Germany’s top diplomat has sought to ease international concerns over the possibility of the United States seizing Greenland, following repeated statements by former President Donald Trump suggesting he could take control of the Arctic island from Denmark. Speaking after meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul emphasized that he sees […]
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In a bold move yesterday, US President Donald Trump announced a 25 per cent tariff on any country trading with Iran, escalating pressure on Tehran in response to its violent crackdown on nationwide protests. “Effective immediately, any country doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran will pay a 25 per cent tariff on all […]
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A brutal crackdown on protests across Iran has reportedly killed at least 648 people, including nine minors, according to Norway-based rights organization Iran Human Rights (IHR). The wave of demonstrations, which began over economic grievances, has escalated into one of the largest challenges to the Islamic Republic since the 1979 revolution. Thousands more are injured, […]
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Former Polish Minister of Justice Zbigniew Ziobro has confirmed that he has been granted asylum by the Hungarian government, citing what he describes as political repression in Poland. In a statement shared on Monday via the social media platform X, Ziobro said he made the decision to accept Hungary’s offer of asylum after careful consideration […]
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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has urged Iranian authorities to exercise “maximum restraint” amid ongoing protests across the country, calling for an end to what has been described as excessive and disproportionate use of force against demonstrators. According to a statement released on Sunday, January 11, by UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric, the Secretary-General expressed deep […]
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Japan has taken a bold and unprecedented step to secure its future supply of critical minerals. A Japanese deep-sea mining vessel has set sail on a month-long mission to explore rare earth–rich seabed mud near Minamitori Island, a remote coral atoll located nearly 1,900 kilometers southeast of Tokyo. The move signals Tokyo’s growing determination to […]
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US President Donald Trump revealed that Iran’s leadership has reached out to seek negotiations, amid violent protests sweeping across the country. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday, Trump said, “The leaders of Iran called,” adding that “a meeting is being set up,” but warned that Washington “may have to act before a […]
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The Norwegian Nobel Institute has firmly dismissed any possibility of transferring a Nobel Peace Prize, following remarks by Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado that she could give her anticipated 2025 award to former US President Donald Trump. In an official statement, the institute emphasized that Nobel Prizes are final and irreversible decisions. According to […]
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Bushfires have torn through southeast Australia, destroying hundreds of buildings and claiming at least one life, as extreme heat and dry conditions fueled one of the most dangerous fire outbreaks the region has seen in years. Authorities confirmed on Sunday that more than 300 buildings, including homes, sheds, and other rural structures, have been reduced […]
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is set to make a landmark visit to South Korea from January 17 to 19 for a summit with President Lee Jae Myung, the South Korean Blue House announced on Friday. This visit marks the first state visit by an Italian leader to South Korea in 19 years, highlighting the […]
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