World Regions - Page 143

January 14

Denmark in Trump's crosshairs as US makes ambitious appeal to Greenland

Trump’s refusal to rule out force over Greenland revives tensions with Denmark and raises questions about whether the threat is leverage or a real shift in U.S. strategy toward allies.

January 14

Iran pushes for fast trials and executions of suspects detained in protests despite Trump's warning: report

Iran chief justice Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei calls for fast trials and executions of suspects in ongoing anti-government demonstrations, a report said.

January 14

Only 1 in 5 Americans support US effort to acquire Greenland, poll finds

New poll shows only 17% of Americans support Trump's Greenland acquisition efforts, with overwhelming 71% opposing military force to seize the territory.

January 14

Trump issues stern warning to NATO ahead of Vance's high-stakes Greenland meeting

President Donald Trump warned NATO that the U.S. needs Greenland for national security, saying that Russia or China would take it otherwise.

January 14

Trump eyes action on Greenland, setting up White House face-off with Denmark

Leaders from Greenland and Denmark are slated to meet Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio at White House, as Trump weighs acquiring Greenland for security.

January 14

Some US military personnel told to leave Middle East bases, US official confirms

The U.S. has ordered some of its military personnel to depart from bases in the Middle East on Tuesday as tensions with Iran escalate.

January 14

US freezes all visa processing for 75 countries, including Somalia, Russia, Iran

State Department halts visa processing for 75 countries including Somalia, Russia and Iran to crack down on applicants likely to become public charges.

January 14

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani breaks silence on Iranian crackdown

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Tuesday he does not support Iran's crackdown against protesters. (Credit: New York City Mayor's Office)

January 14

Why Holocaust remembrance matters as history is rewritten and antisemitism surges

As Holocaust Remembrance Day nears, two filmmakers warn that silencing uncomfortable truths about the past fuels modern antisemitism and dangerous historical revisionism.

January 14

South Korean prosecutor seeks death penalty for ex-President Yoon over martial law declaration: 'Self-coup'

An independent counsel demanded a death sentence for former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on rebellion charges over his controversial martial law decree.