Europe Unites with Greenland Amid Trump’s Arctic Land Grab Threats
European nations have rallied behind Greenland this week, condemning President Trump’s bid to seize the Arctic island as illegitimate and sparking NATO coordination talks.
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Trump Weighs Military Strikes on Iran as Regional Tensions Rise
President Trump considers military strike options against Iran amid regional tensions and ongoing protests since late December.
Trump’s $100B Venezuela Oil Pitch Falls Flat with CEOs
After Trump’s Jan 9 pitch for a $100B rebuild of Venezuela’s oil sector, major U.S. CEOs cited legal risks and past losses, keeping their powder dry.
Trump’s Greenland Ultimatum: Easy or Hard Way
US President Trump declared he’ll secure Greenland for the US — the easy way or the hard way — prompting firm rejections from Denmark and Greenland.
US Faces UNGA Voting Loss Over Unpaid Dues
The US risks losing its UN General Assembly voting rights after missing its 2025 dues, as President Trump’s withdrawals spark criticism at the UN and from European leaders on climate.
US Senate Moves to Limit Trump’s Military Actions in Venezuela
Senate advances a resolution to limit President Trump’s military actions in Venezuela by invoking the War Powers Act, following the Jan. 3 raid and earlier strikes.
Bernie Sanders Slams US ‘Imperialism’ Over Venezuela
Sen. Bernie Sanders condemns US ‘rank imperialism’ in targeting Venezuela’s oil, warning it violates international law and sets a dangerous precedent.
Trump Warns Impeachment Looms If GOP Loses 2026 Midterms
Donald Trump warned House Republicans on January 6, 2026, that losing this November’s midterms could open the door to a third impeachment—he’s been impeached twice before.
US Eyes Greenland Move; Chinese Mainland Slams “China Threat” Claims
Trump is exploring options to acquire Greenland, alarming NATO allies, as the Chinese mainland condemns ‘China threat’ rhetoric, intensifying Arctic tensions.
Trump Says Venezuela Will Hand Over Up to 50M Barrels of Oil
US President Trump announced that interim Venezuela authorities will transfer 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil to the US, sold at market price, with proceeds to benefit both nations.