Iran Protests: Hundreds of people are believed to have been killed in Iran as days of large protests threaten the future of the ruling regime. Thousands more have reportedly been arrested. US President Trump has also repeatedly threatened military action if security forces kill protesters.

Authorities have cracked down hard. A range of weapons, from water cannon to live ammunition, have been reportedly used against protesters to deadly effect. US-based rights group the Human Rights Activist News Agency (HRANA) reports nearly 500 protesters and 48 security personnel have been killed since protests began. Watch this report for more details!

Iran unrest: Iran protests death toll mounts as crackdown intensifies

Iran unrest: Over 600 killed, 'prepared for war but ready for negotiations'  

U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado on January 15, a White House official said on Monday.


Trump-Machado meet: Venezuela's opposition leader offers to share Nobel Peace Prize with Trump

India and the United States are set to resume trade discussions, as confirmed by Washington’s ambassador to New Delhi, Sergio Gor. The talks come at a sensitive moment after negotiations collapsed last year. Speaking of India's role in U.S. foreign strategy, Gor said that no partner is more essential than India.


US-India Relations: Can New U.S. Envoy Bridge Widening Diplomatic Divide?

In the U.S., the battle between President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is heating up. Powell says that the Department of Justice has issued grand jury subpoenas to the Federal Reserve, threatening a possible criminal indictment linked to his congressional testimony last June.


USA: Ex-Fed Leaders Call Investigation into Powell 'Unprecedented' | WION

Iran unrest: White House says Trump keeping Iran air strikes on the table

President Donald Trump Has Issued a Stark Warning Ahead of a Major Upcoming Ruling from the United States Supreme Court, Saying That If the Court Strikes Down Parts of His Tariff Policy, the U.S. Could Be ‘Screwed’ Financially and Politically.


Trump: U.S. Could Be ‘Screwed’ Over Tariff Ruling | WION

The state of Minnesota and the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St Paul have filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration and the Department of Homeland Security over what they call an “unprecedented” immigration enforcement operation in the region. 


Minnesota and Twin Cities Sue Trump Administration Over Federal Immigration Surge | WION 

President Donald Trump has warned Cuba to strike a deal with the US "before it's too late," threatening to cut off all Venezuelan oil and money supplies following Nicolas Maduro's capture by US forces.


US vs Cuba: Trump vows to halt oil, money flow to Cuba from Venezuela

The United States has revoked more than 100,000 visas since Donald Trump returned to office, according to the State Department. Officials say the number of cancelled visas has more than doubled as the administration intensifies its immigration enforcement and border control policies.


US Revokes Over 100,000 Visas as Trump Tightens Immigration Crackdown | WION

Russian drones struck two foreign-flagged vessels on Monday, Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba said, the second such attack in four days on Black Sea shipping as the war nears the end of its fourth year.

With temperatures plunging below freezing and cities facing long, daily power cuts, Ukrainian civilians are again bracing for winter under fire, as UN officials warned the Security Council that intensified attacks on energy infrastructure and shrinking aid budgets are taking a major toll.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russian drones hit two foreign vessels near Ukrainian port in Black sea

Iran unrest: Iranian FM claims Mossad agent attempted to direct terrorist acts 

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum has ruled out allowing US troops to operate on Mexican soil, calling it off limits after discussions with Donald Trump. The statement comes as both leaders discuss security cooperation, border control and national sovereignty, with Mexico making clear that any foreign military presence is not an option.


Mexico-US Tensions: Mexico Rules Out US Troops on Ground | WION

Iran unrest: Mossad urged Iran protests? 'armed operative seen among the protesters'

President Donald Trump declared himself "Acting President of Venezuela" in a viral Truth Social post following the U.S. capture of Nicolas Maduro, sparking global controversy over Washington's interim control claims.


U.S.-Venezuela: Trump Calls Himself 'Acting President of Venezuela' 

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell revealed Sunday night that the Justice Department served the central bank with grand jury subpoenas, threatening a criminal indictment related to Powell’s testimony before the US Senate.



US Fed Chair Powell Receives Grand Jury Subpoenas From DOJ

A protester briefly replaced the flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran on its London embassy with the country’s former flag, flown before 1979, during a demonstration in the UK capital.


Iran unrest: Iranian diaspora backs protests at home, protests held in London, Paris, and Berlin 

Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces struck three Russian Lukoil drilling platforms in the Caspian Sea — the V. Filanovsky, Yuri Korchagin and Valery Grayfer rigs — in a deep‑strike operation aimed at crippling fuel supply that supports Russia’s war effort, Ukraine’s General Staff said. The attack comes amid continued Kyiv offensive actions against Russian energy and military targets as conflict intensifies.


Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv says platforms supported Russian occupation forces

On Day 15 of Iran’s nationwide protests, the human rights group HRANA confirms 544 people have been killed and more than 10,681 arrested amid a fierce government crackdown, with unrest recorded in 585 locations across all 31 provinces. Figures include 483 protesters, security forces, civilians, and children even as internet shutdowns and restricted reporting make independent verification difficult. Demonstrations persist despite escalating violence and mass detentions.


Iran unrest: Trump says Iran has crossed the red line of killing protesters

The U.S. Department of State has issued an urgent travel warning advising all U.S. citizens to leave Venezuela immediately, citing a rapidly deteriorating security situation and the resumption of international flights. Authorities warned that armed militias known as “colectivos” are setting up roadblocks and searching vehicles for evidence of U.S. citizenship or support for the United States, with all consular services in the country suspended amid severe risks

US Urges Citizens To Leave Venezuela Immediately Amid Militia Threats

President Donald Trump has revived the idea that the United States should acquire or control Greenland, citing national security concerns about Russian and Chinese influence in the Arctic and framing the move as strategically essential for the U.S. Greenland is an autonomous Danish territory not for sale under current law, and world leaders have rejected the notion, although some U.S. officials have discussed financial incentives and expanded influence in the region.

Trump Wants Greenland. Can The U.S. Pay?

Iran faces internet blackout as Ayatollah Khamenei blames protesters for unrest, citing foreign influence amid escalating tensions. Iranian authorities have committed a "mass killing" in cracking down on the biggest protests against the Islamic Republic in years, a rights group said, as the government ordered counter-rallies in a bid to regain the initiative.


Iran unrest: Protests spread wide, reach Supreme Leader Khamenei's hometown

Iran unrest: Hundreds rally outside White House against Iran's Khamenei 

Iranian authorities have committed a "mass killing" in cracking down on the biggest protests against the Islamic Republic in years, a rights group said, as the government ordered counter-rallies in a bid to regain the initiative.


Iran chaos: Death toll mounts in Iran, authorities call for counter-protests

Fresh claims surrounding a high-risk US operation in Venezuela have surfaced, with eyewitness account alleging the use of an unknown and highly advanced weapon. The account comes days after the United States carried out a high-risk operation targeting Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro.

Did US Use 'Sonic Weapon' During Raid To Capture Maduro?

The US holds overwhelming aerial superiority with 13,000+ aircraft and stealth jets. Iran counters this with a regional "air shield" of drones and S-300 missiles to deter threats.

<p>The US holds overwhelming aerial superiority with 13,000+ aircraft and stealth jets. Iran counters this with a regional "air shield" of drones and S-300 missiles to deter threats.</p>

Who would win? Comparing the air power of the US and Iran in case of a war

Tensions between the United States and Venezuela have sharply escalated as President Trump signs an executive order to protect Venezuelan oil revenues held in U.S. accounts, blocking seizure by courts and creditors amid ongoing political turmoil. Venezuelan interim leader Delcy Rodríguez has denounced U.S. actions as illegitimate and aggressive, accusing Washington of undermining Venezuela’s sovereignty and targeting its oil. The U.S. continues urging citizens to leave Venezuela amid security concerns, while debate intensifies over oil control and foreign intervention in the crisis

US-Venezuela Tensions: Delcy Rodriguez Denounces US Again

US President Donald Trump on Friday played down the possibility of abducting his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, just as he captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro a week ago.

Zelensky Calls Onto US To Capture Putin After Maduro, Trump Rules Out Possibility

 The United States and Venezuela said Friday they were exploring the possibility of restoring diplomatic relations, as a Trump administration delegation visited the South American nation.

Venezuela Leader Vows to Face US Aggression Through Diplomacy

It has now been six days since U.S. Forces carried out a surprise nighttime raid in Venezuela,
Taking Nicolas maduro and his wife into U.S. Custody
This action has caught the Venezuelan government off guard,
Along with few members of the U.S congress.

U.S. Senate Moves to Limit Trump's Venezuela War Resolutions

US President Donald Trump confirms he will meet Nobel laureate Machado next week in Washington, D.C. The high-profile meeting is expected to focus on international issues, political dialogue, and potential collaborations.

Trump-Machado Meet: US President Confirms Meeting with Nobel Laureate Machado in Washington

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