US President Donald Trump used a White House address to highlight what he described as major achievements in his first year back in office, as French President Emmanuel Macron warned that the world may be entering a “world without rules,” marked by growing power politics and weakened international norms. Speaking alongside senior officials and supporters,…
Donald Trump has once again placed Greenland at the centre of global debate, this time linking US ambitions over the Arctic island to the Nobel Peace Prize in a message reportedly sent to Norway’s leader. The unusual communication has drawn sharp reactions across Europe, reviving tensions over sovereignty, diplomacy, and Trump’s unconventional approach to foreign…
Former UK prime minister Tony Blair and US senator Marco Rubio are among a list of prominent international figures reportedly associated with a proposed “Gaza Board of Peace,” an initiative aimed at shaping a post-war political and security framework for the Palestinian territory. The concept of a Gaza Board of Peace has emerged amid intense…
Iran issued a stark warning that it will retaliate if the United States attacks, as nationwide protests continued despite an increasingly severe government crackdown. The warning came from Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, who told lawmakers that any U.S. military strike on Iranian territory would be met with force against U.S. and allied interests, including…
Former US President Donald Trump has once again reignited controversy by arguing that the United States needs to “own” Greenland in order to prevent Russia and China from expanding their influence in the Arctic. Speaking during a campaign-style appearance, Trump framed Greenland as a strategic necessity, claiming its location and resources make it vital to…
US Vice President JD Vance has criticised Denmark and other European countries over what he described as a failure to adequately manage and protect the “critical” strategic interests surrounding Greenland, reigniting debate over Arctic security and transatlantic responsibility. Speaking at a policy forum in Washington, Vance argued that Europe has underestimated Greenland’s growing importance at…
A recent power outage in Berlin has drawn renewed attention to Germany’s vulnerability to sabotage and the growing risks facing critical infrastructure across Europe. Although electricity was restored within hours, the disruption affected thousands of households, transport systems, and public services, underscoring how even brief interruptions can have wide-ranging consequences in a major capital. German…
Venezuela’s political tensions reached a dramatic peak as President Nicolás Maduro appeared before a court in a hearing that quickly became a stage for defiance, symbolism, and international messaging. Declaring “I’m a prisoner of war,” Maduro framed the proceedings not as a legal process but as part of a broader geopolitical confrontation, casting himself as…
At least 30 people have been killed in a deadly attack on a village in Nigeria, underscoring the persistent insecurity affecting parts of the country. The assault reportedly took place in a rural community where gunmen stormed the area, opening fire on residents and setting homes ablaze, according to local officials and community leaders. Witnesses…
The United States offered Ukraine a 15-year security guarantee as part of ongoing discussions over long-term support and post-war stability, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said. The proposal, according to Zelensky, is intended to provide Kyiv with sustained military, political, and strategic backing as the country continues to defend itself against Russia’s invasion and plan for…
