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Russian Oil Company Refuses to Relinquish Control of Venezuela Exports

As Trump tries to actualize his administration’s plan for taking control of Venezuela’s oil fields and exports, the Russian presence there says it will conduct business as usual.

By John Moretti

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.

By John Moretti

Jan. 14, 2026

Iran

Trump Keeping Iran Air Strikes on the Table, White House Says

Leavitt said “diplomacy is always the first option for the president” after Iran revealed earlier on Monday that a channel of communication was open between its top diplomat and Trump’s special envoy.

By AFP

Jan. 12, 2026

NATO, Greenland Vow to Boost Arctic Security After Trump Threats

Denmark is also working on the diplomatic front, with a meeting between Danish and Greenlandic representatives and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expected this week.

By AFP

Jan. 12, 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.

By Anders Aslund

Jan. 12, 2026

‘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

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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