overdose deaths being linked to fentanyl from Mexico. Vance said cocaine profits from Venezuela help fund powerful cartels. Critics questioned the operation, saying it targeted oil interests. Countries like China and Russia condemned the move. The US insists the action aimed to weaken drug networks and protect American lives. (PC: Reuters/ Representative Image)

Police in Bangladesh have arrested three men for the killing of Hindu businessman Khokon Chandra Das. He was beaten, stabbed and set on fire by a mob on December 31. Das died on Saturday after three days of treatment in Dhaka. The arrests were made by the Rapid Action Battalion in Kishoreganj district. Officials said the suspects have past criminal records. Das was attacked near his shop while returning home. His family has demanded strict punishment. The killing has raised fresh concerns over attacks on minorities in the country. (PC: ITG)

The United States says it used a special forces mission to detain Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro and his wife from Caracas. President Donald Trump said the pair were taken after months of intelligence work on Maduro’s movements and security. US officials said the raid used helicopters from a warship and began after strikes on air defence sites and military bases. The goal was to open a safe air path into a guarded army complex where Maduro was believed to stay. The commandos landed on rooftops, searched the bunker area and left within hours. The US has not shared full details of the operation. (PC: India Today)

US President Donald Trump warned Colombian President Gustavo Petro after the capture of Nicolás Maduro. Trump told reporters that Petro should “watch his a**”, accusing him of allowing cocaine production linked to the US drug trade. Petro criticised US military action in Venezuela, calling it an attack on regional sovereignty. Trump said the US will temporarily control Venezuela and warned of more military action if needed. He also hinted at strong measures against drug groups in Colombia and the wider region. (PC: AFP)