White House MAGA clique urge Greenland invasion
Donald Trump has reportedly ordered US special forces to draft plans to invade Greenland, though senior military leaders are resisting on legal and congressional grounds. Advisers around Trump, led by…
US oil giants snub Trump’s Venezuela oil deal
Trump urged oil executives to commit at least $100 billion in spending on Venezuela’s energy sector, but the proposal drew a lukewarm response at a White House meeting with industry…
Iran’s future hangs in balance as Trump warns again
Donald Trump warned Iran’s clerical leadership again on Saturday that the United States was prepared to support citizens involved in nationwide anti-government protests. Writing on his Truth social media platform,…
US, Ukraine set to sign mega-deal at Davos
Ukraine and the United States are expected to sign an economic agreement designed to support Ukraine’s postwar recovery during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, scheduled for Jan. 19–23.…
Egged on by Israel, Trump mulls Iran onslaught
Iran’s leadership is increasingly anxious that U.S. threats may be credible, especially after Washington’s recent actions against Venezuela, its own brief war with Israel, U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites,…
Kyiv mayor advises residents to leave as Russians disable heating
Kyiv’s municipal services began preparing centrally heated buildings on Friday amid uncertainty over when heat would be restored. Authorities are draining water from the city’s heating systems to prevent pipes…
Israelis block painkillers, cancer drugs, in Gaza
Cancer-related deaths in Gaza have tripled since Israel’s onslaught began, as patients are prevented from leaving and vital chemotherapy and radiotherapy supplies are blocked. Hani Naim, a cancer patient approved…
Greenland or NATO, Trump says
Donald Trump has reiterated his threat to acquire Greenland, saying the US will act there “whether they like it or not,” arguing that otherwise Russia or China would take control.…
China leads BRICS naval exercises off South Africa
South Africa’s January 9–16 “Will for Peace” naval drill is likely to further strain relations with the United States, which is at odds with several participating nations, according to a…
As temperatures plummet, Russia turns up the heat
As Ukraine continues negotiations aimed at ending the war, Russia has intensified attacks on the country’s energy infrastructure, leaving hundreds of thousands without electricity and heating during winter. Nearly 100…