Trump Threatens Trade Penalties as Greenland Standoff Deepens and NATO Tensions Rise

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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Trump Slaps 25% Tariff on Countries Trading With Iran Amid Rising Protest Crackdown

Trump Slaps 25% Tariff on Countries Trading With Iran Amid Rising Protest Crackdown

US President Donald Trump announced a bold new move yesterday, imposing a 25 per cent tariff on any country that trades with Iran. The decision comes as Tehran faces growing international scrutiny over its violent crackdown on nationwide protests. “Effective immediately, any country doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran will pay a tariff […]

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NATO Ally Denmark Warns US Against Military Moves on Greenland Amid Trump Remarks

NATO Ally Denmark Warns US Against Military Moves on Greenland Amid Trump Remarks

Denmark has delivered a firm warning to the United States over Greenland, following remarks by President Donald Trump suggesting he might pursue control over the mineral-rich Arctic territory. Copenhagen made it clear that any attempt to take Greenland by force would undermine more than eight decades of NATO-backed transatlantic security ties. The tensions come as […]

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Russian Nuclear-Capable Bombers Undertake Scheduled Flight Near Scandinavian Waters

Russian Nuclear-Capable Bombers Undertake Scheduled Flight Near Scandinavian Waters

Russian nuclear-capable bombers carried out a “scheduled” mission over the Norwegian and Barents Seas, a move that saw fighter jets from foreign nations escorting them, according to Russia’s Defence Ministry, as reported by Russian news agencies. The ministry did not specify the exact date of the Tu-95 flights nor the countries whose aircraft provided the […]

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Talks in Paris Aim to Push Hezbollah Disarmament as Fragile Ceasefire Faces Pressure

Talks in Paris Aim to Push Hezbollah Disarmament as Fragile Ceasefire Faces Pressure

Senior officials from France, Saudi Arabia, and the United States are set to meet today in Paris with the head of the Lebanese army, in an effort to finalize a practical roadmap for the disarmament of Hezbollah, according to diplomatic sources. The discussions come at a critical moment, as concerns grow that the already fragile […]

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