Politics
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Jan- 2026 -16 January
Putin Speaks to Israel, Iran Leaders to Help ‘De-escalate’: Kremlin
Putin held phone calls with the leaders of Israel and Iran, offering mediation amid large-scale protests in Iran that have raised fears of a military confrontation in the region.
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16 January
Threats to Iran Spike ‘Volatility’: UN Official
A senior UN official warned that threats of action against Iran, like those made by Trump, increased volatility in the protest-torn country.
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16 January
UN Chief Attacks World Leaders Putting Cooperation on ‘Deathwatch’
UN Secretary-General Guterres lashed out at world leaders who he said were seeking to "put international cooperation on deathwatch" amid brazen violations of international law.
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15 January
Japan, Philippines Agree Military Resupply Deal
The Philippines and Japan signed an agreement allowing for the resupply of fuel and ammunition to each other's forces.
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15 January
Turkey ‘In Talks’ With Pakistan and Saudi Over Defense Pact
Turkey is holding talks with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia to join a defense alliance established in September between the two countries.
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15 January
Germany, France to Send Troops to Greenland, Coveted by Trump
Germany and France said they will send troops to Greenland along with other European countries, as Trump ramped up threats to conquer the Arctic island.
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14 January
South Korea Vows Legal Action Over Drone Incursion Into North
South Korea vowed to punish whoever is found responsible for a recent drone incursion into North Korea, after Pyongyang demanded an apology.
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14 January
Danish Foreign Minister Heads to White House for High-Stakes Greenland Talks
Danish and Greenlandic diplomats visit the White House for high-stakes talks on Greenland, which Trump has vowed to seize.
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14 January
Drones Hit Greek-Owned Oil Tankers in Black Sea
Unidentified drones hit two Greek-owned oil tankers in the Black Sea on Tuesday, which was scheduled to load Kazakh oil on Russia's coast.
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13 January
NATO, Greenland Vow to Boost Arctic Security After Trump Threats
NATO and Greenland said they intended to work on strengthening the defense of the Danish autonomous territory, hoping to dissuade Trump from trying to seize the island.
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