Tag: United States
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Mexico Leader Warns Trump Tariffs on Cuba Oil Could Trigger Crisis
Mexico’s President Sounds Alarm Over U.S. Tariffs on Cuba’s Oil Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, has publicly warned that new U.S. tariffs aimed at countries supplying oil to Cuba could provoke a humanitarian crisis on the Caribbean island. The warning comes as Cuba endures chronic fuel shortages, limited access to power, and a brittle supply chain…
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Moscow pauses Kyiv strikes at Trump’s request until Feb 1
Russia agrees to a temporary pause on Kyiv strikes In a surprising turn amid ongoing tensions surrounding the war in Ukraine, Moscow has reportedly agreed to pause strikes on Kyiv for a week at the explicit request of former U.S. President Donald Trump. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced on Friday that Russia had accepted the…
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Iran Signals Willingness to Talk with U.S. If Talks Avoid Duress and Missile Programme Conditions
Overview: Iran Opens Door for U.S. Engagement Under Clear Conditions In a developing diplomatic turn, Iran announced its readiness to engage in negotiations with the United States, but with explicit caveats. Tehran stressed that talks must occur without pressure and must not require concessions on Iran’s missile programme. The statement comes as regional tensions intensify…
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Iran Signals Willingness to Talk with U.S., But Sets Boundaries Ahead of Possible Diplomatic Talks
Iran Opens Door to U.S. Talks, Sets Preconditions Tehran has stated it is prepared to engage in discussions with the United States, marking a potential shift in a tense regional standoff. However, Iran’s leadership has made clear that any dialogue must occur under calm conditions and must not extend to the country’s ballistic missile program…
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Iran Signals Willingness to Talk with U.S. Amid Diplomatic Push to Avert Conflict
Iran Signals Readiness to Engage with the United States In a move aimed at cooling a brewing regional crisis, Iran stated it is prepared to engage in talks with the United States. However, officials emphasized that any dialogue must be voluntary and should not be framed as coercion or leverage to extract concessions. Importantly, Tehran…
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Iran Vows Immediate, Decisive Response to US Strike Threats
Raising the Stakes: Iran’s Warning Signals a Rapid Escalation In a statement that has intensified already fragile regional security dynamics, Iran warned that any US strike would be met with an immediate and decisive retaliation. Tehran asserted that US bases and aircraft carriers are within Iran’s missiles range and indicated that American targets could become…
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India Stakes Its Seat at the Global Chip Table: Barriers Ahead
India’s Ambition to Join the Global Chip Table At the World Economic Forum in Davos, India signaled a renewed and strategic push to become a central player in the global microchip supply chain. With a mix of policy reforms, partnerships, and ambitious targets, New Delhi is trying to move beyond its traditional role as a…
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Horowitz: Iran’s Defenses Are Broken, Its Retaliatory Power Isn’t — Why US Moves Heighten the Stakes
What Horowitz’s Claim Signals Author and analyst Aaron Horowitz’s latest assessment that “Iran’s defenses are broken, its retaliatory power isn’t” cuts through a haze of headlines about rising tensions. The statement suggests a paradox: while Tehran may face vulnerabilities in its air defenses and battlefield resilience, its ability to strike back—whether with missiles, proxies, or…
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Tsahkna: The US Remains a Key Trade Partner Amid Shifting Global Conditions
New Emphasis on a Longstanding Partnership Estonia’s Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna reaffirmed the United States as a cornerstone of Estonia’s trade strategy, even as global markets evolve and geopolitical tensions reshape economic landscapes. Speaking at the opening of a US business seminar hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tallinn, Tsahkna highlighted the enduring…
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US Airstrikes Target ISIS in Nigeria on Christmas Day
Overview of the Strike On Christmas Day, the United States conducted airstrikes against Islamic State (ISIS) militants in northwest Nigeria. The U.S. government stated that the operation targeted extremist fighters believed to be responsible for killing civilians, including Christians, in the region. The incident marks a continuation of Washington’s efforts to curb ISIS activity across…