World markets face fresh jolt as Trump vows tariffs on Europe over Greenland
Euro and European markets expected to come under pressureFocus on Danish crown, defence stocks could benefitTrump tariff threat…
At least 5,000 killed in Iranian unrest, official says, as judiciary hints at executions
Some 500 security personnel among those killed, Iranian official in the region saysJudiciary spokesperson indicates some protesters may…
Trump wants nations to pay $1 billion to stay on his peace board, report says
Jan 17 (Reuters) – The Trump administration wants nations to pay $1 billion to stay on his peace…
Iraq takes full control of air base after US withdrawal, defence ministry says
BAGHDAD, Jan 17 (Reuters) – U.S. forces have withdrawn from Iraq’s Ain al-Asad Airbase, which housed U.S.-led forces…
Iran’s leader Khamenei accuses Trump of inciting deadly protests
US-based rights group says 3,090 people have been killedInternet restored in part after days of blackout, residents sayIran…
Uganda’s Museveni wins re-election, opposition leader at large
President Yoweri Museveni wins landslide re-electionOpposition leader says he escaped army raid at his homeFocus turns to Museveni…
Protesters rally in Denmark and Greenland against Trump annexation threat
Item 1 of 6 Protesters take part in a demonstration to show support for Greenland in Copenhagen, Denmark…
European regulator warns airlines not to fly in Iranian airspace
Jan 16 (Reuters) – The European Union’s aviation regulator on Friday recommended the bloc’s airlines stay out of…
EU executive weighs idea of quick, but limited membership for Ukraine
EU considers Ukraine’s quick accession with limited rightsIdea aims to shore up Ukraine’s post-war stabilityUkraine’s EU membership linked…
CIA director Ratcliffe meets with Venezuela’s Rodriguez in Caracas
Jan 16 (Reuters) – CIA Director John Ratcliffe met Venezuela’s interim leader in Caracas to discuss cooperation, a…
US dollar gains as odds drop on Hassett being made Fed chair
Polymarket betting site favors Warsh for Fed Chair roleJapan considers intervention to counter yen weaknessTakaichi plans snap election…
Iran protests abate after deadly crackdown, residents and rights group say
US threats of intervention recede after Iran crackdown easesHeavy security presence reported in Tehran and other citiesSporadic unrest…