Federal prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, triggering fresh concerns about the independence of the US central bank. Powell has publicly linked the probe to ongoing political pressure over interest rate decisions, raising alarms across financial markets.
12 January,2026 08:51 PM ISTThe world is in a state of shock following the pre-dawn military operation on January 3, 2026, that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. As Maduro is transported to a federal detention center in Brooklyn to face narco-terrorism charges, a massive wave of anger is sweeping across the globe.
06 January,2026 05:04 PM ISTA political firestorm has erupted after Trump’s controversial remarks following the tragic deaths of acclaimed director Rob Reiner and his wife. Instead of issuing traditional condolences, Trump’s response sparked outrage across the political spectrum, triggering condemnation from Democrats, Republicans and prominent public figures alike. California Governor Gavin Newsom publicly rebuked the president, accusing him of politicizing a tragedy and labeling his comments deeply disturbing as national anger intensified. WATCH
19 December,2025 04:38 PM ISTTragedy struck Paramillo Aerodrome in San Cristobal, Venezuela, as a Piper Cheyenne 1 aircraft flipped mid-air and exploded on impact, killing both pilot Jose Antonio Bortone Terife and co-pilot Juan Maldonado. Horrified onlookers witnessed the plane lose control, flipping upside down before crashing into the runway. Initial reports suggest a possible tyre explosion, though investigators are also considering pilot error as a factor. WATCH
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