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The Venezuelan parliament has inaugurated Delcy Rodríguez as interim president, two days after US forces kidnapped President Nicolás Maduro. Rodriguez took the oath of office during a ceremony in the National Assembly on Monday, telling lawmakers she was doing so “in the name of all Venezuelans.” She said she was …

 Iran’s ambassador to Venezuela said the Iranian embassy in Caracas is fully operational and continues to carry out its duties without interruption after Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was kidnapped by the US. Speaking to Tasnim on Sunday, Ali Chegini stressed that there has been no discussion whatsoever about closing the …

Saturday, 03 January 2026 4:00 PM  [ Last Update: Saturday, 03 January 2026 4:00 PM ] By Dina Y. Sulaeman This week marks the sixth anniversary of the martyrdom of General Qassem Soleimani, a pivotal figure in the contemporary West Asia (Middle East) and a steadfast defender of the region’s security and sovereignty. …

Maduro Venezuela’s only president; no empire will rule us’: Caracas vows resistance after US kidnapping Saturday, 03 January 2026 8:45 PM  [ Last Update: Saturday, 03 January 2026 8:46 PM ] Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez has strongly condemned an illegal US military attack that resulted in the kidnapping …

Alwaght– Finally, the predictions that the US naval blockade of Venezuela, purportedly for counternarcotics operations, could escalate into direct military action have now materialized. The US military launched strikes against targets inside the country. On Saturday, residents of Caracas reported multiple explosions and sightings of low-flying aircraft over the capital. …

Alwaght– Six years after assassination of Iran’s General Qassem Solemani and Iraq’s Abu Mahdi Al-Muhandis at Baghdad International Airport, the memory and name of these distinguished commanders remains in the minds of the regional nations, and the passing of time has not only eroded the impacts of this incident, but …

January, 03, 2026 TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps stated that revenge for the assassination of former IRGC Quds Force commander Lt. General Qassem Soleimani remains on the agenda, stressing that six years after his martyrdom, his path, spirit, and legacy continue to inspire the resistance front. In …

Israeli attacks and violations of the ceasefire agreement continue, with the latest aggression occurring in southern Lebanon on Saturday. Our correspondent reports that an enemy drone targeted a Rapid vehicle in the town of Khiam. The strike resulted in casualties, according to official sources. VIDEO | An Israeli drone strike …

Alwaght- The World Food Programme warns that over 17 million in Afghanistan are facing “acute food insecurity” this winter, up about 3 million from past year. “New food security figures from the latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report for Afghanistan indicate that three million more women, men, and …

Alwaght- Israeli officials are mulling a plan to send to military service the family members of the foreign workers in the occupied territories. According to the official data of the Israeli regime, over 3,000 foreign workers are in the occupied territories who can be recruited by the Israeli military, something …