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Venezuelan Opposition Leader Machado Presents Nobel Peace Prize to Trump
MarĂa Corina Machado met President Trump and gave him her Nobel Peace Prize medal, calling it a gesture of mutual respect amid Venezuela's transition post-Maduro capture. Trump accepted but avoided comment on her role in the new government. This follows US military operation capturing Nicolás Maduro.
US Imposes Sanctions on Iranian Officials Over Protest Crackdown
The US sanctioned five Iranian officials accused of repressing protests and is tracking their funds to international banks. This escalates pressure on Tehran amid ongoing unrest, the deadliest since the regime's early days. President Trump maintains hardline stance.
Netanyahu Urges Trump to Delay US Attack on Iran
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu personally asked President Trump to hold off on military action against Iran, per reports. This comes amid ceasefire talks Netanyahu called largely symbolic. Tensions rise with Iran's warnings against US bases.
Europe Deploys Troops to Greenland Amid US Tensions
Europeans are establishing a military presence on Greenland after failed talks with the US over the island's future, countering Trump's takeover threats. A stalemate persists between Denmark and the US. EU parliament debates related trade deal ratification.
Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Outlines Post-Theocracy Vision
Reza Pahlavi laid out aspirations for a nuclear-free Iran recognizing Israel, fighting drugs, and exporting energy, aligning with US demands. Experts note it matches Trump's preferences amid protests. Iran's Revolutionary Guard remains key obstacle.
Czech Populist Government Wins Confidence Vote, Shifts from Ukraine Support
Prime Minister Andrej Babiš's new government passed a confidence vote, aiming to reduce Ukraine aid and reject some EU policies. This marks a populist pivot in Central Europe.
Trump Threatens Troops for US Immigration Protests in Minneapolis
President Trump threatened to invoke an 1807 law to deploy troops against protests over federal officers enforcing immigration crackdown in Minneapolis. This addresses persistent unrest.
Trump Pushes Congress on Healthcare Reforms Ahead of Midterms
President Trump urged Congress to prioritize healthcare proposals amid rising costs and political pressure on his party before midterms. This seeks to counter Democratic attacks.
UK Conservative Leader Sacks Justice Spokesman Over Defection Plot
Kemi Badenoch sacked Robert Jenrick for allegedly plotting to defect to Reform UK, expelling him from party ranks. This shifts power dynamics on Britain's right wing.
Canadian PM Mark Carney Meets Xi Jinping in Beijing
Prime Minister Mark Carney held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in his first such visit in over eight years, addressing bilateral ties. He spoke to media afterward on key outcomes.
UN Chief Condemns Violations of International Law and Wealth Inequality
The UN Secretary-General criticized countries breaching international law and called the richest 1%'s power concentration morally indefensible. This amid global tensions.