US President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged Iranians to keep protesting and remember the names of those abusing them, saying help is on the way, as Iran's clerical establishment pressed its crackdown against the biggest demonstrations in years.
Iran in turn accused Trump of encouraging political destabilisation and inciting violence.

Trump Declines to Clarify His 'Help Is on Its Way' Comment on Iran Protest 

More than 2,000 people have been killed during the violent crackdown by security forces on protests in Iran, a human rights group has said, as President Trump promised Iranians that help was "on its way".

Trump Says US Will 'Act Accordingly' on Reported Iran Killings 

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has spoken with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on trade, critical minerals, nuclear cooperation, defence and energy. The call comes amid strained India US ties following steep American tariffs on Indian goods, including a punitive levy over Russian oil purchases. Both sides said they would remain in touch on key issues.


India-US Ties: Jaishankar and Rubio Hold Phone Talks on Trade and Defence | WION

Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has said his people would choose Denmark over the United States if asked now, as Donald Trump renews calls for Washington to take control of the Arctic island. Speaking alongside Denmark’s Prime Minister, Nielsen rejected the idea of US annexation, while Copenhagen warned that any use of force would shatter the trans-Atlantic alliance.


US-Greenland Takeover: Greenland PM Says Island Would Choose Denmark Over US | WION

More than 2,000 people have reportedly been killed in Iran amid a violent security crackdown on nationwide protests, according to human rights group HRANA. The US-based agency said at least 1,850 protesters have died along with government affiliates, civilians and children. Amid an ongoing internet blackout, Iranian officials blame “terrorists” for the unrest. President Donald Trump said support for Iranians is “on its way” as he prepares for a meeting on the crisis.


Iran Protests: Over 2,000 Killed in Iran Protests as Trump Says ‘Help Is on Its Way’ | WION 

Trump warns of ‘complete mess’ if Supreme Court rejects tariffs. US president speaks after saying that any country that does business with Iran will face 25% levy on trade with US.


Trump's tariffs: What happens if tariffs are ruled illegal by US Supreme Court? 

Breaking developments in the U.S.–Iran standoff. President Donald Trump has urged Iranians to take over their country’s institutions, a statement widely seen as a major escalation amid unrest inside Iran and rising U.S. military pressure in the region. With Washington issuing evacuation advisories and refusing to rule out the use of force, tensions are at a critical point. This report explains what Trump’s remarks signal, how Iran may respond, and why fears of a wider conflict are growing.

U.S. President Donald Trump Has Told Iranians to Take Over the Country's Institutions

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

Zelensky Comments on Venezuela Oil and Iran Protests During Nightly Address

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International Phone Calls Resume in Iran | Four Killed in Russian Attack on Kharkiv | HEADLINES

President Donald Trump is reportedly considering diplomatic talks with Iran amid rising tensions, even as military options, including air strikes, have not been ruled out. Vice-President JD Vance and senior officials are pushing for negotiations first, while the White House says diplomacy remains a priority. The situation highlights deep divisions within the administration’s approach to Tehran.


Iran-USA Tensions: Trump Weighs Iran Talks as Military Options Remain on the Table | WION

Kyiv's forces struck three Russian oil drilling platforms in the Caspian Sea, targeting Lukoil's key energy infrastructure amid the war's brutally cold fourth winter.


Russia-Ukraine war: Almost all Kyiv without heating amid cold snap 

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: Trump says Iranian leaders have reached out for negotiations

As tensions between the United States and Iran rise amid unrest in Tehran, President Donald Trump is reportedly leaning toward military action if Tehran’s government continues violent repression and defies US pressure. At the same time, Vice President JD Vance and other senior officials are urging Trump to pursue diplomatic talks before authorising any military strikes, with Washington also considering Iran’s offer for negotiations on its nuclear programme.


US-Iran Tensions: Trump Weighs Military Action as VP Vance Pushes Diplomacy | WION

The United States military allegedly disguised one of its aircraft as a civilian plane to attack a suspected drug smuggling boat coming from Venezuela, according to a report in The New York Times.


US-Venezuela Tensions: Reports Suggest US Disguised Military Aircraft In Sept 2 Boat Strike

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: Kharkiv mayor claims Russian drone struck children's medical facility 

Iran unrest: Iran protests death toll mounts as crackdown intensifies

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

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

Trump Keeping Iran Air Strikes on the Table: White House

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