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Denmark upholds 1952 shoot-on-sight order amid US Greenland threats

Denmark's Defense Ministry confirmed on Wednesday that a 1952 military directive remains active, requiring troops to engage any invading force immediately without awaiting orders—even if commanders lack notice of war declarations. The Cold War-era rule comes to light amid rising tensions over......

Russia confirms US release of two crew from seized tanker

U.S. forces seized the Russian-flagged oil tanker Marinera in the North Atlantic on January 7, detaining 28 crew members including three Indian nationals after weeks of pursuit that heightened tensions with Moscow. The operation involved Navy SEALs delivered by the U.S. Army's 160th Special Operations......

Trump cancels new strikes on Venezuela after prisoner releases

President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he had called off a second wave of military strikes against Venezuela, citing the interim government's cooperation, particularly the release of political prisoners. In a statement posted on his social media platform, Trump revealed that major oil companies......

White House discusses Greenland acquisition with Danish and Greenlandic envoys

White House officials met with representatives from Denmark and Greenland on Thursday to explore paths toward U.S. control over the Arctic island, amid President Trump's persistent pursuit. Discussions reportedly touched on potential cash payments to residents as one avenue forward. Jesper Møller......

EU eyes troop deployment to Greenland amid Trump's acquisition push

The European Union is exploring the deployment of troops to Greenland at Denmark's request, as the Trump administration ramps up efforts to acquire the strategic Arctic territory. Diplomatic sources cited by Politico indicate that while such a presence would unlikely deter a direct U.S. military......

Rubio to meet Danish officials as markets bet on Trump Greenland takeover

President Donald Trump's intensifying campaign to acquire Greenland has sparked a frenzy on crypto-based prediction markets, with traders wagering millions on whether his administration will bring the Arctic territory under U.S. control. Polymarket odds showed a 15 percent probability of Trump securing......

Europe demands sanctions against US over Trump’s Greenland threats

European leaders have united in an unusually firm response to President Donald Trump’s escalating threats to seize Greenland through potential military action, with prominent lawmakers pushing for concrete economic countermeasures against Washington rather than mere symbolic support for Denmark. The......

Trump signals years-long US control over Venezuela

President Donald Trump stated Wednesday evening that American oversight of Venezuela and its oil reserves will extend far beyond a few months, potentially spanning several years following last weekend's military operation that captured President Nicolás Maduro. When pressed by the New York......

Ghana’s former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta detained by U.S. immigration authorities

Ken Ofori-Atta, former Finance Minister of Ghana, has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), his legal team announced Wednesday evening. Ofori-Atta, 66, has been in the United States since January 2025 for medical treatment, including prostate cancer surgery. He has been under......

Trump threatens military action across Latin America

President Donald Trump issued stark warnings this week of potential military intervention in several Latin American nations, invoking his "Donroe doctrine" after US forces captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro over the weekend. These unprecedented threats targeting Colombia, Cuba,......

US already holds broad military access to Greenland under 1951 pact

Defense analysts disclosed Tuesday that a 1951 agreement between the United States and Denmark grants America extensive military authority over Greenland, casting doubt on President Trump's push to acquire the territory outright. "The US has such free rein in Greenland that they can pretty......

Venezuela's interim leader ramps up crackdown after US captures Maduro

Days after US forces seized Nicolás Maduro in Caracas, Venezuela's interim government under Delcy Rodríguez has unleashed a sweeping crackdown on dissent. Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello announced Wednesday that 100 people died in the American raid, with a similar number wounded.......

U.S. forces seize Russian-flagged tanker after Atlantic pursuit

U.S. military and Coast Guard personnel boarded the Marinera, a Russian-flagged tanker tied to Venezuela, in the North Atlantic on January 7 before Russian naval escorts arrived, according to American officials. This seizure caps a dramatic two-week chase across the Atlantic and signals a sharp escalation......

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