Why the US Is Eyeing Greenland: A New Arctic Showdown
With the US weighing options to acquire Greenland, including force, this Arctic island has become a geopolitical hotspot. Here’s what you need to know.
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Iran’s Unrest Surges: Will the US Step In?
As Iran faces its biggest protests since 2022 over a rial collapse and soaring inflation, all eyes turn to Washington: could the U.S. shift from sanctions to intervention?
Russia Slams US Oil Embargo on Venezuela as Unlawful Threat to Millions
Russia’s ambassador condemns the US oil embargo on Venezuela as unlawful, warning of risks to millions and global fuel prices.
Hiroshima & Nagasaki Assemblies Urge Japan to Keep Non-Nuclear Pact
City assemblies in Hiroshima and Nagasaki this week urged Tokyo to stick to its Three Non-Nuclear Principles amid talks of revising security documents.
China Tops 2025 Humanoid Robot Shipments with AgiBot Leading the Pack
In 2025, China led global humanoid robot shipments, with Shanghai’s AgiBot shipping 5,100 units for a 39% market share, beating U.S. rivals in the next-gen robotics race.
New Video of Minnesota Shooting Ignites Protests
A 47-second video of an ICE agent fatally shooting Renee Good in Minneapolis has surfaced, sparking protests, conflicting accounts, and calls for federal and state investigations.
Russia Launches Oreshnik Hypersonic Missile Near NATO Border
Russia’s overnight launch of its hypersonic Oreshnik missile at Ukraine’s Lviv region near Poland marks a new escalation, elevating security concerns across Europe.
U.S. Commerce Drops Plan to Restrict Chinese Drones
The U.S. Commerce Department drops plans to restrict Chinese drones, shaping global availability and prices for drone fans and pros.
Trump’s $100B Oil Pitch for Venezuela Falls Flat
Trump’s $100B plan to rebuild Venezuela’s oil industry hit a snag as major US oil CEOs cite political risk and legal hurdles, leaving the initiative searching for backers.
IDF Strikes: 2 Hamas Leaders Killed, Gaza Reports 14 Deaths
IDF says it killed two senior Hamas militants in Jan 8 airstrikes, while Gaza health officials report 14 deaths amid the ongoing ceasefire.