US and Japan unveil $36bn energy and minerals projects
Japan will invest $36 billion in U.S. oil, gas, and critical mineral projects as part of a larger $550 billion trade deal with President Donald Trump.
Category: POLITICS
Macron warns EU: be ready for U.S. hostility, boost economic reforms
French President Emmanuel Macron warned Europe to prepare for continued U.S. hostility, calling the “Greenland moment” a wake-up call for the EU to push through reforms, and said the recent pause in tensions shouldn’t be seen as permanent.
Trump threatens to block Gordie Howe International Bridge
Donald Trump has threatened to block the opening of the Canadian-built $4.6bn Gordie Howe International Bridge unless Canada gives the US at least half ownership and meets other demands.
Oman will host Iran–US nuclear talks this Friday
Iran and the US are set to hold high-level nuclear talks in Oman. AlJazeera reports that Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has confirmed the talks will take place this Friday in Muscat, Oman.
Trump cuts tariffs 18%, India will halt Russian oil
The United States will cut tariffs on Indian goods to 18% under a new trade deal, and India agreed to stop buying Russian oil.
When water becomes a weapon: Asia’s looming hydro-crisis
In the 21st century, warfare is no longer just about tanks and missiles. A more hidden but serious threat is emerging: the use of water as a weapon.
Chief of the General Staff of the Islamic Emirate meets Qatari counterpart
Mohammad Fasihuddin “Fitrat,” Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Emirate, traveled to Qatar on Sunday, 18th Jan, on an official visit to participate in the Doha International Defense Exhibition.
Protests erupt in Turkey after the arrest of Erdogan’s rival politician
MONITORING (SW) – Protests have erupted in Turkey after authorities detained the mayor of Istanbul, just days before he was due to be selected as
‘Do whatever the hell you want’: Iran’s president to Trump over nuclear deal negotiations
President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran would not negotiate with the U.S. while being threatened, telling President Donald Trump to “do whatever the hell you want”, Iranian state media reported on Tuesday.
Islamic Emirate seeks restoration of diplomatic ties with Germany
Deputy spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, Hamdullah Fetrat, has stated that the Islamic Emirate wants to restore diplomatic relations with Germany in order to secure the interests of the Afghan people.
Zelensky in Saudi Arabia as US voices hope for Ukraine peace talks
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ahead of talks between Ukrainian and U.S. officials that Washington hopes will deliver substantial progress towards ending Russia’s war with Ukraine.
Iran’s Ali Khamenei rejects the possibility of talks with the US amid rising tensions
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, has rejected the possibility of dialogue with the United States, saying that the U.S. seeks to impose new demands through talks, which Iran will not fulfill.
