US involvement in Venezuela could last years, Trump says
US President Donald Trump has said that his country's involvement in Venezuela could last for years. Trump also did not say if or when elections would be held in Venezuela to replace the interim government headed by Maduro loyalist Delcy Rodríguez. Meanwhile, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said the ouster of Maduro had set off an "irreversible process" that would lead Venezuela to be "free". New York Times (NYT) journalists quizzed Trump on his plans for the future of Venezuela days after he had said his administration would run the oil-rich nation. According to the NYT reporters, Trump did not answer their questions about why he recognised Rodríguez as Venezuela's new leader.
Source:The Star
January 08, 2026 19:29 UTC
Pharmacist issues important advice to anyone taking paracetamol or ibuprofen
Pharmacist issues important advice to anyone taking paracetamol or ibuprofenA pharmacist has issued an important warning to anyone who regularly takes common painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen – so here's all you need to knowView Image Paracetamol and ibuprofen are very commonly used painkillers (Image: Grace Cary via Getty Images)Countless people routinely turn to painkillers like paracetamol and ibuprofen to combat daily aches and pains. A healthcare expert, known online as pharmacist Anum, has shared essential information that people must grasp before taking these widespread medications. It is especially important given that paracetamol and ibuprofen are utilised by millions throughout the nation. Content cannot be displayed without consentAnum warned it's crucial to seek medical advice if you're consuming them excessively. Paracetamol, ibuprofen, co-codamol.
Source:The Star
January 08, 2026 19:14 UTC
Which country has highest number live-in relationships? Not US, UK, Russia, China, Japan, the name is…, India ranks at…
While some cultures still oppose them, many young people view live-in relationships as a sign of love and trust. 2 / 8Many young people believe that live-in relationships reflect a deep level of love and trust between partners. 4 / 8Relationship duration in live-in setups: Around 40% of live-in couples eventually separate, while only 10% stay together permanently without marrying. 6 / 8Live-in relationships in India: India is increasingly accepting live-in relationships, similar to Western countries. 7 / 8Legal recognition under Uttarakhand UCC: In Uttarakhand, the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) has granted legal recognition to live-in couples for the first time.
Source:News 24
January 08, 2026 19:12 UTC
THIS Indian was known as ‘Rice King of Burma’, rejected Jinnah’s offer to become Pakistan’s finance minister due to…; son owns Rs 2697345000000 company, name is…
Who was Mohamed Hasham Premji? Born into a Gujarati Muslim family in Kutch, Mohamed Hasham Premji followed into the footsteps of his grandfather, who was a renowned rice merchant in Burma (now Myanmar). Mohamed Hasham Premji passed away in 1966, leaving behind a company worth around Rs 21 lakh– a huge sum at the time. His son, Azim Premji, was 21 and studying electrical engineering at Stanford University when Hasham passed away. Following the successful expansion of the family’s oil business, Azim Premji entered the emerging IT sector in 1977, and established Wipro.
Source:News 24
January 08, 2026 18:07 UTC
Principals warned against charging illegal fees, asking parents for bribes
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Source:Standard Digital
January 08, 2026 17:44 UTC
Kenya's High Court Temporarily Suspends KEBS Levy, Hands Relief to Manufacturers
The Kenyan government's implementation of the higher standards levy gazetted in August 2025 has been temporarily halted by the High Court. KEBS implemented the standards levy last year. Which Kenyan party sued KEBS? What is the standards levy? Kenyan manufacturers are subject to a 0.2% monthly standards levy.
Source:Daily Nation
January 08, 2026 17:04 UTC
Let our children be! Ruto fires back at Gachagua over school placements
Ruto described attempts to politicise school placement as desperate and harmful, urging leaders to keep children out of political battles. Those children are Kenyans, wherever they come from, whatever community they belong to, they are our children — the children of Kenya,” he said. Alumni associations from Mang’u High School and Alliance High School also joined in the condemnation, stressing that the institutions do not belong to any single community, region or political constituency. We have Kaplong High School; the students there are not only from the Kipsigis community,” Koech said. “So, Alliance High School is a national school that belongs to all Kenyans,” he added.
Source:The Star
January 08, 2026 16:24 UTC
Western leaders unveil lobby to campaign for Ruto’s re-election
The lobby dubbed Broad-Based Western for Ruto Two-Terms aims to mobilise support across the vote-rich region. Bungoma Governor and Ford Kenya deputy leader Kenneth Lusaka serves as regional coordinator, with Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula as his deputy. Savula said the movement would expand to reach all villages in Western Kenya, ensuring wide mobilisation. UDA national vice chairman Kelvin Lunani said Western must remain aligned with government initiatives to secure its share of national resources. Emaase underscored the need for unity in Western Kenya to secure victory.
Source:The Star
January 08, 2026 16:15 UTC
‘Heartbroken’ model ex-wife of former NFL star Matt Kalil hits back after lawsuit over viral comments about his penis
HALEY Baylee has been left devastated after her ex-husband sued her over comments she made about his penis. Former NFL star Matt Kalil served his ex with legal papers after the swimsuit model described his manhood as “two coke cans, maybe even a third” in a podcast appearance. And she was stunned to learn that her former other half has taken legal action against her over her off-the-cuff comments. She said in a statement, “The truth is in the original livestream — which is still live on Marlon’s YouTube account. Kalil has since remarried, tying the knot with Keilani Amus in the summer of 2024.
Source:The Star
January 08, 2026 15:46 UTC
ODM alleges hostile party takeover in Luhya land
ODM Deputy Party Leader Godfrey Osotsi also alleged that UDA has formed a regional presidential caucus made up of ODM members, which it said violates both the Political Parties Act and the ODM constitution. “For clarity, there is no legally binding agreement or pact between UDA and ODM at national and grassroots levels to anchor the ongoing political overeach by the UDA party,” ODM said. “This 10-point reform agenda does not amount to a formal cooperation agreement or pact between ODM and UDA political parties,” the statement said. “It should be understood that currently ODM is a distinct political party, and it is not an appendage to UDA party. “I therefore urge ODM members to resist being hoodwinked into the illegal acts.
Source:The Star
January 08, 2026 15:16 UTC
US suspends assistance to Somalia
US President Donald Trump/HANDOUTThe United States has suspended all assistance programmes that directly benefit the Federal Government of Somalia. This is following allegations that the government officials destroyed a World Food Programme (WFP) warehouse and seized food aid meant for vulnerable communities. “Any resumption of assistance will be dependent upon the Somali Federal Government taking accountability for its unacceptable actions and taking appropriate remedial steps,” Trump’s administration said. Somalia relies heavily on foreign assistance to support food distribution, security operations and institutional capacity-building. WFP and other partners have been conducting emergency food assistance programmes to reach families affected by conflict, displacement, and recurrent climate-driven shocks.
Source:The Star
January 08, 2026 15:12 UTC
Ex-Prem ref David Coote sentenced over twisted child sex abuse video of schoolboy, 15
Coote extracted the video from a hard drive on his laptop in January 2, 2020. (Image: Getty Images)Jeremy Janes, prosecuting, today said the two minutes and 11 seconds long video downloaded by Coote showed an unidentified 15-year-old boy in school uniform undressing and performing a sex act. Coote, from Collingham, near Newark, Notts, made no comment when arrested and interviewed by police in February last year. Judge Nirmal Shant KC, Honorary Recorder of Nottingham, said: "David Coote you have had a spectacular fall from grace. Judge Shant ordered Coote to sign on the Sex Offenders Register for 10 years and handed him a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
Source:The Star
January 08, 2026 14:55 UTC
Michael Nesmith's net worth at death and the legacy of the Monkees star
Michael Nesmith's net worth was estimated at $50 million at the time of his death in December 2021. Michael Nesmith attends the "I Want My MTV" gala screening and Michael Nesmith's former home. According to Celebrity Net Worth and The Richest, his net worth was $50 million at the time of his death. Michael Nesmith attends An Evening With Michael Nesmith at the GRAMMY Museum. FAQs about Michael Nesmith's net worthWho was the wealthiest of the Monkees?
Source:The Star
January 08, 2026 13:54 UTC
Comedy legend rushed to hospital for emergency eye surgery as he’s forced to cancel string of shows
A COMEDY legend was rushed to hospital for emergency eye surgery as he was forced to cancel a string of shows. Colin Mochrie, 68, pulled out of his scheduled shows following the health scare, which saw him receiving urgent treatment for a detached retina. It continued: “Colin has been diagnosed with a detached retina and will be undergoing emergency eye surgery today. And just days after his treatment, Colin shared an update with his fans on social media, revealing he’s slowly “moving in the right direction”. “But we didn’t have social media back then, so it wasn’t the large-scale conversation that it became later.”
Source:The Star
January 08, 2026 13:12 UTC