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Iran’s nationwide uprising enters second week amid deadly crackdown
Protests that began over economic collapse in Iran have escalated into a broader anti-regime uprising, now in its eleventh day and described as a budding “political revolution.” Opposition sources report at least 31 people killed and over 2,000 arrested across 285 protest locations in 92 cities, as security forces expand crackdowns, including into hospitals.
Fatal ICE shooting of woman in Minneapolis sparks clashes and conflicting accounts
A 37-year-old woman was shot and killed by a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent during an enforcement operation in Minneapolis, Minnesota, prompting protests and local-federal disputes over what happened. The Department of Homeland Security says she tried to ram officers with her vehicle, while state and local officials and witnesses challenge that narrative, fueling further outrage.
US–Venezuela oil talks advance as Washington seizes sanctioned tanker
Venezuela’s state oil company says it is moving forward in talks with the US to transfer 30–50 million barrels of sanctioned crude to be sold at market prices, with President Donald Trump set to meet oil executives on possible participation in the sector. Separately, US forces seized the Russian‑flagged tanker *Marinera* in the North Atlantic for alleged sanctions violations, drawing Russian condemnation over growing US enforcement at sea.
Trump pressures US defense industry and pushes massive 2027 Pentagon budget
President Trump warned US defense contractors that dividends, stock buybacks and high executive pay will be blocked unless weapons production and maintenance improve significantly. Commentators like Tucker Carlson say Trump is preparing the US for a “large‑scale war” as he advocates a 2027 defense budget of around $1.5 trillion.
Tensions over Greenland grow as US signals readiness to use force
The US secretary of state is due to meet Danish officials next week amid sharpening disputes over Greenland, following Trump’s statements that he is prepared to use US military force to secure American interests there. European foreign ministers are also holding talks after Trump publicly revived the idea of acquiring Greenland, which Denmark and Greenland strongly reject.
Ukraine war: New Russian strikes on Odesa region ports and tanker seizures row
Russian forces launched fresh attacks on two ports in Ukraine’s Odesa region, killing at least one person and injuring eight, according to Ukrainian officials. At the same time, Russia has condemned the US seizure of additional sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela, framing it as escalation in the wider confrontation around the Ukraine conflict and sanctions regime.
Zelensky urges US-style operation against Chechen leader Kadyrov
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on the US to mount an operation against Chechnya’s leader Ramzan Kadyrov comparable to the recent American capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The appeal underscores Kyiv’s push for more aggressive Western action against Russian figures seen as central to Moscow’s war effort.
Gaza ceasefire frays as Israeli airstrike kills two Palestinians
An Israeli airstrike on Gaza City killed two Palestinians and injured three others, according to medical sources cited by regional media. The strike is described as a new violation of an existing ceasefire arrangement, raising fears of renewed escalation between Israel and Palestinian factions in the enclave.
South Africa recalls Nestlé infant formula over toxin contamination risk
South African authorities have ordered a recall of certain Nestlé infant formula products due to the risk of contamination with cereulide toxin, a substance that can cause severe food poisoning. The National Commission for Consumer Protection announced the move as a precautionary measure while investigations and testing continue.
ANC marks 114th anniversary amid political and economic headwinds
Africa’s oldest liberation movement, South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC), is celebrating its 114th anniversary with events attended by party president Cyril Ramaphosa. The commemorations come as the ANC grapples with public discontent over economic challenges, corruption scandals and internal party divisions.
Rare twin gorilla birth reported in DR Congo’s Virunga National Park
Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo has announced the rare birth of twin gorilla babies, a significant boost for the endangered species. Conservationists highlight the twins as a positive sign for ongoing efforts to protect mountain gorillas in one of Africa’s most fragile conflict‑affected ecosystems.