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US President Donald Trump said Washington may act to secure Greenland if necessary, warning that failure could allow China or Russia to gain a strategic foothold, while stressing US security interests outweigh historical claims.
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At least 13 people, including a child, were killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza even as efforts continued to sustain a fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire, with US President Donald Trump set to announce a “Board of Peace” to oversee the truce
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The US Senate has advanced a war powers resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct further military actions against Venezuela. The measure passed 52–47 with support from Democrats and five Republicans, though it faces little chance of becoming law.
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The US President’s exit from 66 international organisations, including the UNFCCC, marks a major setback for global climate action and undermines America’s leadership in clean energy
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President Trump has approved a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill that could impose up to 500% tariffs on nations buying Russian oil. The move targets countries like India, China, and Brazil to curb funding for Russia’s war in Ukraine.
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President Trump has withdrawn the US from 66 international organisations, including UN agencies and the International Solar Alliance, citing conflicts with American interests. The administration will cease funding and participation, emphasizing national sovereignty and prioritizing America-first foreign policy.
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President Donald Trump has ordered the US to withdraw from 31 UN-linked organisations, citing sovereignty and national interest concerns, and barred funding for dozens of global bodies, marking a major escalation in his administration’s push against multilateral institutions.
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The United States seized two oil tankers, including a Russian-linked vessel and a stateless dark fleet ship, in the North Atlantic and Caribbean as part of stepped-up sanctions enforcement against illicit oil trafficking and shadow fleet operations.
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A Danish lawmaker accused the Trump administration of risking conflict with an ally over Greenland, rejecting US security claims. Denmark and European leaders reaffirmed Greenland’s sovereignty, saying decisions rest solely with Denmark and Greenland
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Ukraine’s allies convened in Paris to discuss post-ceasefire security and military support amid uncertainty due to the US focus on Venezuela. Talks aim to strengthen Ukraine’s defense, monitor a ceasefire, deploy multinational forces, and ensure long-term deterrence against Russia
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Equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty fell sharply in early trade amid heavy selling in Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank and others, as investor sentiment weakened following fresh US tariff warnings against India, persistent volatility, and continued foreign fund outflows despite stable domestic fundamentals
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Death toll from Iran protests rose to at least 35, activists said, with over 1,200 detained nationwide. Demonstrations across 27 provinces persist despite warnings from Supreme Leader Khamenei, amid economic distress, security force clashes, and rising international tensions involving the United States
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Rupee strengthened 18 paise to 90.12 per dollar in early trade, aided by weaker dollar and lower crude prices. Gains were capped by tariff threats from Donald Trump, FII outflows, geopolitical tensions and weak domestic equity markets; sentiment persists Tuesday
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Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is set to appear in a New York court on narco-terrorism charges after being captured by a US operation. The indictment alleges Maduro and his wife facilitated cocaine shipments to the US and orchestrated violence
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Trump said US officials found no evidence that Ukraine targeted Putin’s residence in a recent drone attack, contradicting Kremlin claims. The announcement follows his talks with Zelenskyy at Mar-a-Lago amid ongoing efforts to mediate an end to the Ukraine war
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Trump’s plan to take control of Venezuela’s oil industry is unlikely to affect oil prices immediately. Years of mismanagement and sanctions have left production low, requiring massive investment and political stability before output can significantly rise
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Cuba said 32 of its military and police officers were killed during a US military operation in Venezuela, confirming the deaths officially for the first time. The personnel were assisting Venezuela at its request, prompting Havana to declare two days of national mourning
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US President Donald Trump warned India over Russian oil purchases, saying tariffs could be raised quickly. He claimed Prime Minister Narendra Modi understood Washington’s displeasure, while Senator Lindsey Graham linked reduced Russian oil imports to US tariff pressure
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US President Donald Trump praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for reducing India’s Russian oil purchases, claiming tariff pressure prompted the shift, while Senator Lindsey Graham said the move weakens Russia’s war effort and shows tariffs work.
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US action reflects a revived Monroe Doctrine, driven by geopolitics, energy security, and regional power competition — not oil alone, but oil first among equals