The US taking of Venezuela's leader has faced strong criticism from both America's friends and foes.

During the 40-minute arraignment, Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, pleaded not guilty to drugs and weapon charges.

US Attorney General Pam Bondi has said Maduro was brought to the US to "face justice". Some experts have concerns.

The US president has made repeat takeover threats - drawing condemnation from the island's leaders and Denmark.

War with Israel, a battered economy, and the swift loss of allies have left Iran vulnerable in the face of mounting protests.

War with Israel, a battered economy, and the swift loss of allies have left Iran vulnerable in the face of mounting protests.

Cuba's president said military and intelligence operatives were providing protection to captured leader Nicolás Maduro.

Forty people were killed when a fire swept through a busy bar in Crans-Montana on New Year's Eve.

Forty people were killed when a fire swept through a busy bar in Crans-Montana on New Year's Eve.

The US president has repeatedly said he wants the island to become a part of the US.

A Paris court found them guilty of "malicious" bullying towards the wife of the French president.

A Paris court found them guilty of "malicious" bullying towards the wife of the French president.

Trade, regional security and Beijing's unofficial ban on Korean pop culture are on the agenda.

The 243kg fish went to a man known as the Tuna King, who said "the year's first tuna brings good luck".

Cuba's president said military and intelligence operatives were providing protection to captured leader Nicolás Maduro.

Trump said Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez could "pay a very big price, probably bigger than Maduro" if she "doesn't do what's right".

Twelve men dressed only in traditional loincloths took part in a New Year pilgrimage in the biting cold of Nemuro, eastern Hokkaido, as temperatures plunged to minus 6 degrees Celsius. (News On Japan)

Trade, regional security and Beijing's unofficial ban on Korean pop culture are on the agenda.

The annual New Year “Karuta Hajime” ceremony was held on January 3rd at Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto’s Higashiyama Ward, where women known as “karuta-hime,” dressed in elegant Heian-period court robes, performed the opening match of the Hyakunin Isshu classical poetry card game. (News On Japan)

Liveliness returned to Japan’s top tuna landing port as the first tuna auction of the year was held in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama Prefecture, where prayers were offered for a safe and abundant fishing season. (News On Japan)