US President Donald Trump on Friday signaled that countries refusing to back his plan for the United States to take control of Greenland could face economic consequences, including new trade tariffs. Speaking during a health roundtable at the White House, Trump said he was prepared to use tariffs as leverage if nations stand in the […]
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Exiled Iranian royal Reza Pahlavi has renewed his call for decisive international action, expressing confidence that sweeping protests across Iran will ultimately bring down the Islamic Republic. Speaking at a news conference in Washington on Friday, the son of Iran’s last shah said the fall of the current system is inevitable, as unrest continues to […]
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New Zealand and Slovakia have temporarily closed their embassies in Tehran, citing a sharp decline in security conditions and growing concerns over potential escalation in Iran. Both countries confirmed that their diplomats have been safely evacuated as a precautionary measure. New Zealand’s Foreign Ministry said its diplomatic staff departed Iran overnight using commercial flights. Embassy […]
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In a landmark ruling on Friday, former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol was sentenced to five years in prison for obstructing justice and other crimes connected to his controversial martial law declaration on December 3, 2024, and the ensuing political chaos. The sentencing marks the first of several high-profile verdicts facing Yoon, whose brief suspension […]
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The United Nations has sounded a stark warning over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, calling for urgent reconstruction as Palestinians endure “inhumane” living conditions. This plea comes as a US-backed truce enters its second phase, offering a rare window for recovery. “I wouldn’t have imagined what I saw today, which is total destruction; not […]
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