The Trump administration is developing a 'Peace Council' project as an alternative to the UN. Countries can obtain permanent membership for a one-time payment of $1 billion.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has protested against the composition of the executive council for governing the Gaza Strip, which was unveiled by the White House. Israel did not approve this composition, which contradicts its official policy.
Thousands of people in Copenhagen and Nuuk protested against Trump's demands to transfer Greenland to US control. Protesters emphasized that the island has the right to determine its own future.
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated that Taiwan and South Korea would face 100% tariffs if they do not invest in semiconductor manufacturing in the US. This applies to Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and TSMC.
A lull has settled in Iran after the protests, but authorities are calling for the execution of detainees. A high-ranking cleric is threatening Donald Trump, who has adopted a soft tone.
Trump pardoned former Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vázquez Garced and two of her associates. This decision followed bribery charges and significant donations to Trump's committee.
The Trump administration has appointed members of the executive board of the "Peace Council" for Gaza, which will ensure the region's transition from ceasefire to reconstruction and demilitarization. Its members include Marco Rubio, Jared Kushner, Steve Witkoff, Ajay Banga, and Tony Blair.
Senator Lisa Murkowski stated that the US Congress is ready to use the "power of the purse" to block Trump's attempts to annex Greenland. Democrats are preparing a bill that will limit the president's unilateral actions regarding the territories of NATO member countries.
The US is increasing its military presence in the Middle East by redeploying the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group. This comes amid possible retaliatory strikes from Iran.
At a UN Security Council meeting, the US warned Iran of its readiness for decisive action over the suppression of protests. Russia was the only country to support Iran, accusing the US of interference.
The US has sold the first batch of Venezuelan oil for $500 million after the removal of Nicolas Maduro. The funds will be managed by the US President, and Caracas has been removed from decision-making regarding the exploitation of subsoil resources.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado presented Donald Trump with her 2025 Nobel Peace Medal. This gesture underscored gratitude for the American military operation to remove Nicolás Maduro.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado met with US President Donald Trump. The purpose of the visit is to strengthen her position in the struggle for leadership in Venezuela after the removal of Nicolás Maduro.
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.
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.
Negotiations in Washington between the US and Denmark regarding Greenland concluded without an agreement. Denmark rejected US claims for control, stating that the island would remain part of the Kingdom.
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.
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, envoys of Donald Trump, plan to visit Moscow to meet with Vladimir Putin. The purpose of the visit is to promote a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine.
US President Donald Trump, during a visit to a Ford factory, responded obscenely to a worker who accused him of protecting pedophiles. Trump also made an obscene gesture in response to the shouts.
US President Donald Trump will meet with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado on January 15. This comes after Trump refused to support her following US military strikes on Caracas and Maduro's capture.
U. S. President Donald Trump is considering military options in Iran after dozens of people died during anti-government protests. He has been briefed on various intervention plans but has not yet made a final decision.
Donald Trump posted an image on Truth Social where he called himself the "acting president of Venezuela. " The screenshot states that Trump allegedly "assumed this position" in January 2026.
President Donald Trump's motorcade changed its route to Palm Beach Airport in Florida due to the discovery of a suspicious package. Security measures were heightened, and Trump himself stated that he knew nothing about the incident.
The US dollar exchange rate showed its sharpest decline in three weeks. The reason was a legal conflict between the US presidential administration and the Fed, which intensified investors' fears.
U. S. President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency to protect Venezuelan oil revenues from seizure by private creditors. These funds are critical to U.S. national security and regional stability.
Donald Trump plans to resume oil production in Venezuela to lower global prices to $50 per barrel. This would allow the US to control about 30% of the world's raw materials market.
Donald Trump ordered the Joint Special Operations Command to prepare a plan for a military invasion of Greenland. This initiative is being promoted by a group of political "hawks" to preempt Russian and Chinese expansion in the Arctic.
The IDF has developed plans to resume hostilities in Gaza in March 2026. The operation depends on the Trump administration's stance and aims to disarm Hamas.
The Trump administration may ease sanctions against Venezuela to facilitate oil exports. The US plans to attract investment and unblock IMF assets to restore the economy.
