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Trump Declares Greenland a 'National Security' Matter, Sparking Fierce Rebuke from Denmark
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Trump Declares Greenland a 'National Security' Matter, Sparking Fierce Rebuke from Denmark

President Donald Trump has declared Greenland essential for U.S. national security and appointed a special envoy, drawing a fierce rebuke from Denmark and Greenland, who called the move a violation of sovereignty.

Russia Unleashes 'Massive' Pre-Christmas Attack on Ukraine, Killing Child and Civilians
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Russia Unleashes 'Massive' Pre-Christmas Attack on Ukraine, Killing Child and Civilians

Russia has launched a massive pre-Christmas missile and drone attack across Ukraine, killing at least three people, including a child, and causing widespread power outages amid freezing temperatures.

Belarus Courts U.S. in High-Stakes Pivot From Moscow
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Belarus Courts U.S. in High-Stakes Pivot From Moscow

As Russia's war in Ukraine continues, its key ally Belarus is making overtures to the U.S., releasing political prisoners in exchange for potential sanctions relief. The move signals a high-stakes attempt by President Lukashenko to reduce dependence on Moscow.

Deadly Clashes Erupt in Aleppo Between Syrian Army and Kurdish-led SDF, Raising Escalation Fears
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Deadly Clashes Erupt in Aleppo Between Syrian Army and Kurdish-led SDF, Raising Escalation Fears

Deadly clashes have erupted in Aleppo, Syria, between the Russian-backed Syrian army and the US-supported, Kurdish-led SDF. The incident raises fears of geopolitical escalation and deepens the proxy dynamics of the Syrian war.

A Long Winter Ahead: Russia-Ukraine War May 'Grind On for Another 12 to 18 Months'
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A Long Winter Ahead: Russia-Ukraine War May 'Grind On for Another 12 to 18 Months'

A recent analysis suggests the Russia-Ukraine war could grind on for another 12 to 18 months, signaling a new phase of protracted attrition with global implications.

Trump Appoints Envoy to 'Make Greenland Part of US,' Sparking Diplomatic Firestorm
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Trump Appoints Envoy to 'Make Greenland Part of US,' Sparking Diplomatic Firestorm

US President Donald Trump has appointed a special envoy to 'make Greenland part of the US,' citing national security and sparking a diplomatic firestorm with Denmark and the EU.

Trump to Maduro: 'It'd Be Smart to Leave' as U.S. Seizes Oil Tankers, Sparking Standoff with Russia and China
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Trump to Maduro: 'It'd Be Smart to Leave' as U.S. Seizes Oil Tankers, Sparking Standoff with Russia and China

U.S. President Trump warns Venezuelan President Maduro that 'it would be smart to leave' power as the U.S. seizes oil tankers, sparking condemnation from Russia and China and raising geopolitical tensions.

Beyond the Dollar: Why Energy and Water Are the New Currencies of Power
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Beyond the Dollar: Why Energy and Water Are the New Currencies of Power

As the US dollar's dominance wanes and the world splits into US- and China-led blocs, a new analysis suggests that energy and water resources, crucial for the AI economy, will become the new arbiters of global power.

U.S. Seizures Choke Venezuelan Oil Flow, Rattling Global Energy Markets
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U.S. Seizures Choke Venezuelan Oil Flow, Rattling Global Energy Markets

U.S. seizure and interception of Venezuelan oil tankers have choked the nation's crude exports, causing a spike in global oil prices and escalating geopolitical tensions in the energy market.

Russia Intensifies Odesa Assault, Squeezing Ukraine's Maritime Lifeline Amid Diplomatic Stalemate
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Russia Intensifies Odesa Assault, Squeezing Ukraine's Maritime Lifeline Amid Diplomatic Stalemate

Russia is intensifying its systematic attacks on Ukraine's key port city of Odesa, causing widespread power outages and threatening critical grain export routes. The escalation comes as diplomatic talks show no clear progress.

Sanctioned Russian LNG Plant Makes First Shipment, Testing U.S. Resolve
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Sanctioned Russian LNG Plant Makes First Shipment, Testing U.S. Resolve

A Chinese-owned tanker, the Kunpeng, has loaded the first LNG cargo from Russia's sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 plant, testing the effectiveness of U.S. sanctions and potentially impacting global energy markets.

How Europe's 'Plausible Deniability' Paved the Way for China in North Africa
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How Europe's 'Plausible Deniability' Paved the Way for China in North Africa

Analysis reveals China's growing role in North Africa isn't a story of strategic competition but of structural complementarity, emerging from Europe's preference for 'plausible deniability' over long-term ownership in key sectors.