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Trump vows to secure Greenland 'easy' or 'hard way' before Russia, China

Trump warned that if the US did not act to secure Greenland, geopolitical rivals Russia and China could establish influence or a presence on the island, threatening US strategic interests

Colombian President Petro resumes criticism of US after detente with Trump

Petro, addressing supporters in Bogota just after the call, signaled that he had planned to make a "tough" speech attacking Trump, but would now moderate his language

Venezuela seeks closer ties with US while condemning Maduro's fall

One of the first major tests of the Trump-Rodríguez alliance will focus on the oil riches of Venezuela, home to the one of the world's largest proven reserves of the key global commodity

US sends delegation to Venezuela to restore ties after Maduro's capture

Venezuela's government acknowledged the delegation's presence in Venezuela and announced that it will send a delegation to the US but it did not say when

Exxon calls Venezuela 'uninvestable' as Trump pushes $100 billion oil plan

CEO Woods said Exxon was ready "to put a team on the ground" if there is an invitation from the Venezuelan government and appropriate security guarantees

Vivek Ramaswamy's family bodyguard arrested on charges of drug trafficking

Justin Salsburey, 43, of Bellefontaine, and his wife, Ruthann Rankin, were each charged late last month with conspiracy and possession with the intent to distribute narcotics

What to know about protests in Iran driven by inflation, economic strain

Galloping inflation and a currency crisis have provoked demonstrations across the country

Trump's Venezuela push threatens China's economic grip across Latin America

China built a dominant strategic position in the region as the leading lender and trading partner; it is watching President Trump's next moves closely

After Machado offers her Nobel, Trump says it would be an 'honour'

Donald Trump says he will meet Venezuela's opposition leader María Corina Machado next week, even as he withholds support for her to lead the country post-Maduro

Iran cut off from outside world as supreme leader warns protesters

Internet, phone lines blocked, flights cancelled

China, Russia, Iran warships arrive in SA waters for a week of naval drills

The Iranian navy was taking part in the drills while protests grow back home against the Islamic Republic's leadership

Working well with Venezuela: US President Trump cancels second attack

US President set to outline plan for Venezuelan oil

Trump meets oil executives at White House, seeks investment in Venezuela

Large US oil companies have so far largely refrained from affirming investments in Venezuela as contracts and guarantees need to be in place

US Supreme Court holds off on expected ruling on Trump's global tariffs

Earlier, it was expected that the court would issue at least one ruling, as several major cases remain pending

Meet John Ternus, the man who could succeed Tim Cook as Apple's CEO

John Ternus, a low-profile but influential executive at Apple, could be next in line to replace the company's longtime chief executive, Tim Cook, if he steps aside

US job growth slows in December; unemployment rate eases to 4.4%

Nonfarm payrolls increased by 50,000 jobs last month after rising by a downwardly revised 56,000 in November, the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics said on Friday

Oil gains as market assesses protests in Iran, dealmaking for Venezuela

Civil unrest in major Middle Eastern producer Iran and concerns about the spread of the Russia-Ukraine war to Russian oil exports have increased supply worries

EAM Jaishankar meets Macron, welcomes 'positive sentiment' on partnership

Jaishankar, who is on a six-day visit to France and Luxembourg, also addressed the Ambassadors' Conference of France on Thursday

Protests erupt in Iran after exiled prince's call, internet suspended

The growth of the protests increases the pressure on Iran's civilian government and its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Trump tariffs go before Supreme Court: Why $150 billion hangs in balance

This is the first time the US Supreme Court will directly rule on the legality of President Donald Trump's tariff programme