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Former Iranian prisoners reveal torture horrors as regime kills protesters on sight during crackdown

Three former political prisoners in Iran share harrowing accounts of detention abuse, warning the world about escalating violence during the current uprising.

EU executive arm, Russia and Thailand asked to join Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza

The EU's executive arm, Russia and Thailand say they've been asked to join U.S. President Donald Trump’s new Board of Peace that will supervise the next phase of the Gaza peace plan.

Death toll in Spanish train collision rises to 39 and authorities fear more bodies could be found

Spanish police confirm at least 39 people are dead after a high-speed rail collision in southern Spain.

Georgian demonstrators watch Iran closely as their own protests grind on

Georgians display Iranian Lion and Sun flags during daily protests in Tbilisi, showing solidarity with Iranian demonstrators while opposing EU accession halt by their government.

Trump announces escalating tariffs on Denmark and other European nations to force Greenland purchase deal

President Donald Trump threatens steep tariffs on European nations unless Denmark sells Greenland to the U.S., citing national defense and security.

UNRWA officials lobby congressional staffers against Trump terrorist designation threat

UNRWA officials briefed congressional staffers on potential Trump administration plans to designate the U.N. agency as a terrorist organization.

Six countries confirm US invitations to Gaza peace board

Trump invites multiple countries, including Jordan, Greece and India, to join his "Board of Peace" for Gaza reconstruction and governance oversight.

Inequality and unease are rising as elite Davos event opens with pro-business Trump set to attend

The Swiss town of Davos hosts the annual meeting of elites from business, government and culture this week.

Russia plots major strike on Europe's largest nuclear plant power lines: source

Ukraine nuclear facilities face Russian attack threats as Moscow weighs strikes on power substations to force capitulation, officials say. Zaporizhzhia is a primary target.

Europe warns of 'dangerous downward spiral' after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland

The eight European countries targeted by U_S_ President Donald Trump for a 10% tariff for opposing American control of Greenland have criticized the move in an unusually strong joint statement, warning that his threats “undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral.”.

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Exiled Iranian crown prince reveals 6-step plan to exert pressure on Tehran's regime

Exiled Iranian crown prince Reza Pahlavi outlined his 6-step plan to exert international pressure on the regime, describing it as being "close to collapse"

Iran accused of killing 16,500 in sweeping ‘genocide’ crackdown: report

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei acknowledges thousands killed in Iran protests as regime allegedly accelerates executions to more than eight per day.

Venezuela’s acting leader was once a DEA 'priority target': report

Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez was reportedly labeled a DEA "priority target" in 2022, appearing in intelligence files since at least 2018.

Ukrainian drone strikes leave hundreds of thousands without power across Russian-controlled area

Ukrainian drone strikes against Russian energy infrastructure left over 200,000 without power as both sides continue targeting electrical grids.

Iran’s supreme leader acknowledges thousands killed as Trump calls for new leadership: reports

Iran's supreme leader Khamenei reportedly acknowledges thousands died in recent protests for the first time, as death toll estimates reach over 3,000.

NATO ambassador says Europe 'has a tendency to overreact' over Greenland dispute

U.S. NATO ambassador Matthew Whitaker defends American focus on Greenland amid European backlash, calling Arctic security crucial for continental defense.

Former Iranian prisoners reveal torture horrors as regime kills protesters on sight during crackdown

Three former political prisoners in Iran share harrowing accounts of detention abuse, warning the world about escalating violence during the current uprising.

EU executive arm, Russia and Thailand asked to join Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza

The EU's executive arm, Russia and Thailand say they've been asked to join U.S. President Donald Trump’s new Board of Peace that will supervise the next phase of the Gaza peace plan.

Death toll in Spanish train collision rises to 39 and authorities fear more bodies could be found

Spanish police confirm at least 39 people are dead after a high-speed rail collision in southern Spain.

Georgian demonstrators watch Iran closely as their own protests grind on

Georgians display Iranian Lion and Sun flags during daily protests in Tbilisi, showing solidarity with Iranian demonstrators while opposing EU accession halt by their government.

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Trump announces escalating tariffs on Denmark and other European nations to force Greenland purchase deal

President Donald Trump threatens steep tariffs on European nations unless Denmark sells Greenland to the U.S., citing national defense and security.

UNRWA officials lobby congressional staffers against Trump terrorist designation threat

UNRWA officials briefed congressional staffers on potential Trump administration plans to designate the U.N. agency as a terrorist organization.

Six countries confirm US invitations to Gaza peace board

Trump invites multiple countries, including Jordan, Greece and India, to join his "Board of Peace" for Gaza reconstruction and governance oversight.

Inequality and unease are rising as elite Davos event opens with pro-business Trump set to attend

The Swiss town of Davos hosts the annual meeting of elites from business, government and culture this week.

Russia plots major strike on Europe's largest nuclear plant power lines: source

Ukraine nuclear facilities face Russian attack threats as Moscow weighs strikes on power substations to force capitulation, officials say. Zaporizhzhia is a primary target.

Europe warns of 'dangerous downward spiral' after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland

The eight European countries targeted by U_S_ President Donald Trump for a 10% tariff for opposing American control of Greenland have criticized the move in an unusually strong joint statement, warning that his threats “undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral.”.

Exiled Iranian crown prince reveals 6-step plan to exert pressure on Tehran's regime

Exiled Iranian crown prince Reza Pahlavi outlined his 6-step plan to exert international pressure on the regime, describing it as being "close to collapse"

Iran accused of killing 16,500 in sweeping ‘genocide’ crackdown: report

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei acknowledges thousands killed in Iran protests as regime allegedly accelerates executions to more than eight per day.

Venezuela’s acting leader was once a DEA 'priority target': report

Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez was reportedly labeled a DEA "priority target" in 2022, appearing in intelligence files since at least 2018.

Ukrainian drone strikes leave hundreds of thousands without power across Russian-controlled area

Ukrainian drone strikes against Russian energy infrastructure left over 200,000 without power as both sides continue targeting electrical grids.