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07.01 / 09:51

markets security Strategy Election Latin shock Updates Caracas shock: The failure of South American leaders paved the way for US intervention in Venezuela

Removing Venezuela’s dictator introduced ‘Trump’s Corollary’ in Latin America with an exclamation point. The White House’s updated take on the Monroe Doctrine had its baptism of fire on Saturday, when US forces captured Nicolás Maduro at his Caracas stronghold, decapitating the Chavista regime responsible for bankrupting one of the world’s richest oil nations. Less than a month after Washington unveiled a new National Security Strategy pledging to restore American pre-eminence in the Western Hemisphere—by force if necessary—Maduro and his wife were on their way to New York to face “narco-terrorism” charges.

06.01 / 07:51

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06.01 / 02:05

markets Trade President War Updates International Mint Quick Edit | Trump’s latest grumble over India’s oil imports: Should trade negotiators worry?

Even as extended negotiations go on between Washington and New Delhi on trade, US President Donald Trump seems to have thrown another spanner in the works. On Sunday, he said India could face fresh tariffs if it didn’t cut Russian oil purchases. “We could raise tariffs on India if they don’t help on the Russian oil issue,” he said.

05.01 / 14:19

markets security economy wellness Trade shock Updates Mint Explainer: Why Trump's Venezuela shock is fueling gold, not crude

capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on charges ranging from drug smuggling to electoral subversion has injected fresh uncertainty into global markets, lifting gold prices while pushing oil marginally lower.Since Venezuela holds the world’s largest oil reserves—about 303 billion barrels—crude initially drew market attention. Oil prices, however, have remained muted amid weak demand and existing supply overhangs.

05.01 / 10:21

markets UPS security Trade President War Updates Rising tensions around Taiwan, with the US, China and North Korea all involved, point to a stormy 2026 for East Asia

This is the season when columnists turn to prophecy and then congratulate themselves a year later for getting some of it right. I’m afraid I am about to join the club. As I predicted at the end of last year, Asia in 2025 revolved around three main forces: the blossoming bromance between US President Donald Trump and China’s Xi Jinping, rising pressure on Taiwan, and a newly emboldened Kim Jong Un drawing closer to both Moscow and Beijing.These dynamics will only get more obvious in 2026.

05.01 / 01:35

markets security BURST Trade President Updates International Mint Quick Edit | America’s ouster of Venezuela’s Maduro regime has oil spillovers that India can’t ignore

The US security plan’s focus on the Western hemisphere burst into the global spotlight with America’s “capture” from Caracas of its president Nicolás Maduro, who might be charged with support for drug-trafficking and terrorism. Washington, said US President Donald Trump, would run Venezuela till it’s deemed ready for self-rule.

05.01 / 01:35

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05.01 / 00:41

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Caracas will determine the fate of India's multi-billion dollar investments and hefty dividends.Indian investments in Venezuela have been stuck, said an official with an official with a state-run firm with major stakes in the country. "Volatility brings in concern, but we will have to watch out for the way forward. An opening-up of the market may allow more supplies," the official said on the condition of anonymity.ONGC Videsh Ltd (OVL), the overseas arm of Oil and Natural Gas Corp.

04.01 / 13:31

markets Action security Strategy Universities War International The US strike on Venezuela wasn’t just about Maduro—it’s part of a highly risky geopolitical matrix

On 3 January, the US carried out airstrikes on Caracas in the backdrop of heightened tensions in the Caribbean and its recent interdictions of vessels alleged to be carrying narcotics in Venezuelan waters. The White House framed this operation as a necessary move to dismantle narco-terrorist efforts and halt weapons being sold to anti-US forces. This large-scale operation included the ‘capture’ of Venezuela’s leader Nicolás Maduro and there is enough to suggest that its aims were wider than claimed.

04.01 / 09:07

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As this is my first column of the new year, I thought I would do something challenging—write what is good about the modern world. Here are a few things:Billionaires versus death: Billionaires do not have the heart to leave the party of life. That is where they become extremely useful to us.

02.01 / 08:07

FIVE President War country International Arsenal A new age of nuclear proliferation?

nuclear arsenals are growing, and the weapons themselves are becoming more lethal, more diverse, and more vulnerable. Arms-control talks have stalled, and most agreements have expired or been so hollowed out as to have lost all credibility.

01.01 / 08:55

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Kevins for Fed Chair. Nope. Not going to happen. Meaning I see neither Kevin Hassett nor Kevin Warsh becoming chairman of the Federal Reserve in May.

01.01 / 08:09

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European Union, sent a shudder through cosmopolitan elites across the West.As many rushed to stockpile goods in the event of a “no-deal” Brexit, I remember being asked whether the sight of half-empty supermarket shelves reminded me of Albania under Hoxha (they did not). Yet with hindsight—after US President Donald Trump’s first election, a global pandemic, the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, and Trump’s return to the White House—even die-hard opponents of Brexit might now concede that their panic was somewhat overblown.Or was it? Next year, Brexit will mark its tenth anniversary—certainly an important symbolic milestone in the current age of globalization.

01.01 / 07:19

markets Trade Updates Donald Trump’s trade power is vast, but self-defeating

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31.12 / 02:07

markets UPS economy Trade song Updates We cannot afford any complacency: Even a new year free of shake-ups would test our resolve

John Lennon wrote and recorded a song in 1975 with these evocative lyrics: So this is Christmas/ What have you done?/ Another year over/ And a new one just begun. This song was part of his anti-war activism, but the words could apply to various causes.As the sun sets on 2025 and the calendar gets reset for 2026, it might be worthwhile to take a moment to reflect upon what whizzed past as a means of getting a better handle on what awaits us.

31.12 / 00:35

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Today, we revisit the biggest data stories featured in Mint’s Plain Facts section through the year. Our coverage spanned socio-economic trends, US tariffs, data quality, politics, cinema and climate, with our trademark charts telling important stories about the India of 2025. Each link in this piece leads to the corresponding story, which offers more charts and in-depth analysis.The second edition of the government’s time-use survey gave an insight into the daily lives and routines of India.

30.12 / 10:17

markets UPS security Strategy Trade country Pharmaceuticals Springboard 2026 | How India balanced tariffs and trade deals in a defining year

Dear reader, as 2025, a year of global tumult and volatility, rolls by, Mint's reporters and columnists look around the corner on what is coming in 2026—to help you know what to expect and prepare for it. Tell us what you think at [email protected]’s trade policy in 2025 unfolded against a challenging global backdrop of high US tariffs, geopolitical uncertainty and slowing global demand.

29.12 / 10:23

markets COST Analysis economy Dreams Experts Updates Mint Explainer | How the US economy defied expectations in 2025

Mint looks at how the world’s largest economy has defied expectations and stayed resilient in 2025 despite multiple challenges. Will this dream run continue in 2026?Yes.

29.12 / 09:45

markets ICE Refugees President students country The US immigration crackdown: Donald Trump has lost public support for his agenda by going too far

One, draconian limits on refugees: Admissions had grown under Joe Biden, swamping US support systems.On Trump’s first day in office, he pivoted to the other extreme with an executive order that shut the Refugee Admissions Program, leaving thousands of refugees stranded, including those with applications in process. The new admission rate is just 7,500.Trump has decried immigrants from what he calls ‘Third World’ countries and been vocal about a preference for White immigrants.

26.12 / 08:29

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The essential accoutrement for auto executives this year was a cap. As in, of the red baseball variety.

25.12 / 04:33

markets Manufacturing economy President Relationships International Destinations Japan seems to be betting on India—why the timing matters

Japanese businesses are pivoting towards India as an investment destination promising robust returns—but also, how Tokyo, after over three decades of diplomatic efforts, is ready to walk the talk on deepening strategic relationships with New Delhi as both countries want to develop a meaningful counter to China’s might.For India’s financial sector, the deals in 2025 mark a moment worth noting. Foreign investors are returning with conviction, and Japan—long a steady but cautious partner—appears increasingly willing to deploy serious capital.It is a striking contrast to the dismissive description of India as a “dead economy” offered earlier this year by US President Donald Trump.

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