Simple English News Daily Tuesday 6th January 2026. US Maduro court. Venezuela Rodriguez. US Greenland. Botswana Russia. Uganda broadcast ban...
Jan 5, 2026
In recent world news, Nicolas Maduro pleads not guilty to drug and weapons charges in a New York court. Meanwhile, Venezuela's new acting president, Delce Rodriguez, offers cooperation with the U.S., facing a warning from Trump. Botswana is strengthening ties with Russia, while Uganda enforces a ban on live protest broadcasts ahead of elections. Elsewhere, France sees convictions for online bullying against Brigitte Macron. Highlights also include a record-priced tuna auction in Tokyo and talks on security between South Korea and China.
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Maduro's Court Appearance Shakes Venezuela
- Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty to serious drugs and weapons charges in New York City court.
- The trial has immediate political effects inside Venezuela, where Delcy Rodríguez was sworn in as acting president and signalled willingness to cooperate with the US.
Greenland Remarks Strain Allies
- Donald Trump renewed public claims that the US needs Greenland for national security.
- Denmark called annexation talk unacceptable and warned it could threaten NATO unity.
Botswana Seeks Russian Investment
- Botswana is actively courting Russian investment in diamonds and rare earths and will open an embassy in Moscow.
- The move signals a pivot toward closer bilateral economic ties with Russia.