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Trump escalates threats to forcibly annex Greenland

Trump escalates threats to forcibly annex Greenland as European allies move troops into the Arctic to show support for Denmark’s control. Several NATO countries are sending small contingents of troops to Greenland for joint drills with Danish forces. Officials describe the deployments as defensive and symbolic, meant to reinforce Denmark’s sovereignty over the vast Arctic territory. The moves follow President Donald Trump’s renewed statements that the United States could seize Greenland.

ICE agents continue to clash with demonstrators in Minneapolis

Federal immigration agents clashed with demonstrators in Minneapolis, detaining several individuals including tribal members. Protests intensified after agents pulled a woman from her vehicle during a routine stop. The Oglala Sioux Tribe reported three of its members among those arrested and transferred to ICE facilities. City officials disputed the federal tactics as overly aggressive.

​Red hot anger is boiling over in Iran

Rights groups say the crackdown on mass protests has turned even more deadly this week. Protest organizers outside the country now estimate the death toll at more than two thousand people, far higher than earlier counts from activists. Phone service for international calls has been partially restored, but internet access is still sharply restricted across much of the country.

​Iran’s government is facing mounting global pressure

​Iran’s government is facing mounting global pressure as security forces move to crush spreading street protests. Demonstrators have rallied for a third week against economic hardship, political repression, and internet blackouts, even as officials restrict access to social media platforms. Security forces have been accused of firing on crowds, with human rights groups reporting hundreds of deaths and mass arrests.

U.S. forces seized two oil tankers linked to Venezuela’s shadow fleet

In a bold maritime operation on Wednesday, U.S. forces seized two oil tankers linked to Venezuela’s shadow fleet, one in the North Atlantic and another in the Caribbean Sea. The Coast Guard boarded the vessels amid efforts to redirect oil sales away from the Maduro regime. Officials announced plans to handle 30 to 50 million barrels at market prices with all revenue flowing directly to Washington. This move has stirred chaos in global markets while drawing sharp rebukes from Russia and China.