Simple English News Daily Tuesday 6th January 2026. US Maduro court. Venezuela Rodriguez. US Greenland. Botswana Russia. Uganda broadcast ban...
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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.