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President Trump announced a 10% import tax (escalating to 25%) on goods from eight European nations, starting in February, as leverage to compel Denmark and other countries to negotiate the sale of Greenland to the U.S. The move, citing national security, has sparked outrage in Europe and strained transatlantic relations.
Amid a bloody crackdown on protests, a hard-line Iranian cleric demands the death penalty for demonstrators and issues a direct threat to President Trump, even as Trump signals a potential de-escalation after Iran reportedly halted hundreds of executions. Thousands are dead, and an internet blackout continues, while an exiled prince urges continued resistance.
Donald Trump recently wavered on ordering a US military strike against Iran, initially threatening intervention over crackdowns on protests but pulling back after assurances and warnings from Middle Eastern allies. Despite the temporary reprieve, the article suggests Trump, driven by showmanship and a desire to 'save face,' might still pursue some form of attack. His foreign policy is described as chaotic and contradictory, marked by military actions in various countries despite public opposition to foreign interventions, and a willingness to risk global instability for personal validation. The piece highlights his previous actions against Iran, including tearing up the nuclear deal and failed attempts at a new one, complicated by Israeli intervention, and concludes that while a major attack is currently shelved, Trump relishes his unpredictable military power.
Iran unexpectedly closed its airspace for several hours, disrupting international flights, amidst heightened tensions with the United States over its brutal crackdown on nationwide protests and concerns about potential military escalation.
Donald Trump has intensified global tensions by threatening military action against Colombia, reiterating his desire to acquire Greenland despite strong international rejections, and asserting U.S. influence over Venezuela following the capture of President Nicolas Maduro, sparking widespread international reactions and protests.
Iran faces mounting pressure from widespread protests fueled by a spiraling economic crisis, including a free-falling currency and high inflation. Compounding its internal struggles, Iran's regional 'Axis of Resistance' has been decimated by recent conflicts, while its nuclear program remains a global concern amidst heightened tensions with the U.S. and Israel.
Israel's unprecedented recognition of Somaliland as an independent nation has been met with widespread international rejection, including from numerous African and Middle Eastern countries, the U.S., and regional bodies, who warn of serious repercussions for peace and security.
This article investigates President Trump's escalating actions against Venezuela, including military strikes, sanctions, and accusations of drug trafficking and criminal immigration, while suggesting the underlying motivation is Venezuela's rich oil and mineral resources.
The article argues that the US is repeating historical mistakes by rejecting potential peace deals for Ukraine, driven by an unattainable desire for 'total victory.' It suggests that proposals, even if imperfect, offer Ukraine significant strategic gains and security, and continuing the war indefinitely risks leaving Ukraine worse off. The author contends that Ukraine has already achieved a 'win worth taking' and misplaced moralism should not jeopardize these accomplishments.
A new US-backed peace proposal for the Russia-Ukraine conflict, heavily favoring Russia, has caused alarm in Kyiv and Europe, proposing Ukraine cede Donbas and limit its military, while barring NATO membership.
