Photos show daily life along Venezuela’s oil coast after Maduro’s capture
PARAGUANA PENINSULA, Venezuela (AP) — Less than two weeks after a U.S. military operation captured former President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, and as his successor, acting President Delcy Rodriguez, announced plans to reform Venezuela’s energy sector , the country’s largest oil refining hub dominates the northwestern coast. Across the Paraguana Peninsula, fishing boats share the water with oil tankers, as daily life stretches from refinery-side coastal communities and salt flats to the sand dunes of Medanos de Coro National Park. ___This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
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January 16, 2026 09:47 UTC
Canada’s Carney hails strategic partnership in talks with Xi
Carney lauded a “new strategic partnership” between the two countries after he arrived for the talks at the Great Hall of the People. Carney told Xi that “together, we can build the best of what this relationship has been in the past to create a new one.”“Agriculture, energy, finance, that’s where we can make the most immediate progress,” he added. Xi welcomed Carney and his delegation, saying that China-Canada relations were at a turning point after their last meeting at an APAC summit in October. “It can be said that our meeting last year opened a new chapter in turning China-Canada relations toward improvement,” Xi told Carney. Carney, who on Thursday met with Premier Li Qiang, is also scheduled to hold talks with business leaders to discuss trade.
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January 16, 2026 09:41 UTC
All options are on the table in emergency UN meeting, US warns Iran
“He has made it clear that all options are on the table to stop the slaughter. The US requested the emergency Security Council meeting and invited two Iranian dissidents, Masih Alinejad and Ahmad Batebi, to describe their experience as targets of the Islamic Republic. Batebi described the deep cuts the prison guards in Iran would inflict on him before pouring salt on his wounds. Both dissidents called on the world body and the council to do more to hold Iran accountable for its human rights abuses. The Group of Seven, of which the US is a member, also warned they could impose more sanctions if Iran’s crackdown continues.
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January 16, 2026 09:31 UTC
Venezuela’s Machado says she presented Trump with Nobel medal
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said Thursday she “presented” her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Donald Trump, in a bid to win over the US president who had sidelined her since overthrowing Nicolas Maduro. Despite the gesture, Trump has backed Maduro’s vice president Delcy Rodriguez over Machado -- so long as she toes Washington’s line, particularly on access to Venezuela’s vast oil reserves. “I presented the president of the United States the medal of the Nobel Peace Prize,” Machado told reporters outside the US capitol, where she met with lawmakers after having lunch with Trump at the White House. Trump had campaigned hard to win last year’s Nobel Peace Prize for what he says are his efforts to stop eight wars. Rodriguez in her speech also announced plans for legal reforms to Venezuela’s oil sector -- which currently limit the involvement of foreign entities -- but did not give specific details.
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January 16, 2026 09:21 UTC
Police: Uttara building fire originated from kitchen
Police have obtained a preliminary assessment of the cause of a devastating fire at a seven-story residential building in Uttara, Dhaka, that killed six people. The blaze originated in the kitchen of a flat on the building’s second floor. OC Rafiqul Ahmed said: “Our investigation so far indicates that the fire started in the kitchen of a flat on the second floor. Of the deceased, three passed away at Kuwait Maitree Hospital, two at a private hospital in Uttara, and one at Dhaka Medical College Hospital. Earlier, the Fire Service reported that the fire broke out at 7:50am on Friday on the second floor of the building located on Road No 18 in Sector 11, Uttara.
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January 16, 2026 09:16 UTC
Inqilab Mancha holds protest march for Hadi murder justice
As announced earlier, the Inqilab Mancha launched a protest march in Dhaka on Friday, demanding justice for the murder of Sharif Osman Hadi. Following Friday prayers, protesters began the march from Dhaka University’s central mosque, chanting slogans. The program had been unveiled at a press conference on Thursday at Dhaka University’s Madhur Canteen. Abdullah Al Zaber, the organization’s general secretary, urged people across Bangladesh—from districts and upazilas to unions and villages—to hold marches and gatherings demanding justice for Osman Hadi’s killing. Zaber called on the public to ensure the swift trial and arrest of the perpetrators, warning that the case should not face delays or vanish into repeated postponements, as happened with journalist couple Sagar and Runi.
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January 16, 2026 09:11 UTC
ICC team to visit Dhaka ahead of Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup verdict
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to send a delegation to Dhaka in the coming days for a final round of talks with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) before taking a decision on Bangladesh’s participation in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The BCB also confirmed ICC delegation’s visit to Bangladesh. We are eager to play in the World Cup, particularly in Sri Lanka, and I strongly believe that organising this is not impossible,” the sports adviser said. Bangladesh’s tour to India for the T20 World Cup remains uncertain, with the BCB formally requesting the ICC to relocate its matches outside India, citing the “safety and security concerns” of players, officials and support staff. The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is scheduled to begin on February 7.
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January 16, 2026 08:26 UTC
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January 16, 2026 08:26 UTC
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January 16, 2026 08:26 UTC
Reckless tourism puts Saint Martin’s survival at risk amid government conservation rules
Between 4:30am and 5am, these vehicles were seen ferrying large groups of tourists toward Chhera Dwip, an uninhabited and ecologically sensitive extension of Saint Martin’s Island. According to the existing government rules, tourists visiting Saint Martin’s Island are required to follow strict government guidelines to protect its fragile ecosystem. Saint Martin’s Island spans only 5 to 8 square kilometres, depending on tides, and supports a resident population estimated at 12,000 people, many dependent on tourism for livelihoods. “This Master Plan presents a vital opportunity to protect biodiversity while strengthening community livelihoods, but only through collective action,” said Sonali Dayaratne, deputy resident representative of UNDP Bangladesh. As the current tourism season continues ahead of the island’s scheduled closure, conservationists warn that policy alone will not save Saint Martin’s.
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January 16, 2026 08:12 UTC
6 killed in Uttara building fire
The death toll from a fire that broke out at a seven-storey residential building in Uttara, Dhaka, has risen to six. The incident occurred at a building located on Road No 18 in Sector 11 of Uttara. Two units from Uttara Fire Station arrived at the scene at 7:58am and began efforts to control the flames. Talha Bin Jasim, an official of the Fire Service’s Public Relations Department, said that Fire Service units reached the building within eight minutes of receiving information about the fire. The blaze broke out on the second floor of the seven-storey building.
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January 16, 2026 08:12 UTC
Growth and reform must find common ground
Our challenges are certainly undeniable, and this interim government has inherited what is essentially a fragmented and broken economy. Inflation remains stubbornly high, and we understand the need for tighter monetary policy - which has predictably restricted credit flows and slowed investment. However, they cannot continue to hold us down, and we must also keep one eye firmly on our lagging growth. While the World Bank’s projection of a rebound to 6.1% in FY27 offers hope, hope alone cannot be a strategy and we need action. Growth is not guaranteed, and projections can slip but as an economy, we must also act with foresight, balancing immediate stabilization with long-term reforms.
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January 16, 2026 08:12 UTC
Tight security ahead of Khaleda Zia condolence meeting
A citizens’ condolence meeting is set to be held on Friday at 2:30pm at the South Plaza of the National Parliament, in memory of the former prime minister Khaleda Zia. The event is being organized under the initiative of civil society, with strict regulations and extensive preparations undertaken surrounding the program. Law enforcement personnel have already begun taking positions in connection with the condolence meeting. He said that the condolence meeting will be held inside the South Plaza of the Parliament complex. Archway metal detectors have been installed at the entry points, and everyone entering the venue will be required to undergo security screening.
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January 16, 2026 08:11 UTC
Fresh election schedule declared for Pabna-1, Pabna-2
The Election Commission on Thursday announced a fresh election schedule for the Pabna-1 and Pabna-2 constituencies, with polls to be held on February 12, in line with the order of the Appellate Division. The election schedule was declared, cancelling the previous schedule announced on December 11 last as per the court order passed on Thursday, said a notification issued by the EC. The Election Commission recently suspended the election in Pabna-1 and Pabna-2 constituencies until further directives from the court. On January 15, the Appellate Division cleared the way for holding the elections in Pabna-1 and Pabna-2 constituencies on February 12 in accordance with the boundaries specified in the Election Commission’s September 4 gazette. As per the order, Sathia upazila will constitute Pabna-1 constituency while Sujanagar and Bera upazilas will form Pabna-2.
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January 16, 2026 08:11 UTC
Yamal, Torres fire Barca to Copa del Rey quarters
Ferran Torres and Lamine Yamal fired Barcelona to a 2-0 win over Racing Santander and into the Copa del Rey quarterfinals on Thursday. The hosts had two goals disallowed for offside and record 32-time winners Barca did just enough to claim victory. Having seen Real Madrid eliminated at second-tier Albacete on Wednesday Barca coach Hansi Flick named a fairly strong side, including teenage star Yamal. Eventually the Spanish champions took the lead through Torres, after Fermin Lopez sent him through on goal. Barca wrapped up their win with the last kick of the match, Yamal tapping in Raphinha's cross at the back post.
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January 16, 2026 08:11 UTC