Trump Schedules Meeting with Venezuela Opposition Leader Machado
A senior US official confirmed that former President Donald Trump will host Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado on Thursday. This meeting signals continued US engagement with Venezuela's political opposition amid ongoing tensions in the region.
Multiple Arrests at India-Nepal Border in Uttar Pradesh
Security forces made significant arrests at the India-Nepal border in Bahraich district. The Sashastra Seema Bal detained five individuals, including a man pretending to be an IAS officer.
Nanpara Circle Officer Pahup Kumar Singh provided details about the Sunday evening incident. SSB personnel stopped an Innova Crysta with Uttar Pradesh registration during routine checks at the Rupaideha border crossing. The vehicle featured a red-blue beacon and hooter, raising immediate suspicion.
Authorities arrested all occupants as they attempted to enter Nepal with the improperly equipped vehicle.
Major Drug Bust Near Border Nets 18 Kg Charas
In a separate operation near the India-Nepal border, security forces seized a substantial quantity of narcotics. A joint team of SSB and Uttar Pradesh Police arrested one man and confiscated 18 kilograms of charas.
Additional Superintendent of Police Siddharth identified the accused as Hemant Singh from Ghazipur district. Officers stopped his Swift car during routine checks as he entered India from Nepal through the Nautanwa area in Maharajganj district.
A thorough search revealed 38 packets containing charas hidden in the vehicle with registration number DL 3CC J 0602. Officials estimated the drug's value at approximately Rs 9 crore in international markets.
Greenland Seeks NATO Protection Amid Trump's Territorial Interest
Greenland's government announced plans to strengthen cooperation with NATO for enhanced defense of the Danish autonomous territory. This move directly responds to repeated expressions of interest from President Trump about acquiring the island.
Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen addressed concerns about potential annexation by force. He emphasized his government's commitment to NATO protection in a social media statement.
"Our security and defense belong in NATO. That is a fundamental and unwavering position," Nielsen declared. He confirmed that Greenland would coordinate all defense developments with NATO allies, including consultation with the United States and partnership with Denmark.
US Visa Revocations Surpass 100,000 Under Trump Administration
The United States State Department reported a record number of visa cancellations since President Trump's return to office. Officials have revoked more than 100,000 visas, marking the highest single-year total in recent history.
State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott explained the administration's rationale. "Our top priority remains safeguarding American citizens and defending national sovereignty," he stated.
The current revocation rate shows a dramatic increase compared to previous years. Since Trump's second inauguration on January 20, 2025, visa cancellations have reached two-and-a-half times the number recorded in 2024 under President Joe Biden.
Other International Developments
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar visited the historic Adalaj Stepwell in Gujarat. The Ministry of External Affairs shared details of their cultural excursion, highlighting diplomatic engagement between the two nations.
