The United States has begun moving a powerful naval force toward the Middle East as President Donald Trump renewed sharp warnings to Iran over its nuclear ambitions and the treatment of protesters inside the country. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One after returning from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump said the US […]
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World leaders are responding cautiously to US President Donald Trump’s latest international initiative: a “Board of Peace” that invites countries to pay US$1 billion (RM4.05 billion) for a permanent seat. Analysts say the plan resembles a pay-to-play version of the United Nations Security Council, raising eyebrows across the globe. The White House reportedly reached out […]
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European leaders have strongly condemned US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose new tariffs on eight key allies over his push to take control of Greenland, calling the move aggressive, unjustified, and dangerous for international relations. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the decision was “completely wrong,” while French President Emmanuel Macron labeled it “unacceptable.” […]
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A tense White House meeting yesterday between US and Danish officials did little to ease the growing friction over Greenland, as President Donald Trump reaffirmed his desire to bring the Danish territory under American control. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Greenlandic counterpart Vivian Motzfeldt met with US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary […]
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The Cuban government has strongly condemned a US operation in Venezuela that resulted in the deaths of 32 Cuban nationals, all reportedly members of Cuba’s armed forces and intelligence services, during an attempt to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. In an official statement released on Sunday, Havana expressed profound grief and announced two days of […]
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that Iran is facing what he describes as a “total war” led by the United States, Israel, and European nations, claiming these powers are working to weaken and pressure Tehran. His remarks were published yesterday on the official website of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, almost six months […]
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China has accused the United States of twisting the intent behind its defence policies in order to complicate warming relations between Beijing and New Delhi. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian made the remarks during a regular press briefing when asked whether China might use the recent easing of tensions with India over disputed border regions […]
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Venezuela has struck a defiant tone in response to US President Donald Trump’s latest warning of a sweeping oil blockade, insisting that its crude exports continue without disruption. The statement came a day after Trump announced what he described as a “total and complete blockade” of all sanctioned oil tankers entering or leaving Venezuela, escalating […]
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US President Donald Trump confirmed Sunday that he had recently spoken by phone with Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, a conversation that comes at a moment of escalating tensions, military maneuvers, and deepening distrust between Washington and Caracas. The United States has intensified pressure on Venezuela in recent months, deploying additional military assets to the Caribbean, […]
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The United States on Sunday welcomed what it called a “significant step forward” in peace framework discussions held in Switzerland, emphasizing that any negotiated settlement to end the Ukraine war must “fully uphold” Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. In a joint statement released shortly afterward, Washington and Kyiv confirmed that negotiators had produced an “updated […]
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