January 16, 2026 11:37 am
From the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and oil geopolitics to fentanyl, great-power rivalry, and India’s strategic dilemmas, the US–Venezuela crisis is more than breaking news. This week's UPSC Issue at a Glance decodes Operation Absolute Resolve and its implications for global order and India’s interests. Don’t miss the infographics and post-read questions.
January 10, 2026 1:18 pm
From the US capturing sitting Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to the anti-regime protests in Iran, a lot has happened around the world this week – here is a look at some of the key events.
January 08, 2026 2:04 pm
US V-P JD Vance said taking out Maduro also demonstrates American military excellence, which "makes people afraid to cross us in the future".
January 08, 2026 12:10 pm
Democracy needs to be based on legitimacy, patience, and internal political agency if it is to entail more than just overthrowing a ruler
January 07, 2026 11:06 pm
On Tuesday, Caracas and Washington reached a deal to export up to $2 billion worth of Venezuelan crude to the United States.
January 07, 2026 6:45 pm
The real reason why Maduro was deposed lies in oil and petro-dollars. Venezuela, at 303 billion barrels (BB), has the world’s largest proven oil reserves
January 07, 2026 12:44 am
Trump also spoke about the US military’s action in Caracas and how the American military carried out the operation of capturing Maduro.
January 06, 2026 6:33 pm
The US President isn't just an orange-skinned reality TV star who has created a new right-wing politics in America
January 06, 2026 12:52 am
In a packed courtroom, Maduro told US District Judge Alvin Hellerstein, “I’m innocent. I am not guilty. I am a decent man, the president of my country.”
January 06, 2026 6:31 pm
New Delhi’s current approach, restrained, careful, and measured, may be the right one. Silence in international politics is not always hesitation; it can be a strategy



