The US has escalated its military presence in the Caribbean, deploying warships and aircraft near Venezuela, citing a war on narco-terrorism. However, the scale of the operation and questionable drug seizure data suggest a broader strategy aimed at regime change in Caracas.

An Afghan man accused of shooting two members of the National Guard near the White House, killing one, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to murder charges, US media said.

A 20-year-old youth was brutally murdered in Gorakhpur, allegedly by his friends, who beheaded him and dumped his head and torso in the neighbouring Maharajganj district, police said on Tuesday.