North America
Ukraine
US Lawmakers Move to Fence off Trump on NATO as Greenland Rhetoric Rattles Allies
As the White House prepares for sensitive talks with Denmark and Greenland, Congress moves to lock in a hard line on alliance unity.
Jan. 14, 2026
Iran
Trump Promises ‘Very Strong Action’ if Iran Hangs Protesters
More than 10,000 have been arrested in Iranian uprising, while estimated death tolls range from 2,400 to more than 20,000.
Jan. 14, 2026
Ukraine
‘We Should Be Crushing Russia’ – US Lawmakers Send Stark Message to India on Moscow Ties
At a Washington panel, bipartisan voices urge India to leverage its economic and strategic clout to pressure Russia, signaling a pivotal moment in US-India diplomacy.
Jan. 13, 2026
Ukraine
‘Our Commitment is Crucial’ – Berlin Tests Washington’s Resolve as Red Lines Blur on Ukraine, Greenland
Behind the warm words in Washington, Germany’s top diplomat is probing how far the US is willing to go to defend Ukraine and NATO, as talk of a Greenland takeover tests the ‘ironclad’ partnership.
Jan. 13, 2026
US
‘An Inexplicable Escalation’ – US Questions Russia’s Use of ‘Oreshnik’ Missile
US Deputy UN Ambassador, after review of of Russia’s recent attacks on Ukraine, condemns the deployment of nuke-capable missiles on civilian targets.
Jan. 13, 2026
Ukraine
OPINION: Don’t We All Understand That Trump Works for Putin?
Trump ousting Putin ally Nicolás Maduro may appear to weaken Putin; but in fact it justifies Putin’s lawless military aggression and divides the world into spheres of influence à la Orwell’s 1984.
Jan. 12, 2026
Ukraine
Trump Claims ‘Progress’ on Ukraine Peace as Allies Hedge Bets, Europe Steels Itself for Postwar Order
As the US President talks peace, Europe debates troops, doubts NATO’s future, and braces for a settlement shaped by uncertainty over US power and commitment.
Jan. 12, 2026
US
US Looking at ‘Some Very Strong Options’ – Trump Warns Iran as Protests Escalate
The White House pressure campaign is shifting from rhetoric to real leverage as Tehran scrambles to contain the violent protests engulfing Iran for the past two weeks.
Jan. 12, 2026
NATO
‘Ready to Defend Our Values Wherever Necessary’ – Scandinavia Stands Firm With Denmark Over Greenland
Speaking at respective conferences in Iceland and Sweden on Sunday, leaders from Denmark, Sweden and Iceland condemn Trump’s ‘threatening rhetoric’ over Greenland.
Jan. 12, 2026
Ukraine
Kyiv Accelerates Diplomacy With Washington Ahead of UN Showdown, Davos Meeting
As President Zelensky ramps up diplomacy, his top negotiator, Rustem Umerov, leads Kyiv’s talks with Washington on a sensitive economic and security pact.
Jan. 11, 2026
US
‘Standing Ready’ – Trump Floats US Help for Iran Protesters as Unrest Spreads
From social media to the Situation Room, Trump escalates his message as Iran protests intensify.
Jan. 11, 2026
US
‘Whether They Like It or Not’ – Trump Revives Threat of US Control Over Greenland
The US president says Washington may have to act to keep China and Russia out of the Arctic – alarming allies and former officials who warn it could shatter NATO.
Jan. 10, 2026
Ukraine
Russian Hypersonic Strike Triggers Emergency UN Meeting as Washington Stays Silent
As European allies and the UN push for a coordinated response to Russia’s latest strike, the Trump administration maintains silence, fueling uncertainty in Kyiv and across the transatlantic alliance.
Jan. 10, 2026
Ukraine
Quiet in Washington, Loud in Kyiv: Behind-the-Scenes Peace Efforts Collide With Kremlin Attacks
A near-final US-Ukraine security deal, possible Trump-Zelensky meeting, and fresh Russian strikes expose the widening gap between Western diplomacy and battlefield reality.
Jan. 9, 2026
Russia
Trump’s Venezuela Policy Spurs Fears of Global Precedent, Experts Say
Washington panel raises questions over US power, Venezuela’s future, and implications for Russia and China
Jan. 9, 2026
Ukraine
Russia Sanctions: Trump’s Greenlight Meets Wall of Shrugs on Capitol Hill
Lawmakers talk tough on Russia – but aides say the final text of the revised, bipartisan bill Trump supposedly approved has yet to gain agreement on both sides of the aisle.
Jan. 9, 2026
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