White House spokeswoman Caroline Leavitt said that the deployment of European troops to Greenland would not affect Trump's decision on the island. US-Danish negotiations on Greenland's status ended without an agreement.
Leavitt said the U. S. president and his team have told Iranian officials there would be "severe consequences" if the killing of protesters in Iran continued.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated that the defense of Greenland is a common NATO concern. This is due to the arrival of troops on the island following threats from Donald Trump and discussions on ways to strengthen security in the Arctic.
Donald Trump has threatened to deploy military forces in Minnesota following protests sparked by the actions of immigration agents. This occurred after an officer shot a Venezuelan man, and previously an agent fatally shot a U.S. citizen.
According to the US military, the tanker in question is the "Veronica. " They stated that the tanker's crew "acted in defiance of the quarantine established by President Trump for sanctioned vessels in the Caribbean."
Hungarian energy company Mol Nyrt. is nearing a takeover of Serbia's sole oil refinery as U.S. sanctions force Russia's Gazprom Neft PJSC to sell its controlling stake. Hungary will ask U.S. authorities to lift sanctions on the Serbian refinery.
Poland will transfer up to nine MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine. Technical discussions are currently underway, and Ukraine has agreed to the proposal, Warsaw says.
Dmitry Peskov, spokesman for the Russian dictator, did not confirm Russia's consent to the deployment of peacekeepers in Ukraine with the participation of Chinese military personnel. However, according to him, Russia considers it relevant to continue dialogue with the United States on Ukraine.
The spokesman for the Russian dictator, Dmitry Peskov, announced that the Kremlin expects a new visit of US President's special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Russia. He also noted that Russia considers it relevant to continue the dialogue with the United States on Ukraine.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that Russia rejected the peace plan prepared by the US, not Volodymyr Zelensky. He emphasized that Russia's only response was missile attacks, so pressure on it must be increased.
Iran has announced the reopening of its airspace, which was closed to most flights due to threats of an attack by the United States. The ban was in effect from 1:45 AM to 4:00 AM and from 4:44 AM to 7:00 AM local time.
Donald Trump told Reuters that he was unaware of a possible trip by special envoys to Moscow.
Donald Trump reported on a conversation with interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez. Cooperation in energy, mineral extraction, trade, and national security were discussed.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Russia's goals in Ukraine include Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Mykolaiv, and Odesa regions. This expands Russia's demands even beyond the 28-point US peace plan.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi dismissed claims of mass casualties during protests, calling it an "Israeli conspiracy. " He asserts that the number of dead is significantly lower than reported by human rights activists.
Donald Trump stated that Ukraine, not Russia, is hindering a peace agreement. He believes that Putin is ready to conclude one, while Zelenskyy is not in a hurry.
NASA intends to establish a nuclear power plant on the Moon by 2030 to support lunar bases. The US aims to "return" to the Moon and build infrastructure for sustained presence.
In a private conversation with leaders of the European Parliament's political groups, EU diplomacy chief Kaja Kallas noted that it might be time to start drinking. According to her, this is due to current world events.
US President Donald Trump said that killings in Iran are stopping. According to him, there are no plans for executions.
Only 17% of Americans approve of President Donald Trump's efforts to acquire or take control of Greenland. 71% of respondents consider it a bad idea to use the army to annex the island.
Germany is urgently sending a Bundeswehr reconnaissance group to Greenland. This operation is Europe's response to US ambitions regarding the island.
A meeting was held in Washington between the US Vice President and the Foreign Ministers of Denmark and Greenland. Donald Trump's demands for American control over Denmark's autonomous territory were discussed.
Norway has sent two soldiers to Greenland to assess further cooperation with allies. This comes amid NATO's dialogue on strengthening security in the Arctic.
The White House has published an image symbolizing Greenland's geopolitical choice between the US and Russia with China. This visualizes the struggle for influence over the island amid Trump's interest in the Arctic.
The U. S. Senate is preparing to vote on a resolution limiting President Trump's authority to take military action in Venezuela. Trump is pressuring Republicans who supported advancing the resolution.
Dozens of commercial vessels have anchored outside Iranian ports due to rising tensions with the United States. This is a precautionary measure amid ongoing protests in Iran and potential airstrikes.
The US is initiating the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire plan, which includes disarming Hamas, rebuilding the territory, and establishing a civilian administration under US supervision. Witkoff reported that a government of Palestinian experts would be formed in Gaza, whose activities would be overseen by a "Peace Council" led by Trump.
Denmark has begun deploying military units to Greenland to strengthen the island's defense. This decision was made after threats from US President Donald Trump regarding his intention to seize the Arctic territory.
The US is withdrawing some personnel from bases in the Middle East. Iran has warned its neighbors of a retaliatory strike on American bases.
The United States has begun withdrawing some military personnel from bases in Qatar. This is due to Iran's threats to strike American bases in the region.
