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The US military and allied forces carried out "large-scale" strikes against the Islamic State group in Syria on Saturday (Jan 10), in response to an attack last month that left three Americans dead. Sharing the details in a post on X, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said that the strikes were conducted at approximately 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time, US. The strikes were a part of Operation Hawkeye Strike. The large-scale strikes were conducted against multiple ISIS targets across Syria.

CENTCOM said that Operation Hawkeye Strike targeted ISIS throughout Syria as part of its ongoing commitment "to root out Islamic terrorism against our warfighters, prevent future attacks, and protect American and partner forces in the region. US and coalition forces remain resolute in pursuing terrorists who seek to harm the United States." CENTCOM noted in its post that Operation Hawkeye Strike was launched and announced on December 19, 2025, at the direction of US President Donald Trump, in direct response to the ISIS attack on US and Syrian forces in Palmyra, Syria, on December 13, 2025. In its first strike, the US forces had hit 70 targets across central Syria that had IS infrastructure and weapons. It said on December 30 that its forces had killed or captured about 25 IS fighters. The US and Jordan carried out a previous round of strikes.&nbsp;"Our message remains strong: if you harm our warfighters, we will find you and kill you anywhere in the world, no matter how hard you try to evade justice," the post said. The post added, “The strikes today targeted ISIS throughout Syria as part of our ongoing commitment to root out Islamic terrorism against our warfighters, prevent future attacks, and protect American and partner forces in the region. US and coalition forces remain resolute in pursuing terrorists who seek to harm the United States.&nbsp;”

US and allied forces launched large-scale strikes on IS targets across Syria under Operation Hawkeye Strike, CENTCOM said. Ordered by President Trump, the action responds to a December ISIS attack in Palmyra that killed three Americans, reinforcing US commitment to counterterrorism.

The US military and allied forces carried out "large-scale" strikes against the Islamic State group in Syria on Saturday (Jan 10), in response to an attack last month that left three Americans dead. Sharing the details in a post on X, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said that the strikes were conducted at approximately 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time, US. The strikes were a part of Operation Hawkeye Strike. The large-scale strikes were conducted against multiple ISIS targets across Syria.

US and allied forces launched large-scale strikes on IS targets across Syria under Operation Hawkeye Strike, CENTCOM said. Ordered by President Trump, the action responds to a December ISIS attack in Palmyra that killed three Americans, reinforcing US commitment to counterterrorism.

'We will find you and kill you': US and allies carry out another 'large scale' strike on Islamic State in Syria

An earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck off the coast of Indonesia’s Talaud Islands on Saturday, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said. The quake was at a depth of 77 km (47.85 miles), it added. The Indonesian geophysics agency BMKG reported a reading of 7.1 magnitude at a depth of 17 km. It also reported a few subsequent quakes. BMKG said the quakes do not have the potential to trigger tsunami waves.&nbsp;Though there were no immediate reports of damage, some people in Manado on the northern tip of Sulawesi island said the quake was felt strongly in their area.&nbsp;Indonesia straddles the so-called Pacific Ring of Fire, an area of high seismic activity where multiple tectonic plates meet and earthquakes are frequent.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-vows-crackdown-on-protests-issues-death-penalty-warning-with-enemies-of-god-charge-1768060851170">Iran vows crackdown on protests, issues death penalty warning with ‘Enemies of God’ charge</a><h2>Indonesia records first ‘super ’flu’-linked death</h2>&nbsp;Meanwhile, a hospital in Bandung, West Java, has reported Indonesia’s first death linked to the so-called super flu, as health authorities step up surveillance to contain the virus.The term super flu refers to the H3N2 influenza A variant known as subclade K, which has been spreading globally since the last quarter of 2025.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/owaisi-shares-dream-of-hijab-clad-pm-bjp-says-don-t-try-to-become-local-mamdani-1768043421235">Owaisi shares dream of hijab-clad PM; BJP says, ‘Don’t try to become local Mamdani’</a>&nbsp;Subclade K, representing a significant evolution in the H3N2 virus, was first identified by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in August 2025 and has since been reported in more than 80 countries.&nbsp;Yovita Hartantri, head of the New and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases Team at Hasan Sadikin Regional Hospital in Bandung, said the hospital has treated 10 patients with influenza A subclade K between September and November last year.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Among the 10 patients, there were two infants aged nine months and one year, one child aged 11, and the majority were adults aged 20–60, with two patients over 60,” she said on Thursday.“One patient admitted to intensive care passed away, but the death was associated with multiple comorbidities, including stroke, heart failure and a kidney infection,” Yovita said.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ed-moves-sc-over-interference-from-mamata-govt-in-i-pac-raids-bengal-files-caveat-1768053801749">ED moves SC over ‘interference’ from Mamata govt in I-PAC raids, Bengal files caveat</a>&nbsp;The Hasan Sadikin Regional Hospital recorded a surge in influenza A cases since August 2025, which peaked in October before gradually declining in November.&nbsp;Indonesian health authorities are closely monitoring the situation while urging the public, particularly high-risk groups like children, the elderly, and those with underlying health conditions, to remain vigilant.

Though the Indonesian geophysics agency BMKG reported a reading of 7.1 magnitude at a depth of 17 km, and a few subsequent quakes, there were no immediate reports of damage. However, some people in Manado on the northern tip of Sulawesi island, said the quake was felt strongly in their area.

An earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck off the coast of Indonesia’s Talaud Islands on Saturday, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said. The quake was at a depth of 77 km (47.85 miles), it added. The Indonesian geophysics agency BMKG reported a reading of 7.1 magnitude at a depth of 17 km. It also reported a few subsequent quakes. BMKG said the quakes do not have the potential to trigger tsunami waves. Though there were no immediate reports of damage, some people in Manado on the northern tip of Sulawesi island said the quake was felt strongly in their area. Indonesia straddles the so-called Pacific Ring of Fire, an area of high seismic activity where multiple tectonic plates meet and earthquakes are frequent. Also Read: Iran vows crackdown on protests, issues death penalty warning with ‘Enemies of God’ charge Indonesia records first ‘super ’flu’-linked death Meanwhile, a hospital in Bandung, West Java, has reported Indonesia’s first death linked to the so-called super flu, as health authorities step up surveillance to contain the virus. The term super flu refers to the H3N2 influenza A variant known as subclade K, which has been spreading globally since the last quarter of 2025. Also Read: Owaisi shares dream of hijab-clad PM; BJP says, ‘Don’t try to become local Mamdani’ Subclade K, representing a significant evolution in the H3N2 virus, was first identified by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in August 2025 and has since been reported in more than 80 countries. Yovita Hartantri, head of the New and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases Team at Hasan Sadikin Regional Hospital in Bandung, said the hospital has treated 10 patients with influenza A subclade K between September and November last year. “Among the 10 patients, there were two infants aged nine months and one year, one child aged 11, and the majority were adults aged 20–60, with two patients over 60,” she said on Thursday. “One patient admitted to intensive care passed away, but the death was associated with multiple comorbidities, including stroke, heart failure and a kidney infection,” Yovita said. Also Read: ED moves SC over ‘interference’ from Mamata govt in I-PAC raids, Bengal files caveat The Hasan Sadikin Regional Hospital recorded a surge in influenza A cases since August 2025, which peaked in October before gradually declining in November. Indonesian health authorities are closely monitoring the situation while urging the public, particularly high-risk groups like children, the elderly, and those with underlying health conditions, to remain vigilant.

Though the Indonesian geophysics agency BMKG reported a reading of 7.1 magnitude at a depth of 17 km, and a few subsequent quakes, there were no immediate reports of damage. However, some people in Manado on the northern tip of Sulawesi island, said the quake was felt strongly in their area.

6.8 magnitude earthquake strikes off Indonesia’s Talaud Islands

At least six people were killed in a series of shootings that unfolded across eastern Mississippi in the United States, authorities said on Saturday (10 Jan). The Law enforcement agencies took a suspect into custody, ensuring that there was no threat to the community.&nbsp;Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scoot on Facebook said that multiple innocent lives were lost due to violence in the town of West Point, near the Alabama border.&nbsp;A suspect has been taken into custody, and there is no threat to the community, the Sheriff wrote.&nbsp;“I ask that you lift our victims and their families in your prayers. Law Enforcement is busy investigating and will release an update as soon as possible,” he said.&nbsp;The Sheriff's office did not provide any additional details on the incident or victims as of early Sunday.&nbsp;&nbsp;(This is a developing story; further details are awaited)&nbsp;

Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scoot said a suspect has been taken into custody, and there is no threat to the community.

At least six people were killed in a series of shootings that unfolded across eastern Mississippi in the United States, authorities said on Saturday (10 Jan). The Law enforcement agencies took a suspect into custody, ensuring that there was no threat to the community. Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scoot on Facebook said that multiple innocent lives were lost due to violence in the town of West Point, near the Alabama border. A suspect has been taken into custody, and there is no threat to the community, the Sheriff wrote. “I ask that you lift our victims and their families in your prayers. Law Enforcement is busy investigating and will release an update as soon as possible,” he said. The Sheriff's office did not provide any additional details on the incident or victims as of early Sunday. (This is a developing story; further details are awaited)

Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scoot said a suspect has been taken into custody, and there is no threat to the community.

Six killed in shooting spree in eastern Mississippi; suspect detained

The Norwegian Nobel Committee stated that a Peace Prize can not be "shared, revoked and transferred once it is awarded to someone. The clarification comes days after Nobel Laureate and Venezuelan opposition figure María Corina Machado said she wants to give the Nobel Peace Prize to United States President Donald Trump. &nbsp;"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. The Nobel Institute further clarified that the Nobel Laureate can only share the prize money with whoever they want, but the Nobel Peace Prize cannot be transferred or shared with another person. "As a matter of principle, the Norwegian Nobel Committee will not comment upon what the Peace Prize Laureates may say and do after they have been awarded the prize," adding that "This does not prevent the Committee from following the future endeavours of laureates closely, even though it expresses neither its concerns nor its acclamation," it asserted. Trump, on several occasions, declared himself as the most suitable candidate for the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to stop multiple wars in the world and for the "Abraham Accords" he brokered during his first term in White House. The US president, who refers to himself as 'president of peace', went lengths to get himself the prestigious award by alleging bias against him and securing multiple nominations from leaders of several countries. Sports body FIFA and countries like Israel instituted a new peace prize to fulfil Trump's deep desire to get the Nobel Peace Prize. However, his efforts went to vain as it seems the Norwegian Nobel committee is not considering him for the award.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-vows-crackdown-on-protests-issues-death-penalty-warning-with-enemies-of-god-charge-1768060851170">Iran vows crackdown on protests, issues death penalty warning with ‘Enemies of God’ charge</a>&nbsp;On Saturday, the US President said he will discuss Machado’s offer to give him her Nobel Peace Prize when she visits the United States next week. Machado’s visit comes at a time of high tensions between the United States and Venezuela, after the US military, in an operation, captured former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and Trump's subsequent claims over control of the country’s vast oil reserves.&nbsp;María Corina Machado was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2025 for her work promoting democratic rights and a peaceful transition in Venezuela.&nbsp;

The Norwegian Nobel Committee's statement comes after peace prize winner María Corina Machado offered to share her prize with Donald Trump. 

The Norwegian Nobel Committee stated that a Peace Prize can not be "shared, revoked and transferred once it is awarded to someone. The clarification comes days after Nobel Laureate and Venezuelan opposition figure María Corina Machado said she wants to give the Nobel Peace Prize to United States President Donald Trump. "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. The Nobel Institute further clarified that the Nobel Laureate can only share the prize money with whoever they want, but the Nobel Peace Prize cannot be transferred or shared with another person. "As a matter of principle, the Norwegian Nobel Committee will not comment upon what the Peace Prize Laureates may say and do after they have been awarded the prize," adding that "This does not prevent the Committee from following the future endeavours of laureates closely, even though it expresses neither its concerns nor its acclamation," it asserted. Trump, on several occasions, declared himself as the most suitable candidate for the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to stop multiple wars in the world and for the "Abraham Accords" he brokered during his first term in White House. The US president, who refers to himself as 'president of peace', went lengths to get himself the prestigious award by alleging bias against him and securing multiple nominations from leaders of several countries. Sports body FIFA and countries like Israel instituted a new peace prize to fulfil Trump's deep desire to get the Nobel Peace Prize. However, his efforts went to vain as it seems the Norwegian Nobel committee is not considering him for the award. Also Read: Iran vows crackdown on protests, issues death penalty warning with ‘Enemies of God’ charge On Saturday, the US President said he will discuss Machado’s offer to give him her Nobel Peace Prize when she visits the United States next week. Machado’s visit comes at a time of high tensions between the United States and Venezuela, after the US military, in an operation, captured former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and Trump's subsequent claims over control of the country’s vast oil reserves. María Corina Machado was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2025 for her work promoting democratic rights and a peaceful transition in Venezuela.

The Norwegian Nobel Committee's statement comes after peace prize winner María Corina Machado offered to share her prize with Donald Trump.&nbsp;

Nobel Prize cannot be shared or transferred: Committee after Machado’s offer to give her award to Trump

Reeling under nationwide protests that have been escalating, Iran on Saturday sharply escalated its response and vowed a crackdown as the country’s attorney general issued a warning that anyone taking part in demonstrations could be treated as an “enemy of God”, a charge that carries the death penalty. Attorney General Mohammad Movahedi Azad issued the warning that was broadcast on state television on Saturday as protests entered their second week and intensified despite an internet blackout. The statement carried by Iranian state television said even those who “helped rioters” would face the charge.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-trump-s-hands-stained-with-the-blood-of-iranians-some-rioters-want-to-please-him-says-khamenei-amid-death-to-america-chants-1767956396834">‘Trump’s hands stained with the blood of Iranians, some rioters want to please him,’ says Khamenei amid ‘Death to America’ chants</a>&nbsp;<h2>What does the law in Iran say?&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;Under Iranian law, Article 186 provides that if a group or organisation engages in armed opposition to the Islamic Republic, all members or supporters who knowingly assist its aims may be deemed ‘moharebeh’ — “enemies of God” — even if they take no part in armed activity.&nbsp;Article 190 sets out four possible punishments for ‘moharebeh’ or “corruption on earth”: execution, hanging, amputation of the right hand and left foot, or permanent internal exile. Article 191 gives judges the discretion to select the penalty.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-khamenei-is-looking-to-go-someplace-says-trump-as-protests-intensify-in-iran-1767963290206">‘Khamenei is looking to go someplace,’ says Trump as protests intensify in Iran</a><h2>Protests continue across Iran&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;Demonstrations continued in Tehran, Mashhad, Tabriz, and the holy city of Qom on Friday, with footage showing crowds chanting slogans against Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In Tehran’s Sa’adat Abad district, residents banged pots and honked car horns.&nbsp;The ongoing protests are the largest since the 2022–23 unrest triggered by the custodial death of Mahsa Amini. This time the protests began on December 28 over soaring living costs amid high inflation and the collapse of the currency, the rial.&nbsp;&nbsp;Human rights groups say the crackdown has been deadly. Amnesty International said the nationwide internet shutdown was designed to “mask regime violence” and hide grave rights violations.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistan-s-defence-minister-khawaja-asif-wants-us-to-kidnap-netanyahu-after-maduro-capture-watch-1767982088543">Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif wants US to ‘kidnap’ Netanyahu after Maduro capture | Watch</a><h2>Khamenei brands protesters as ‘vandals’ and ‘saboteurs’</h2>&nbsp;Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in his first comments since the unrest began, branded protesters “vandals” and “saboteurs” and accused the United States of fomenting unrest.&nbsp;&nbsp;Iran’s judiciary chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei warned punishments would be “maximum” and without leniency, while the Revolutionary Guards said protecting the Islamic Republic was a “red line”.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/owaisi-shares-dream-of-hijab-clad-pm-bjp-says-don-t-try-to-become-local-mamdani-1768043421235">Owaisi shares dream of hijab-clad PM; BJP says, ‘Don’t try to become local Mamdani’</a>&nbsp;US President Donald Trump has warned Iran against killing peaceful protesters, saying the leadership appeared to be “in big trouble” as demonstrations spread.

Article 190 sets out four possible punishments for ‘moharebeh’ or “corruption on earth”: execution, hanging, amputation of the right hand and left foot, or permanent internal exile. Article 191 gives judges the discretion to select the penalty.

Reeling under nationwide protests that have been escalating, Iran on Saturday sharply escalated its response and vowed a crackdown as the country’s attorney general issued a warning that anyone taking part in demonstrations could be treated as an “enemy of God”, a charge that carries the death penalty. Attorney General Mohammad Movahedi Azad issued the warning that was broadcast on state television on Saturday as protests entered their second week and intensified despite an internet blackout. The statement carried by Iranian state television said even those who “helped rioters” would face the charge. Also Read: ‘Trump’s hands stained with the blood of Iranians, some rioters want to please him,’ says Khamenei amid ‘Death to America’ chants What does the law in Iran say? Under Iranian law, Article 186 provides that if a group or organisation engages in armed opposition to the Islamic Republic, all members or supporters who knowingly assist its aims may be deemed ‘moharebeh’ — “enemies of God” — even if they take no part in armed activity. Article 190 sets out four possible punishments for ‘moharebeh’ or “corruption on earth”: execution, hanging, amputation of the right hand and left foot, or permanent internal exile. Article 191 gives judges the discretion to select the penalty. Also Read: ‘Khamenei is looking to go someplace,’ says Trump as protests intensify in Iran Protests continue across Iran Demonstrations continued in Tehran, Mashhad, Tabriz, and the holy city of Qom on Friday, with footage showing crowds chanting slogans against Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In Tehran’s Sa’adat Abad district, residents banged pots and honked car horns. The ongoing protests are the largest since the 2022–23 unrest triggered by the custodial death of Mahsa Amini. This time the protests began on December 28 over soaring living costs amid high inflation and the collapse of the currency, the rial. Human rights groups say the crackdown has been deadly. Amnesty International said the nationwide internet shutdown was designed to “mask regime violence” and hide grave rights violations. Also Read: Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif wants US to ‘kidnap’ Netanyahu after Maduro capture | Watch Khamenei brands protesters as ‘vandals’ and ‘saboteurs’ Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in his first comments since the unrest began, branded protesters “vandals” and “saboteurs” and accused the United States of fomenting unrest. Iran’s judiciary chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei warned punishments would be “maximum” and without leniency, while the Revolutionary Guards said protecting the Islamic Republic was a “red line”. Also Read: Owaisi shares dream of hijab-clad PM; BJP says, ‘Don’t try to become local Mamdani’ US President Donald Trump has warned Iran against killing peaceful protesters, saying the leadership appeared to be “in big trouble” as demonstrations spread.

Article 190 sets out four possible punishments for ‘moharebeh’ or “corruption on earth”: execution, hanging, amputation of the right hand and left foot, or permanent internal exile. Article 191 gives judges the discretion to select the penalty.

Iran vows crackdown on protests, issues death penalty warning with ‘Enemies of God’ charge

US President Donald Trump shared some unsolicited medical advice online for pregnant women and children. He posted lengthy rants on his social media platform, Truth Social, on vaccines and Tylenol use. Even though neither the President nor his Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr, had any previous experience in medicine or healthcare services.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Pregnant Women, DON’T USE TYLENOL UNLESS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY, DON’T GIVE TYLENOL TO YOUR YOUNG CHILD FOR VIRTUALLY ANY REASON, BREAK UP THE MMR SHOT INTO THREE TOTALLY SEPARATE SHOTS (NOT MIXED!), TAKE CHICKEN P SHOT SEPARATELY, TAKE HEPATITAS B SHOT AT 12 YEARS OLD, OR OLDER, AND, IMPORTANTLY, TAKE VACCINE IN 5 SEPARATE MEDICAL VISITS!,” said Trump despite having no experience in medicine. Trump had been raving about Tylenol since the end of 2025, claiming it reportedly causes autism. Medical organisations, including the American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (ACOG), have rejected this claim, stating years of research find no causal link. The CDC is now recommending 11 childhood shots instead of the suggested 17, a major change in US Vaccine policy.<h2>His own health habits undercut him</h2>Trump, in a recent interview with the Wall Street Journal, stated that the. He regularly ignores the prescription of his doctors. Takes four times the prescribed aspirin. He calls exercise futile apart from Golf. Eats a lot of McDonald’s hamburgers and French fries. People were quick to troll him.&nbsp;Social media users trolled him, “I wouldn’t take medical advice from a guy who ignores medical advice from his own physician." Another user commented, “Quiet, piggy,” referencing his reaction to a woman journalist aboard Air Force One.Trump had a terrible history of giving medical advice during the COVID-19 pandemic. He frequently downplayed its severity and said it would "disappear" like a "miracle", and he floated the idea of Americans injecting bleach to cure COVID-19.&nbsp;

Donald Trump faces backlash online after sharing medical advice while admitting he ignores doctors’ recommendations.

US President Donald Trump shared some unsolicited medical advice online for pregnant women and children. He posted lengthy rants on his social media platform, Truth Social, on vaccines and Tylenol use. Even though neither the President nor his Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr, had any previous experience in medicine or healthcare services. “Pregnant Women, DON’T USE TYLENOL UNLESS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY, DON’T GIVE TYLENOL TO YOUR YOUNG CHILD FOR VIRTUALLY ANY REASON, BREAK UP THE MMR SHOT INTO THREE TOTALLY SEPARATE SHOTS (NOT MIXED!), TAKE CHICKEN P SHOT SEPARATELY, TAKE HEPATITAS B SHOT AT 12 YEARS OLD, OR OLDER, AND, IMPORTANTLY, TAKE VACCINE IN 5 SEPARATE MEDICAL VISITS!,” said Trump despite having no experience in medicine. Trump had been raving about Tylenol since the end of 2025, claiming it reportedly causes autism. Medical organisations, including the American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (ACOG), have rejected this claim, stating years of research find no causal link. The CDC is now recommending 11 childhood shots instead of the suggested 17, a major change in US Vaccine policy. His own health habits undercut him Trump, in a recent interview with the Wall Street Journal, stated that the. He regularly ignores the prescription of his doctors. Takes four times the prescribed aspirin. He calls exercise futile apart from Golf. Eats a lot of McDonald’s hamburgers and French fries. People were quick to troll him. Social media users trolled him, “I wouldn’t take medical advice from a guy who ignores medical advice from his own physician." Another user commented, “Quiet, piggy,” referencing his reaction to a woman journalist aboard Air Force One. Trump had a terrible history of giving medical advice during the COVID-19 pandemic. He frequently downplayed its severity and said it would "disappear" like a "miracle", and he floated the idea of Americans injecting bleach to cure COVID-19.

Donald Trump sparked backlash after sharing medical advice online, critics pointing out that his own past admission of ignoring doctors’ recommendations undermines his credibility, with many questioning his authority on health-related issues.

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Iran's exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi on Saturday (Jan 10) called on protesters to intensify their demonstration against Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's regime by "seizing the centre of cities and holding them" and "cutting off financial lifelines" to "bring the Islamic Republic and its worn-out and fragile repression apparatus to its knees". "I ask all of you today and tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday (January 10 and 11), this time, from 6 p.m., to come to the streets with flags, images, and national symbols and claim public spaces as your own. Our goal is no longer merely to come to the streets; the goal is to prepare for seizing the centres of cities and holding them," Reza Pahlavi said in a post on X.&nbsp;The protests, which began as small demonstrations in markets of Iran's capital city, Tehran, against the rising concerns over the cost of living and raging economic crisis, now entered their thirteenth consecutive day despite a massive security crackdown and complete internet blackout. 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;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/under-blackout-iran-s-streets-run-red-tehran-doctor-says-at-least-217-killed-as-regime-opens-fire-on-protestors-report-1768040473068">Under blackout, Iran's streets run red: Tehran doctor says at least 217 killed as regime opens fire on protestors - Report</a>&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".&nbsp;The protests have now spread to 512 locations across 180 cities in 31 provinces in Iran, according to the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA).&nbsp;As tensions remained high, large crowds took to the streets in major Iranian cities on including Tehran, after Pahlavi called for stepped-up protests. The fresh unrest prompted the clerical leadership under Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to cut internet and telephone services.&nbsp;On Friday, Pahlavi also urged United States President Donald Trump to intervene in ongoing protests in Iran, saying, “Ali Khamenei, fearing the end of his criminal regime at the hands of the people and with the help of your powerful promise to support the protesters, has threatened the people on the streets with a brutal crackdown. And he wants to use this blackout to murder these young heroes.”&nbsp;Meanwhile, Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei responded sharply, stressing that external pressure would not work. He said that Iran “will not back down” in the face of both internal unrest and external threats, asserting that the country will stand firm against attempts to influence or control its internal affairs.&nbsp;

The protests, which began as small demonstrations in markets of Iran's capital city, Tehran, against the rising concerns over the cost of living and raging economic crisis, entered their thirteenth consecutive day despite a massive security crackdown.

Iran's exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi on Saturday (Jan 10) called on protesters to intensify their demonstration against Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's regime by "seizing the centre of cities and holding them" and "cutting off financial lifelines" to "bring the Islamic Republic and its worn-out and fragile repression apparatus to its knees". "I ask all of you today and tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday (January 10 and 11), this time, from 6 p.m., to come to the streets with flags, images, and national symbols and claim public spaces as your own. Our goal is no longer merely to come to the streets; the goal is to prepare for seizing the centres of cities and holding them," Reza Pahlavi said in a post on X. The protests, which began as small demonstrations in markets of Iran's capital city, Tehran, against the rising concerns over the cost of living and raging economic crisis, now entered their thirteenth consecutive day despite a massive security crackdown and complete internet blackout. 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. Also Read: Under blackout, Iran's streets run red: Tehran doctor says at least 217 killed as regime opens fire on protestors - Report 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". The protests have now spread to 512 locations across 180 cities in 31 provinces in Iran, according to the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA). As tensions remained high, large crowds took to the streets in major Iranian cities on including Tehran, after Pahlavi called for stepped-up protests. The fresh unrest prompted the clerical leadership under Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to cut internet and telephone services. On Friday, Pahlavi also urged United States President Donald Trump to intervene in ongoing protests in Iran, saying, “Ali Khamenei, fearing the end of his criminal regime at the hands of the people and with the help of your powerful promise to support the protesters, has threatened the people on the streets with a brutal crackdown. And he wants to use this blackout to murder these young heroes.” Meanwhile, Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei responded sharply, stressing that external pressure would not work. He said that Iran “will not back down” in the face of both internal unrest and external threats, asserting that the country will stand firm against attempts to influence or control its internal affairs.

The protests, which began as small demonstrations in markets of Iran's capital city, Tehran, against the rising concerns over the cost of living and raging economic crisis, entered their thirteenth consecutive day despite a massive security crackdown.

Cut financial lifelines to bring Khamenei regime to its knees: Exiled Crown Prince’s fresh call to Iranian protesters

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has found himself in controversy at the beginning of his mayoral term. Following his decision to revoke the restriction against the protest outside the Synagogue, there had been protests outside a local synagogue to oppose Mortgage Israel and Tivuch Shelly's Israel Real Estate Event, where “we support Hamas” was chanted. Mamdani condemned the protest with a social media post. “Chants in support of a terrorist organisation have no place in our city,” Mamdani wrote over a picture of a NYT headline.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">As I said earlier today, chants in support of a terrorist organization have no place in our city. We will continue to ensure New Yorkers’ safety entering and exiting houses of worship as well as the constitutional right to protest. <a href="https://t.co/0J4GXWigiv">pic.twitter.com/0J4GXWigiv</a>&mdash; Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@NYCMayor) <a href="https://twitter.com/NYCMayor/status/2009768025260437806?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 9, 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/iran-army-protect-infrastructure-protests-irgc-red-line-1768044383912">Iran’s army, Revolutionary Guards declare security a ‘red line’ as protests grow after US backs demonstrators</a>Mamdani said that he would want to continue to ensure the safety of the New Yorkers at the places of worship, at the same time protect the constitutional right to protest. The protest was carried out by the Palestinian Assembly for Liberation. The videos were widely circulated, protesters yelling out, “Say it loud, say it clear, we support Hamas here.This comes after Mamdani made several decisions on his first day as Mayor, which were considered controversial. These include revoking the ban on Boycott Divestment and Sanctions Protest, revoking the IHRA antisemitism definition, and revoking the ban on protests outside synagogues.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Activists protested outside a synagogue, chanting, “Say it loud, say it clear, we support Hamas here.” Whatever the amnesia surrounding 10/7, the truth must never be forgotten: Hamas murdered, maimed, mutilated, raped, and tortured thousands of innocent Israelis. It is—and has… <a href="https://t.co/JeGh1XzA2A">pic.twitter.com/JeGh1XzA2A</a>&mdash; Ritchie Torres (@RitchieTorres) <a href="https://twitter.com/RitchieTorres/status/2009458688122089505?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 9, 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/x-changes-iran-flag-emoji-lion-and-sun-symbol-protests-1768028484625">Why X changed Iran’s flag emoji to the lion and sun as protests intensify</a>While Mamdani faced criticism, many called his response a muted one. “Still waiting on condemnation of support for Hamas at a protest in a Jewish neighbourhood from @NYCMayor,” said Sam Berger is a Democratic New York State Assemblymember.&nbsp;Mamdani commented to a POLITICO reporter, “That language is wrong. I think that language has no place in New York City.” Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, New York Attorney General Letitia James, and New York Governor Kathy Hochul all condemned the act, highlighting that Hamas is a terrorist organisation within the city.&nbsp;“...marching into a predominantly Jewish neighbourhood and leading with a chant saying ‘we support Hamas’ is a disgusting and antisemitic thing to do,” said US Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned chants supporting Hamas during a protest outside a synagogue, amid criticism over his response and policy rollbacks.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has found himself in controversy at the beginning of his mayoral term. Following his decision to revoke the restriction against the protest outside the Synagogue, there had been protests outside a local synagogue to oppose Mortgage Israel and Tivuch Shelly's Israel Real Estate Event, where “we support Hamas” was chanted. Mamdani condemned the protest with a social media post. “Chants in support of a terrorist organisation have no place in our city,” Mamdani wrote over a picture of a NYT headline.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned chants supporting Hamas during a protest outside a synagogue, amid criticism over his response and policy rollbacks.

Mamdani condemns ‘We support Hamas’ chants at NYC protest

Billionaire Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot, which is embedded in social media platform X, came under intense scrutiny from governments across the world as the Indonesian government on Saturday (Jan 10) suspended Grok over concerns regarding AI-generated pornographic content, the country's communication and digital affairs minister said.&nbsp;Grok has faced backlash from many countries, including India and the United Kingdom, over its image creation feature that allowed users to sexualize and share pictures of women and children using simple text prompts. Indonesia becomes the first country to deny all access to the tool.&nbsp;"In order to protect women, children, and the public from the risks of fake pornographic content generated using the artificial intelligence technology, the government... has temporarily blocked access to the Grok application," Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid said in a statement. The ministry has also summoned officials from the social media platform X to seek clarification on the issue. Stating its position on the issue, Indonesia said, "The government views non-consensual deepfake practices as a serious violation of human rights, dignity, and the security of citizens in the digital space."&nbsp;On Friday, the UK Technology Secretary Liz Kendall said that she would back the Office of Communications (Ofcom) if it blocks Elon Musk's social media site X for failing to comply with digital safety laws.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistan-s-hasty-military-reshuffle-signals-defeat-in-op-sindoor-cds-chauhan-operation-sindoor-military-reshuffle-asim-munir-1768045670350">Pakistan’s hurried military, constitutional restructuring is acknowledgement of defeat in Op Sindoor: CDS Chauhan</a>&nbsp;Earlier this month, India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) wrote a formal letter to X, raising serious lapses in statutory due diligence under the IT Act and IT rules. The ministry is also seeking the opinions of experts to initiate a legal action against X over obscene and sexually explicit content generated using its AI tool Grok. Meanwhile, X restricted the controversial feature to paying subscribers, drawing sharp criticism over failing to address concerns about sexually explicit deepfake content.Addressing the concerns, Elon Musk last week said anyone using "make illegal content will suffer the same consequences as if they upload illegal content," while describing some of the criticism as an “excuse for censorship.”

UK Technology Secretary Liz Kendall said that she would back the Office of Communications (Ofcom) if it blocks Elon Musk's social media site X for failing to comply with digital safety laws.

Billionaire Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot, which is embedded in social media platform X, came under intense scrutiny from governments across the world as the Indonesian government on Saturday (Jan 10) suspended Grok over concerns regarding AI-generated pornographic content, the country's communication and digital affairs minister said. Grok has faced backlash from many countries, including India and the United Kingdom, over its image creation feature that allowed users to sexualize and share pictures of women and children using simple text prompts. Indonesia becomes the first country to deny all access to the tool. "In order to protect women, children, and the public from the risks of fake pornographic content generated using the artificial intelligence technology, the government... has temporarily blocked access to the Grok application," Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid said in a statement. The ministry has also summoned officials from the social media platform X to seek clarification on the issue. Stating its position on the issue, Indonesia said, "The government views non-consensual deepfake practices as a serious violation of human rights, dignity, and the security of citizens in the digital space." On Friday, the UK Technology Secretary Liz Kendall said that she would back the Office of Communications (Ofcom) if it blocks Elon Musk's social media site X for failing to comply with digital safety laws. Also Read: Pakistan’s hurried military, constitutional restructuring is acknowledgement of defeat in Op Sindoor: CDS Chauhan Earlier this month, India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) wrote a formal letter to X, raising serious lapses in statutory due diligence under the IT Act and IT rules. The ministry is also seeking the opinions of experts to initiate a legal action against X over obscene and sexually explicit content generated using its AI tool Grok. Meanwhile, X restricted the controversial feature to paying subscribers, drawing sharp criticism over failing to address concerns about sexually explicit deepfake content. Addressing the concerns, Elon Musk last week said anyone using "make illegal content will suffer the same consequences as if they upload illegal content," while describing some of the criticism as an “excuse for censorship.”

UK Technology Secretary Liz Kendall said that she would back the Office of Communications (Ofcom) if it blocks Elon Musk's social media site X for failing to comply with digital safety laws.

Grok controversy: Indonesia suspends Musk’s AI chatbot; UK considers banning X over sexualised AI images

The Iranian army, in a statement, said that it would protect the critical infrastructure of the country at any cost and urged Iranians to thwart "the enemy's plots". The military on Saturday, January 10, accused Israel and “hostile terrorist groups” of undermining the country's internal security. Iran’s ‍elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) also said in a separate statement on Saturday that protecting the 1979 Islamic revolution was a “red line”.“The Army, under the command of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, together with other armed forces, in addition to monitoring enemy movements in the region, will resolutely protect and safeguard national interests, the country’s strategic infrastructure, and public property,” said the Iranian Army.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/x-changes-iran-flag-emoji-lion-and-sun-symbol-protests-1768028484625">Why X changed Iran’s flag emoji to the lion and sun as protests intensify</a>&nbsp;The recent statement came after the provocative remarks by the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US President Donald Trump and Reza Palhavi, the exiled head of the House of Palhavi. Rubio posted on X, "The United States supports the brave people of Iran.” US President Donald Trump warned Iran’s leaders, saying, “You better not start shooting because we’ll start shooting too.” Reza Palhavi, a US resident, had been campaigning for regime change and had urged for US and foreign support. Reza Palhavi, the descendant of the pro-Western Shah ruler, had lived his life outside of the contemporary realities of the ordinary Iranians.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/netanyahu-israel-end-us-military-aid-decade-1768035907381">Netanyahu says Israel may end reliance on US military aid within a decade</a>&nbsp;The protest, which started against economic hardship, inflation and currency collapse, has spread to multiple cities across Iran, including Tehran, Mashhad, Qom, Shiraz and others. The state media said that a municipal building was set on fire. State media also broadcast the footage of the funeral of the members of the forces who were killed in the protest in the cities of Shiraz, Qom and Hamedan. Saturday marks the start of the work week in Iran, but most of the schools and universities remain closed, and many of the classes are conducted online. State TV repeatedly played a driving, martial orchestral arrangement from the “Epic of Khorramshahr” by Iranian composer Majid Entezami, which was repeatedly played during the war with Israel and during the 2022 protest against the death of Mahsa Amini.&nbsp;

Iran’s army has vowed to protect critical infrastructure amid nationwide protests, accusing Israel and hostile groups of undermining security, while the IRGC called safeguarding the 1979 Islamic Revolution a red line.

The Iranian army, in a statement, said that it would protect the critical infrastructure of the country at any cost and urged Iranians to thwart "the enemy's plots". The military on Saturday, January 10, accused Israel and “hostile terrorist groups” of undermining the country's internal security. Iran’s ‍elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) also said in a separate statement on Saturday that protecting the 1979 Islamic revolution was a “red line”. “The Army, under the command of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, together with other armed forces, in addition to monitoring enemy movements in the region, will resolutely protect and safeguard national interests, the country’s strategic infrastructure, and public property,” said the Iranian Army. Also read: Why X changed Iran’s flag emoji to the lion and sun as protests intensify The recent statement came after the provocative remarks by the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US President Donald Trump and Reza Palhavi, the exiled head of the House of Palhavi. Rubio posted on X, "The United States supports the brave people of Iran.” US President Donald Trump warned Iran’s leaders, saying, “You better not start shooting because we’ll start shooting too.” Reza Palhavi, a US resident, had been campaigning for regime change and had urged for US and foreign support. Reza Palhavi, the descendant of the pro-Western Shah ruler, had lived his life outside of the contemporary realities of the ordinary Iranians. Also read: Netanyahu says Israel may end reliance on US military aid within a decade The protest, which started against economic hardship, inflation and currency collapse, has spread to multiple cities across Iran, including Tehran, Mashhad, Qom, Shiraz and others. The state media said that a municipal building was set on fire. State media also broadcast the footage of the funeral of the members of the forces who were killed in the protest in the cities of Shiraz, Qom and Hamedan. Saturday marks the start of the work week in Iran, but most of the schools and universities remain closed, and many of the classes are conducted online. State TV repeatedly played a driving, martial orchestral arrangement from the “Epic of Khorramshahr” by Iranian composer Majid Entezami, which was repeatedly played during the war with Israel and during the 2022 protest against the death of Mahsa Amini.

Iran’s army has vowed to protect critical infrastructure amid nationwide protests, accusing Israel and hostile groups of undermining security, while the IRGC called safeguarding the 1979 Islamic Revolution a red line.

Iran’s army, Revolutionary Guards declare security a ‘red line’ as protests grow after US backs demonstrators

Pakistan's hurried constitutional and military restructuring is triggered by the defeat it faced during India's Operation Sindoor, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan said on Friday, pointing out that the neighbouring country rushed changes to address its shortcomings exposed during the limited conflict.&nbsp;“The changes which have been brought about in Pakistan, including the constitutional amendment done hurriedly, are actually an acknowledgement of the fact that everything didn’t go well for them in this operation. They found a lot of shortcomings and deficiencies,” Gen Chauhan said during an interaction at the Pune Public Policy Festival.&nbsp;In the aftermath of India's Operation Sindoor, Pakistan enacted the controversial 27th amendment, introducing sweeping changes to the country's constitutional and military structures. The bill amended Article 243 of the constitution and created a all-powerful new post, Chief of Defence Forces (CDF). The incumbent Chief of Army Staff holds the post. Concurrently, he also becomes the constitutionally recognised head of Pakistan's Army, Navy and Air Force, removing the separate status of Navy and Air Force chiefs, investing all operational authority in one office.&nbsp; It also abolishes the position of the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC). The abolition of the CJCSC means that the coordinating head above service chiefs is removed, so the army chief, as CDF, becomes the top uniformed command. Currently, the post is held by four-star General Sahir Shamshad, who is due to retire on November 27.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/military-rule-2-0-pakistan-enacts-27th-amendment-army-chief-gains-lifelong-immunity-and-expanded-powers-shahbaz-sharif-nawaz-sharif-asim-munir-1762955753702">Military rule 2.0: Pakistan enacts 27th Amendment; Army chief gains lifelong immunity and expanded powers</a>&nbsp;Islamabad also created a National Strategy Command and an Army Rocket Forces Command. “From both conventional and strategic standpoints, this may strengthen their capabilities. What they have essentially done is concentrate power by creating these new structures,” the CDS underlined. "Today, the Army Chief will be responsible for land operations, joint operations with the Navy and Air Force through the CDF, as well as strategic and nuclear matters. The creation of the Rocket Forces Command adds another important layer. This, in some ways, reflects a land-centric mindset," he said on the changes made by Pakistan.&nbsp;Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7 in response to a terrorist attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives, targeted terror infrastructure across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), concluding with a ceasefire on May 10.

In the aftermath of India's Operation Sindoor, Pakistan enacted the controversial 27th amendment, introducing sweeping changes to the country's constitutional and military structures. 

Pakistan's hurried constitutional and military restructuring is triggered by the defeat it faced during India's Operation Sindoor, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan said on Friday, pointing out that the neighbouring country rushed changes to address its shortcomings exposed during the limited conflict. “The changes which have been brought about in Pakistan, including the constitutional amendment done hurriedly, are actually an acknowledgement of the fact that everything didn’t go well for them in this operation. They found a lot of shortcomings and deficiencies,” Gen Chauhan said during an interaction at the Pune Public Policy Festival. In the aftermath of India's Operation Sindoor, Pakistan enacted the controversial 27th amendment, introducing sweeping changes to the country's constitutional and military structures. The bill amended Article 243 of the constitution and created a all-powerful new post, Chief of Defence Forces (CDF). The incumbent Chief of Army Staff holds the post. Concurrently, he also becomes the constitutionally recognised head of Pakistan's Army, Navy and Air Force, removing the separate status of Navy and Air Force chiefs, investing all operational authority in one office. It also abolishes the position of the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC). The abolition of the CJCSC means that the coordinating head above service chiefs is removed, so the army chief, as CDF, becomes the top uniformed command. Currently, the post is held by four-star General Sahir Shamshad, who is due to retire on November 27. Also Read: Military rule 2.0: Pakistan enacts 27th Amendment; Army chief gains lifelong immunity and expanded powers Islamabad also created a National Strategy Command and an Army Rocket Forces Command. “From both conventional and strategic standpoints, this may strengthen their capabilities. What they have essentially done is concentrate power by creating these new structures,” the CDS underlined. "Today, the Army Chief will be responsible for land operations, joint operations with the Navy and Air Force through the CDF, as well as strategic and nuclear matters. The creation of the Rocket Forces Command adds another important layer. This, in some ways, reflects a land-centric mindset," he said on the changes made by Pakistan. Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7 in response to a terrorist attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives, targeted terror infrastructure across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), concluding with a ceasefire on May 10.

In the aftermath of India's Operation Sindoor, Pakistan enacted the controversial 27th amendment, introducing sweeping changes to the country's constitutional and military structures.&nbsp;

Pakistan’s hurried military, constitutional restructuring is acknowledgement of defeat in Op Sindoor: CDS Chauhan

Amid United States President Donald Trump threatening to seize the mineral-rich Danish autonomous territory of Greenland, leaders of five Greenland political parties issued a joint statement in parliament in which they said the future of the island should be decided by Greenlanders."We don't want to be Americans, we don't want to be Danish, we want to be Greenlanders," read the joint statement released by the leaders."The future of Greenland must be decided by Greenlanders," they added.This comes after Trump again spoke of taking over Greenland at a meet with oil company executives at the White House.ALSO READ:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/not-necessary-to-capture-putin-but-very-disappointed-with-him-says-trump-1768026023326">Not necessary to 'capture Putin', but 'very disappointed', says Trump</a>"We are going to do something ​on Greenland whether they like it or not. Because ‍if we don't do it, Russia or China will take over Greenland, and we're not ​going to have Russia or China as a neighbour," he said.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.Meanwhile, Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen urged America to stop "threatening" Greenland. "I have to say this very clearly to the United States: it is absolutely absurd to say that the United States should take control of Greenland…It makes absolutely no sense to talk about the need for the United States to take over Greenland…The US has no right to annex any of the three nations in the Danish kingdom," Frederiksen said.&nbsp;

The joint statement by the political leaders comes after Trump again spoke of taking over Greenland at a meet with oil company executives at the White House.

Amid United States President Donald Trump threatening to seize the mineral-rich Danish autonomous territory of Greenland, leaders of five Greenland political parties issued a joint statement in parliament in which they said the future of the island should be decided by Greenlanders. "We don't want to be Americans, we don't want to be Danish, we want to be Greenlanders," read the joint statement released by the leaders. "The future of Greenland must be decided by Greenlanders," they added. This comes after Trump again spoke of taking over Greenland at a meet with oil company executives at the White House. ALSO READ:Not necessary to 'capture Putin', but 'very disappointed', says Trump "We are going to do something on Greenland whether they like it or not. Because ‍if we don't do it, Russia or China will take over Greenland, and we're not going to have Russia or China as a neighbour," he said. 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. Meanwhile, Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen urged America to stop "threatening" Greenland. "I have to say this very clearly to the United States: it is absolutely absurd to say that the United States should take control of Greenland…It makes absolutely no sense to talk about the need for the United States to take over Greenland…The US has no right to annex any of the three nations in the Danish kingdom," Frederiksen said.

The joint statement by the political leaders comes after Trump again spoke of taking over Greenland at a meet with oil company executives at the White House.

Amid Trump threats Greenland political leaders say 'we don’t want to be Americans'

Iran’s biggest wave of protests in years took a deadly turn on Thursday (Jan 9) night as security forces opened fire in multiple cities, even as the government-imposed near-total communications blackout continued. A doctor in Tehran, speaking to TIME on condition of anonymity, said that just six hospitals in the capital had recorded at least 217 protester deaths, most caused by live ammunition.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-s-digital-blackout-crosses-12-hour-mark-internet-flatlines-at-1-as-protests-continue-to-rage-1767938781298">Iran’s digital blackout crosses 12-hour mark, internet flatlines at 1% as protests continue to rage</a><h2>What happened?</h2>Speaking to TIME, a Tehran doctor said that just six hospitals in the Iranian capital recorded at least 217 protestor deaths, "most by live ammunition". The alarming figure is yet to be confirmed by an official source.However, if confirmed, the figure would mark a bloody crackdown in direct defiance of US President Donald Trump's warning that the regime would "pay hell" if it killed protestors.The doctor told the publication that many of the bodies were removed from hospitals overnight, adding that most of those killed were young people. This, the doctor said, includes at least 30 people who were shot outside a northern Tehran police station when security forces sprayed machine gun fire at protesters, many of whom died "on the spot."<h2>Iran continues to boil</h2>What began on December 28 as demonstrations over a collapsing economy and a plunging currency has since spread to all 31 provinces. Protesters have increasingly shifted their demands, calling for the overthrow of the clerical leadership with chants such as "Freedom" and "Death to the Dictator," and some government buildings have been vandalised.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-lost-a-major-trade-deal-because-of-no-call-from-modi-says-trump-aide-lutnick-1767944914723">India lost a major trade deal with US because of ‘no call from Modi’, says Trump aide Lutnick</a>Human rights groups have so far reported significantly lower death tolls. The Human Rights Activist News Agency, which counts only identified victims, on Friday reported at least 63 deaths, including 49 civilians. TIME said it m the higher figures provided by medical sources.Iranian authorities have issued increasingly blunt warnings. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said that the state would not retreat in the face of "vandals," while Tehran’s prosecutor warned protesters could face the death penalty. An Islamic Revolutionary Guard official has also told parents on state television to keep children off the streets, adding chillingly "If... a bullet hits you, don’t complain".

Iran’s protests turned bloodier overnight as security forces allegedly opened fire across cities under an internet blackout. A Tehran doctor claims that over 200 deaths have been recorded in six hospitals alone. 

Iran’s biggest wave of protests in years took a deadly turn on Thursday (Jan 9) night as security forces opened fire in multiple cities, even as the government-imposed near-total communications blackout continued. A doctor in Tehran, speaking to TIME on condition of anonymity, said that just six hospitals in the capital had recorded at least 217 protester deaths, most caused by live ammunition. Also read | Iran’s digital blackout crosses 12-hour mark, internet flatlines at 1% as protests continue to rage What happened? Speaking to TIME, a Tehran doctor said that just six hospitals in the Iranian capital recorded at least 217 protestor deaths, "most by live ammunition". The alarming figure is yet to be confirmed by an official source. However, if confirmed, the figure would mark a bloody crackdown in direct defiance of US President Donald Trump's warning that the regime would "pay hell" if it killed protestors. The doctor told the publication that many of the bodies were removed from hospitals overnight, adding that most of those killed were young people. This, the doctor said, includes at least 30 people who were shot outside a northern Tehran police station when security forces sprayed machine gun fire at protesters, many of whom died "on the spot." Iran continues to boil What began on December 28 as demonstrations over a collapsing economy and a plunging currency has since spread to all 31 provinces. Protesters have increasingly shifted their demands, calling for the overthrow of the clerical leadership with chants such as "Freedom" and "Death to the Dictator," and some government buildings have been vandalised. Also read | India lost a major trade deal with US because of ‘no call from Modi’, says Trump aide Lutnick Human rights groups have so far reported significantly lower death tolls. The Human Rights Activist News Agency, which counts only identified victims, on Friday reported at least 63 deaths, including 49 civilians. TIME said it m the higher figures provided by medical sources. Iranian authorities have issued increasingly blunt warnings. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said that the state would not retreat in the face of "vandals," while Tehran’s prosecutor warned protesters could face the death penalty. An Islamic Revolutionary Guard official has also told parents on state television to keep children off the streets, adding chillingly "If... a bullet hits you, don’t complain".

Iran’s protests turned bloodier overnight as security forces allegedly opened fire across cities under an internet blackout. A Tehran doctor claims that over 200 deaths have been recorded in six hospitals alone.&nbsp;

Under blackout, Iran's streets run red: Tehran doctor says at least 217 killed as regime opens fire on protestors - Report

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in an interview with The Economist, declared that Israel wants to “taper off” reliance on US military aid within a decade. This is the first time an Israeli Prime Minister has discussed not seeking the renewal of the package of $3.8 billion per year. He said the goal is already in progress, and he wants Israel to be as independent as possible. He said that the US aid was “deeply appreciated”, but Israel itself has “come of age”.&nbsp;Netanyahu said that in his most recent visit to the US, he told Trump that Israel “very deeply appreciates the military aid that America has given us over the years. But here too, we've come of age, and we've developed incredible capacities in our economy, which will soon, certainly within a decade, reach about a trillion dollars.” However, he further added that he wants US allegiance and support, wants to remain its ally in the Middle East.Read Also: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/x-changes-iran-flag-emoji-lion-and-sun-symbol-protests-1768028484625">Why X changed Iran’s flag emoji to the lion and sun as protests intensify</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Binyamin Netanyahu says he wants to reduce Israel’s reliance on American military aid to zero within ten years. In an interview with The Economist, the Israeli prime minister said while it was “much appreciated”, his country had “come of age” and its economy would soon reach “a… <a href="https://t.co/DCvUY2Z9aJ">pic.twitter.com/DCvUY2Z9aJ</a>&mdash; The Economist (@TheEconomist) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheEconomist/status/2009666613591556500?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Top GOP senator calls to end Israeli aid&nbsp;</h2>Responding to the comments of the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham wrote in a Post on X that there is no need to end “wait ten years”, the US would also like to save billions of dollars in taxpayers' money which could be reinvested in the US army "which is the best in the world and in great demand."In 2016, the US and Israeli governments signed an MoU till September 2028, which provides $38 billion in military aid, $33 billion in grants to buy military equipment and $5 billion for missile defence systems. In the first two years of Israel's genocidal war on Palestine, the United States provided $32 billion in direct military aid covering 70 per cent of Israel's war-related military spending.&nbsp;Read Also: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-marco-rubio-handwritten-note-white-house-oil-meeting-1768023165422">Trump reads Rubio’s handwritten note aloud at White House oil executives meeting</a><h2>On the Iran protest and the West Bank annexation</h2>Netanyahu said that these moments inside Iran, where people of Iran are taking control of their “destiny”, he denied any Israeli involvement. He further did not comment on US President Donald Trump's comments. He added that revolutions should come from within. However, if Iran chooses to attack Israel, "there will be horrible consequences for Iran. That's definite. Everything else, I think we should see what is happening inside Iran."When asked about the violence of the West Bank, he chose not to comment. But said that the US President Donald Trump has previously hinted at his willingness to annexation. He further added that Arabian leaders "don't give a hoot" about the Palestinian issue."They care about its effect on the street."&nbsp;

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel wants to taper off U.S. military aid within a decade, triggering calls from a top GOP senator to end aid sooner.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in an interview with The Economist, declared that Israel wants to “taper off” reliance on US military aid within a decade. This is the first time an Israeli Prime Minister has discussed not seeking the renewal of the package of $3.8 billion per year. He said the goal is already in progress, and he wants Israel to be as independent as possible. He said that the US aid was “deeply appreciated”, but Israel itself has “come of age”. Netanyahu said that in his most recent visit to the US, he told Trump that Israel “very deeply appreciates the military aid that America has given us over the years. But here too, we've come of age, and we've developed incredible capacities in our economy, which will soon, certainly within a decade, reach about a trillion dollars.” However, he further added that he wants US allegiance and support, wants to remain its ally in the Middle East. Read Also: Why X changed Iran’s flag emoji to the lion and sun as protests intensify

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel wants to taper off U.S. military aid within a decade, triggering calls from a top GOP senator to end aid sooner.

Netanyahu says Israel may end reliance on US military aid within a decade

The UN Security Council will meet Monday to discuss Ukraine, a revised scheduled showed, after Kyiv's mayor urged residents to leave the capital due to mass heating outages caused by Russian strikes."The Russian Federation has reached an appalling new level of war crimes and crimes against humanity by its terror against civilians," Ukrainian ambassador Andriy Melnyk said in a letter to the Security Council seen by AFP on Friday.The latest strikes left half of the residential buildings in Kyiv without heating in sub-zero temperatures, Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko said.The Kremlin also confirmed firing an Oreshnik ballistic missile on Ukraine for the second time since the war began in February 2022."The Russian Federation regime officially claims that it used an intermediate-range ballistic missile, the so-called 'Oreshnik', against the Lviv region," the ambassador's letter continued."Such a strike represents a grave and unprecedented threat to the security of the European continent."Moscow claims the Oreshnik, which can be equipped with both nuclear and conventional warheads, is impossible to stopUkraine's request for the emergency UNSC meeting was supported by six members -- France, Latvia, Denmark, Greece, Liberia and the United Kingdom -- diplomatic sources told AFP.Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The latest strikes left half of the residential buildings in Kyiv without heating in sub-zero temperatures, Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko said.

The UN Security Council will meet Monday to discuss Ukraine, a revised scheduled showed, after Kyiv's mayor urged residents to leave the capital due to mass heating outages caused by Russian strikes. "The Russian Federation has reached an appalling new level of war crimes and crimes against humanity by its terror against civilians," Ukrainian ambassador Andriy Melnyk said in a letter to the Security Council seen by AFP on Friday. The latest strikes left half of the residential buildings in Kyiv without heating in sub-zero temperatures, Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko said. The Kremlin also confirmed firing an Oreshnik ballistic missile on Ukraine for the second time since the war began in February 2022. "The Russian Federation regime officially claims that it used an intermediate-range ballistic missile, the so-called 'Oreshnik', against the Lviv region," the ambassador's letter continued. "Such a strike represents a grave and unprecedented threat to the security of the European continent." Moscow claims the Oreshnik, which can be equipped with both nuclear and conventional warheads, is impossible to stop Ukraine's request for the emergency UNSC meeting was supported by six members -- France, Latvia, Denmark, Greece, Liberia and the United Kingdom -- diplomatic sources told AFP. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The latest strikes left half of the residential buildings in Kyiv without heating in sub-zero temperatures, Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko said.

UN Security Council plans emergency meeting on Ukraine Monday

Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, who is the exiled eldest son of the last Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Shah, has hinted that he will return to his country soon amid growing protest against the current regime. Pahlavi urged workers in key economic sectors such as transport, oil, gas and energy to start a nationwide strike to bring the “Islamic Republic and its worn-out and fragile repression apparatus to its knees.”&nbsp;"Our goal is no longer just to take to the streets. The goal is to prepare to seize and hold city centres. Reza Pahlavi said in a video message on social media, urging more protests on Saturday and Sunday and adding he was also "preparing to return to my homeland" in a day he believed was “very near.” “I too am preparing to return to the homeland so that at the time of our national revolution's victory, I can be beside you, the great nation of Iran. I believe that day is very near,” he added.&nbsp;The country’s exiled crown prince urged US President Donald Trump to intervene to help the people of Iran. He said that Trump is a “a man of peace and a man of your word” and so he must help the people of Iran. He urged Iranians to continue the protest despite massive crackdown including widespread internet blockade and cuts to international phone services.<h2>Iran protest: What's happening now</h2>Protests have taken place across Iran for 13 days now. The protest was triggered after the Iranian rial hit a record low of approximately 1.45 million to 1 USD in December 2025, losing nearly half its value since the start of the year. Soon after, inflation hit all time high with food prices surging by 72 per cent and medical goods by 50 per cent. It was also triggered by anger over the rising cost of living and a 2026 budget proposed 62 per cent tax increase. Shopkeepers and traders were the first group who took to streets.<h2>Iran's stance on the matter</h2>Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian appealed for unity as protest intensified. Khamenei on Friday (Jan 9) called the demonstrators "vandals" and “saboteurs.” Hinting at America's involvement in igniting the protest, he claimed that "Trump's hands are stained with the blood of more than a thousand Iranians", in a reference to Israel's June war against the Islamic republic, which the US supported and joined with strikes of its own. He predicted the "arrogant" US leader would be "overthrown." Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, while visiting Lebanon, said that Iran does not want war with Israel or the United States, but is ready to fight back if attacked again. He also claimed that the Iranian government is seeking to “avoid” a larger problem and resolve the matter through dialogue. "What differs this time are statements by American and Israeli officials indicating their direct involvement and interference in the disturbances in Iran. They are trying hard to turn these peaceful protests into violence," he added.

Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi signalled a possible return as protests enter day 13, urging nationwide strikes to topple the Islamic Republic. The unrest stems from a collapsing rial, soaring inflation and tax hikes, while Tehran accuses the US of interference.

Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, who is the exiled eldest son of the last Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Shah, has hinted that he will return to his country soon amid growing protest against the current regime. Pahlavi urged workers in key economic sectors such as transport, oil, gas and energy to start a nationwide strike to bring the “Islamic Republic and its worn-out and fragile repression apparatus to its knees.” "Our goal is no longer just to take to the streets. The goal is to prepare to seize and hold city centres. Reza Pahlavi said in a video message on social media, urging more protests on Saturday and Sunday and adding he was also "preparing to return to my homeland" in a day he believed was “very near.” “I too am preparing to return to the homeland so that at the time of our national revolution's victory, I can be beside you, the great nation of Iran. I believe that day is very near,” he added. The country’s exiled crown prince urged US President Donald Trump to intervene to help the people of Iran. He said that Trump is a “a man of peace and a man of your word” and so he must help the people of Iran. He urged Iranians to continue the protest despite massive crackdown including widespread internet blockade and cuts to international phone services. Iran protest: What's happening now Protests have taken place across Iran for 13 days now. The protest was triggered after the Iranian rial hit a record low of approximately 1.45 million to 1 USD in December 2025, losing nearly half its value since the start of the year. Soon after, inflation hit all time high with food prices surging by 72 per cent and medical goods by 50 per cent. It was also triggered by anger over the rising cost of living and a 2026 budget proposed 62 per cent tax increase. Shopkeepers and traders were the first group who took to streets. Iran's stance on the matter Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian appealed for unity as protest intensified. Khamenei on Friday (Jan 9) called the demonstrators "vandals" and “saboteurs.” Hinting at America's involvement in igniting the protest, he claimed that "Trump's hands are stained with the blood of more than a thousand Iranians", in a reference to Israel's June war against the Islamic republic, which the US supported and joined with strikes of its own. He predicted the "arrogant" US leader would be "overthrown." Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, while visiting Lebanon, said that Iran does not want war with Israel or the United States, but is ready to fight back if attacked again. He also claimed that the Iranian government is seeking to “avoid” a larger problem and resolve the matter through dialogue. "What differs this time are statements by American and Israeli officials indicating their direct involvement and interference in the disturbances in Iran. They are trying hard to turn these peaceful protests into violence," he added.

Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi signalled a possible return as protests enter day 13, urging nationwide strikes to topple the Islamic Republic. The unrest stems from a collapsing rial, soaring inflation and tax hikes, while Tehran accuses the US of interference.

'I am preparing to return...': Iran exiled prince Reza Pahlavi's homecoming soon amid protest against Khamenei

Social media platform X has changed the emoji of the official Iranian flag from featuring the official tricolour with the red Islamic emblem and the phrase "Allahu Akbar" (God is Greatest) written in stylised Arabic script to the pre-Islamic revolution flag with the same tri colour with sword-wielding lion and Sun emblem at the centre. The change was implemented across X's emoji library, it was visible on the web version first, and is now available in many mobile devices.<h2>What is the Lion and Sun symbol?</h2>The Lion and Sun symbol is from the pre-Islamic period flag of Iran, which has been around since the constitutional monarchy era in 1907 and signifies divine power. It was standardised during the Pahlavi dynasty and continued during the brief period of pluralistic democracy of the Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh between 1951-1953, which was replaced by the US and UK-backed coup to establish Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi as the ruler. It remained till 1979, until the Islamic Revolution.Read Also: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-iran-condemn-us-attack-venezuela-un-security-council-1767438670765">Russia, Iran condemns US military action in Venezuela, calls for UN Security Council meeting</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">X replaced Iran’s Islamic Republic flag so now their Foreign Ministry (<a href="https://twitter.com/IRIMFA_EN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IRIMFA_EN</a>) ended up rocking that Lion and Sun flag in their name and bio 🇮🇷 <a href="https://t.co/YxrRmAjAG7">pic.twitter.com/YxrRmAjAG7</a>&mdash; Jane Manchun Wong (@wongmjane) <a href="https://twitter.com/wongmjane/status/2009753242540847563?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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<h2>Iranian protests and what does the emoji change imply?</h2>Iran is going through massive unrest across the country due to the continuously deteriorating economic situation. The protest, which started as a peaceful one, turned violent. The violence escalated, and there were reports of a raid in Imam Khomeini Hospital in Ilam to arrest injured protestors. Ali Khamenei accused protestors of "ruining their own streets to make the president of another country (Donald Trump) happy."However, there are undeniable internal political and social conflicts in the Iranian society, which allow foreign agents to exploit it. Not acknowledging these conflicts, attributing them completely to foreign intelligence, will only accelerate the deterioration of the state from the inside. There had been a widespread misinformation campaign on social media against Iran, with AI-generated exaggerated pictures and videos to make the protest look more violent than it already is. &nbsp;Israeli intelligence and a former US Secretary of State have themselves made those claims. Now, this kind of change in social media emojis in a politically charged atmosphere is a symbolic gesture of support for the crowd to further agitate and widen the conflict, converting it into a riot.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Social media platform X has replaced Iran’s official flag emoji with the pre-revolution Lion and Sun symbol amid nationwide protests. Here’s what it means.

Social media platform X has changed the emoji of the official Iranian flag from featuring the official tricolour with the red Islamic emblem and the phrase "Allahu Akbar" (God is Greatest) written in stylised Arabic script to the pre-Islamic revolution flag with the same tri colour with sword-wielding lion and Sun emblem at the centre. The change was implemented across X's emoji library, it was visible on the web version first, and is now available in many mobile devices. What is the Lion and Sun symbol? The Lion and Sun symbol is from the pre-Islamic period flag of Iran, which has been around since the constitutional monarchy era in 1907 and signifies divine power. It was standardised during the Pahlavi dynasty and continued during the brief period of pluralistic democracy of the Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh between 1951-1953, which was replaced by the US and UK-backed coup to establish Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi as the ruler. It remained till 1979, until the Islamic Revolution. Read Also: Russia, Iran condemns US military action in Venezuela, calls for UN Security Council meeting

Social media platform X has replaced Iran’s official flag emoji with the pre-revolution Lion and Sun symbol amid nationwide protests. Here’s what it means.

Why X changed Iran’s flag emoji to the lion and sun as protests intensify

Amis intensifying protest in Iran and demands for fall of Ayatollah Khamenei-led regime, the United States has spoken in support of the movement. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that America supports the “brave people of Iran." This comes after Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, who is the exiled eldest son of the last Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Shah, asked the Trump administration for help to overthrow what he called a “terror regime.”<h2>Trump warns Iran</h2>Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said that it looked like the Iranian leaders were “in big trouble.” "It looks to me that the people are taking over certain cities that nobody thought were really possible just a few weeks ago," Trump said adding that if Iranian military shoots the protesters, then America will shoot them too. “You better not start shooting because we'll start shooting too.”<h2>Khamenei warns Trump</h2>Khamenei on Friday (Jan 9) called the demonstrators "vandals" and “saboteurs.” Hinting at America's involvement in igniting the protest, he claimed that "Trump's hands are stained with the blood of more than a thousand Iranians", in a reference to Israel's June war against the Islamic republic, which the US supported and joined with strikes of its own. He predicted the "arrogant" US leader would be "overthrown" like the imperial dynasty that ruled Iran up to the 1979 revolution.<h2>Iran protest: What's happening now</h2>Protests have taken place across Iran for 13 days now. The protest was triggered after the Iranian rial hit a record low of approximately 1.45 million to 1 USD in December 2025, losing nearly half its value since the start of the year. Soon after, inflation hit all time high with food prices surging by 72 per cent and medical goods by 50 per cent. It was also triggered by anger over the rising cost of living and a 2026 budget proposed 62 per cent tax increase. Shopkeepers and traders were the first group who took to streets

As Iran protests enter day 13 over economic collapse, the US voiced support for demonstrators. Trump warned Tehran against firing on protesters, while Khamenei accused Washington of sabotage. The unrest follows a rial crash, soaring inflation and a proposed tax hike.

Amis intensifying protest in Iran and demands for fall of Ayatollah Khamenei-led regime, the United States has spoken in support of the movement. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that America supports the “brave people of Iran." This comes after Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, who is the exiled eldest son of the last Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Shah, asked the Trump administration for help to overthrow what he called a “terror regime.” Trump warns Iran Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said that it looked like the Iranian leaders were “in big trouble.” "It looks to me that the people are taking over certain cities that nobody thought were really possible just a few weeks ago," Trump said adding that if Iranian military shoots the protesters, then America will shoot them too. “You better not start shooting because we'll start shooting too.” Khamenei warns Trump Khamenei on Friday (Jan 9) called the demonstrators "vandals" and “saboteurs.” Hinting at America's involvement in igniting the protest, he claimed that "Trump's hands are stained with the blood of more than a thousand Iranians", in a reference to Israel's June war against the Islamic republic, which the US supported and joined with strikes of its own. He predicted the "arrogant" US leader would be "overthrown" like the imperial dynasty that ruled Iran up to the 1979 revolution. Iran protest: What's happening now Protests have taken place across Iran for 13 days now. The protest was triggered after the Iranian rial hit a record low of approximately 1.45 million to 1 USD in December 2025, losing nearly half its value since the start of the year. Soon after, inflation hit all time high with food prices surging by 72 per cent and medical goods by 50 per cent. It was also triggered by anger over the rising cost of living and a 2026 budget proposed 62 per cent tax increase. Shopkeepers and traders were the first group who took to streets

As Iran protests enter day 13 over economic collapse, the US voiced support for demonstrators. Trump warned Tehran against firing on protesters, while Khamenei accused Washington of sabotage. The unrest follows a rial crash, soaring inflation and a proposed tax hike.

'US supports brave people...': Rubio on Iran protests - Will America intervene?

United States President Donald Trump on Friday (Jan 10) said that his administration will no longer let the American public be "ripped off" by credit card companies that charge 20 to 30 per cent interest rates. He called for a one-year cap of 10 per cent. While this may read like a great idea, here's why the POTUS attempting to dictate market forces could actually be a "mistake" that Americans would end up paying for.<h3>Trump's 'anniversary gift'?</h3>In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that the cap would take effect on January 20, 2026, exactly one year after he returned to office. This effectively makes the credit card interest cap an "anniversary gift" to the American public.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-won-t-let-americans-be-ripped-off-offers-relief-from-20-30-credit-card-interest-rates-1768023567271">Trump says won't let Americans be 'ripped off,' offers relief from 20-30% credit card interest rates</a>"Effective January 20, 2026, I, as President of the United States, am calling for a one-year cap on Credit Card Interest Rates of 10%," Trump wrote. He said the date would coincide with what he called the "historic and very successful" first year of his administration.<h2>Dangerous waters ahead</h2>On X, Brian Krassenstein, an anti-Trump influencer and podcaster, pointed out that “what this will do is force the credit card companies to drop all the people who have bad credit and only provide credit to those who have good and excellent credit.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Newsflash: you can’t announce this. You need an act of Congress for this to take place. Moreover, what this will do is force the credit card companies to drop all the people who have bad credit and only provide credit to those who have good and excellent credit.— Brian Krassenstein (@krassenstein) <a href="https://twitter.com/krassenstein/status/2009806466379817178?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman, who had endorsed Trump during the 2024 presidential elections also publicly criticised the proposal, warning it was a "mistake".&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">This is a mistake President <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@realDonaldTrump</a>. Without being able to charge rates adequate enough to cover losses and to earn an adequate return on equity, credit card lenders will cancel cards for millions of consumers who will have to turn to loan sharks for credit at rates… <a href="https://t.co/d0yvkGzSZ4">https://t.co/d0yvkGzSZ4</a>— Bill Ackman (@BillAckman) <a href="https://twitter.com/BillAckman/status/2009812485302264099?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>How can the proposal hurt Americans</h2>As Krassenstein stated, capping the credit rate interest rates could lead to companies denying credit to Americans with bad credit scores, as a safeguard against losing money.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/shot-dying-then-insulted-disturbing-video-shows-ice-agent-mutter-crude-slur-after-killing-renee-nicole-good-fucking-bitch-jonathan-ross-1768018859463">Shocking video shows ICE agent spit crude slur after killing Renee Good | Watch</a>This could push people to seeking loans from other sources, including "loan sharks" notorious for offering unregulated, usually sky-high interest rates, and dubious terms as pointed out by Ackman: "Without being able to charge rates adequate enough to cover losses and to earn an adequate return on equity, credit card lenders will cancel cards for millions of consumers who will have to turn to loan sharks for credit at rates higher than and on terms inferior to what they previously paid."According to the Washington-based Bank Policy Institute (BPI), "as many as two-thirds" of cardholders who regularly use credit cards for borrowing by rolling over a portion of their balance from month to month could face adverse effects. This, as per the institute, translates to "14.3 million individuals and families".<h2>Possible ways banks might respond to the interest rate cap</h2>As per BPI, there are a number of steps banks might take to safeguard themselves.- They could deny credit lines to people with bad credit scores.- Banks could reduce credit limits and raise the minimum payment required.- They could seek to reduce costs by engaging in less marketing and promotional activity, "including by eliminating or curtailing zero-interest or low-rate promotional offers".- For consumers whose pre-existing rates exceed the cap only marginally, banks might reduce interest rates to comply with the cap. Nevertheless, Banks' willingness depends on their credit card activities' current profitability.<h2>Can Trump implement this unilaterally without the US Congress?</h2>Trump did not outline how the cap would be implemented or whether it would require congressional approval. Still, he argued that the intent was clear. "Please be informed that we will no longer let the American Public be 'ripped off' by Credit Card Companies that are charging Interest Rates of 20 to 30%, and even more", he said, casting the move as part of a broader affordability push.However, Trump cannot implement the cap unilaterally. To do it formally would require congressional legislation. His announcement, for now, is more of a proposal or call for action, and not an immediate executive order.&nbsp;

US President Donald Trump’s proposed 10% cap on credit card interest sounds consumer-friendly, but critics warn it could backfire. Here's how.

United States President Donald Trump on Friday (Jan 10) said that his administration will no longer let the American public be "ripped off" by credit card companies that charge 20 to 30 per cent interest rates. He called for a one-year cap of 10 per cent. While this may read like a great idea, here's why the POTUS attempting to dictate market forces could actually be a "mistake" that Americans would end up paying for. Trump's 'anniversary gift'? In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that the cap would take effect on January 20, 2026, exactly one year after he returned to office. This effectively makes the credit card interest cap an "anniversary gift" to the American public. Also read | Trump says won't let Americans be 'ripped off,' offers relief from 20-30% credit card interest rates "Effective January 20, 2026, I, as President of the United States, am calling for a one-year cap on Credit Card Interest Rates of 10%," Trump wrote. He said the date would coincide with what he called the "historic and very successful" first year of his administration. Dangerous waters ahead On X, Brian Krassenstein, an anti-Trump influencer and podcaster, pointed out that “what this will do is force the credit card companies to drop all the people who have bad credit and only provide credit to those who have good and excellent credit.”

US President Donald Trump’s proposed 10% cap on credit card interest sounds consumer-friendly, but critics warn it could backfire. Here's how.

Dangerous waters: How Trump's 10% credit card interest rate cap can turn into a gift for 'loan sharks'

United States President Donald Trump has called for a one-year cap of 10 per cent, vowing that his administration will no longer let the American public be "ripped off" by credit card companies that charge 20 to 30 per cent interest rates.<h2>Trump's 'anniversary gift' to the American public?</h2>In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that the cap would take effect on January 20, 2026, exactly one year after he returned to office. This effectively makes the credit card interest cap an "anniversary gift" to the American public. The announcement happens to be the fulfilment of a key campaign promise made during the 2024 presidential race, one that critics had repeatedly accused him of shelving during much of his first term.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/dangerous-waters-how-trump-s-10-credit-card-interest-rate-cap-can-turn-into-a-gift-for-loan-sharks-1768033556399">Dangerous waters: Trump's 10% credit card interest rate cap and ‘loan sharks’</a>"Effective January 20, 2026, I, as President of the United States, am calling for a one-year cap on Credit Card Interest Rates of 10%," Trump wrote. He said the date would coincide with what he called the "historic and very successful" first year of his administration.The president also took aim at his predecessor, Joe Biden, blaming him for allowing high interest rates. The high interest rates "festered unimpeded during the Sleepy Joe Biden Administration," he claimed.

<h2>Can Trump implement this unilaterally without the US Congress?</h2>Trump did not outline how the cap would be implemented or whether it would require congressional approval. Still, he argued that the intent was clear. "Please be informed that we will no longer let the American Public be 'ripped off' by Credit Card Companies that are charging Interest Rates of 20 to 30%, and even more", he said, casting the move as part of a broader affordability push.However, Trump cannot implement the cap unilaterally. To do it formally would require congressional legislation. His announcement, for now, is more of a proposal or call for action, and not an immediate executive order.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/trump-beware-denmark-soldiers-will-shoot-first-ask-questions-later-if-us-tries-to-invade-greenland-1767862463458">Trump Beware! Denmark soldiers will 'shoot first, ask questions later' if US tries to invade Greenland</a><h2>Reactions to Trump's credit cap announcement</h2>On X, the official White House account reposted the Truth Social message with the caption "HUGE: President Donald J. Trump announces a one-year cap on Credit Card Interest Rates of 10% effective January 20, 2026."&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">HUGE: President Donald J. Trump announces a one year cap on Credit Card Interest Rates of 10% effective January 20, 2026. 💸 <a href="https://t.co/WKJ4Fk4SnC">pic.twitter.com/WKJ4Fk4SnC</a>&mdash; The White House (@WhiteHouse) <a href="https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse/status/2009799629442035968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The announcement triggered swift reactions with many celebrating the interest rate cap, however other raised concern about the POTUS attempt to control market forces. "what this will do is force the credit card companies to drop all the people who have bad credit and only provide credit to those who have good and excellent credit," pointed out Brian Krassenstein, an anti-Trump influencer and podcaster. Similarly, not all of Trump’s allies were impressed. Billionaire investor Bill Ackman who had endorsed Trump during the 2024 presidential elections, publicly criticised the proposal, warning it was a "mistake". He argued that limiting rates would push lenders to cancel cards for higher-risk consumers, potentially driving them toward "loan sharks".Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-venezuela-open-for-business-but-big-oil-isn-t-convinced-uninvestable-says-exxon-1768015196739">Trump makes bold Venezuela oil play, but Exxon says 'uninvestable' | Deets here</a> &nbsp;

Donald Trump has called for a cap of 10 per cent on credit card interest, pitching it as an anniversary gift to Americans fed up with high rates. All you need to know.

United States President Donald Trump has called for a one-year cap of 10 per cent, vowing that his administration will no longer let the American public be "ripped off" by credit card companies that charge 20 to 30 per cent interest rates. Trump's 'anniversary gift' to the American public? In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that the cap would take effect on January 20, 2026, exactly one year after he returned to office. This effectively makes the credit card interest cap an "anniversary gift" to the American public. The announcement happens to be the fulfilment of a key campaign promise made during the 2024 presidential race, one that critics had repeatedly accused him of shelving during much of his first term. Also read | Dangerous waters: Trump's 10% credit card interest rate cap and ‘loan sharks’ "Effective January 20, 2026, I, as President of the United States, am calling for a one-year cap on Credit Card Interest Rates of 10%," Trump wrote. He said the date would coincide with what he called the "historic and very successful" first year of his administration. The president also took aim at his predecessor, Joe Biden, blaming him for allowing high interest rates. The high interest rates "festered unimpeded during the Sleepy Joe Biden Administration," he claimed.

Donald Trump has called for a cap of 10 per cent on credit card interest, pitching it as an anniversary gift to Americans fed up with high rates. All you need to know.

Trump says won't let Americans be 'ripped off,' offers relief from 20-30% credit card interest rates

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Days after US attacked Venezuela and captured it ex-president Nicolas Maduro and his wife &nbsp;to face federal drug-trafficking charges, &nbsp;Donald Trump responded to a question from a reporter on Friday about whether US would consider doing the same with Russian President Vladimir Putin in required in the future. Trump said he does not think it would be necessary to order a mission to capture Putin.&nbsp;The question was thrown to Trump by Fox News' Peter Doocy to which he replied, "I don't think it's going to be necessary... I've always had a great relationship with him [Putin]. I'm very disappointed. I settled eight wars; I thought this was going to be in the middle of the pack or maybe one of the easier ones."&nbsp;"The last month, they've lost 31,000 people, many of them Russian soldiers and the Russian economy is doing poorly," he added.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">DOOCY: Would you ever order a mission to capture Putin? TRUMP: I don&#39;t think it&#39;s going to be necessary. I&#39;ve always had a great relationship with him. I&#39;m very disappointed. <a href="https://t.co/5QD8HnQ65g">pic.twitter.com/5QD8HnQ65g</a>&mdash; Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) <a href="https://twitter.com/atrupar/status/2009729253315645861?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>How did Zelensky respond on capture</h2>After Maduro was captured Ukrainian president Zelensky was asked to comment on the incident to which he replied &nbsp;"What can I say here? If this can be done to dictators like that, then the United States of America knows what they should do next."&nbsp;This seemed as a suttle hint to US to act against Russian President Putin in a similar manner.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Venezuela on Wednesday (Jan 7) said about 100 people were killed in the US raid that captured President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, the first official toll since the operation. Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said the 'terrible’ attack also left a similar number of wounded.&nbsp;

On being asked whether trump would react in a similar manner (capture of Maduro) with Putin, he said it would not be necessary to launch such a mission.

Days after US attacked Venezuela and captured it ex-president Nicolas Maduro and his wife to face federal drug-trafficking charges, Donald Trump responded to a question from a reporter on Friday about whether US would consider doing the same with Russian President Vladimir Putin in required in the future. Trump said he does not think it would be necessary to order a mission to capture Putin. The question was thrown to Trump by Fox News' Peter Doocy to which he replied, "I don't think it's going to be necessary... I've always had a great relationship with him [Putin]. I'm very disappointed. I settled eight wars; I thought this was going to be in the middle of the pack or maybe one of the easier ones." "The last month, they've lost 31,000 people, many of them Russian soldiers and the Russian economy is doing poorly," he added.

On being asked whether trump would react in a similar manner (capture of Maduro) with Putin, he said it would not be necessary to launch such a mission.

Not necessary to 'capture Putin', but 'very disappointed', says Trump

During the meeting at the White House with oil and gas executives on January 9, a handwritten note was passed to US President Donald Trump by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Trump, who was asking Ryan Lance of ConocoPhillips to speak, said, "Marco just gave me a note," opened the note and read it out loud, “go back to Chevron”. &nbsp;Vice President JD Vance looked at him with confusion."They want to discuss something. Go back to Chevron." Trump continued. Both Vance and Rubio were smiling at each side of Trump, "Go ahead, I'm going back to Chevron," and Trump placed the note on the table. He then petted Rubio and said, “Thank you, Marco”.&nbsp;"Was there a question, Mr President?" someone asked off camera. Trump then picked up the note again, "Yes, go ahead," before asking, "Marco, what was the, what are you saying here?"&nbsp;Read Also: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-considers-paying-greenland-residents-annexation-denmark-1767946987104">US may offer $100,000 to each Greenland resident in a bid to take over the island</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Marco Rubio hands Trump a note that was meant to be private and then Trump reads it aloud <a href="https://t.co/IwJdl5CsF8">pic.twitter.com/IwJdl5CsF8</a>&mdash; Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) <a href="https://twitter.com/atrupar/status/2009727261855900129?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Read Also: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/renee-nicole-good-ice-shooting-minnesota-protests-merchandise-1767942504583">Hours after Renee Nicole Good's death in ICE shooting, merchandise appears online</a>Secretary of Energy Chris Wright then asked Mark Nelson to share an update from the company. As Nelson spoke, Rubio took the note back and folded it up before tucking it away.Rubio reportedly made headlines in October 2025 when he passed a note to him in front of the conservative influencers and the press. The note, which was pictured by the reporters, shows Rubio urging Trump to "approve" a social media post about a possible agreement about a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, suggesting Trump hadn't written the post himself. &nbsp;“You need to approve a Truth Social post soon so you can announce the deal first.”&nbsp;Trump said that a note was handed over to him by the Secretary of State Marco Rubio, which suggested that a ceasefire was close between Israel and Hamas. "Although I’m very well represented by our secretary of state. He could probably do an even better job than me, but who knows,” said Trump.&nbsp;

Donald Trump read out a handwritten note from Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a White House meeting with oil executives, leaving JD Vance puzzled.

During the meeting at the White House with oil and gas executives on January 9, a handwritten note was passed to US President Donald Trump by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Trump, who was asking Ryan Lance of ConocoPhillips to speak, said, "Marco just gave me a note," opened the note and read it out loud, “go back to Chevron”. Vice President JD Vance looked at him with confusion. "They want to discuss something. Go back to Chevron." Trump continued. Both Vance and Rubio were smiling at each side of Trump, "Go ahead, I'm going back to Chevron," and Trump placed the note on the table. He then petted Rubio and said, “Thank you, Marco”. "Was there a question, Mr President?" someone asked off camera. Trump then picked up the note again, "Yes, go ahead," before asking, "Marco, what was the, what are you saying here?" Read Also: US may offer $100,000 to each Greenland resident in a bid to take over the island

Donald Trump read out a handwritten note from Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a White House meeting with oil executives, leaving JD Vance puzzled.

Trump reads Rubio’s handwritten note aloud at White House oil executives meeting

US President Donald Trump on Friday (Jan 9) said that the United States will make a deal with Greenland either the "hard way or the easy way," adding that he will not let Russia or China occupy it. Trump revealed his intentions &nbsp;at a White House meeting with oil executives looking to benefit in Venezuela. This comes even as Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned that an invasion of Greenland would end "everything" including NATO and the post-World War II security structure. Trump has claimed, again and again, that making the Danish territory part of the United States would serve US national security interests, given its strategic location on the Arctic. His rhetoric increased after capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in a dramatic operation.&nbsp;"We are going to do something on Greenland, whether they like it or not. I would like to make a deal, you know, the easy way. But if we don't do it the easy way, we're going to do it the hard way…We're not going to have Russia or China occupy Greenland. That's what they're going to do if we don't. So we're going to be doing something with Greenland, either the nice way or the more difficult way.," Trump said when asked of Greenland.&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." Denmark controls defence and foreign policy in Greenland while the island has been under extensive self-government since 1979.&nbsp;Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen urged America to stop "threatening" Greenland. "I have to say this very clearly to the United States: it is absolutely absurd to say that the United States should take control of Greenland…It makes absolutely no sense to talk about the need for the United States to take over Greenland…The US has no right to annex any of the three nations in the Danish kingdom," Frederiksen said. She also warned that an invasion of Greenland would end "everything," meaning NATO and the post-World War II security structure.<h2>Is Greenland next?</h2>Even as Danish PM pushed back, Trump said after the capture of Maduro, “We need Greenland from the standpoint of national security, and Denmark is not going to be able to do it.” He added, “We need Greenland. We do need Greenland, absolutely...[It's] surrounded by Russia and Chinese ship.” He also mentioned ‘national security’ as a reason for his demand. On the same day, Katie Miller, wife of Trump's deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller, posted the contentious image of the Danish autonomous territory in the colours of the US flag on her X feed. She captioned the post as “SOON,” igniting conversation that the US may try to bring Greenland under its control next. Stephen Miller is widely seen as the architect of much of Trump's policies

Trump said the US will pursue a deal for Greenland “the easy or hard way” to prevent Russia or China influence, sparking global concern. Denmark and European allies strongly rejected any US takeover, warning it could threaten NATO and Arctic security

US President Donald Trump on Friday (Jan 9) said that the United States will make a deal with Greenland either the "hard way or the easy way," adding that he will not let Russia or China occupy it. Trump revealed his intentions at a White House meeting with oil executives looking to benefit in Venezuela. This comes even as Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned that an invasion of Greenland would end "everything" including NATO and the post-World War II security structure. Trump has claimed, again and again, that making the Danish territory part of the United States would serve US national security interests, given its strategic location on the Arctic. His rhetoric increased after capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in a dramatic operation. "We are going to do something on Greenland, whether they like it or not. I would like to make a deal, you know, the easy way. But if we don't do it the easy way, we're going to do it the hard way…We're not going to have Russia or China occupy Greenland. That's what they're going to do if we don't. So we're going to be doing something with Greenland, either the nice way or the more difficult way.," Trump said when asked of Greenland. 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." Denmark controls defence and foreign policy in Greenland while the island has been under extensive self-government since 1979. Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen urged America to stop "threatening" Greenland. "I have to say this very clearly to the United States: it is absolutely absurd to say that the United States should take control of Greenland…It makes absolutely no sense to talk about the need for the United States to take over Greenland…The US has no right to annex any of the three nations in the Danish kingdom," Frederiksen said. She also warned that an invasion of Greenland would end "everything," meaning NATO and the post-World War II security structure. Is Greenland next? Even as Danish PM pushed back, Trump said after the capture of Maduro, “We need Greenland from the standpoint of national security, and Denmark is not going to be able to do it.” He added, “We need Greenland. We do need Greenland, absolutely...[It's] surrounded by Russia and Chinese ship.” He also mentioned ‘national security’ as a reason for his demand. On the same day, Katie Miller, wife of Trump's deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller, posted the contentious image of the Danish autonomous territory in the colours of the US flag on her X feed. She captioned the post as “SOON,” igniting conversation that the US may try to bring Greenland under its control next. Stephen Miller is widely seen as the architect of much of Trump's policies

Trump said the US will pursue a deal for Greenland “the easy or hard way” to prevent Russia or China influence, sparking global concern. Denmark and European allies strongly rejected any US takeover, warning it could threaten NATO and Arctic security

'Will do something...easy way or hard way': Trump reveals his Greenland plans amid fear of 'NATO war'

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