Delhi riots case: BIG decision on Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam today, SC to deliver judgment in 2020 violence
The Supreme Court is set to deliver its verdict on bail pleas filed by Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and others accused in the alleged 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy. The case involves UAPA charges and prolonged detention, and has drawn national and international attention.
Trump vows US ‘in charge’ of Venezuela as he reveals if he’s spoken to Delcy Rodríguez
President Donald Trump said the U.S. is now in control of Venezuela following the arrest of longtime leader Nicolás Maduro, outlining a plan to run the country, rebuild its economy and delay elections until what he described as a recovery is underway. Trump made the remarks during a gaggle with reporters as questions mounted about who is governing Venezuela after a U.S. military operation led to Maduro’s arrest early Saturday. “Don’t ask me who’s in charge because I’ll give you an answer, and it’ll be very controversial,” Trump told a reporter. He was then asked to clarify, to which Trump replied, “It means we’re in charge.” US CAPTURE OF MADURO CHAMPIONED, CONDEMNED ACROSS WORLD STAGE AFTER SURGICAL VENEZUELA STRIKES Trump was also asked whether he had spoken directly with Venezuela’s newly sworn-in Vice President Delcy Rodríguez amid uncertainty about how the new government is functioning and what role the U.S. is playing. While Trump said he has not personally spoken with Rodríguez, he suggested coordination is already underway between U.S. officials and the new leadership. During the gaggle, Trump repeatedly portrayed Venezuela as a failed state that cannot immediately transition to democratic rule, arguing the country’s infrastructure and economy had been devastated by years of mismanagement. TRUMP ISSUES DIRECT WARNING TO VENEZUELA’S NEW LEADER DELCY RODRÍGUEZ FOLLOWING MADURO CAPTURE He compared Venezuela’s collapse to what he claimed would have happened to the U.S. had he lost the election, using the comparison to underscore his argument for intervention. “We have to do one thing in Venezuela. Bring it back. It’s a dead country right now,” Trump said. “It’s a country that, frankly, we would have been if I had lost the election. We would have been Venezuela on steroids.” Trump said rebuilding Venezuela will center on restoring its oil industry, which he said had been stripped from the U.S. under previous governments, leaving infrastructure decayed and production crippled. UN AMBASSADOR WALTZ DEFENDS US CAPTURE OF MADURO AHEAD OF SECURITY COUNCIL MEETING He stressed that American oil companies – not U.S. taxpayers – will finance the reconstruction, while the U.S. oversees the broader recovery. “The oil companies are going to go in and rebuild this system. They’re going to spend billions of dollars, and they’re going to take the oil out of the ground, and we’re taking back what they sell,” Trump said. “Remember, they stole our property. It was the greatest theft in the history of America. Nobody has ever stolen our property like they have. They took our oil away from us. They took the infrastructure away. And all that infrastructure is rotted and decayed.” Trump said elections will not take place until the country is stabilized, arguing that rushing a vote in a collapsed state would repeat past failures. TRUMP REVEALS VENEZUELA’S MADURO WAS CAPTURED IN ‘FORTRESS’-LIKE HOUSE: ‘HE GOT BUM RUSHED SO FAST’ He said the U.S. will manage Venezuela’s recovery process, including addressing inflation, revenue loss and infrastructure collapse. “We’re going to run everything,” Trump said. “We’re going to run it, fix it. We’ll have elections at the right time.” When asked whether the operation in Venezuela was motivated by oil interests or amounted to regime change, Trump rejected both characterizations and instead cast the effort as part of a broader security doctrine. VENEZUELAN LEADER MADURO LANDS IN NEW YORK AFTER BEING CAPTURED BY US FORCES ON DRUG CONSPIRACY CHARGES He tied the intervention to long-standing U.S. policy in the Western Hemisphere, invoking historical precedent. “It’s about peace on Earth,” Trump said. “You gotta have peace, it’s our hemisphere. The Monroe Doctrine was very important when it was done.” Trump went on to criticize past presidents for failing to enforce that doctrine, arguing his administration has restored it as a guiding principle. RUBIO DEFENDS VENEZUELA OPERATION AFTER NBC QUESTIONS LACK OF CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL FOR MADURO CAPTURE “And other presidents, a lot of them, they lost sight of it,” Trump added. “I didn’t. I didn’t lose sight. But it really is. It’s peace on Earth.” Trump said the U.S. role in Venezuela will ultimately focus on rebuilding the country while caring for Venezuelans displaced by years of economic collapse. He said that includes Venezuelans currently living in the U.S., many of whom he said were forced to flee. “We’re gonna cherish a country,” Trump said. “We’re going to take care of, more importantly, of the people, including Venezuelans that are living in our country that were forced to leave their country, and they’re going to be taken very good care of.” Trump made clear the comments on Venezuela were part of a broader foreign policy outlook, using the gaggle to issue warnings about instability elsewhere in the Western Hemisphere and overseas. He suggested the U.S. is prepared to respond forcefully to threats he said could endanger American security interests. Trump singled out Colombia, describing the country as a growing security concern and accusing its leadership of enabling large-scale drug trafficking into the U.S. “Colombia’s very sick too, run by a sick man who likes making cocaine and selling it to the United States, and he’s not going to be doing it very long,” Trump said. When asked whether that meant U.S. action, Trump replied, “It sounds good to me.” Trump also addressed ongoing protests in Iran, warning that the U.S. is closely monitoring the situation and would respond if the Iranian government uses violence against demonstrators. “We’re watching it very closely,” he said. “If they start killing people like they have in the past, I think they’re going to get hit very hard by the United States.”
Trump and Musk share ‘lovely dinner’ at Mar-a-Lago after public feuding
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk appear to have repaired their once-strained relationship, according to a post shared by the billionaire Tesla founder on X. In a post shared Sunday, Musk wrote, “Had a lovely dinner last night with @POTUS and @FLOTUS,” before adding, “2026 is going to be amazing!” The photo, taken from a Saturday evening event at Mar-a-Lago in Florida, sparked speculation that the pair’s bromance may be back on after months of tension. After the 2024 campaign, Musk became one of the Republican Party’s biggest political donors, contributing hundreds of millions of dollars, according to Reuters. TRUMP LAYS OUT WHERE HE STANDS WITH ELON MUSK AFTER BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL BLOWUP Trump later tapped Musk to advise the government efficiency effort and set up DOGE, focused on reducing federal spending and streamlining operations – but Musk stepped back from the role in mid-2025 amid mounting criticism. Tensions also resurfaced when Musk publicly criticized Trump-backed spending proposals and raised concerns about the size of federal outlays. TRUMP TEASES MUSK AT FORUM AS ONCE-FROSTY DYNAMIC SEEMS TO TAKE A TURN “I’m sorry, but I just can’t stand it anymore,” Musk said in a June 3 post about Trump’s “big beautiful bill.” “This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination. Shame on those who voted for it: you know you did wrong. You know it,” Musk complained. Trump shot back that he was “very disappointed” in Musk’s criticism of his bill at the time before adding, “Elon and I had a great relationship. I don’t know if we will anymore.” MUSK SIGNALS POTENTIAL SOFTENING OF FEUD WITH SIMPLE ONE EMOJI RESPONSE TO CLIP OF TRUMP WISHING HIM WELL Musk shot back on X saying, “Without me, Trump would have lost the election, Dems would control the House and the Republicans would be 51-49 in the Senate.” At one point, Musk suggested he could form a new political party. But by late 2025, both sides appeared to strike a more conciliatory tone. In September, the two were seen shaking hands at Charlie Kirk’s memorial service in a box at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Musk was also seen at a White House dinner in November as Trump hosted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. TRUMP AND MUSK’S UNEXPECTED TRUCE COULD BE AMERICA’S SECRET WEAPON IN THE GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY RACE FOX Business’ Edward Lawrence asked Trump at a Cabinet meeting on Dec. 2 if Musk was “back in [his] circle of friends” after their falling out. “Well, I really don’t know. I mean, I like Elon a lot,” Trump replied. Fox News Digital has reached out to the White House for comment.
Trump issues direct warning to Venezuela’s new leader Delcy Rodríguez following Maduro capture
President Donald Trump issued a pointed warning to Venezuela’s new leader on Sunday, suggesting severe consequences if she continues to resist U.S. demands following the American-led operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. In an interview with The Atlantic, Trump said Delcy Rodríguez would “pay a very big price, probably bigger than Maduro” if she fails to “do what’s right,” adding that his administration would not tolerate what he described as her defiant rejection of the U.S. intervention. ‘WE BUILT VENEZUELA’S OIL INDUSTRY:’ TRUMP VOWS US ENERGY RETURN AFTER MADURO CAPTURE Defending that approach, Trump said, “Rebuilding there and regime change, anything you want to call it, is better than what you have right now. Can’t get any worse,” he added. The White House did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. Trump’s remarks followed a stunning predawn announcement Saturday that U.S. operators had carried out a mission to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. VENEZUELA HOLDS THE WORLD’S LARGEST OIL RESERVES. HERE’S HOW OTHERS COMPARE Speaking at a news conference at Mar-a-Lago, Trump said a U.S.-appointed team would “run Venezuela” until the country’s political leadership was stabilized. He also pledged a return of U.S. energy investment to the cash-strapped Latin American country which sits atop the world’s largest oil reserves. Trump framed his foreign policy approach, according to The Atlantic, through what he described as a modernized version of the Monroe Doctrine, the 19th-century policy opposing European colonial influence in the Western Hemisphere. Trump referred to his approach as the “Donroe Doctrine.” Trump also hinted that Venezuela would not be the last nation to face U.S. pressure, raising the prospect of additional interventions beyond Latin America. As an example, he reiterated his long-standing interest in Greenland, a semiautonomous territory of Denmark, a NATO ally. “We do need Greenland, absolutely,” Trump told the magazine, citing U.S. national security interests and strategic location.
Venezuela still owes US energy companies billions as Trump calls for new investment
As President Donald Trump vows to return U.S. energy investment to Venezuela, the Latin American country remains on the hook for billions of dollars owed to American energy companies following years-old legal battles over oil contracts. Once a key supplier to global oil markets, Venezuela reshaped its relationship with international energy companies in the mid-2000s, as then-President Hugo Chávez tightened state control over the oil industry. ‘WE BUILT VENEZUELA’S OIL INDUSTRY:’ TRUMP VOWS US ENERGY RETURN AFTER MADURO CAPTURE Between 2004 and 2007, Chávez effectively forced foreign companies to renegotiate their contracts with the government. The new terms sharply reduced the role and profits of private firms while strengthening Venezuela’s state-owned oil company, Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA). The move drove some of the world’s largest oil companies out of the country. ExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips exited Venezuela in 2007 and later filed claims against the government in international arbitration courts. Those courts ultimately ruled in favor of the companies, ordering Venezuela to pay ConocoPhillips more than $10 billion and ExxonMobil more than $1 billion. US OIL GIANTS MUM AFTER TRUMP SAYS THEY’LL SPEND BILLIONS IN VENEZUELA While precise figures are difficult to verify since Venezuela has not published comprehensive debt statistics in years, the International Monetary Fund estimates the country’s economy will total about $82.8 billion in 2025. Debt levels, however, stand at nearly 200% of that total, meaning Venezuela owes nearly two dollars for every dollar it produces. On top of that, Venezuela has failed to repay about $60 billion in bonds, with total foreign debt rising to roughly $150 billion when loans from its top financial bankers, including Russia and China, are included. VENEZUELA HOLDS THE WORLD’S LARGEST OIL RESERVES. HERE’S HOW OTHERS COMPARE PDVSA also issued a bond that was supposed to be repaid in 2020, backed by a majority ownership stake in U.S.-based refiner Citgo as collateral. The state-run oil company later defaulted on that payment, putting Citgo in the legal crosshairs of creditors seeking to recover billions they are owed. The cash-strapped country, which sits atop of the globe’s largest oil reserves, has paid only a fraction of those awards. Chevron, however, remained in the country, becoming the only U.S. energy company still operating in Venezuela amid years of sanctions, economic collapse and political turmoil. In a statement to Fox News Digital, Chevron said the firm was following “relevant laws and regulations” but declined to comment on future investment plans in Venezuela. “Chevron remains focused on the safety and well-being of our employees, as well as the integrity of our assets,” the statement added. On Saturday, Trump told reporters at Mar-a-Lago that he wanted U.S. oil companies to “spend billions of dollars, fix the badly broken oil infrastructure and start making money for the country.” He added that the United States “built Venezuela’s oil industry with American talent, drive and skill,” and said that once the country’s energy sector is revived, the U.S. would sell that oil to markets around the world. Venezuela’s heavy financial liabilities underscore the hurdles U.S. energy companies would face in committing new investment, despite Trump’s pledge to reengage.
UN General Assembly president on war, vetoes and UN reform
As global crises multiply and trust in international institutions erodes, the United Nations faces growing questions about its relevance and authority. Thirty years after pledges to end hunger and reduce inequality, progress is stalling, wars are spreading, and UN Security Council vetoes are paralysing action. In this episode of Talk to Al Jazeera, UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock reflects on the UN’s credibility, the limits of the UNSC, and whether a more assertive UNGA can drive reform before the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals deadline. Published On 4 Jan 20264 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Adblock test (Why?)
Nigeria vs Mozambique: AFCON 2025 – team news, start time and lineups
Who: Nigeria vs MozambiqueWhat: CAF Africa Cup of NationsWhere: Fez Stadium in Fez, MoroccoWhen: Monday at 8pm (19:00 GMT)How to follow: We’ll have all the build-up on Al Jazeera Sport from 16:00 GMT in advance of our text commentary stream. Fun, flair and fragility sum up Nigeria’s ongoing campaign at AFCON 2025. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list As the tournament’s leading attacking force, Nigeria have laid down an early marker as title contenders but while the West Africans boast impressive squad depth, they still need to shore up a leaky defence. The Super Eagles have moved on swiftly from the heartbreak of missing out on the FIFA World Cup and have been flying high in Morocco on the back of a talented squad featuring Ademola Lookman, Raphael Onyedika, Victor Osimhen and Alex Iwobi. As one of only two teams to maintain a perfect group-stage record, the former champions now face Mozambique, who for the first time advanced past the group stage, for a place in the quarterfinals. Ranked 102nd in the world, Mozambique are up for a historic knockout appearance, facing the daunting task of taking on a side ranked 74 places above them. Here’s everything you need to know about Nigeria vs Mozambique: How did Nigeria reach the round of 16? The African powerhouse soared into the knockouts as the table toppers of Group C, registering victories over Tunisia, Uganda and Tanzania. Nigeria were the first team to reach the last 16 with a 100 percent record. How did Mozambique reach the round of 16? Mozambique advanced as one of the four best third-placed sides. The Mambas lost two Group F games and won one, against Gabon, which ended their 40-year wait for a victory at the continental tournament. They are making their first appearance in AFCON’s knockout stages. Advertisement Who will the winner face in the next round? The winner of the Nigeria and Mozambique match will travel to Marrakesh to face the winner of the Algeria and Democratic Republic of the Congo match in the quarterfinal on January 10. Fez Stadium has hosted all of Nigeria’s matches so far and will also be the venue for the fixture against Mozambique [Abdel Majid Bziouat/AFP] Who are Nigeria’s best players? With two goals and two assists, forward Lookman has been one of Nigeria’s standout players at the tournament. The 28-year-old was the architect of the team’s victories in their opening two games, equally influential as both a playmaker and a finisher. Rested for the final group match, Lookman is expected to come out all guns blazing against their East African opponents. Midfielder Onyedika, who scored twice in the last match, is another key contributor while Iwobi has been pulling the strings in the midfield, and striker Osimhen remains one of the most feared attackers in the competition. Who are Mozambique’s best players? Winger Geny Catamo has scored two of Mozambique’s four goals at the tournament and has been central to their historic qualification. Forward Faisal Bangal and right back Diogo Calila have also found the net. Nigeria and Mozambique form guides Nigeria: W-W-W-L-L Mozambique: L-W-L-L-D Nigeria finished the group stage with eight goals, the highest tally in the competition, while also recording the highest average possession rate (66 percent). Nigeria have won all three of their group games for the first time since 2021. Mozambique’s victory over Gabon is their only win in 18 AFCON matches (D4 L13). Mozambique are yet to keep a clean sheet at AFCON, conceding in all 18 games. Head-to-head Nigeria and Mozambique have met in five previous encounters across competitive and friendly games. Nigeria dominate the head-to-head record with four wins and a draw. When did Nigeria and Mozambique last meet? The teams last met in a friendly in Albufeira, Portugal, in October 2023 when Nigeria won 3-2. Nigeria vs Mozambique – stat attack Monday’s game will be their second meeting at AFCON. Their previous AFCON encounter came in the final group game of the 2010 edition when Nigeria ran out 3-0 winners. This is Nigeria’s 16th successive appearance in the knockout rounds, having last failed to progress beyond the group stage in 1982. Have Nigeria ever won an AFCON title? Nigeria are three-time AFCON champions, having lifted the trophy in 1980, 1994 and 2013. They also finished as runners-up five times. This is their 21st appearance at the continental championship. Advertisement Have Mozambique ever won an AFCON title? No. This is their sixth appearance at the tournament, and the 2025 edition already marks their best finish. Nigeria team news Cyriel Dessers, who is yet to feature, and Ryan Alebiosu, who made his debut in the previous game, are both ruled out through injury. Their absence is unlikely to have a major impact because neither is a regular starter. Coach Eric Chelle could retain Onyedika in midfield after his brace in the last game, which earned him the player of the match award. Nigeria’s predicted lineup Stanley Nwabili (goalkeeper); Bright Osayi-Samuel, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Bruno Onyemaechi; Samuel Chukwueze, Wilfred Ndidi, Onyedika, Iwobi; Osimhen, Lookman Mozambique team news Mozambique will be without Calila, who was taken off in the last game after only 15 minutes due to an injury. Nene, who scored an own goal against Cameroon, is also injured. Mozambique’s predicted lineup Ivane Urrubal (goalkeeper); Infren Nani, Mexer, Reinildo Mandava, Bruno Langa; Guima, Manuel Kambala; Catamo, Elias Pelembe, Witi; Bangal Adblock test (Why?)
LIVE: South Africa vs Cameroon – AFCON 2025
blinking-dotLive MatchLive Match, Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as South Africa face Cameroon in a last-16 showdown. Published On 4 Jan 20264 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Adblock test (Why?)
Delhi-NCR Weather Update: Air quality remains ‘poor’, IMD issues yellow alert for fog; flight operations disrupted
Several monitoring stations across the national capital dipped back to the ‘very poor’ range. Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 350, Rohini 361, Chandni Chowk 355, Mundka 329 and R.K. Puram 322, while ITO stood at 309.
Odisha: Massive blast kills several at stone quarry in Dhenkanal, rescue operation underway
According to the Odisha Police, the place where the incident took place comes under the jurisdiction of the Motanga police station.