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‘No Conversations’ with US, Says Cuban President After Trump Threats

Cuba remains defiant in the face of Washington’s pressure.

By AFP

Jan. 12, 2026

Trump

Trump Says US Will Take Greenland ‘One Way or the Other’

Trump remains adamant about the US taking over Greenland.

By AFP

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.

By Alex Raufoglu

Jan. 12, 2026

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.

By Alex Raufoglu

Jan. 12, 2026

Trump Tells Cuba to ‘Make a Deal, Before It Is Too Late’

Trump Threatens Cuba in Blunt Terms.

By AFP

Jan. 11, 2026

Russia

OPINION: Trump’s Weaponization of Oil Is Russia’s Death Knell

Trump has failed to stop Russia’s war. But the new tactic of depressing global oil prices will conceivably pummel large oil producers like Russia and Iran – and bring them to heel.

By David Root

Jan. 11, 2026

Iran

Protests Swell as Iran Said to Deploy Foreign Forces, Trump Briefed on Action

Reports of forces from Iraq and Hezbollah coming to help Teheran suppress protests increase. President Trump weighs possible responses to back previous threats.

By Mikheil Khachidze

Jan. 11, 2026

‘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.

By Alex Raufoglu

Jan. 11, 2026

Featured

OPINION: How Delay and Appeasement Have Left Ukraine Freezing and in Darkness

OPINION: Trump, Not Ukraine, Is the Real Loser

OPINION: Why Trump’s Jibes at Zelensky Ring Hollow

OPINION: America’s Lost Credibility Will Take a Generation to Rebuild

Trump has abandoned grand strategy for the law of the jungle.

By Ian Bremmer

Jan. 10, 2026

Iran

More Rallies in Iran as Exiled Son of Shah Urges Protestors to Topple Regime

Trump warns Iranian authorities not to shoot at protestors, implying the US might intervene.

By AFP

Jan. 10, 2026

OPINION: Venezuela and the Sun King POTUS

The disturbing implications of a US president recklessly playing geopolitical monopoly.

By Timothy Ash

Jan. 10, 2026

Putin

‘Raiding Putin?’ – Maduro’s Arrest Leaves Trump Facing Question Washington Can’t Ignore

The US president dismisses talk of sending US forces after Russia’s leader, even as his Venezuela operation jolts Congress, allies and adversaries alike.

By Alex Raufoglu

Jan. 10, 2026

Moscow Says Trump Freed Two Russian Crew Members Following Tanker Seizure

Russia’s foreign ministry previously accused the US of “illegal use of force” and described the seizure as an indication of Washington’s “readiness to generate acute international crisis situations.”

By Antonia Langford

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

By Alex Raufoglu

Jan. 9, 2026

US Immigration Officer Fatally Shoots Woman in Minneapolis, Sparking Protests

Protests were set to resume in Minneapolis after ICE agents shot dead 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good during an encounter, with city leaders rejecting Trump claims she posed a terrorist threat.

By AFP

Jan. 8, 2026

Russia

Trump Gives Nod to Russia Sanctions, Pressuring Putin as Senate Eyes Swift Vote

After months on ice, a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill resurfaces as Trump loses faith in Moscow, Senate leaders eye action, and the White House clears a $14M-plus defense re-export to Ukraine.

By Alex Raufoglu

Jan. 8, 2026

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