ISRAEL – The US special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff met with the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, for talks on Iran. The meeting was also attended by the heads of Israel’s security agencies, Netanyahu’s office told The Times of Israel news portal. It was held shortly after Witkoff arrived in […]
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Donald Trump Planning Talks with Iran
USA – Donald Trump said on Thursday that he’s planning to hold talks with Iran. “I have had (conversations with Iran in the last few days), and I am planning on it,” he told reporters at the Kennedy Center. Trump reiterated that “a lot of very big, very powerful” ships are sailing to Iran right […]
Iranian Protests Death Toll Hits 6,126
IRAN – According to the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) on Monday, the Iranian protests death toll have risen to 6,126. A total of 41,880 people have been arrested as of the 30th day of nationwide protests in the country, according to data compiled by HRANA. At least 11,009 people have sustained severe […]
Iran Asserts Readiness for War Amid Possibility of US Attack
IRAN – Iran on Monday said that it’s more prepared than ever to respond to any attack, as US military build-up in Middle East following recent protests in Iran display an escalating precedent to a possible military confrontation. In his weekly press conference in Tehran, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei described the situation as […]
US-China TikTok Divestment Deal Finalized
CHINA – The US-China’s TikTok divestment deal was finalized, according to a statement by TikTok on Thursday. To continue its operations in the US, now it’s primarily a US-owned joint venture. “Today, TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC has been established in compliance with the Executive Order signed by President Trump on September 25, 2025, now […]
Iran to be Blown Up if Anything Ever Happens to Me; Donald Trump
USA – Donald Trump warned on Tuesday that he’d left instructions to blow up Iran if he was assassinated. “They shouldn’t be doing it, but I’ve left notification. Anything ever happens, we’re going to blow the whole – the whole country is going to get blown up,” he said in an interview with NewsNation, responding […]
Trump’s Air Force One Experiences Technical Issue En Route to Davos
USA – American Air Force One plane carrying Donald Trump was forced to return to the US after experiencing a technical issue while en route to Davos late Tuesday. “After takeoff, the AF1 crew identified a minor electrical issue. Out of an abundance of caution, AF1 is returning to Joint Base Andrews. The President and […]
Russia’s Vladimir Putin Invited to Join Trump’s Board of Peace
RUSSIA – Donald Trump have extended an invitation to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to join the “Board of Peace,” the new international body aimed at addressing conflicts, beginning with the Gaza crisis. Speaking at a news conference in Moscow, Peskov said Russia is studying the proposal. “Yes, indeed, President Putin also received, through diplomatic […]
Hostile External Forces Trying to Overthrow Iranian Government; Russia
RUSSIA – Russia on Thursday accused the US and its allies of exploiting Iran’s national protests and acting as hostile external forces aimed at fueling instability in order to overthrow the Iranian government, to advance Washington’s own political agenda. “We see that hostile external forces are attempting to exploit the current situation in order to […]
Stages of the Second Phase of Gaza Ceasefire as Board of Peace for Gaza Strip Gets Formed
PALESTINE – The second phase of Gaza ceasefire begun on Wednesday Jan. 14, aiming at extending beyond the military pause. This phase is the most complex one, seeking a long-term political and security arrangements including Hamas disarmament, the creation of a transitional administration and the launch of reconstruction efforts. What the Second Phase of Gaza […]
Venezuelan Maria Corina Machado Gifts Trump her Nobel Peace Prize
USA – The Venezuelan opposition figure Maria Corina Machado on Thursday gifted Donald Trump her Nobel Peace Prize, calling it a recognition of his unique commitment to Venezuelan freedom. “I presented the president of the United States the medal of the Nobel Peace Prize,” Machado told reporters at the Capitol after her meeting with Trump […]
Meeting Between Colombian President Gustavo Petro and Trump Set for Feb. 3
COLOMBIA – Meeting between the Colombian president Gustavo Petro and his US counterpart Donald Trump at the White House will take place on February 3. Petro said at a Cabinet meeting that the fight against drug trafficking will be a main issue during the meeting. Trump announced last week that the leaders would meet at […]
Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman Lobbying US Against Military Action on Iran
IRAN – Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar are privately lobbying the US government, urging it to not launch military action on Iran, warning that such actions would destabilize the region, both politically and economically. While these countries have remained silent publicly as Iran continues facing mass protests, they are pressing US officials behind the scenes […]
Congressman Randy Fine Introduces Greenland Annexation and Statehood Act
USA – Republican Congressman Randy Fine on Monday introduced the Greenland Annexation and Statehood Act, seeking to authorize the annexation of Greenland and making it a US state. “By acquiring Greenland, we would prevent our adversaries from controlling the Arctic Region and secure our northern flank from Russia and China,” Fine said. The bill authorizes […]
Iranian Protests Death Toll at 645 as US Warns Americans to Leave Iran
IRAN – The Iranian protests death toll is now at least 645, with 10,721 protesters having been arrested, according to a report on Monday. The country has been under an internet blackout for over 100 hours as of the 16th day of the protests. Iran has been rocked by waves of protests since last month, […]