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US
Trump Says Will Ban US Defense Companies Issuing Dividends, Stock Buybacks
The announcement took the markets by surprise, sending US companies in the defense sector – such as Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics – about 1.4 percent lower.
Jan. 7, 2026
Russia
US Seizes Venezuela-Linked Oil Tanker Sailing Under Russia’s Flag
Washington’s seizure of the Marinera – with UK military support – threatens to further strain US relations with Russia in the wake of Trump’s shock announcement of US military action in Venezuela.
Updated: Jan. 7, 2026
Trump
Trump Weighs Military Option to Acquire Greenland
Trump has stepped up his designs on the mineral-rich, self-governing Danish territory in the arctic since the US military seized Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro last weekend.
Jan. 7, 2026
UN
After Maduro’s Capture, Russia Pleads for ‘Respect for International Legal Norms’
“Venezuela must be guaranteed the right to determine its own destiny without any destructive external interference,” the Russian Foreign Ministry said, now deciding to wave around the UN Charter.
Jan. 7, 2026
Europe
‘Cannot Imagine That Scenario’ – World Leaders React as Trump Threatens Greenland Grab
The White House’s announcement came as Kyiv’s allies gathered in Paris were still stunned at the Trump administration’s unilateral invasion of Venezuela just a few days beforehand.
Jan. 7, 2026
Iran
Iran Says No leniency For ‘Rioters’ As Protests Persist
The situation in Iran remains tense as protests continue to be met by repression.
Jan. 6, 2026
Trump
Where’s Next? Trump Eyes New Targets After Venezuela
Trump’s rhetoric became a reality when US troops entered Venezuela last week, possibly not for the last time.
Jan. 5, 2026
Poland
Tusk Says Europe ‘Must Stay United’ as Danes Warn Trump Is ‘Serious’ About Taking Greenland
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said that Europe is “finished” if it does not stay united as his Danish counterpart warned that “everything stops” if the U.S. attacks Greenland.
Jan. 5, 2026
Pro-Trump Influencer Laura Loomer Visits Ukraine, Changes Tone on Russia
Loomer previously amplified Russian narratives but admitted she was “wrong” after visiting Ukraine for the first time.
July 21, 2026
OPINION: Ukraine’s Watershed
July 18, 2026
Kremlin Denies Interference in Trump’s Election
July 17, 2026
