President Miguel Diaz-Canel rejects U.S. pressure as Havana vows to maintain sovereignty, while Mexico emerges as an alternative oil supplier amid shortages and rolling blackouts
U.S. President Trump considers military, cyber, and sanctions options as Iran warns of retaliation; protests leave more than 500 dead amid internet blackout and nationwide unrest
European allies plan to boost Arctic military presence as Trump pushes for Greenland acquisition, with NATO talks framed as “business as usual” to deter Russian and Chinese activity
Not since World War II has there been such a clear rift within the Euro-Atlantic alliance. A rift that is deepening and widening almost daily as the result of a reckless and incoherent policy being pursued by the US
President Donald Trump has repeatedly warned Iran’s leadership in recent days against using force to suppress demonstrators and has openly floated the prospect of U.S. involvement.
Iranian authorities moved to escalate their response to the largest anti-government protests in years, with the Revolutionary Guards vowing to defend the Islamic Republic at all costs
White House officials have discussed lump sum payments of up to $100,000 per person to persuade Greenlanders to secede from Denmark, amid broader talks on acquiring the strategically important Arctic territory
President Donald Trump says cooperation from Caracas, including the release of political prisoners and joint efforts on oil infrastructure, has led to the cancellation of planned follow‑up military strikes
Supreme Leader blames unrest on foreign influence as communications are cut, flights cancelled, and protests spread across all provinces amid economic turmoil
Handful of Republicans break with party to back resolution limiting military action
The invitation follows a phone call aimed at easing tensions after Washington revoked Petro’s visa, imposed sanctions, and floated possible military action over drug trafficking and regional security concerns
The president says Washington will control Venezuela’s oil revenues for an extended period as it works with the interim government, eases tensions with Colombia, and engages major energy companies on rebuilding the country’s oil sector
The United States will withdraw from more than 60 international and United Nations-linked entities, including a cornerstone climate treaty and agencies focused on gender equality and development, as President Donald Trump cites conflicts with U.S. national interests
Rights groups report dozens of deaths and more than 1,000 arrests as demonstrations over inflation and a collapsing currency spread beyond Tehran, prompting a security crackdown alongside government calls for dialogue
Helicopters and Coast Guard vessel being used in the continuing seizure
U.S. forces seized an oil tanker tied to Venezuela sanctions after a prolonged chase across the Atlantic, in a move that could heighten tensions with Russia and deepen enforcement of Trump’s Venezuelan oil blockade
Agreement would redirect Venezuelan crude away from China toward U.S. refineries, easing pressure on Caracas’ oil output while giving Washington greater control over sanctioned supplies
The secretary of state said the White House is using rhetoric to pressure Denmark into negotiations
Greenland’s prime minister says closer ties with Washington do not mean annexation, as European leaders back the Arctic island following renewed U.S. interest and comments by President Donald Trump
Danish and Greenlandic leaders warn the U.S. president that Greenland is not for sale, following his repeated comments about wanting the Arctic island for strategic and defense purposes