International Relations
Almost 500 people killed in Iran during protests, more than 10,000 detained
Iranian human rights activists report at least 538 deaths during mass protests in Iran. Due to the Internet shutdown, independent verification of the data is difficult, but activists speak of widespread repression.
Son of deposed Shah calls on Trump to 'end the regime' in Iran
Reza Pahlavi said that Iranian protests have intensified after Donald Trump's signals of possible US military intervention and called on Washington to act decisively.
Trump announces $100bn investment in Venezuela's oil sector
Donald Trump's administration plans to attract at least $100bn of investment from major oil companies in Venezuela. Negotiations on market access will be conducted exclusively by the US government.
Trump announces the US intention to limit the influence of China and Russia in Venezuela and Greenland
US President Donald Trump has said that Washington is seeking to make Venezuela an ally and will not allow China and Russia to increase their presence in Venezuela and Greenland.
Trump administration considers financial payments to Greenlanders to persuade them to ally with the US
The White House is discussing the possibility of one-time payments to Greenlanders as part of plans to secede from Denmark and potentially join the United States.
Trump announces preparation of US ground operations against drug cartels in Mexico
US President Donald Trump has announced his intention to launch US ground operations against drug cartels in Mexico, claiming that they are responsible for hundreds of thousands of deaths in the US every year.
Poland is preparing to hand over MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine after technical consultations
The transfer of Polish MiG-29s to Ukraine has already been agreed. The parties are completing technical consultations on the exchange of technological information. Deliveries may begin in February.
Britain plans to build Nightfall ballistic missiles for Ukraine with a range of over 480 km
The UK is developing long-range Nightfall ballistic missiles with a 200kg warhead for Ukraine, while simultaneously preparing troops for possible deployment after the ceasefire.
Kubilius calls on the EU to create a standing army of 100,000 troops and a European Security Council
The European Union should consider creating its own standing army of 100,000 troops and a European Security Council to be ready to replace the US contingent and make defence decisions faster, European Commissioner Andrius Kubilius has said.
Trump threatens to cut off support to Cuba and calls for a deal with the US
US President Donald Trump has said that Cuba will no longer receive oil and financial support from the outside and should conclude an agreement with Washington as soon as possible. His statement came against the backdrop of a new tough US policy towards Cuba and Venezuela.
London discusses deployment of troops to Greenland amid Trump's claims of threats from Russia and China
The UK, along with its European allies, is considering a NATO military mission in Greenland to strengthen Arctic security and reduce tensions over Donald Trump's statements.
Gilli says he would seek Putin's arrest for war crimes if possible
During his visit to Kyiv, British Defence Secretary John Healey said he would like to bring Vladimir Putin to justice for war crimes. His words came against the backdrop of Russia's massive missile and drone attacks on Ukraine.
