French President Emmanuel Macron has announced the deployment of French troops to Greenland at Denmark’s request, openly challenging President Donald Trump’s renewed threats to bring the Arctic island under U.S. control. Macron stated that the French forces will join Germany, Sweden, and Norway in "Operation Polar Resilience," a joint military exercise aimed at bolstering Denmark’s security in the region. The move follows Trump’s recent declaration on Truth Social that Greenl

According to The Washington Post, Israel and Iran have exchanged secret messages via Russian mediation, committing to refrain from attacking one another. Sources reveal that Israel initiated the exchange in late December, assuring Tehran that it would not launch military action unless provoked. Iran reportedly responded through Moscow, pledging to avoid a preemptive strike on Israel. This clandestine de-escalation aims to serve both nations' immediate strategic interests: Isr

Iran reopened its airspace early Thursday following a near-five-hour closure that forced major international airlines to reroute or cancel flights. The temporary shutdown occurred amid heightened fears of a U.S. military strike in response to Tehran’s crackdown on nationwide protests. Human rights organizations report that over 3,400 people have been killed since the unrest intensified in early January 2026. President Donald Trump  appeared to lower the temperature on Wednesd

Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia People are seen on a street with destroyed buildings at the Jabalia camp in the northern Gaza Strip on June 3, 2024. (Photo by Mahmoud Zaki/Xinhua) GAZA/CAIRO, Jan. (Xinhua) -- Egypt, Qatar and Türkiye announced on Wednesday the completion of the formation of a Palestinian technocratic committee to administer the Gaza Strip, according to a joint statement issued by Egypt's Foreign Ministry. A source close to the committee, speaking to Xinhua on c

Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen stated on Wednesday that his country would continue to strengthen its military presence in Greenland while enhancing coordination within NATO. This move follows sharp U.S. criticism accusing Copenhagen of neglecting the Arctic territory's defense. "We will continue to bolster our military presence, but we will also focus on increasing maneuvers and the Alliance's footprint in the Arctic," Poulsen said hours before a high-stakes Whit

International pressure on Iran is mounting as protests enter their third week, amid reports of hundreds of deaths and thousands of arrests. U.S. President Donald Trump declared that "help is on the way" for the protesters, emphasizing that "all options" remain on the table. Furthermore, Trump announced that the U.S. will impose a 25% tariff on any country that continues to conduct trade with Iran. Casualties and Judiciary Response: The Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRA

The United States has reduced its personnel at Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar and other key regional facilities as a "precautionary measure" amid soaring tensions. The Qatari government confirmed the move was a response to the current regional instability. This follows President Donald Trump’s warning of "very firm action" if Iranian authorities execute anti-government protesters. Regional Warnings and Broken Diplomacy: A senior Iranian official told Reuters that Tehran has info

U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to announce the transition to the second stage of the Gaza ceasefire. He is expected to reveal a new administrative structure for the Strip today, despite obstacles such as funding issues, Israeli opposition to reconstruction, and delays in troop withdrawals. According to the Wall Street Journal , Trump believes it is time to move from fighting to governance and reconstruction, as outlined in the 20-point "Trump Plan" approved during t

An analysis by Clement Bernard for the British newspaper The Guardian  warns that any massive US move to exploit Venezuela’s oil reserves could consume more than 10% of the remaining global carbon budget required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Venezuela holds the world's largest proven oil reserves, which, if fully exploited, could single-handedly exhaust the world's entire remaining carbon budget. The Impact of Trump's Expansion: Following the detention of President Nico

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel denied on Monday the existence of any political negotiations between his country and the United States, even as President Donald Trump escalates pressure on the island. Díaz-Canel clarified on the "X" platform: "There are no talks with the U.S. government, except for procedural communications regarding migration." Threats and Oil Pressure: This follows Trump's Sunday announcement that Washington was "in discussions" with Havana. Trump had wa

Beijing has urged the United States to refrain from using other countries as pretexts to pursue its own interests. This comes after President Donald Trump stated that the U.S. needs to control Greenland to prevent Russia or China from occupying it in the future. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning emphasized during a press conference on Monday that "the Arctic is an area that concerns the public interests of the entire international community." The "Make a Deal" Pu

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on Monday that the merchant protests, which began on December 28, started as "calm and legitimate" but were later steered toward violence. He claimed that Iranian security forces handled the demonstrations "peacefully" and that the government immediately initiated talks to listen to the protesters' demands. Evidence of Sabotage: The Foreign Minister revealed that the government possesses evidence of security forces being fired u

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on Iranian authorities to exercise "maximum restraint" and refrain from using force. He expressed deep shock over reports of violence and the excessive use of force by Iranian authorities against protesters across multiple locations, resulting in dozens of deaths and numerous injuries in recent days. UN Condemns Excessive Force: UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric issued a statement on behalf of the Secretary-General

Former Israeli Military Intelligence Chief Tamir Hayman stated on Monday that Israel nearly launched attacks on Iran twice in recent weeks due to "miscalculations." Hayman explained that Iran’s preparations for a potential strike created an "inevitable coordination" between Israel and the United States. He noted that U.S. actions against Iran are already underway, ranging from disinformation and cyberattacks to special operations or even open war, depending on developments. L

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused the United States and Israel on Sunday of attempting to spread "chaos and instability" in Iran by inciting "rioters." In an address on state television, Pezeshkian urged Iranians to distance themselves from violent elements, emphasizing that "protest is different from rioting," while asserting the government's commitment to solving economic crises and its willingness to "listen to the people." Hardline Response and Regional Threats:

Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia CAIRO, Jan. 11 (Xinhua) -- Fatalities from two weeks of nationwide unrest in Iran climbed on Sunday as Tehran warned it would strike U.S. and Israeli bases if Washington attacked Iranian targets under the excuse of "protecting" protesters. State media reported that at least 109 members of Iran's security forces have been killed in clashes since the protests began 14 days ago. Meanwhile, human rights groups based outside the country said the numbe

The Director of Media for the Aleppo Health Directorate reported on Sunday an increase in the number of casualties resulting from "SDF targeting of residential neighborhoods" since last Tuesday. Official sources stated that the toll has reached 24 deaths and 129 injuries among civilians. Evacuation and Arrests: Simultaneously, Syrian authorities evacuated approximately 400 Kurdish fighters from Aleppo to northeastern Syria. A Ministry of Interior official told AFP that 360 f

The Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, warned U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday that any attack on Iran would be met with retaliation against Israel and U.S. military bases in the region, labeling them "legitimate targets." Sources report that Israel is on high alert, anticipating potential U.S. intervention to support nationwide protests currently sweeping Iran. Economic Collapse and Social Unrest: The protests began in late December 2025 followi

Mazloum Abdi, commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), announced on Sunday the withdrawal of his fighters from Aleppo, Syria's second-largest city, ending days of violent clashes with the Syrian Army following a new agreement. The clashes, which erupted last week, led to the displacement of thousands of civilians and casualties on both sides. Ceasefire and Evacuation: Writing on "X" (formerly Twitter) early Sunday, Abdi stated: "Through the mediation of international

From his prison cell in Brooklyn, detained Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro confirmed that he is "doing well," according to his son, National Assembly member Nicolás Maduro Guerra. Guerra explained in a video on Saturday night that lawyers informed him his father remains strong, quoting him: "We are not sad (referring also to his wife Cilia Flores); we are well, we are fighters." Release of Political Prisoners: Meanwhile, Venezuela continued releasing political prisoners y