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In a bid to persuade Donald Trump for US intervention in Iran amid intensified protests, Iran's exiled crown prince Reza Pahalvi on Monday (Jan 12) resorted to ego-stroking the US president by saying "President Trump is not Obama" and his word of support for the protesters reflect that, adding that "The President is a man of action and a man of peace" and should immidately take action against Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's regime to "bring about the greatest peace the world has ever seen."&nbsp;"The President is a man of action and a man of peace. Now, he can act to bring about the greatest peace the world has ever seen: by helping Iranians finally end this criminal regime," he posted on X.&nbsp;Pahalvi stressed that "The regime is weak and on its back legs" and Iranians are ready to topple it. He urged Donald Trump not to engage in negotiations with this "criminal regime."&nbsp;"The regime is weak and on its back legs. The people are ready to topple it. They do not need boots on the ground. All they need is the action of the leader of the free world. Negotiating with this criminal regime, which is still threatening America and the President, will not bring peace. But immediate action to support these brave protesters will save thousands of lives and bring lasting peace to the region," the crown prince added.&nbsp;Reza Pahalvi made these statements, quoting Republican Senator Lindsey Graham's post in which he argued that the United States must intervene to end the brutal oppression of the Iranian regime.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iranian-military-will-teach-an-unforgettable-lesson-to-trump-if-us-attacks-iran-parliament-speaker-1768228535454">Iranian military will teach 'an unforgettable lesson' to Trump if US attacks Iran: Parliament speaker</a>&nbsp;Graham, a close ally of Donald Trump, argued that the United States encouraged the protesters to continue risking their lives; therefore, it must act decisively in Iran. PahalvI, endorsing Graham's view, said "That will be President Trump’s legacy".&nbsp;These remarks come amid the Trump Administration's mounting rhetoric as protests in the Islamic Republic entered their third week. The US president repeatedly cautioned Iranian authorities against using brutal force to quell the protests and warned that the US would get involved if protesters were killed and would hit the country where it hurts.&nbsp;According to a US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, nearly 490 people died in brutal crackdowns on protests in Iran, of these killed 48 individuals belonged to security forces. It anticipates the death toll will go up in the coming days.&nbsp;Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran's last monarch, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, who was overthrown during the 1979 revolution to establish an Islamic Republic under Ayatollah Ali Khomenai as Supreme Leader.&nbsp;The exiled crown prince who enraged as prominent opposition voices among Iranians living abroad called on the workers and employees in key sectors of the economy, especially oil, gas and energy, to begin nationwide strikes. "I am certain that by making our street presence more targeted, and at the same time, by cutting off the financial lifelines, we will completely bring the Islamic Republic and its worn-out and fragile repression apparatus to its knees".

Protests in the Islamic Republic entered their third week. According to the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, nearly 490 people have been killed in Iran during brutal crackdowns on the protests, including 48 members of the security forces.

In a bid to persuade Donald Trump for US intervention in Iran amid intensified protests, Iran's exiled crown prince Reza Pahalvi on Monday (Jan 12) resorted to ego-stroking the US president by saying "President Trump is not Obama" and his word of support for the protesters reflect that, adding that "The President is a man of action and a man of peace" and should immidately take action against Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's regime to "bring about the greatest peace the world has ever seen." "The President is a man of action and a man of peace. Now, he can act to bring about the greatest peace the world has ever seen: by helping Iranians finally end this criminal regime," he posted on X. Pahalvi stressed that "The regime is weak and on its back legs" and Iranians are ready to topple it. He urged Donald Trump not to engage in negotiations with this "criminal regime." "The regime is weak and on its back legs. The people are ready to topple it. They do not need boots on the ground. All they need is the action of the leader of the free world. Negotiating with this criminal regime, which is still threatening America and the President, will not bring peace. But immediate action to support these brave protesters will save thousands of lives and bring lasting peace to the region," the crown prince added. Reza Pahalvi made these statements, quoting Republican Senator Lindsey Graham's post in which he argued that the United States must intervene to end the brutal oppression of the Iranian regime. Also Read: Iranian military will teach 'an unforgettable lesson' to Trump if US attacks Iran: Parliament speaker Graham, a close ally of Donald Trump, argued that the United States encouraged the protesters to continue risking their lives; therefore, it must act decisively in Iran. PahalvI, endorsing Graham's view, said "That will be President Trump’s legacy". These remarks come amid the Trump Administration's mounting rhetoric as protests in the Islamic Republic entered their third week. The US president repeatedly cautioned Iranian authorities against using brutal force to quell the protests and warned that the US would get involved if protesters were killed and would hit the country where it hurts. According to a US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, nearly 490 people died in brutal crackdowns on protests in Iran, of these killed 48 individuals belonged to security forces. It anticipates the death toll will go up in the coming days. Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran's last monarch, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, who was overthrown during the 1979 revolution to establish an Islamic Republic under Ayatollah Ali Khomenai as Supreme Leader. The exiled crown prince who enraged as prominent opposition voices among Iranians living abroad called on the workers and employees in key sectors of the economy, especially oil, gas and energy, to begin nationwide strikes. "I am certain that by making our street presence more targeted, and at the same time, by cutting off the financial lifelines, we will completely bring the Islamic Republic and its worn-out and fragile repression apparatus to its knees".

Protests in the Islamic Republic entered their third week. According to the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, nearly 490 people have been killed in Iran during brutal crackdowns on the protests, including 48 members of the security forces.

'Trump is not Obama': Exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi calls for immediate US intervention in Iran

Social media platform Instagram has rejected claims that its platform suffered a data breach after large numbers of users reported receiving unexpected password reset emails. According to the company, the emails were triggered by a technical flaw that allowed a third party to initiate legitimate password reset requests. Instagram said the issue has since been fixed and stressed that its internal systems were not compromised, assuring users that their accounts remain safe.&nbsp;Despite this reassurance, several cybersecurity experts have raised doubts. Malwarebytes, a well-known security firm, suggested the emails were linked to a hacking incident rather than a simple technical error. In a post shared on X, Malwarebytes alleged that hackers had obtained personal information from 17.5 million Instagram accounts. The firm claimed the exposed data included usernames, phone numbers, email addresses, physical locations, and other sensitive details. The post, which included an image of an Instagram password reset email, quickly gained traction, attracting more than 2.3 million views.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/venezuela-s-machado-meets-pope-leo-seeks-support-for-release-of-political-prisoners-nicolas-maduro-caracus-1768234943986">Venezuela’s Machado meets Pope Leo, seeks support for release of political prisoners</a>&nbsp;Malwarebytes later told the BBC that it believes the surge in password reset emails coincided with the sale of private user data on a criminal forum. On that forum, a seller claims to possess personal information belonging to millions of Instagram users, allegedly sourced from a “leak” dating back to 2024.&nbsp;However, some independent security researchers dispute this account. They suggest the dataset may not be new, arguing it could be compiled from information that was publicly accessible on Instagram profiles as far back as 2022, such as names and locations. The combination of password reset emails and warnings from security firms has left many users confused and concerned. Instagram’s explanation has also drawn scrutiny, particularly its statement that an “external party” was able to request password resets without clarifying how this was possible.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/digital-arrest-scams-spread-across-india-triggers-alarm-1768238430986/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/digital-arrest-scams-spread-across-india-triggers-alarm-1768238430986/embed</a>&nbsp;Many users initially worried the emails were phishing attempts. However, the links appear to direct users to genuine Instagram pages, and the password reset process itself seems authentic. Even so, experts continue to advise caution. Users are encouraged to avoid clicking links in unexpected emails and instead visit the official Instagram app or website directly to change passwords and enable additional security measures such as two-factor authentication.

Instagram denies data breach after several users get password reset email

Social media platform Instagram has rejected claims that its platform suffered a data breach after large numbers of users reported receiving unexpected password reset emails. According to the company, the emails were triggered by a technical flaw that allowed a third party to initiate legitimate password reset requests. Instagram said the issue has since been fixed and stressed that its internal systems were not compromised, assuring users that their accounts remain safe. Despite this reassurance, several cybersecurity experts have raised doubts. Malwarebytes, a well-known security firm, suggested the emails were linked to a hacking incident rather than a simple technical error. In a post shared on X, Malwarebytes alleged that hackers had obtained personal information from 17.5 million Instagram accounts. The firm claimed the exposed data included usernames, phone numbers, email addresses, physical locations, and other sensitive details. The post, which included an image of an Instagram password reset email, quickly gained traction, attracting more than 2.3 million views. Also Read: Venezuela’s Machado meets Pope Leo, seeks support for release of political prisoners Malwarebytes later told the BBC that it believes the surge in password reset emails coincided with the sale of private user data on a criminal forum. On that forum, a seller claims to possess personal information belonging to millions of Instagram users, allegedly sourced from a “leak” dating back to 2024. However, some independent security researchers dispute this account. They suggest the dataset may not be new, arguing it could be compiled from information that was publicly accessible on Instagram profiles as far back as 2022, such as names and locations. The combination of password reset emails and warnings from security firms has left many users confused and concerned. Instagram’s explanation has also drawn scrutiny, particularly its statement that an “external party” was able to request password resets without clarifying how this was possible. https://www.wionews.com/videos/digital-arrest-scams-spread-across-india-triggers-alarm-1768238430986/embed Many users initially worried the emails were phishing attempts. However, the links appear to direct users to genuine Instagram pages, and the password reset process itself seems authentic. Even so, experts continue to advise caution. Users are encouraged to avoid clicking links in unexpected emails and instead visit the official Instagram app or website directly to change passwords and enable additional security measures such as two-factor authentication.

Instagram denies a data breach after users receive reset emails, but security experts question whether leaked user data triggered the alerts

Pope Leo met Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner Mario Corina Machado on Monday (Jan 23). Machado sought Pope's support for the democratic transition in Venezuela after the United States captured deposed president Nicolas Maduro in a nighttime raid in Caracas. The Vatican, &nbsp;however, did not provide any further details on the meetings while Machado's name was listed among the pope's appointments for the day.&nbsp;The Nobel laureate urged Pope Leo to "intercede" on behalf of over thousands of political prisoners in her country "I asked him to intercede for all Venezuelans who remain kidnapped and disappeared," Machado said after the meeting, which came just over a week after the US military ouster of long-term authoritarian leader Nicolas Maduro.&nbsp;"With the accompaniment of the Church and the unprecedented pressure from the United States Government, the defeat of evil in the country is closer," she added in a statement posted to X by her team.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nobel-prize-cannot-be-shared-or-transferred-committee-after-machado-s-offer-to-give-her-award-to-trump-1768062840005">Nobel Prize cannot be shared or transferred: Committee after Machado’s offer to give her award to Trump</a>&nbsp;Machado's Vatican visit is part of her broader diplomatic outreach to seek global support for the democratic transition in Venezuela amid political turmoil in the country.&nbsp;On Friday, Pope Leo XIV, the first pope of US origins, criticised the use of military force as a tool to achieve diplomatic goals and called for the protection of human rights in Venezuela. He called for the country to remain independent after the capture of Maduro at the order of US President Trump.&nbsp;Machado, who is due to visit Washington, thanked US President Trump for capturing Nicolas Maduro and offered to share her Nobel Peace Prize with Donald Trump.&nbsp;The Norwegian Nobel Committee, however, stated that a Peace Prize can not be "shared, revoked and transferred once it is awarded to someone. "A Nobel Prize can neither be revoked, shared, nor transferred to others. Once the announcement has been made, the decision stands for all time," the Nobel Committee's statement read.

In a major foreign policy speech on Friday, the Pope criticised the use of military force as a tool to achieve diplomatic objectives and called for the protection of human rights in Venezuela.

Pope Leo met Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner Mario Corina Machado on Monday (Jan 23). Machado sought Pope's support for the democratic transition in Venezuela after the United States captured deposed president Nicolas Maduro in a nighttime raid in Caracas. The Vatican, however, did not provide any further details on the meetings while Machado's name was listed among the pope's appointments for the day. The Nobel laureate urged Pope Leo to "intercede" on behalf of over thousands of political prisoners in her country "I asked him to intercede for all Venezuelans who remain kidnapped and disappeared," Machado said after the meeting, which came just over a week after the US military ouster of long-term authoritarian leader Nicolas Maduro. "With the accompaniment of the Church and the unprecedented pressure from the United States Government, the defeat of evil in the country is closer," she added in a statement posted to X by her team. Also Read: Nobel Prize cannot be shared or transferred: Committee after Machado’s offer to give her award to Trump Machado's Vatican visit is part of her broader diplomatic outreach to seek global support for the democratic transition in Venezuela amid political turmoil in the country. On Friday, Pope Leo XIV, the first pope of US origins, criticised the use of military force as a tool to achieve diplomatic goals and called for the protection of human rights in Venezuela. He called for the country to remain independent after the capture of Maduro at the order of US President Trump. Machado, who is due to visit Washington, thanked US President Trump for capturing Nicolas Maduro and offered to share her Nobel Peace Prize with Donald Trump. The Norwegian Nobel Committee, however, stated that a Peace Prize can not be "shared, revoked and transferred once it is awarded to someone. "A Nobel Prize can neither be revoked, shared, nor transferred to others. Once the announcement has been made, the decision stands for all time," the Nobel Committee's statement read.

In a major foreign policy speech on Friday, the Pope criticised the use of military force as a tool to achieve diplomatic objectives and called for the protection of human rights in Venezuela.

Venezuela’s Machado meets Pope Leo, seeks support for release of political prisoners

Thousands of nurses across three major hospital networks in New York City walked off the job on Monday (January 12) after contract negotiations failed to reach an agreement before the deadline. The labour action is being described by local outlets as one of the largest nursing strikes the city has ever seen. The strike affects Mount Sinai Hospital along with two of its affiliated campuses, as well as New York-Presbyterian and Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx.&nbsp;Demonstrators were seen gathering outside hospital facilities, forming picket lines as the strike officially started. The New York State Nurses Association says close to 15,000 nurses are participating. Union leaders say their demands center on better wages and improved staffing and safety conditions. The nurses’ previous contract expired at the end of December. The walkout comes at a particularly difficult time, coinciding with flu season. Hospitals may be forced to delay procedures, transfer patients, or reroute ambulances, potentially increasing pressure on nearby facilities not involved in the dispute.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/german-chancellor-merz-s-india-visit-focus-on-economic-strategic-and-people-to-people-ties-see-in-pics-1768230252432">German Chancellor Merz's India visit focus on economic, strategic, and people-to-people ties. See in pics</a><h2>See Zohran Mamdani's post here</h2>

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani voiced support for the nurses, emphasising that access to healthcare should not be compromised and that medical workers deserve fair compensation and respect for their critical role, especially after carrying the city through recent crises. The mayor wrote on X, “The safety and well-being of this city is my top priority, and ensuring New Yorkers have the care they need is critical, especially&nbsp;during flu season. No New Yorker should have to fear losing access to health care — and no nurse should be asked to accept less pay, fewer benefits, or less dignity for doing lifesaving work. Our nurses kept this city alive through its hardest moments. Their value is not negotiable.”&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-fed-chair-powell-receives-grand-jury-subpoenas-from-doj-1768233089970/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-fed-chair-powell-receives-grand-jury-subpoenas-from-doj-1768233089970/embed</a>&nbsp;To manage staffing shortages, affected hospitals have brought in temporary nurses. Hospital representatives stated they are taking all necessary steps to reduce service disruptions while negotiations continue. Meanwhile, Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency, warning that prolonged labour action could put patient safety at risk and impact thousands of New Yorkers.

In New York, nearly 15,000 nurses go on strike over contract dispute; Zohran Mamdani says, 'no nurse should be asked to accept less pay'

Thousands of nurses across three major hospital networks in New York City walked off the job on Monday (January 12) after contract negotiations failed to reach an agreement before the deadline. The labour action is being described by local outlets as one of the largest nursing strikes the city has ever seen. The strike affects Mount Sinai Hospital along with two of its affiliated campuses, as well as New York-Presbyterian and Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx. Demonstrators were seen gathering outside hospital facilities, forming picket lines as the strike officially started. The New York State Nurses Association says close to 15,000 nurses are participating. Union leaders say their demands center on better wages and improved staffing and safety conditions. The nurses’ previous contract expired at the end of December. The walkout comes at a particularly difficult time, coinciding with flu season. Hospitals may be forced to delay procedures, transfer patients, or reroute ambulances, potentially increasing pressure on nearby facilities not involved in the dispute. Also Read: German Chancellor Merz's India visit focus on economic, strategic, and people-to-people ties. See in pics See Zohran Mamdani's post here

Nearly 15,000 nurses went on strike across major NYC hospitals after contract talks failed, raising concerns over patient care during flu season

During German Chancellor Merz’s two-day visit to India, his first visit to Asia after taking office, PM Modi and Chancellor Merz held talks to discuss cooperation across key areas, including trade and investment, technology, education, defence, climate action, and people-to-people ties.

German Chancellor Merz's India visit focus on economic, strategic and people to people ties. See in pics

Approximately 1,000 additional US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents are likely to deploy to Minneapolis, according to two federal law enforcement sources, further expanding the federal presence in the city following a deadly shooting involving an ICE agent last week. The latest wave of agents started arriving on Friday (January 9) and continued through the weekend, according to one of the sources. The deployment comes on top of roughly 2,000 federal personnel already sent to the area earlier this month, significantly increasing federal law enforcement operations in the region.&nbsp;The increase follows the fatal shooting of Renee Good, a 37-year-old US citizen and mother of three, during an ICE-related incident in Minneapolis. The shooting has intensified long-standing friction between federal authorities and city and state officials, who have criticised the federal government’s immigration enforcement strategy.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iranian-military-will-teach-an-unforgettable-lesson-to-trump-if-us-attacks-iran-parliament-speaker-1768228535454">Iranian military will teach 'an unforgettable lesson' to Trump if US attacks Iran: Parliament speaker</a>&nbsp;Tensions have been building for months, particularly after President Donald Trump expanded immigration operations targeting Somali Minnesotans in December as part of a broader national enforcement push. Local leaders have repeatedly called for federal agencies to coordinate more closely with local law enforcement, or to leave the city altogether, drawing sharp rebukes from federal officials.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/iran-unrest-hundreds-of-civilians-killed-in-iran-unrest-no-official-confirmation-on-toll-1768230350103/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/iran-unrest-hundreds-of-civilians-killed-in-iran-unrest-no-official-confirmation-on-toll-1768230350103/embed</a>&nbsp;As public scrutiny continues, the Department of Homeland Security on Saturday released new video footage showing the three minutes and 30 seconds leading up to the shooting. The video shows Good’s maroon Honda Pilot partially blocking a street as several vehicles believed to belong to federal agents stop behind her.&nbsp;In a statement posted alongside the footage, DHS alleged, without providing evidence, that Good had been “stalking and impeding a law enforcement operation” throughout the morning. Additional videos related to the incident are still emerging, and key questions about the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unanswered.

Tensions escalate as 1,000 additional CBP agents likely to be deployed in Minneapolis after deadly ICE shooting: Report

Approximately 1,000 additional US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents are likely to deploy to Minneapolis, according to two federal law enforcement sources, further expanding the federal presence in the city following a deadly shooting involving an ICE agent last week. The latest wave of agents started arriving on Friday (January 9) and continued through the weekend, according to one of the sources. The deployment comes on top of roughly 2,000 federal personnel already sent to the area earlier this month, significantly increasing federal law enforcement operations in the region. The increase follows the fatal shooting of Renee Good, a 37-year-old US citizen and mother of three, during an ICE-related incident in Minneapolis. The shooting has intensified long-standing friction between federal authorities and city and state officials, who have criticised the federal government’s immigration enforcement strategy. Also Read: Iranian military will teach 'an unforgettable lesson' to Trump if US attacks Iran: Parliament speaker Tensions have been building for months, particularly after President Donald Trump expanded immigration operations targeting Somali Minnesotans in December as part of a broader national enforcement push. Local leaders have repeatedly called for federal agencies to coordinate more closely with local law enforcement, or to leave the city altogether, drawing sharp rebukes from federal officials. https://www.wionews.com/videos/iran-unrest-hundreds-of-civilians-killed-in-iran-unrest-no-official-confirmation-on-toll-1768230350103/embed As public scrutiny continues, the Department of Homeland Security on Saturday released new video footage showing the three minutes and 30 seconds leading up to the shooting. The video shows Good’s maroon Honda Pilot partially blocking a street as several vehicles believed to belong to federal agents stop behind her. In a statement posted alongside the footage, DHS alleged, without providing evidence, that Good had been “stalking and impeding a law enforcement operation” throughout the morning. Additional videos related to the incident are still emerging, and key questions about the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unanswered.

According to reports, federal authorities are sending about 1,000 additional CBP agents to Minneapolis. This comes after 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good was shot by an ICE agent last week

Amid rising American intervention threats as the Trump administration continues to mount pressure, Iran's Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Monday (Jan 12) reiterated his warning, saying that Iran's military will teach "an unforgettable lesson" to US President Donald Trump in case of a fresh attack on the country amid intensifying protests. He cautioned that "The great Iranian nation has never allowed the enemy to achieve its goals" and will not allow it in future also. "The great Iranian nation has never allowed the enemy to achieve its goals," he said, flanked by the slogans "Death to Israel, Death to America" in Persian, and vowing the Iranian military would teach US President Donald Trump "an unforgettable lesson" in case of a new attack.&nbsp;Addressing a pro-government rally in Tehran, Ghalibaf described Iran's response against protests as "war against terrorists," and underlined that the Islamic Republic is fighting a "four-front war", including economic war, psychological war, a war against terrorists and a "military war" against the United States and Israel.&nbsp;Earlier, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf warned that Tehran would consider American military and commercial bases “legitimate targets” for retaliation if Washington intervenes militarily.&nbsp;Qalibaf's remarks come amid the Trump Administration's mounting rhetoric as protests in the Islamic Republic entered their third week. The US president repeatedly cautioned Iranian authorities against using brutal force to quell the protests and warned that the US would get involved if protesters were killed and would hit the country where it hurts.&nbsp;Also Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pm-modi-german-chancellor-merz-share-car-ride-vow-to-deepen-strategic-ties-india-germany-european-union-car-ride-1768216724311"> PM Modi, German Chancellor Merz share car ride; vow to deepen ties in strategic sectors</a>&nbsp;According to a US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, nearly 490 people died in brutal crackdowns on protests in Iran, of these killed 48 individuals belonged to security forces. It anticipates the death toll will go up in the coming days. Meanwhile, the US President Donald Trump said that Iran's leadership, led by Supreme Leader Seyyed Ali Hosseini Khamenei, has reached out to him to negotiate amid threats of US military action and added that a meeting is being planned for the purpose.&nbsp;Trump, however, repeated his threat, saying that the United States may take action before the meeting. Protesters have demanded the end of the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei-led regime. Anti-regime chants filled the streets of Tehran, while Iran's exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, the son of Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Shah, has hinted that he would return and urged protesters to continue the demonstrations.&nbsp;

Donald Trump claimed that the Iranian leadership reached out to him to negotiate amid US threats and that a meeting is being set up for talks between Washington and Tehran.

Amid rising American intervention threats as the Trump administration continues to mount pressure, Iran's Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Monday (Jan 12) reiterated his warning, saying that Iran's military will teach "an unforgettable lesson" to US President Donald Trump in case of a fresh attack on the country amid intensifying protests. He cautioned that "The great Iranian nation has never allowed the enemy to achieve its goals" and will not allow it in future also. "The great Iranian nation has never allowed the enemy to achieve its goals," he said, flanked by the slogans "Death to Israel, Death to America" in Persian, and vowing the Iranian military would teach US President Donald Trump "an unforgettable lesson" in case of a new attack. Addressing a pro-government rally in Tehran, Ghalibaf described Iran's response against protests as "war against terrorists," and underlined that the Islamic Republic is fighting a "four-front war", including economic war, psychological war, a war against terrorists and a "military war" against the United States and Israel. Earlier, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf warned that Tehran would consider American military and commercial bases “legitimate targets” for retaliation if Washington intervenes militarily. Qalibaf's remarks come amid the Trump Administration's mounting rhetoric as protests in the Islamic Republic entered their third week. The US president repeatedly cautioned Iranian authorities against using brutal force to quell the protests and warned that the US would get involved if protesters were killed and would hit the country where it hurts. Also Read: PM Modi, German Chancellor Merz share car ride; vow to deepen ties in strategic sectors According to a US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, nearly 490 people died in brutal crackdowns on protests in Iran, of these killed 48 individuals belonged to security forces. It anticipates the death toll will go up in the coming days. Meanwhile, the US President Donald Trump said that Iran's leadership, led by Supreme Leader Seyyed Ali Hosseini Khamenei, has reached out to him to negotiate amid threats of US military action and added that a meeting is being planned for the purpose. Trump, however, repeated his threat, saying that the United States may take action before the meeting. Protesters have demanded the end of the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei-led regime. Anti-regime chants filled the streets of Tehran, while Iran's exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, the son of Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Shah, has hinted that he would return and urged protesters to continue the demonstrations.

Donald Trump claimed that the Iranian leadership reached out to him to negotiate amid US threats and that a meeting is being set up for talks between Washington and Tehran.

Iranian military will teach 'an unforgettable lesson' to Trump if US attacks Iran: Parliament speaker

On Monday (January 12), a ⁠Swiss court ordered that ‌the ⁠co-owner of a ‍bar in Crans-Montana, which caught fire on New Year’s Day and killed 40 ⁠people, must remain in custody. In a statement issued, the court said that Jacques Moretti will be held for a provisional period of three months, subject to further review. At first, prosecutors ​for the Valais canton ordered the detention of Jacques ‍Moretti ‍on Friday after ⁠a brief hearing with him and his wife, Jessica. The couple has expressed their sadness over the fire and said they would cooperate fully with the ​probe.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-renee-nicole-good-s-killing-by-ice-agent-in-minneapolis-who-has-custody-of-her-three-children-1768218582237">After Renee Nicole Good’s killing by ICE agent in Minneapolis, who has custody of her three children?</a><h2>Service door was locked from the inside: Owner</h2>The owner of the Swiss bar fire, which killed 40 people in a fire told authorities that the service door was locked from the inside. Jacques Moretti, co-owner of the Constellation bar, was taken into custody last week. Moretti informed the Valais public prosecutor’s office that he had found out about the locked door just after the fire. When Jacques arrived at the site, he forced open the door, as per excerpts from police reports published by multiple French and Swiss media publications confirmed to news agency AFP. Moretti also said he had found multiple people lying behind the door after he opened it. “We always add a sparkler candle when we serve a bottle of wine in the dining room,” &nbsp;Jacques' wife and co-owner, Jessica, was quoted as saying during the hearing on Friday (January 9). <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/prada-s-chai-perfume-stirs-india-at-190-1768225852135/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/prada-s-chai-perfume-stirs-india-at-190-1768225852135/embed</a><h2>What happened in Switzerland bar fire?</h2>A devastating fire tore through a packed bar in the Swiss resort town of Crans-Montana early on Thursday (January 1) morning, leaving at least 40 people dead and more than 100 injured, authorities said. The fire erupted around 1:30 am amid New Year’s celebrations at Le Constellation, a nightclub located in a basement.

Swiss bar fire: Custody of bar owner extended to three months by court order

On Monday (January 12), a ⁠Swiss court ordered that ‌the ⁠co-owner of a ‍bar in Crans-Montana, which caught fire on New Year’s Day and killed 40 ⁠people, must remain in custody. In a statement issued, the court said that Jacques Moretti will be held for a provisional period of three months, subject to further review. At first, prosecutors for the Valais canton ordered the detention of Jacques ‍Moretti ‍on Friday after ⁠a brief hearing with him and his wife, Jessica. The couple has expressed their sadness over the fire and said they would cooperate fully with the probe. Also Read: After Renee Nicole Good’s killing by ICE agent in Minneapolis, who has custody of her three children? Service door was locked from the inside: Owner The owner of the Swiss bar fire, which killed 40 people in a fire told authorities that the service door was locked from the inside. Jacques Moretti, co-owner of the Constellation bar, was taken into custody last week. Moretti informed the Valais public prosecutor’s office that he had found out about the locked door just after the fire. When Jacques arrived at the site, he forced open the door, as per excerpts from police reports published by multiple French and Swiss media publications confirmed to news agency AFP. Moretti also said he had found multiple people lying behind the door after he opened it. “We always add a sparkler candle when we serve a bottle of wine in the dining room,” Jacques' wife and co-owner, Jessica, was quoted as saying during the hearing on Friday (January 9). https://www.wionews.com/videos/prada-s-chai-perfume-stirs-india-at-190-1768225852135/embed What happened in Switzerland bar fire? A devastating fire tore through a packed bar in the Swiss resort town of Crans-Montana early on Thursday (January 1) morning, leaving at least 40 people dead and more than 100 injured, authorities said. The fire erupted around 1:30 am amid New Year’s celebrations at Le Constellation, a nightclub located in a basement.

A Swiss court has ordered to keep bar co-owner Jacques Moretti in custody for three months over the deadly Crans-Montana fire, pending investigation

After the divorce between Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates, assets worth nearly $8 billion were transferred as part of their settlement. This comes after the newly disclosed tax filings have shed light on their financial scale. The filings highlighted that the asset transfers were routed through a web of charitable trusts and investment entities after the couple’s divorce announcement in 2021, bringing their 27-year marriage to an end.&nbsp;At the time, both sides kept the financial details confidential, making the latest disclosures the clearest indication yet of how the settlement was arranged. Much of the wealth appears linked to Melinda French Gates’ decision to move away from joint philanthropy and focus on her own initiatives. Instead of a simple cash payout, assets were largely directed into philanthropic and long-term impact structures, reflecting the Gateses’ long-standing wealth strategy.&nbsp;Rather than a straightforward cash settlement, much of the wealth was channelled through philanthropic and long-term impact vehicles, consistent with the Gateses’ long-standing approach to managing their fortune. According to a tax filing earlier reported by the New York Times’ DealBook, the Microsoft co-founder committed $7.88 billion to French Gates’ private foundation.&nbsp;The transfer significantly expanded the scale of Pivotal Philanthropies Foundation, firmly establishing French Gates as a major force in US philanthropy. Established in 2022, Pivotal Philanthropies Foundation says its mission is to “accelerate the pace of social progress for women and young people.”<h3>Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates' separation</h3>According to tax filings, the Gates donation led to the significant Philanthropies’ assets up by over 1,000 per cent and raised nearly $7.4 billion in 2024 from $604 million at the end of 2023, Fortune reported. The sudden spike placed the foundation among the ranks of the largest private philanthropies of the US just over a year after both of them separated their philanthropic operations in May 2024.&nbsp;The $7.88 billion transfer is part of a larger $12.5 billion sum that French Gates previously said would be distributed under what she called her “agreement with Bill.” According to Fortune, the entire $12.5 billion has now been paid, with Bill Gates’ contribution making up a portion of that total.&nbsp;However, the destination of the remaining roughly $4.6 billion is still unknown. DealBook reported that the money may have been directed to French Gates’ wider Pivotal LLC, which is not required to file tax returns and is therefore exempt from the public disclosure rules that apply to charitable foundations.

Much of the wealth appears linked to Melinda French Gates’ decision to move away from joint philanthropy and focus on her own initiatives. Instead of a simple cash payout, assets were largely directed into philanthropic and long-term impact structures.

After the divorce between Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates, assets worth nearly $8 billion were transferred as part of their settlement. This comes after the newly disclosed tax filings have shed light on their financial scale. The filings highlighted that the asset transfers were routed through a web of charitable trusts and investment entities after the couple’s divorce announcement in 2021, bringing their 27-year marriage to an end. At the time, both sides kept the financial details confidential, making the latest disclosures the clearest indication yet of how the settlement was arranged. Much of the wealth appears linked to Melinda French Gates’ decision to move away from joint philanthropy and focus on her own initiatives. Instead of a simple cash payout, assets were largely directed into philanthropic and long-term impact structures, reflecting the Gateses’ long-standing wealth strategy. Rather than a straightforward cash settlement, much of the wealth was channelled through philanthropic and long-term impact vehicles, consistent with the Gateses’ long-standing approach to managing their fortune. According to a tax filing earlier reported by the New York Times’ DealBook, the Microsoft co-founder committed $7.88 billion to French Gates’ private foundation. The transfer significantly expanded the scale of Pivotal Philanthropies Foundation, firmly establishing French Gates as a major force in US philanthropy. Established in 2022, Pivotal Philanthropies Foundation says its mission is to “accelerate the pace of social progress for women and young people.” Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates' separation According to tax filings, the Gates donation led to the significant Philanthropies’ assets up by over 1,000 per cent and raised nearly $7.4 billion in 2024 from $604 million at the end of 2023, Fortune reported. The sudden spike placed the foundation among the ranks of the largest private philanthropies of the US just over a year after both of them separated their philanthropic operations in May 2024. The $7.88 billion transfer is part of a larger $12.5 billion sum that French Gates previously said would be distributed under what she called her “agreement with Bill.” According to Fortune, the entire $12.5 billion has now been paid, with Bill Gates’ contribution making up a portion of that total. However, the destination of the remaining roughly $4.6 billion is still unknown. DealBook reported that the money may have been directed to French Gates’ wider Pivotal LLC, which is not required to file tax returns and is therefore exempt from the public disclosure rules that apply to charitable foundations.

Much of the wealth appears linked to Melinda French Gates’ decision to move away from joint philanthropy and focus on her own initiatives. Instead of a simple cash payout, assets were largely directed into philanthropic and long-term impact structures.

Bill Gates transfers nearly $8 billion to ex-wife Melinda French Gates’ foundation after divorce

The tragic killing of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis on January 7, 2026, has raised concerns about what will happen to her children. Good was killed by Jonathan Ross, an ICE agent. The Department of Homeland Security and US President Donald Trump said the agent fired his weapon in ‘self-defense’, claiming Good was trying to turn the car in his direction. However, some Democratic officials have criticised the incident. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi described the shooting as a violation of American values. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said it was an unnecessary killing of an unarmed woman and mother.<h2>A devoted mother</h2>Good grew up in Colorado Springs and had recently relocated to Minneapolis. Friends and relatives remembered her as a loving parent. She was also known for her poetry and enjoyed playing the guitar in her free time. She had three children. Her two older children, ages 14 and 12, were from a previous marriage and are now living with their father, according to news agency Associated Press.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pm-modi-german-chancellor-merz-share-car-ride-vow-to-deepen-strategic-ties-india-germany-european-union-car-ride-1768216724311">PM Modi, German Chancellor Merz share car ride; vow to deepen ties in strategic sectors</a>&nbsp;Her youngest child, a six-year-old boy, was from her marriage to Timmy Ray Macklin Jr., who passed away two years back. Macklin’s father told the Minnesota Star Tribune that the child had already lost his father and now had no remaining parent.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/u-s-india-trade-u-s-envoy-gor-pushes-india-trade-deal-revival-1768219579210/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/u-s-india-trade-u-s-envoy-gor-pushes-india-trade-deal-revival-1768219579210/embed</a><h2>Who is caring for the children?</h2>There is no evidence that Good had lost custody of any of her children before her death. Her two older children remain in the care of their biological father. A GoFundMe page was launched after the shooting includes a message from Good’s wife, Rebecca Good, who said she is now taking care of the six-year-old boy. She wrote that the couple had been raising him to value kindness and compassion and that he had suffered the loss of both parents at a young age. Several other media outlets also reported that Good’s two older children continue to live with their father. The shooting is still under investigation.

After Renee Nicole Good’s killing by ICE agent in Minneapolis, who has custody of her three children?

The tragic killing of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis on January 7, 2026, has raised concerns about what will happen to her children. Good was killed by Jonathan Ross, an ICE agent. The Department of Homeland Security and US President Donald Trump said the agent fired his weapon in ‘self-defense’, claiming Good was trying to turn the car in his direction. However, some Democratic officials have criticised the incident. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi described the shooting as a violation of American values. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said it was an unnecessary killing of an unarmed woman and mother. A devoted mother Good grew up in Colorado Springs and had recently relocated to Minneapolis. Friends and relatives remembered her as a loving parent. She was also known for her poetry and enjoyed playing the guitar in her free time. She had three children. Her two older children, ages 14 and 12, were from a previous marriage and are now living with their father, according to news agency Associated Press. Also Read: PM Modi, German Chancellor Merz share car ride; vow to deepen ties in strategic sectors Her youngest child, a six-year-old boy, was from her marriage to Timmy Ray Macklin Jr., who passed away two years back. Macklin’s father told the Minnesota Star Tribune that the child had already lost his father and now had no remaining parent. https://www.wionews.com/videos/u-s-india-trade-u-s-envoy-gor-pushes-india-trade-deal-revival-1768219579210/embed Who is caring for the children? There is no evidence that Good had lost custody of any of her children before her death. Her two older children remain in the care of their biological father. A GoFundMe page was launched after the shooting includes a message from Good’s wife, Rebecca Good, who said she is now taking care of the six-year-old boy. She wrote that the couple had been raising him to value kindness and compassion and that he had suffered the loss of both parents at a young age. Several other media outlets also reported that Good’s two older children continue to live with their father. The shooting is still under investigation.

37-year-old Renee Nicole Good was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on January 7, 2026, during an immigration crackdown&nbsp;

A six-member delegation from the International Liaison Department (ILD) of the Communist Party of China (CPC), led by Vice Minister Sun Haiyan, is currently visiting New Delhi for high-level party-to-party engagements. In the past as well, such conversations have happened, but this is the first such party-to-party conversation since what is seen as a "thaw" in India, China ties.&nbsp;Historical records show intermittent party-level contacts between the CPC and the BJP dating back to the late 2000s, including visits by BJP delegations to China and reciprocal meetings in India.&nbsp;The delegation held meetings with officials from India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Today, it complements China's state-to-state diplomacy conducted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and as part of advancing Beijing's foreign policy goals. This visit comes amid a noticeable thaw in India-China relations, which had been strained for years by border tensions, including the deadly 2020 Galwan Valley clash. A turning point arrived in October 2024, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping held their first formal bilateral meeting in five years on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia. That meeting paved the way for disengagement agreements along parts of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and a series of follow-up dialogues.&nbsp;Since then, both sides have taken concrete steps to rebuild trust. In 2025, the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage , a spiritually significant journey for many Hindus that had been suspended since 2020, resumed, with expanded batches under discussion for 2026. Direct flight connectivity between mainland China and India has been revived, alongside easier visa issuance for tourists, business travellers, and others.&nbsp;2025 was full of high-level engagements between the 2 countries. EAM Dr S Jaishankar, NSA Ajit Doval, Defence minister Rajnath Singh &amp; PM Modi has visited China for SCO meets &amp; Summit. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has visited India for key talks.&nbsp;

 In the past as well, such conversations have happened, but this is the first such party-to-party conversation since what is seen as a "thaw" in India, China ties.

A six-member delegation from the International Liaison Department (ILD) of the Communist Party of China (CPC), led by Vice Minister Sun Haiyan, is currently visiting New Delhi for high-level party-to-party engagements. In the past as well, such conversations have happened, but this is the first such party-to-party conversation since what is seen as a "thaw" in India, China ties. Historical records show intermittent party-level contacts between the CPC and the BJP dating back to the late 2000s, including visits by BJP delegations to China and reciprocal meetings in India. The delegation held meetings with officials from India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Today, it complements China's state-to-state diplomacy conducted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and as part of advancing Beijing's foreign policy goals. This visit comes amid a noticeable thaw in India-China relations, which had been strained for years by border tensions, including the deadly 2020 Galwan Valley clash. A turning point arrived in October 2024, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping held their first formal bilateral meeting in five years on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia. That meeting paved the way for disengagement agreements along parts of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and a series of follow-up dialogues. Since then, both sides have taken concrete steps to rebuild trust. In 2025, the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage , a spiritually significant journey for many Hindus that had been suspended since 2020, resumed, with expanded batches under discussion for 2026. Direct flight connectivity between mainland China and India has been revived, alongside easier visa issuance for tourists, business travellers, and others. 2025 was full of high-level engagements between the 2 countries. EAM Dr S Jaishankar, NSA Ajit Doval, Defence minister Rajnath Singh & PM Modi has visited China for SCO meets & Summit. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has visited India for key talks.

&nbsp;In the past as well, such conversations have happened, but this is the first such party-to-party conversation since what is seen as a "thaw" in India, China ties.

Chinese Communist Party delegation in India meet BJP officials

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday (Jan 12) shared a car ride reflecting warm and friendly ties between the two leaders and deepening the relationship between the two countries. The German Chancellor is on a two-day visit to India to mark 75 years of diplomatic relations and 25 years of the India-Germany Strategic Partnership.&nbsp;Sharing a picture of both leaders carpooling, PM Modi on X posted, "The friendship between India and Germany continues to grow through shared values, extensive cooperation and mutual understanding."&nbsp;Earlier in the day, PM Modi and German Chancellor visited historic Sabarmati Gandhi Ashram in Gujarat and rode in an open vehicle along the Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad and also tried their hands at flying kites.&nbsp;&nbsp;Addressing a joint press conference after holding formal delegation-level talks, Merz described New Delhi as a "desired partner, a partner for choice" for Berlin and underlined that finalising free trade negotiations between India and the European Union is central to unlocking the full potential of India-Germany economic relations.&nbsp;"To tap into the full potential of India-Germany economic relations, we need to conclude the negotiations on a free trade agreement between India and the European Union," he said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-israel-iran-will-be-faithful-partners-again-netanyahu-wants-fall-of-khamenei-regime-s-tyranny-urges-protesters-to-continue-1768196188409">'Israel, Iran will be faithful partners again': Netanyahu predicts fall of Khamenei, urges protesters to continue demonstrations</a>&nbsp;India and Germany signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation in the Defence sector in areas of development, production, innovation, and enhancing global supply chains.&nbsp;"We want to deepen cooperation of our defence industries, and this has strategic significance. We signed an MoU on closer cooperation between our defence industries on the development, production and promotion of innovation and the strengthening of global supply chains," Merz added.&nbsp;Prime Minister Modi appreciated Chancellor Merz's decision to choose India for his first trip to Asia, saying that the visit reflects India's role in Germany's diversification strategy and symbolises a high level of trust between the two nations. "We have decided to make this seamless economic partnership limitless. This means that, along with traditional economic sectors, there will now be deeper cooperation in strategic sectors as well. In the defence sector, we are exchanging a Joint Declaration of Intent today," Modi said, speaking at the India-Germany CEOs Forum.&nbsp;Merz expressed gratitude towards the Indian leader for inviting him to Modi's home state of Gujarat. “You invited me to visit your home state of Gujarat. I express my heartfelt gratitude for this special gesture. It is a sign of very deep ties between our two countries, but it is also a testament of friendship towards me.”

Merz described New Delhi as a "desired partner, a partner for choice" for Berlin and underlined that finalising free trade negotiations between India and the European Union is central to unlocking the full potential of India-Germany economic relations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday (Jan 12) shared a car ride reflecting warm and friendly ties between the two leaders and deepening the relationship between the two countries. The German Chancellor is on a two-day visit to India to mark 75 years of diplomatic relations and 25 years of the India-Germany Strategic Partnership. Sharing a picture of both leaders carpooling, PM Modi on X posted, "The friendship between India and Germany continues to grow through shared values, extensive cooperation and mutual understanding." Earlier in the day, PM Modi and German Chancellor visited historic Sabarmati Gandhi Ashram in Gujarat and rode in an open vehicle along the Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad and also tried their hands at flying kites. Addressing a joint press conference after holding formal delegation-level talks, Merz described New Delhi as a "desired partner, a partner for choice" for Berlin and underlined that finalising free trade negotiations between India and the European Union is central to unlocking the full potential of India-Germany economic relations. "To tap into the full potential of India-Germany economic relations, we need to conclude the negotiations on a free trade agreement between India and the European Union," he said. Also Read: 'Israel, Iran will be faithful partners again': Netanyahu predicts fall of Khamenei, urges protesters to continue demonstrations India and Germany signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation in the Defence sector in areas of development, production, innovation, and enhancing global supply chains. "We want to deepen cooperation of our defence industries, and this has strategic significance. We signed an MoU on closer cooperation between our defence industries on the development, production and promotion of innovation and the strengthening of global supply chains," Merz added. Prime Minister Modi appreciated Chancellor Merz's decision to choose India for his first trip to Asia, saying that the visit reflects India's role in Germany's diversification strategy and symbolises a high level of trust between the two nations. "We have decided to make this seamless economic partnership limitless. This means that, along with traditional economic sectors, there will now be deeper cooperation in strategic sectors as well. In the defence sector, we are exchanging a Joint Declaration of Intent today," Modi said, speaking at the India-Germany CEOs Forum. Merz expressed gratitude towards the Indian leader for inviting him to Modi's home state of Gujarat. “You invited me to visit your home state of Gujarat. I express my heartfelt gratitude for this special gesture. It is a sign of very deep ties between our two countries, but it is also a testament of friendship towards me.”

Merz described New Delhi as a "desired partner, a partner for choice" for Berlin and underlined that finalising free trade negotiations between India and the European Union is central to unlocking the full potential of India-Germany economic relations.

PM Modi, German Chancellor Merz share car ride; vow to deepen ties in strategic sectors

Amid the freezing temperatures, while many places turn into a winter wonderland with snow-covered landscapes, Amsterdam streets have turned into chaos and laughter. A video of people struggling to walk, bike or even drive cars on the streets of the city in winter has gone viral on social media. The hilarious video captures the chaos on the city’s busy street that has been glazed with a layer of ice, turning it into a slippery ice rink.The video shows pedestrians struggling to stand and walk, while the bikers are seen tumbling due to the ice on the street. Even the cars are seen skidding to the sidewalk as their tyres fail to get a grip on the freezing road. At the end of the video, a person is seen slipping on the street while lying, seemingly giving up.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Amsterdam unlocked hard mode ❄️🛼 Streets or ice rink—who brought skates today? 😂 <a href="https://t.co/SOfhB2ejkv">pic.twitter.com/SOfhB2ejkv</a>&mdash; HUMOR (@naturel_1919) <a href="https://twitter.com/naturel_1919/status/2010637886509449595?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The video has been widely circulated on social media platforms, gaining millions of views and inciting laughter among people with their hilarious reactions in the comments section.“Amsterdam unlocked hard mode. Streets or ice rink—who brought skates today?” wrote a person resharing the video on X.“There will never be something as funny as humans trying to walk on ice,” one social media user said. Another replied to them saying, “Until you are the one trying to do it. I swear, never again will I laugh, it’s a horrible feeling.”One joked, “Bike skating is the newest sport in Amsterdam.” While a person said, “Get your skates on.” Another suggested, “Put socks outside shoes.”“People vs Ice is always a classic,” a user said. “Funny but also really dangerous, be careful out there,” said another. A person noted, “Even without the ice, the bikers fall off a lot in that city.”

A viral video shows Amsterdam streets turning into a slippery ice rink, with pedestrians, cyclists and cars struggling to stay upright. The chaotic winter scenes have sparked laughter online, drawing millions of views and humorous reactions.

Amid the freezing temperatures, while many places turn into a winter wonderland with snow-covered landscapes, Amsterdam streets have turned into chaos and laughter. A video of people struggling to walk, bike or even drive cars on the streets of the city in winter has gone viral on social media. The hilarious video captures the chaos on the city’s busy street that has been glazed with a layer of ice, turning it into a slippery ice rink. The video shows pedestrians struggling to stand and walk, while the bikers are seen tumbling due to the ice on the street. Even the cars are seen skidding to the sidewalk as their tyres fail to get a grip on the freezing road. At the end of the video, a person is seen slipping on the street while lying, seemingly giving up.

A viral video shows Amsterdam streets turning into a slippery ice rink, with pedestrians, cyclists and cars struggling to stay upright. The chaotic winter scenes have sparked laughter online, drawing millions of views and humorous reactions.

‘Streets or ice rink’: Viral video captures chaos in Amsterdam as people struggle on icy roads – WATCH

Amid raging protest in Iran, exiled crown prince, Reza Pahlavi has urged protesters to replace the Islamic Republic flag with Shah-era Iranian flag. Announcing new phase of Iran protest, Pahlavi said that the foundations of the illegitimate Islamic Republic is shaken and “freedom is near.” He was referring to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei-led Iranian regime. This comes a day after a protester climbed on to the balcony of the Iranian embassy in central London and pulled down the country’s flag during an anti-regime demonstration in UK.&nbsp;Reza Pahlavi hinted at homecoming and urged protesters to continue the demonstration till the regime falls. He urged protesters to not leave the streets, adding that US President Donald Trump is watching. He also appealed to the US president to extend help to people of Iran, while hinting at his homecoming. Hinting at US strike, he said that “international support will soon arrive.” He said, “All Iranian embassies and consulates belong to the Iranian people. The time has come for them to be adorned with Iran’s national flag, in place of the disgraceful banner of the Islamic Republic.”&nbsp;Social media footage from Iran's protest at various locations showed people replacing the flag with the pre-Islamic revolution lion and sun flag. The Iranian embassy later posted a picture on its X account of the flag back in place with the caption “Iran’s flag is flying high." Moreover, Elon Musk’s platform X changed the Iranian flag emoji on the site from the one used since the Islamic revolution in 1979 to the pre-revolution flag featuring a lion and sun.&nbsp;Additionally, Pahlavi told protesters inside Iran to make all institutions and apparatuses responsible for the regime’s propaganda as “legitimate targets.” He said that employees of state institutions, and the armed and security forces members have to choose between two options – stand with the people and become allies of the nation, or choose complicity with the murderers of the people. He also urged those protesting outside Iran to unfurl the Shah era flag on Iranian embassies and consulates and remove the regime's "disgraceful banner.”<h2>Iran Protest: What we know</h2>People of Iran took to streets amid collapsing economy earlier in December. The protest that was started by traders and shopkeepers as a part of falling rate of Iranian Rial intensified soon, with demands for the removal of the country’s supreme leader and an end to the existing regime. Iran's exiled Crown Prince and son of Shah, Reza Pahlavi has also hinted homecoming. US-based rights group HRANA said that over 500 people have been killed in the protest. The demonstrations are the most significant in Iran since a 2022-2023 movement sparked by the death in custody of Mahsa Amini, who had been arrested for allegedly violating Iran's strict dress code for women.&nbsp;Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said that the United States and Israel want to create chaos and disorder in Iran by ordering riots. On Jan 10, the country’s attorney general said that anyone taking part in demonstrations will be treated as an “enemy of God”, a charge that carries the death penalty. Khamenei on Jan 9 called the demonstrators "vandals" and “saboteurs." Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned the US and urged people to not be provoked by foreigners. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump said Iranian leaders reached out to negotiate after US military threats. He had warned Iran of military action if protesters are killed. &nbsp;

Exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi urged Iranian protesters to replace the Islamic Republic flag with the Shah-era Lion and Sun symbol, declaring the regime’s fall near. Protests sparked by economic collapse have intensified amid global support and deadly crackdowns.

Amid raging protest in Iran, exiled crown prince, Reza Pahlavi has urged protesters to replace the Islamic Republic flag with Shah-era Iranian flag. Announcing new phase of Iran protest, Pahlavi said that the foundations of the illegitimate Islamic Republic is shaken and “freedom is near.” He was referring to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei-led Iranian regime. This comes a day after a protester climbed on to the balcony of the Iranian embassy in central London and pulled down the country’s flag during an anti-regime demonstration in UK. Reza Pahlavi hinted at homecoming and urged protesters to continue the demonstration till the regime falls. He urged protesters to not leave the streets, adding that US President Donald Trump is watching. He also appealed to the US president to extend help to people of Iran, while hinting at his homecoming. Hinting at US strike, he said that “international support will soon arrive.” He said, “All Iranian embassies and consulates belong to the Iranian people. The time has come for them to be adorned with Iran’s national flag, in place of the disgraceful banner of the Islamic Republic.” Social media footage from Iran's protest at various locations showed people replacing the flag with the pre-Islamic revolution lion and sun flag. The Iranian embassy later posted a picture on its X account of the flag back in place with the caption “Iran’s flag is flying high." Moreover, Elon Musk’s platform X changed the Iranian flag emoji on the site from the one used since the Islamic revolution in 1979 to the pre-revolution flag featuring a lion and sun. Additionally, Pahlavi told protesters inside Iran to make all institutions and apparatuses responsible for the regime’s propaganda as “legitimate targets.” He said that employees of state institutions, and the armed and security forces members have to choose between two options – stand with the people and become allies of the nation, or choose complicity with the murderers of the people. He also urged those protesting outside Iran to unfurl the Shah era flag on Iranian embassies and consulates and remove the regime's "disgraceful banner.” Iran Protest: What we know People of Iran took to streets amid collapsing economy earlier in December. The protest that was started by traders and shopkeepers as a part of falling rate of Iranian Rial intensified soon, with demands for the removal of the country’s supreme leader and an end to the existing regime. Iran's exiled Crown Prince and son of Shah, Reza Pahlavi has also hinted homecoming. US-based rights group HRANA said that over 500 people have been killed in the protest. The demonstrations are the most significant in Iran since a 2022-2023 movement sparked by the death in custody of Mahsa Amini, who had been arrested for allegedly violating Iran's strict dress code for women. Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said that the United States and Israel want to create chaos and disorder in Iran by ordering riots. On Jan 10, the country’s attorney general said that anyone taking part in demonstrations will be treated as an “enemy of God”, a charge that carries the death penalty. Khamenei on Jan 9 called the demonstrators "vandals" and “saboteurs." Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned the US and urged people to not be provoked by foreigners. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump said Iranian leaders reached out to negotiate after US military threats. He had warned Iran of military action if protesters are killed.

Exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi urged Iranian protesters to replace the Islamic Republic flag with the Shah-era Lion and Sun symbol, declaring the regime’s fall near. Protests sparked by economic collapse have intensified amid global support and deadly crackdowns.

'Disgraceful banner of Islamic Republic': Iran's exiled Crown Prince tells protesters to unfurl Shah-era lion and sun flag

Iran’s government on Monday (Jan 12) said that the country is ready for negotiations with the United States after US President Donald Trump threatened to intervene with military force amid protests, but warned that the Islamic Republic was “fully prepared for war”. This comes after Trump said on Sunday that Iran’s leadership was seeking “to negotiate” with his administration after he repeatedly threatened to intervene militarily if Tehran killed protesters. Hundreds have been killed amid demonstrations that started two weeks ago over the rising cost of living in the country.“The Islamic Republic of Iran is not seeking war but is fully prepared for war,” Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told a conference of foreign ambassadors in Tehran broadcast by state TV. “We are also ready for negotiations but these negotiations should be fair, with equal rights and based on mutual respect.”Araghchi added that “the situation has come under total control” after a bloody crackdown on nationwide protests. He said that the protests in his nation “turned violent and bloody to give an excuse” for Trump to intervene.Meanwhile, the ministry’s spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said that the “channel of communication between our foreign minister and the special envoy of the president of the United States is open.” He added, “Messages are exchanged whenever necessary.”Trump said that Tehran has indicated its willingness to talk. “The leaders of Iran called” yesterday, the US president told reporters aboard Air Force One, adding that “a meeting is being set up... They want to negotiate.” However, “we may have to act before a meeting,” he added, suggesting a possible military intervention in the country.Meanwhile, the internet shutdown in the country has now lasted over 48 hours, monitor Netblocks said. “As Iran wakes up to a new day, metrics show the national internet blackout is past the 84 hour mark.”At least 192 protesters have been killed, the Norway-based NGO Iran Human Rights (IHR) said, adding that the actual toll could be much higher.“Unverified reports indicate that at least several hundreds, and according to some sources, more than 2,000 people may have been killed,” said IHR. It added that more than 2,600 protesters have been arrested by Iranian authorities as per the estimates.&nbsp;

Iran said it is ready for fair negotiations with the US but warned it is “fully prepared for war” after Trump threatened military action amid deadly protests over rising living costs that have killed hundreds across the country in the past two weeks.

Iran’s government on Monday (Jan 12) said that the country is ready for negotiations with the United States after US President Donald Trump threatened to intervene with military force amid protests, but warned that the Islamic Republic was “fully prepared for war”. This comes after Trump said on Sunday that Iran’s leadership was seeking “to negotiate” with his administration after he repeatedly threatened to intervene militarily if Tehran killed protesters. Hundreds have been killed amid demonstrations that started two weeks ago over the rising cost of living in the country. “The Islamic Republic of Iran is not seeking war but is fully prepared for war,” Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told a conference of foreign ambassadors in Tehran broadcast by state TV. “We are also ready for negotiations but these negotiations should be fair, with equal rights and based on mutual respect.” Araghchi added that “the situation has come under total control” after a bloody crackdown on nationwide protests. He said that the protests in his nation “turned violent and bloody to give an excuse” for Trump to intervene. Meanwhile, the ministry’s spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said that the “channel of communication between our foreign minister and the special envoy of the president of the United States is open.” He added, “Messages are exchanged whenever necessary.” Trump said that Tehran has indicated its willingness to talk. “The leaders of Iran called” yesterday, the US president told reporters aboard Air Force One, adding that “a meeting is being set up... They want to negotiate.” However, “we may have to act before a meeting,” he added, suggesting a possible military intervention in the country. Meanwhile, the internet shutdown in the country has now lasted over 48 hours, monitor Netblocks said. “As Iran wakes up to a new day, metrics show the national internet blackout is past the 84 hour mark.” At least 192 protesters have been killed, the Norway-based NGO Iran Human Rights (IHR) said, adding that the actual toll could be much higher. “Unverified reports indicate that at least several hundreds, and according to some sources, more than 2,000 people may have been killed,” said IHR. It added that more than 2,600 protesters have been arrested by Iranian authorities as per the estimates.

Iran said it is ready for fair negotiations with the US but warned it is “fully prepared for war” after Trump threatened military action amid deadly protests over rising living costs that have killed hundreds across the country in the past two weeks.

‘Not seeking war, but fully prepared for war’: Iran seeks talks after Trump’s military threats

Sergio Gor took charge as the US Ambassador to India on Monday. He described the India-US ties as the most “consequential global partnership of this century” and stated that trade negotiations from both ends will be held on Tuesday. Gor also invited India to join the Pax Silica, the US-led coalition on the critical minerals supply chain.&nbsp;“In fact, the next call on trade will occur tomorrow. Remember, India is the world’s largest nation, so it’s not an easy task to get this across the finish line, but we are determined to get there, and while trade is very important for our relationship, we will continue to work closely together on other very important areas, such as security, counterterrorism, energy, technology, education and health,” he said, the Indian Express reported.<h3>What is Pax Silica?</h3>Pax Silica is a US-backed strategic initiative aimed at creating a secure, resilient and innovation-led silicon supply chain, spanning critical minerals and energy inputs to advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, development and logistics. Countries that joined the initiative last month include Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and Israel.&nbsp;Gor said, “Today, I’m pleased to announce that India will be invited to join this group of nations as a full member next month.”His statements followed after the US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick accused India of delaying progress on the India-US trade agreement. Reacting to this, Gor said, “The United States and India are bound not just by shared interest, but by a relationship anchored at the highest levels. Real friends can disagree, but always resolve their differences”.&nbsp;“In the end, last week, our great Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, powerfully stated that this year will be a year of reciprocity. We are raising the standard for diplomacy itself, which means fair trade, mutual respect and shared security. Many of you have asked me for an update on the ongoing trade deal negotiations. Both sides continue to actively engage," he added.&nbsp;Gor added that he had come to India with deep respect and a clear objective of elevating the partnership between the two countries to the next stage. He highlighted his first visit to India in 2013, when he has been to Jaipur and Ranthambore in Rajasthan, and Punjab, among other places. “When President Trump asked me to come here, I was thrilled,” he said.

Sergio Gor described the India-US ties as the most “consequential global partnership of this century” and stated that trade negotiations from both ends will be held on Tuesday. Gor also invited India to join the Pax Silica.

Sergio Gor took charge as the US Ambassador to India on Monday. He described the India-US ties as the most “consequential global partnership of this century” and stated that trade negotiations from both ends will be held on Tuesday. Gor also invited India to join the Pax Silica, the US-led coalition on the critical minerals supply chain. “In fact, the next call on trade will occur tomorrow. Remember, India is the world’s largest nation, so it’s not an easy task to get this across the finish line, but we are determined to get there, and while trade is very important for our relationship, we will continue to work closely together on other very important areas, such as security, counterterrorism, energy, technology, education and health,” he said, the Indian Express reported. What is Pax Silica? Pax Silica is a US-backed strategic initiative aimed at creating a secure, resilient and innovation-led silicon supply chain, spanning critical minerals and energy inputs to advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, development and logistics. Countries that joined the initiative last month include Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and Israel. Gor said, “Today, I’m pleased to announce that India will be invited to join this group of nations as a full member next month.” His statements followed after the US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick accused India of delaying progress on the India-US trade agreement. Reacting to this, Gor said, “The United States and India are bound not just by shared interest, but by a relationship anchored at the highest levels. Real friends can disagree, but always resolve their differences”. “In the end, last week, our great Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, powerfully stated that this year will be a year of reciprocity. We are raising the standard for diplomacy itself, which means fair trade, mutual respect and shared security. Many of you have asked me for an update on the ongoing trade deal negotiations. Both sides continue to actively engage," he added. Gor added that he had come to India with deep respect and a clear objective of elevating the partnership between the two countries to the next stage. He highlighted his first visit to India in 2013, when he has been to Jaipur and Ranthambore in Rajasthan, and Punjab, among other places. “When President Trump asked me to come here, I was thrilled,” he said.

Sergio Gor described the India-US ties as the most “consequential global partnership of this century” and stated that trade negotiations from both ends will be held on Tuesday. Gor also invited India to join the Pax Silica.

'Real friends can disagree, but always resolve their differences': Sergio Gor assumes office as US envoy to India

The protest in Iran is only growing stronger by the day, and now an Iranian woman on social media asks, why is the West not joining forces with them. Why are universities that continue to stand in solidarity with Palestine not sloganeering ‘Free Iran’? After protests and brutality, President Masoud Pezeshkian ordered that no force should be used on silent protesters, but reports of demonstrators dying are still coming to the fore. Talking about the duality, she said, “History will remember this moment. It will remember who spoke about universal freedom and who decided that some lives are less important than preserving a narrative. Long live Iran."

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">🇮🇷 This is how an Iranian girl, a follower of Zoroastrianism, explains everything &quot;on her fingers&quot;: 🔴&quot;Hello, I am Iranian. Everyone keeps asking the same question over and over: what&#39;s wrong with the leftists? Why are they so noisy, why do they support the Gaza Strip, but… <a href="https://t.co/JbNihndKJ6">pic.twitter.com/JbNihndKJ6</a>&mdash; Visioner (@visionergeo) <a href="https://twitter.com/visionergeo/status/2010298916344885666?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 11, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/6-indians-arrested-in-iran-during-protest-against-khamenei-here-s-what-iran-said-1768191406516/amp">6 Indians arrested in Iran during protest against Khamenei? Here's what Iran said</a>&nbsp;The Iranian girl, who is a follower of Zoroastrianism, said the Iran is receiving silence “because the truth exposes the lie.” She went on to say it is “because acknowledging Iran destroys the ideological fantasy they have built.”&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-we-ll-start-shooting-to-they-want-to-negotiate-what-trump-said-on-iran-protest-and-will-he-strike-tehran-1768187628395">From 'we'll start shooting' to 'they want to negotiate': What Trump said on Iran protest and will he strike Tehran</a>&nbsp;Highlighting what is currently unfolding in the country, she spoke of the regime and the protest that the masses are posing against it. “It is a theocratic authoritarian regime that exists by exporting violence, funding Islamist groups, and suppressing its own people. Yes, it funds Hamas. It funds Hezbollah. All these small proxy groups in the region and worldwide are financed with Iranian money — not government or regime money, but stolen funds: money taken from workers who today in Iran cannot even afford bread; from families destroyed by inflation; from women who are beaten, imprisoned, tortured, and raped for refusing religious submission," she noted.&nbsp;Further added, “At this very moment, as you read this, Iran — a country with over 92 million people — is being destroyed in real time.”&nbsp;The citizens of the country are echoing the restrictions laid down on women; from their voices to their choices, they are now being silenced. In September 2022, Mahsa Amini died due to police brutality for reportedly not following the ‘mandatory hijab law’. The 22-year-old’s death led to civil unrest in the country.

After protests and brutality, President Masoud Pezeshkian ordered that no force should be used on silent protesters, but reports of demonstrators dying are still coming to the fore. 

The protest in Iran is only growing stronger by the day, and now an Iranian woman on social media asks, why is the West not joining forces with them. Why are universities that continue to stand in solidarity with Palestine not sloganeering ‘Free Iran’? After protests and brutality, President Masoud Pezeshkian ordered that no force should be used on silent protesters, but reports of demonstrators dying are still coming to the fore. Talking about the duality, she said, “History will remember this moment. It will remember who spoke about universal freedom and who decided that some lives are less important than preserving a narrative. Long live Iran."

After protests and brutality, President Masoud Pezeshkian ordered that no force should be used on silent protesters, but reports of demonstrators dying are still coming to the fore.&nbsp;

'Iran exists by suppressing its own people': Iranian woman makes explosive remarks against regime amid protests

In less than three weeks, a Sikh parade in New Zealand was disrupted for the second time on Sunday by a local right-wing religious group Christians linked to a local church. The annual Nagar Kirtan (religious procession) was &nbsp;organised to mark the birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh. The disruption has been condemned by the Sikh bodies including the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), Amritsar.&nbsp;The incident took place in Tauranga city, about 225 km from Auckland, when the procession began at 11 am at the Gurdwara Sikh Sangat temple, and moved towards Tauranga Boys’ College via Cameron Road.&nbsp;Security measure for the procession were in place to avoid any untoward incident but the disruption still took place by a group of Christians linked to a local church and political leader Brian Tamaki's Destiny Church, a fundamentalist religious group.&nbsp;ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-trump-threat-of-taking-over-greenland-us-danish-officials-to-hold-meeting-report-1768199732254">Amid Trump threat of 'taking over Greenland', US, Danish officials to hold meeting: Report</a>&nbsp;The parade disruptors performed 'Haka' as they confronted the Sikhs performing kirtan (holy songs).&nbsp;The protestors also chanted slogans and held up banners reading “This is New Zealand, not India”. They were, however, taken away from the spot by the police and not untoward incident was reported.&nbsp;Political leader Brian Tamaki shared a video of the disruption on X with the caption “WHOSE STREETS? KIWI STREETS.” “The True Patriots Are Not Backing Down.”&nbsp;“Today in Tauranga, our True Patriots answered the Sikh Parade with a haka…not violence, not silence, but peaceful defiance. Our chant rang out across our streets: ‘Whose streets? OUR streets. Whose streets? KIWI streets," the caption read further.&nbsp;In the video shared online, one can see the group - True Patriots of NZ - wearing blue shirts doing 'Haka' and confronting the Sikh group

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Security measure for the procession were in place to avoid any untoward incident but the disruption still took place by a group of Christians linked to a local church.

In less than three weeks, a Sikh parade in New Zealand was disrupted for the second time on Sunday by a local right-wing religious group Christians linked to a local church. The annual Nagar Kirtan (religious procession) was organised to mark the birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh. The disruption has been condemned by the Sikh bodies including the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), Amritsar. The incident took place in Tauranga city, about 225 km from Auckland, when the procession began at 11 am at the Gurdwara Sikh Sangat temple, and moved towards Tauranga Boys’ College via Cameron Road. Security measure for the procession were in place to avoid any untoward incident but the disruption still took place by a group of Christians linked to a local church and political leader Brian Tamaki's Destiny Church, a fundamentalist religious group. ALSO READ: Amid Trump threat of 'taking over Greenland', US, Danish officials to hold meeting: Report The parade disruptors performed 'Haka' as they confronted the Sikhs performing kirtan (holy songs). The protestors also chanted slogans and held up banners reading “This is New Zealand, not India”. They were, however, taken away from the spot by the police and not untoward incident was reported. Political leader Brian Tamaki shared a video of the disruption on X with the caption “WHOSE STREETS? KIWI STREETS.” “The True Patriots Are Not Backing Down.” “Today in Tauranga, our True Patriots answered the Sikh Parade with a haka…not violence, not silence, but peaceful defiance. Our chant rang out across our streets: ‘Whose streets? OUR streets. Whose streets? KIWI streets," the caption read further. In the video shared online, one can see the group - True Patriots of NZ - wearing blue shirts doing 'Haka' and confronting the Sikh group

Security measure for the procession were in place to avoid any untoward incident but the disruption still took place by a group of Christians linked to a local church.

'This is our land not India': Sikh parade in New Zealand heckled by Christian Group for second time

Wildfires have burned over 15,000 hectares in Argentina’s Patagonia, threatening ancient forests and communities. More than 500 responders are battling blazes across Chubut and Santa Cruz, forcing 3,000 tourist evacuations as drought and climate change worsen conditions.

In Pics | Wildfire engulfs more than 15,000 hectares in Argentine Patagonia

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (Jan 12) held delegation-level talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Ahmedabad during the German leader’s first official visit to India.The German Chancellor is on a two-day official visit to the country, which also coincides with the celebrations marking 75 years of diplomatic relations and 25 years of the India-Germany Strategic Partnership, and is aimed at strengthening bilateral ties between India and Germany. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri were also present at the meeting. The meeting was held at the Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar. The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral ties between India and Germany as the leaders reviewed ongoing cooperation in trade, investment, technology, education, skilling, and mobility and explored collaboration in defence, security, science, innovation, research, and sustainable development. Prior to their meeting, PM Modi warmly welcomed the German Chancellor to Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad, marking the German leader's first official visit to India since taking office. After his arrival at the Ashram, both leaders paid floral tributes to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. Merz also signed the visitors' book there. Following this, both leaders jointly inaugurated the International Kite Festival 2026 at the Sabarmati Riverfront, underscoring the cultural and diplomatic significance of Chancellor Merz's visit to India. They were also seen flying a kite depicting Lord Hanuman. Earlier today, the German Federal Chancellor arrived in India for a two-day official visit, marking the first such visit since assuming office. The visit is expected to build on momentum from regular high-level political interactions and provide an opportunity to reaffirm India and Germany's shared vision to develop a forward-looking partnership for the benefit of both countries and the wider global community. The German Chancellor is in India from January 12 to January 13. On January 13, Merz will visit Bosch, then Nano Science and Engineering, CeNSE, and depart for Germany. PM Narendra Modi and Chancellor Merz last held discussions on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Canada, where the two leaders agreed to further broaden the bilateral strategic partnership. During that interaction, Prime Minister Modi invited the German Chancellor to an official visit to New Delhi. The visit is also taking place in the lead-up to the India-EU Summit scheduled for January 27.

Prior to their meeting, PM Modi warmly welcomed the German Chancellor to Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad, marking the German leader's first official visit to India since taking office.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (Jan 12) held delegation-level talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Ahmedabad during the German leader’s first official visit to India. The German Chancellor is on a two-day official visit to the country, which also coincides with the celebrations marking 75 years of diplomatic relations and 25 years of the India-Germany Strategic Partnership, and is aimed at strengthening bilateral ties between India and Germany. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri were also present at the meeting. The meeting was held at the Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar. The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral ties between India and Germany as the leaders reviewed ongoing cooperation in trade, investment, technology, education, skilling, and mobility and explored collaboration in defence, security, science, innovation, research, and sustainable development. Prior to their meeting, PM Modi warmly welcomed the German Chancellor to Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad, marking the German leader's first official visit to India since taking office. After his arrival at the Ashram, both leaders paid floral tributes to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. Merz also signed the visitors' book there. Following this, both leaders jointly inaugurated the International Kite Festival 2026 at the Sabarmati Riverfront, underscoring the cultural and diplomatic significance of Chancellor Merz's visit to India. They were also seen flying a kite depicting Lord Hanuman. Earlier today, the German Federal Chancellor arrived in India for a two-day official visit, marking the first such visit since assuming office. The visit is expected to build on momentum from regular high-level political interactions and provide an opportunity to reaffirm India and Germany's shared vision to develop a forward-looking partnership for the benefit of both countries and the wider global community. The German Chancellor is in India from January 12 to January 13. On January 13, Merz will visit Bosch, then Nano Science and Engineering, CeNSE, and depart for Germany. PM Narendra Modi and Chancellor Merz last held discussions on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Canada, where the two leaders agreed to further broaden the bilateral strategic partnership. During that interaction, Prime Minister Modi invited the German Chancellor to an official visit to New Delhi. The visit is also taking place in the lead-up to the India-EU Summit scheduled for January 27.

Prior to their meeting, PM Modi warmly welcomed the German Chancellor to Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad, marking the German leader's first official visit to India since taking office.

PM Modi, German Chancellor Merz hold delegation-level talks in Ahmedabad

Amid intensifying protest in Iran against the regime Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that Israel and Iran will become partners again after the regime in Tehran falls. Calling the people of Iran "courageous" and "heroic", Netanyahu urged them to continue anti-regime protest adding that "tyranny" will end soon. Iranians are protesting the collapse of economy and are demanding teh fall of Supreme Leader Ayatolla;h Ali Khamenei-led regime.&nbsp;"We are sending strength to the heroic and courageous citizens of Iran — and once the regime falls, we will do good things together for the benefit of both peoples,” he said."We all hope that the Persian nation will soon be freed from the yoke of tyranny. And when that day arrives, Israel and Iran will once again become faithful partners in building a future of prosperity and peace," he added. Netanyahu's remark came after Iran threatened Israel and US of strikes if they support the anti-government protests.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-we-ll-start-shooting-to-they-want-to-negotiate-what-trump-said-on-iran-protest-and-will-he-strike-tehran-1768187628395">From 'we'll start shooting' to 'they want to negotiate': What Trump said on Iran protest and will he strike Tehran</a><h2>Iran Protest: What we know</h2>People of Iran took to streets amid collapsing economy earlier in December. The protest that was started by traders and shopkeepers as a part of falling rate of Iranian Rial intensified soon, with demands for the removal of the country’s supreme leader and an end to the existing regime. Iran's exiled Crown Prince and son of Shah, Reza Pahlavi has also hinted homecoming. US-based rights group HRANA said that over 500 people have been killed in the protest. The demonstrations are the most significant in Iran since a 2022-2023 movement sparked by the death in custody of Mahsa Amini, who had been arrested for allegedly violating Iran's strict dress code for women.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/6-indians-arrested-in-iran-during-protest-against-khamenei-here-s-what-iran-said-1768191406516">6 Indians arrested in Iran during protest against Khamenei? Here's what Iran said</a>&nbsp;Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said that the United States and Israel want to create chaos and disorder in Iran by ordering riots. On Jan 10, the country’s attorney general said that anyone taking part in demonstrations will be treated as an “enemy of God”, a charge that carries the death penalty. Khamenei on Jan 9 called the demonstrators "vandals" and “saboteurs." Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned the US and urged people to not be provoked by foreigners. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump said Iranian leaders reached out to negotiate after US military threats. He had warned Iran of military action if protesters are killed.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu backed Iran’s anti-regime protesters, calling them courageous and predicting Israel-Iran partnership after Tehran’s regime falls. Protests sparked by economic collapse have turned into demands to remove the regime

Amid intensifying protest in Iran against the regime Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that Israel and Iran will become partners again after the regime in Tehran falls. Calling the people of Iran "courageous" and "heroic", Netanyahu urged them to continue anti-regime protest adding that "tyranny" will end soon. Iranians are protesting the collapse of economy and are demanding teh fall of Supreme Leader Ayatolla;h Ali Khamenei-led regime. "We are sending strength to the heroic and courageous citizens of Iran — and once the regime falls, we will do good things together for the benefit of both peoples,” he said."We all hope that the Persian nation will soon be freed from the yoke of tyranny. And when that day arrives, Israel and Iran will once again become faithful partners in building a future of prosperity and peace," he added. Netanyahu's remark came after Iran threatened Israel and US of strikes if they support the anti-government protests. Also Read: From 'we'll start shooting' to 'they want to negotiate': What Trump said on Iran protest and will he strike Tehran Iran Protest: What we know People of Iran took to streets amid collapsing economy earlier in December. The protest that was started by traders and shopkeepers as a part of falling rate of Iranian Rial intensified soon, with demands for the removal of the country’s supreme leader and an end to the existing regime. Iran's exiled Crown Prince and son of Shah, Reza Pahlavi has also hinted homecoming. US-based rights group HRANA said that over 500 people have been killed in the protest. The demonstrations are the most significant in Iran since a 2022-2023 movement sparked by the death in custody of Mahsa Amini, who had been arrested for allegedly violating Iran's strict dress code for women. Also Read: 6 Indians arrested in Iran during protest against Khamenei? Here's what Iran said Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said that the United States and Israel want to create chaos and disorder in Iran by ordering riots. On Jan 10, the country’s attorney general said that anyone taking part in demonstrations will be treated as an “enemy of God”, a charge that carries the death penalty. Khamenei on Jan 9 called the demonstrators "vandals" and “saboteurs." Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned the US and urged people to not be provoked by foreigners. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump said Iranian leaders reached out to negotiate after US military threats. He had warned Iran of military action if protesters are killed.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu backed Iran’s anti-regime protesters, calling them courageous and predicting Israel-Iran partnership after Tehran’s regime falls. Protests sparked by economic collapse have turned into demands to remove the regime

'Israel, Iran will be faithful partners again': Netanyahu predicts fall of Khamenei, urges protesters to continue demonstrations

Amid threat by Trump to overtake Greenland - a self-governed island that is territorially part of Denmark - by force, US officials are likely to meet with Danish officials on Wednesday, reported CBS news, citing diplomatic sources. Though, nothing official has yet been revealed about the expected meeting, the speculation is being made after Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Congress last week that Trump is interested in purchasing the Danish territory.&nbsp;This comes after Trump reportedly ordered his special forces commanders to draw up a plan for the invasion of Greenland. However, the senior military figures do not seem very convinced with the idea due to its legality and political feasibility.&nbsp;According to a report in The Mail, that cites sources, US President, led by political adviser Stephen Miller want to move quickly to seize the island before Russia or China make a move. Also the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) has been asked by Trump to prepare an invasion plan, according to the source.<h2>Trump speaks of taking over Greenland</h2>After the capture of Maduro, Trump has frequently been speaking of taking over Greenland. On Sunday he reiterated, "If we don't take Greenland, Russia or China will take Greenland, and I am not going to let that happen."&nbsp;"I'd love to make a deal with them. It's easier. But one way or the other, we're going to have Greenland," he further said aboard Air Force One.&nbsp;Trump also addressed the fears raised by Denmark, saying, "I'm a fan of Denmark, too, I have to tell you. And you know, they've been very nice to me…But you know, the fact that they had a boat land there 500 years ago doesn't mean that they own the land."&nbsp;Notably, Trump talks about seizing Greenland - autonomous territory of ‍the Kingdom of Denmark with a population of 57,000 - despite already having military presence on the island under a 1951 agreement.&nbsp;

This comes after US President Donald Trump reportedly ordered his special forces commanders to draw up a plan for the invasion of Greenland

Amid threat by Trump to overtake Greenland - a self-governed island that is territorially part of Denmark - by force, US officials are likely to meet with Danish officials on Wednesday, reported CBS news, citing diplomatic sources. Though, nothing official has yet been revealed about the expected meeting, the speculation is being made after Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Congress last week that Trump is interested in purchasing the Danish territory. This comes after Trump reportedly ordered his special forces commanders to draw up a plan for the invasion of Greenland. However, the senior military figures do not seem very convinced with the idea due to its legality and political feasibility. According to a report in The Mail, that cites sources, US President, led by political adviser Stephen Miller want to move quickly to seize the island before Russia or China make a move. Also the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) has been asked by Trump to prepare an invasion plan, according to the source. Trump speaks of taking over Greenland After the capture of Maduro, Trump has frequently been speaking of taking over Greenland. On Sunday he reiterated, "If we don't take Greenland, Russia or China will take Greenland, and I am not going to let that happen." "I'd love to make a deal with them. It's easier. But one way or the other, we're going to have Greenland," he further said aboard Air Force One. Trump also addressed the fears raised by Denmark, saying, "I'm a fan of Denmark, too, I have to tell you. And you know, they've been very nice to me…But you know, the fact that they had a boat land there 500 years ago doesn't mean that they own the land." Notably, Trump talks about seizing Greenland - autonomous territory of ‍the Kingdom of Denmark with a population of 57,000 - despite already having military presence on the island under a 1951 agreement.

This comes after US President Donald Trump reportedly ordered his special forces commanders to draw up a plan for the invasion of Greenland

Amid Trump threat of 'taking over Greenland', US, Danish officials to hold meeting: Report

The Trump administration has ordered hundreds more federal agents to Minneapolis after an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good as DHS continues its “largest immigration operation”. The killing has sparked nationwide protests and political backlash.

‘Hundreds more’ agents in Minneapolis? Trump administration doubles down after fatal ICE shooting sparks nationwide protests

Malaysia on Sunday temporarily blocked access to Grok for generating and publishing sexually explicit deepfakes. It has now joined a growing list of nations acting against the generative artificial intelligence chatbot, which has sparked a global backlash by allowing users to access sexualised images.&nbsp;The Elon Musk-led firm behind Grok, xAI, on Thursday announced that it would restrict the generation and editing of images to paying subscribers as it addressed lapses that prompt users on X (formerly known as Twitter) to produce sexualised content of others, often without consent. This comes after Indonesia temporarily denied access to the bot on Saturday, becoming the first nation to do so, according to a report in Reuters.&nbsp;In a statement issued on Sunday, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) stated that it would curb access to Grok after repeated instances of the AI tool being misused to produce obscene, sexually explicit, indecent, grossly offensive and non-consensual altered images, including content involving women and minors.<h3>Notice for stronger technical controls and content-moderation measures</h3>The regulator said it had issued notices earlier this month to X and xAI, calling for stronger technical controls and content-moderation measures. However, the responses largely depended on user-driven reporting systems and failed to adequately address risks arising from the design and operation of the AI tools. "MCMC considers this insufficient to prevent harm or ensure legal compliance," it said.&nbsp;In response to a Reuters request for comment, xAI sent what appeared to be an automated reply stating, "Legacy Media Lies." X did not immediately respond. The MCMC said that access to Grok will remain restricted until effective safeguards are put in place, while adding that it remained open to engagement with the companies.&nbsp;Malaysia, a Muslim-majority country, enforces strict regulations on online content, including bans on obscene and pornographic material. Authorities have increased scrutiny of digital platforms in recent years, citing a surge in harmful online content. The government is also considering prohibiting social media access for users under the age of 16.

The Elon Musk-led firm behind Grok, xAI, on Thursday announced that it would restrict the generation and editing of images to paying subscribers as it addressed lapses that prompt users on X (formerly known as Twitter) to produce sexualised content of others, often without consent.

Malaysia on Sunday temporarily blocked access to Grok for generating and publishing sexually explicit deepfakes. It has now joined a growing list of nations acting against the generative artificial intelligence chatbot, which has sparked a global backlash by allowing users to access sexualised images. The Elon Musk-led firm behind Grok, xAI, on Thursday announced that it would restrict the generation and editing of images to paying subscribers as it addressed lapses that prompt users on X (formerly known as Twitter) to produce sexualised content of others, often without consent. This comes after Indonesia temporarily denied access to the bot on Saturday, becoming the first nation to do so, according to a report in Reuters. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) stated that it would curb access to Grok after repeated instances of the AI tool being misused to produce obscene, sexually explicit, indecent, grossly offensive and non-consensual altered images, including content involving women and minors. Notice for stronger technical controls and content-moderation measures The regulator said it had issued notices earlier this month to X and xAI, calling for stronger technical controls and content-moderation measures. However, the responses largely depended on user-driven reporting systems and failed to adequately address risks arising from the design and operation of the AI tools. "MCMC considers this insufficient to prevent harm or ensure legal compliance," it said. In response to a Reuters request for comment, xAI sent what appeared to be an automated reply stating, "Legacy Media Lies." X did not immediately respond. The MCMC said that access to Grok will remain restricted until effective safeguards are put in place, while adding that it remained open to engagement with the companies. Malaysia, a Muslim-majority country, enforces strict regulations on online content, including bans on obscene and pornographic material. Authorities have increased scrutiny of digital platforms in recent years, citing a surge in harmful online content. The government is also considering prohibiting social media access for users under the age of 16.

The Elon Musk-led firm behind Grok, xAI, on Thursday announced that it would restrict the generation and editing of images to paying subscribers as it addressed lapses that prompt users on X (formerly known as Twitter) to produce sexualised content of others, often without consent.

After Indonesia, Malaysia restricts Grok AI for generating sexually explicit deepfake content

Amid intensifying protest in Iran against the regime and reports that several have been arrested including foreign nationals, Iran’s Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, issued a statement clarifying Tehran's position. He dismissed the reports of that at least 6 Indians have been arrested. Terming the report as false, he urged the public to rely only on verified sources. Taking to X, he said that the false news was circulated on some foreign X accounts. Several X users claimed that Iranian government has arrested 10 Afghan and 6 Indian nationals as a part of crackdown against the ongoing protest.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The news circulated on some foreign X accounts about Iran’s developments, is totally false. I request all interested people to get their news from the reliable sources. <a href="https://t.co/mZpxZVYBXR">pic.twitter.com/mZpxZVYBXR</a>&mdash; Iran Ambassador Mohammad Fathali (@IranAmbIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/IranAmbIndia/status/2010409309725995216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 11, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, on Saturday (Jan 10) stated that India is closely following the developments in Iran. Amid growing protest, the Indian government on Jan 5, issued a formal advisory urging Indian citizens to avoid all non-essential travel to Iran due to the “recent developments.”<h2>Iran Protest: What we know</h2>People of Iran took to streets amid collapsing economy earlier in December. The protest that was started by traders and shopkeepers as a part of falling rate of Iranian Rial intensified soon, with demands for the removal of the country’s supreme leader and an end to the existing regime. Iran's exiled Crown Prince and son of Shah, Reza Pahlavi has also hinted homecoming. US-based rights group HRANA said that over 500 people have been killed in the protest. The demonstrations are the most significant in Iran since a 2022-2023 movement sparked by the death in custody of Mahsa Amini, who had been arrested for allegedly violating Iran's strict dress code for women.&nbsp;Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said that the United States and Israel want to create chaos and disorder in Iran by ordering riots. On Jan 10, the country’s attorney general said that anyone taking part in demonstrations will be treated as an “enemy of God”, a charge that carries the death penalty. Khamenei on Jan 9 called the demonstrators "vandals" and “saboteurs." Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned the US and urged people to not be provoked by foreigners. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump said Iranian leaders reached out to negotiate after US military threats. He had warned Iran of military action if protesters are killed. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Amid escalating Iran protests, Tehran denied reports of Indians being arrested, calling them false. India said it is monitoring the situation and advised citizens to avoid non-essential travel. Protests sparked by economic collapse have turned into calls to end the regime

Amid intensifying protest in Iran against the regime and reports that several have been arrested including foreign nationals, Iran’s Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, issued a statement clarifying Tehran's position. He dismissed the reports of that at least 6 Indians have been arrested. Terming the report as false, he urged the public to rely only on verified sources. Taking to X, he said that the false news was circulated on some foreign X accounts. Several X users claimed that Iranian government has arrested 10 Afghan and 6 Indian nationals as a part of crackdown against the ongoing protest.

Amid escalating Iran protests, Tehran denied reports of Indians being arrested, calling them false. India said it is monitoring the situation and advised citizens to avoid non-essential travel. Protests sparked by economic collapse have turned into calls to end the regime

6 Indians arrested in Iran during protest against Khamenei? Here's what Tehran said

A branch of Venezuela's national oil company owns an island in New Jersey which might soon come under the control of a major Trump supporter. The Philadelphia Inquirer reported that Citgo Petroleum Corp has owned the 300-acre Petty's Island for decades. It is the refining arm of Venezuela's state-owned Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA), based in Houston, Texas. Things might change for the island since Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is in US custody on drug trafficking charges. Add to it a recent court ruling, and a businessman who has made huge donations to Trump can end up benefiting. Amber Energy, an affiliate of Elliott Investment Management, which Paul Singer founded, had bid to acquire PDVSA through a sale of shares to settle billions in debt. In November 2025, a federal judge in Delaware approved the $5.9 billion bid, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported. &nbsp;Singer is a major Republican supporter who has donated millions of dollars to their causes, and also gave away a ton of money to Trump's 2024 presidential campaign.&nbsp;Venezuelan officials were not happy with the sale and appealed the court's decision, calling it "fraudulent". Meanwhile, an Amber Energy spokesperson told the Inquirer that the "transaction involving Citgo has not yet been completed". After the court's decision, Amber Energy CEO Gregory Goff said, "We look forward to working with the talented CITGO team to strengthen the business through capital investment and operational excellence." Now the appeal might be impacted by Maduro and his wife's arrest, although no official details have been shared.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-acting-president-of-venezuela-trump-s-bizarre-claim-weeks-after-capturing-maduro-1768188522099">‘Acting President of Venezuela’: Trump’s bizarre claim weeks after capturing Maduro</a>&nbsp;https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-venezuela-tensions-us-asks-citizens-to-leave-venezuela-immediately-1768145767862/embed<h2>Trump's plans for Venezuela and its oil</h2>Meanwhile, Trump has announced plans to change the South American nation's oil industry by having US oil companies enter Venezuela. "We're going to have our very large US oil companies, the biggest anywhere in the world, go in, spend billions of dollars, fix the badly broken infrastructure, the oil infrastructure, and start making money for the country," the US president said, a decision that has received criticism from several quarters. He has also signed an executive order declaring a national emergency to safeguard Venezuelan oil revenue held in US Treasury accounts.&nbsp;The White House said in a statement that Trump's efforts help prevent "the seizure of Venezuelan oil revenue" as this could "undermine critical US efforts to ensure economic and political stability in Venezuela."

An island in the US that has been owned by Venezuela, since it has officially been under the control of a petroleum company that is linked to Venezuela's state-owned Petróleos de Venezuela, might soon fall into the lap of a major Trump donor.

A branch of Venezuela's national oil company owns an island in New Jersey which might soon come under the control of a major Trump supporter. The Philadelphia Inquirer reported that Citgo Petroleum Corp has owned the 300-acre Petty's Island for decades. It is the refining arm of Venezuela's state-owned Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA), based in Houston, Texas. Things might change for the island since Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is in US custody on drug trafficking charges. Add to it a recent court ruling, and a businessman who has made huge donations to Trump can end up benefiting. Amber Energy, an affiliate of Elliott Investment Management, which Paul Singer founded, had bid to acquire PDVSA through a sale of shares to settle billions in debt. In November 2025, a federal judge in Delaware approved the $5.9 billion bid, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported. Singer is a major Republican supporter who has donated millions of dollars to their causes, and also gave away a ton of money to Trump's 2024 presidential campaign. Venezuelan officials were not happy with the sale and appealed the court's decision, calling it "fraudulent". Meanwhile, an Amber Energy spokesperson told the Inquirer that the "transaction involving Citgo has not yet been completed". After the court's decision, Amber Energy CEO Gregory Goff said, "We look forward to working with the talented CITGO team to strengthen the business through capital investment and operational excellence." Now the appeal might be impacted by Maduro and his wife's arrest, although no official details have been shared. Also Read: ‘Acting President of Venezuela’: Trump’s bizarre claim weeks after capturing Maduro https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-venezuela-tensions-us-asks-citizens-to-leave-venezuela-immediately-1768145767862/embed Trump's plans for Venezuela and its oil Meanwhile, Trump has announced plans to change the South American nation's oil industry by having US oil companies enter Venezuela. "We're going to have our very large US oil companies, the biggest anywhere in the world, go in, spend billions of dollars, fix the badly broken infrastructure, the oil infrastructure, and start making money for the country," the US president said, a decision that has received criticism from several quarters. He has also signed an executive order declaring a national emergency to safeguard Venezuelan oil revenue held in US Treasury accounts. The White House said in a statement that Trump's efforts help prevent "the seizure of Venezuelan oil revenue" as this could "undermine critical US efforts to ensure economic and political stability in Venezuela."

An island in the US that has been owned by Venezuela, since it has officially been under the control of a petroleum company that is linked to Venezuela's state-owned Petróleos de Venezuela, might soon fall into the lap of a major Trump donor.

Major Trump donor could soon own US island that is controlled by Venezuela

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