China reiterated its claims on the Shaksgam Valley, saying that the infrastructure projects undertaken by its government in the disputed region were “beyond reproach”. This came two days after New Delhi stated that it reserved the right to take necessary measures to safeguard its interests in the region and that it was Indian territory.
The Shaksgam Valley is a disputed territory historically part of Jammu and Kashmir, which Pakistan ceded to China in 1963. India has not recognised this agreement. New Delhi has also repeatedly objected to the infrastructure projects being undertaken there by Beijing.
Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said that the area was part of “China’s territory”. She also reiterated that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor was an economic initiative aimed at local economic and social development that will improve livelihoods. Read on.
United States President Donald Trump posted an image on social media declaring himself the “acting president” of Venezuela. The digitally altered image was captioned: “Acting President of Venezuela, Incumbent – January 2026”.
This comes after a US military operation in the South American country on January 3, during which Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were abducted. After Maduro’s capture, Venezuela’s Supreme Court ordered Executive Vice President Delcy Rodríguez to immediately assume the role of…
Source: Rush Hour: China reiterates claim over Shaksgam, Trump says he is Venezuela acting president & more
