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Russia's allies question Moscow's support amid Ukraine war strains

Russia's closest partners, from Venezuela to Iran and Cuba, are reassessing the worth of Moscow's backing after a string of crises exposed Vladimir Putin's government's inability or unwillingness to intervene effectively. The clearest warning came from Venezuela, where a U.S. operation captured President Nicolás Maduro......

CME reforms silver futures as metal hits record highs

Silver surged past $90 per ounce for the first time on January 13 and 14, capping a stunning rally that has lifted the white metal nearly 200% since January 2025 and outpaced gold in what analysts call a structural revaluation driven by supply shortages and booming industrial demand. Spot silver touched an intraday peak of $91.53 on Wednesday......

Trump warns Iran amid escalating protest death toll

President Donald Trump has ramped up his rhetoric against Tehran, telling Iranian protesters that help is on the way as the death toll from nationwide unrest climbs past 2,500, according to a U.S.-based human rights group. Speaking to demonstrators, Trump posted on Truth Social that he had canceled all meetings with Iranian officials until......

Zoe Saldana becomes highest-grossing actor ever

Zoe Saldana has claimed the title of the highest-grossing actor in history, surpassing her Marvel Cinematic Universe colleague Scarlett Johansson. She reached this milestone as James Cameron's Avatar: Fire and Ash crossed $1.23 billion at the global box office on January 12, pushing her career total past $16.8 billion. Johansson,......

Trump envoys Witkoff and Kushner eye Putin meeting in Moscow

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, key envoys from President Donald Trump in Ukraine peace talks, are working to visit Moscow soon for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, sources familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. The encounter could occur this month, though plans remain fluid amid over two weeks of unrest in Iran, where security......

Zelenskyy reveals readiness of peace documents with Trump team

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on January 13 that negotiations with the Trump administration have reached a critical stage, with key documents on security guarantees and reconstruction nearly ready for signing. This development comes as G7 leaders prepare to meet Trump and Zelenskyy at the World Economic Forum in Davos next......

Zelenskyy says peace documents with Trump team nearly ready

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on January 13 that negotiations with the Trump administration have reached a critical stage, with key documents on security guarantees and reconstruction "practically ready" for signing. This development comes as G7 leaders prepare to meet Trump and Zelenskyy at the World Economic......

EU offers troops to Greenland amid Trump's annexation threats

The European Union has signaled readiness to extend security assistance to Greenland should Denmark request it, as transatlantic tensions escalate over U.S. President Donald Trump's overt push to acquire the Arctic territory. European Commissioner for Defense and Space Andrius Kubilius made this proposal on Monday at the Folk och Försvar......

Greenland's leader rejects Trump's bid for control, affirms ties to Denmark

Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen firmly rebuffed U.S. President Donald Trump's push to acquire the Arctic territory, stating that Greenland prefers to remain linked to Denmark amid escalating geopolitical tensions. Speaking at a joint press conference in Copenhagen alongside Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen,......

Zelenskyy and Trump to meet in Davos on Ukraine security

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump are set to meet next week at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where G7 leaders aim to secure Trump's personal backing for security guarantees to shield Ukraine following a potential ceasefire with Russia. Scheduled for Wednesday during the January 19-23......

Iran admits 2,000 protest deaths as Trump weighs military response

Iranian authorities have for the first time acknowledged the scale of the deadly crackdown on nationwide protests, confirming that around 2,000 people were killed during two weeks of unrest. The admission comes as former United States president Donald Trump signals he is prepared to use military force against Iran, escalating tensions already......

US releases crew of seized Russian tanker after Moscow protests

United States authorities have freed all crew members, including three Indian nationals, from the Russian-flagged tanker Marinera following its seizure in the North Atlantic early January. The move ends a tense standoff that began on January 7 when U.S. Navy SEALs and Coast Guard forces boarded the vessel 190 miles south of Iceland after an......

Morocco strengthens defense ties with U.S. amid strategic cooperation talks

Morocco’s Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of National Defense Administration, Abdeltif Loudyi, received Bryan J. Ellis, the United States Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for African Affairs, on Monday, accompanied by a high-level delegation visiting Morocco for a working visit. During the meeting, both officials......

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