“Danish FM to travel to White House for Greenland talks”
The foreign minister of Denmark will travel to the White House for high stakes talks on Greenland, which US President Donald Trump has vowed to seize from the longtime ally. Since returning to office nearly a year ago, Mr Trump has mused about taking over the vast, strategic and sparsely populated Arctic island and has... Read More
Reports: Death toll in Iran rises to 2,000 |A 26-year-old Iranian protester is set to be executed today for participating in anti-regime protests that have swept the country, as the world awaits possible intervention by the US.
Donald Trump has called on demonstrators to “keep protesting” and pledged “help is on its way”, without offering any detail about what that could entail.Iran has been rocked by nationwide protests since last month, and media and other reports say the death toll is rising. Reuters quoted an Iranian official on Tuesday as saying around... Read More
BTS stand to make $1bn as they announce mammoth comeback tour”
K-pop idols BTS have announced a globe-spanning, 79-date world tour, marking their return to the stage after a four-year hiatus. With dates in London, Tokyo, Munich, Sydney and Los Angeles, it’s likely to be one of the biggest tours of the year, especially as the band haven’t played outside the US and South Korea since... Read More
Trump vows ‘very strong action’ if Iran hangs protesters Donald Trump has doubled down on his strong rhetoric over Iran this evening.
In an interview with CBS News, the US president has vowed to take “very strong action” if Iran hangs protesters. It comes as the Hengaw human rights group reported that a 26-year-old protester is due to be executed in Iran tomorrow (see 12.50 post). The Norway-based group said Erfan Soltani, from Fardis, was arrested during... Read More
Singer Julio Iglesias faces Spanish inquiry into sexual assault allegations”
Julio Iglesias has so far not responded to the allegations against himTwo women have accused the Spanish singer Julio Iglesias 82,of sexually assaulting them while they were working for him and allege that he “normalised abuse” in a coercive, threatening and violent environment. The allegations, made in reports by Spanish news site elDiario.es and US... Read More
Trump administration labels 3 Muslim Brotherhood branches as terror organizations-
US President Donald Trump’s administration makes good on its pledge to label three Middle Eastern branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations, imposing sanctions on them and their members in a decision that could have implications for US relationships with allies Qatar and Turkey. The Treasury and State departments announces the actions against the... Read More
Donald Trump cancels Iran talks, urges protesters to ‘take over’ institutions”
President Trump said Tuesday he has canceled meetings with Iranian officials amid widespread demonstrations in the country, and called on protesters to “take over” Iranian institutions. “Iranian Patriots, KEEP PROTESTING – TAKE OVER YOUR INSTITUTIONS!!! Save the names of the killers and abusers. They will pay a big price,” Trump wrote in a Truth Social... Read More
An Iranian official acknowledged Tuesday afternoon that at least 2,000 people were killed in the crackdown on widespread protests in the Islamic Republic — .
Ireland postpones ceremony for new Iranian ambassadorThe Republic of Ireland has postponed a formal ceremony to present credentials to Iran’s new ambassador, citing the Iranian authorities’ violent crackdown on the protests. Ireland’s Department of Foreign Affairs said the decision was taken after reports that significant A figure far higher than those previously verified by human... Read More
Merz: Iran’s government is in its ‘final days and weeks’German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he believes the embattled Iranian government is in its “final days and weeks”.
He made the comments during his visit to India. Speaking today, he also renewed calls for the Iranian authorities to end their violence against demonstrators, saying: “If a regime can only keep itself in power by force, then it’s effectively at the end. I believe we are now seeing the final days and weeks of... Read More
Leave now,’ the US tells its citizens in Iran amid volatile situation” –
The US has called on its citizens in Iran to leave the country immediately amid ongoing anti-government protests and as President Donald Trump mulls his options on Iran “Leave Iran now,” the virtual US Embassy for Iran said in a security alert on Monday, urging its nationals to plan for departing Iran without assistance from... Read More