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Trump says US needs Greenland
Updated : Jan 14, 2026

'If we don't, Russia or China will': Trump doubles down on takeover of Greenland

Trump has repeatedly articulated that the US must secure Greenland to safeguard its strategic interests in the Arctic

US may strike but Iran regime not near collapse, says Ian Bremmer
Updated : Jan 14, 2026

'Doesn't feel like an imminent collapse': Ian Bremmer on Iran protests and US response

Bremmer suggests the US is preparing to demonstrate military capability without attempting to overthrow the regime

iran news Iran death toll climbs as Trump weighs intervention, Israel briefs on regime risks
Updated : Jan 14, 2026

Iran unrest death toll nears 2,600 as Trump signals possible US intervention

The protests erupted on December 28 over soaring inflation and have since grown into one of the most serious challenges to Iran’s clerical leadership since the 1979 Islamic Revolution

Blinken on Iran’s unrest and uncertain endgame
Updated : Jan 14, 2026

'Iranian security forces remain united, that's the challenge': Blinken on regime collapse and what comes next

Iran has, for the last weeks, been facing furious demonstrations, which were triggered by economic collapse and quickly widened into open political defiance.

Trump urges Iranians to continue protesting as death toll reaches 2,000
Updated : Jan 14, 2026

‘Keep protesting’: Trump says help’s on its way as death toll reaches 2,000 amid Iran protests

Iran turmoil: When questioned by reporters about the nature of the help that was on its way, Trump responded that they would have to figure that out.

 The statement marked a clear shift in tone from earlier remarks, when Trump suggested Iran was seeking negotiations with Washington after he warned of possible military action.
Updated : Jan 13, 2026

‘Help is on its way’: Trump cancels talks with Iran, urges citizens to keep protesting amid deadly crackdown

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly warned Tehran against using lethal force on protesters and has said the United States is closely monitoring the situation.

Blinken rejects US takeover plans for Greenland
Updated : Jan 13, 2026

'Denmark can't sell it': Blinken warns US takeover of Greenland would be a 'big mistake'

Blinken said there was never any serious discussion during his tenure about acquiring Greenland, despite recent statements from the White House suggesting military options were on the table.

Finland signals action as protests intensify in Iran
Updated : Jan 13, 2026

'This is regime change from outside': After US, Finland signals support for Iran protesters

Tehran has been facing massive protests for the last two weeks, and some foreign affairs experts suggest that the country may be heading towards regime change 

US-China trade ties in focus after Trump’s 25% tariff remark
Updated : Jan 13, 2026

Is the US-China trade war back? Donald Trump’s 25% tariff threat raises fresh fears

On Tuesday, Trump announced a 25 per cent tariff on any country “doing business” with Iran, a move that could affect Tehran’s key trading partners, mainly China.

He further said that Trump is suffering from what he called "tariff mania".
Updated : Jan 13, 2026

Kanwal Sibal on Trump's 25% tariff threat: 'Does he want to contribute to a humanitarian crisis in Iran?'

Among Iran's trading partners are China, Turkey, India, the UAE, Pakistan and Armenia. 

This could impact Iran's trading partners, including India, China, and the UAE. 
Updated : Jan 13, 2026

'Regime change in Tehran failed': Analyst reacts to Trump’s 25% tariff threat over Iran trade

He further said that there was a Starlink angle behind Trump's recent announcement. 

Amid Iran unrest, US warns citizens of arrest risk and urges land exits
Updated : Jan 13, 2026

'Significant risk of arrest...': US issues urgent exit advisory for its citizens in Iran

In a security advisory, the US embassy cautioned that Iranian authorities may detain individuals seen carrying US passports or displaying links to the United States

Trump announces sweeping tariff threat against Iran’s global trade partners
Updated : Jan 13, 2026

Trump threatens 25% tariffs on countries doing business with Iran, keeps military option open

In a post on social media on Tuesday, Trump said that nations doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran would be hit with a 25% tariff on all trade with the United States, effective immediately

‘Acting President of Venezuela’: Trump’s Truth Social post fuels fresh controversy
Updated : Jan 12, 2026

Trump declares himself 'Acting President of Venezuela' in post, after US-led intervention

The image shared by Trump showed his official portrait with the designation “Acting President of Venezuela, Incumbent January 2026.” It also listed him as the 45th and 47th President of the United States

Powell pushes back as DOJ investigation deepens Trump–Fed confrontation
Updated : Jan 12, 2026

US Fed chair Powell says DOJ threat is retaliation for resisting Trump pressure on rates

Powell’s latest statement came after the US attorney’s office in Washington launched a probe into whether he misled Congress about a multi-year renovation of the Federal Reserve’s headquarters, according to officials briefed on the matter

Trump says Iranian leaders want to negotiate but Washington might have to soon act
Updated : Jan 12, 2026

‘Iran called to negotiate but we may have to act’: Donald Trump

Trump’s remarks come as over 500 people have been killed in Iran during the protests. US-based rights group HRANA has verified the deaths of 490 protesters and 48 security personnel.

Trump said he didn't like Exxon Mobil's response in his meeting with oil companies for investments in Venezuela
Updated : Jan 12, 2026

‘Didn't like their response’: Trump might block Exxon Mobil from Venezuela after CEO called the nation ‘uninvestable’

Exxon Mobil CEO Darren Woods stated in a meeting that the company required durable investment protections and reforms to the country's hydrocarbons law.

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly issued sharp warnings to Iran’s leadership, threatening intervention if authorities continue to kill demonstrators.
Updated : Jan 11, 2026

Iran protest crackdown: At least 538 left dead as Tehran warns US, Israel against intervention

Iranian officials have taken an increasingly hard line. The country’s attorney general warned that those caught protesting — or even assisting demonstrators — could be charged with being an “enemy of God”, a crime under Iranian law that carries the death penalty. In

The remarks signal a sharp escalation in Washington’s posture toward Havana as the United States moves to choke off the island’s economic lifeline from Venezuela. 
Updated : Jan 11, 2026

'Before it's too late': Trump escalates pressure on Cuba to 'make a deal' after Venezuela operation 

In a series of posts on his Truth Social platform on January 11, Trump declared that Cuba would no longer receive Venezuelan oil or financial support. “THERE WILL BE NO MORE OIL OR MONEY GOING TO CUBA – ZERO!” Trump wrote.

Trump has repeatedly argued he deserves the prize, citing his role in stopping global conflicts. “You should get a Nobel Prize for every war you stopped.
Updated : Jan 11, 2026

‘No transfer allowed’: Nobel Committee rebuffs Trump’s ‘will accept prize’ comment

Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize 2025 last year for her sustained advocacy for democracy in Venezuela, defeating Trump’s own hopes of securing the award. 

The statement came amid mounting unrest across Iran and a sharp escalation in rhetoric between Washington and Tehran, raising fears of both a violent domestic crackdown and a broader regional confrontation. 
Updated : Jan 11, 2026

‘Ready to help’: Trump backs Iranian protesters as Khamenei defies US, death toll mounts

The unrest, now entering its third week, erupted on December 28, 2025, triggered by the collapse of the national currency and worsening economic hardship. Iran’s leadership signalled an imminent nationwide crackdown on January 9, as the reported death toll from the protests rose to at least 50.