U.S. Lawmakers Visit Denmark and Greenland Amid Trump Takeover Threats
Trump first raised the idea of acquiring Greenland in 2019
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U.S. Set to Approve Broader Chevron Licence for Venezuelan Oil
Chevron remains the only U.S. oil major producing in Venezuela
Denmark Says U.S. Push on Greenland Is Unacceptable
Trump later repeated his view that Greenland is essential to U.S. national security
Iran Signals Executions of Protesters Despite Trump’s Warning of US Action
Tehran defies international pressure as human rights groups warn of imminent hangings
Chevron Tanker and Kazakh Oil Ship Struck by Drones in Black Sea
Oil and gas production in Kazakhstan fell 35% between January 1 and 12
Seized Russian Oil Tanker Marinera Escorted to Scotland by U.S. and UK Forces
Vessel linked to alleged sanctions evasion anchors in Moray Firth as Moscow condemns US-UK operation
Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Countries Trading With Iran
Trump said the measure was effective immediately
U.S. Visas Issued to 15,200 Uzbek Citizens by End of 2025
Tourism was the main reason for travel
Iran Protest Death Toll Tops 500 as U.S. Intervention Warnings Rise
The demonstrations are the largest since 2022
Trump Weighs Military Strike Options against Iran amid Protests
Kyrgyzstan Urged to Reconsider U.S. Visa Policy
“Visa policy is a matter of mutual respect,” deputy PM wrote
Trump Says U.S. Must “Own” Greenland to Stop Russia China Influence
Denmark and Greenland have both stated that the territory is not for sale
U.S. Seizes Fifth Tanker in Venezuelan Oil Crackdown
The tanker was intercepted before dawn by Marines
Trump Suggests Choice Between NATO and Greenland as He Pushes for U.S. Control
U.S. president questions alliance’s relevance and claims personal morality is the main limit on his use of military power
Asian Leaders Voice Concern Over U.S. Military Operation in Venezuela
Singapore’s former prime minister and regional leaders warn unilateral US action could undermine international law and global stability
Vast Majority of Greenlanders Reject U.S. Citizenship
Respondents cited Denmark’s higher standard of living as the main reason
Trump Announces U.S. Withdrawal from Multiple UN Agencies
Among them is the UNFCCC, the main climate treaty
U.S. Intercepts Venezuela-Linked Russian Oil Tanker
Moscow has criticised U.S. actions related to Venezuela
Marco Rubio: U.S. Seeks Ways to Buy Greenland
The issue gained attention after the US military operation in Venezuela
Aldrich Ames, CIA Officer Turned Double Agent, Dies in Prison at 84
Ames was sentenced to life without parole on April 28, 1994
Venezuela to Export Up to $2 Bn in Oil to U.S. Under Trump Deal
The deal is intended to redirect shipments from China
Politico: U.S. May Seek Control Over Greenland
Washington may time such moves to coincide with July 4
Nicolas Maduro Pleads Not Guilty in U.S. Court
His wife Cilia Flores also entered a not guilty plea
Trump Signals Possible New U.S. Strike on Venezuela
Trump also suggested Colombia and Mexico could face U.S. military action