The United States is keeping a close watch on the protests in Iran and is looking at several possible actions, according to US President Donald Trump. "In the military, they are looking into this. And we are considering some very serious options. We will decide what to do," Trump told reporters, adding that "people were killed" during the recent Iranian protests. When asked about the US...

The European Union is working on plans to apply sanctions on American companies if US President Donald Trump refuses to support his suggestion to station NATO forces in Greenland, according to a report by the British newspaper The Telegraph, which cited anonymous sources. As per the sources, the UK is currently discussing with other European allies about sending military forces to Greenland. This...

According to Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud in a parliamentary address on Sunday, Israel's acknowledgment of Somaliland's independence jeopardizes Somalia's unity, and its people must show solidarity and take counteractions. "I urge the people of Somalia to stay composed and protect the nation's unity and sovereignty, which is experiencing a blatant invasion," he was quoted by Al Arabiya...

Japan's main budget is set to be in surplus for the first time in 28 years in the upcoming fiscal year, as announced by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, according to Bloomberg. "The initial budget presented by the government indicates a positive primary balance for the first time since 1998," she informed reporters. "I think we have developed a budget that balances fostering a robust economy with...

The Niigata Prefectural Assembly on Monday approved Governor Hideyo Hanazumi's choice to resume operations at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant, regarded as the largest in the world by installed capacity, The Japan Times states. TEPCO is anticipated to bring one of the seven reactors back online on January 20. The report notes that Japan deactivated all 54 of its nuclear power...

The European Parliament (EP) has passed a bill to gradually eliminate Russian gas imports for the European Union. The document, which has already received approval from the EU Council, garnered 500 votes in favor, 120 against, and 32 abstentions. As per the legislation, sales of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the spot market will be prohibited once the regulation takes effect in early...

The United States has paused the terms of the Tech Prosperity Deal with the United Kingdom, which was signed by former President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer during the US's visit to London, according to a report by the Financial Times. The newspaper notes that this decision comes "as growing frustration in Washington emerges over the progress of trade discussions with London."...

The European Commission (EC) introduced proposals to upgrade the EU's energy infrastructure aimed at lowering electricity costs and boosting energy independence. As stated in the Commission's public communication, the proposed grid package from the EC and the Energy Highways initiative aim to facilitate "the effective distribution of energy throughout all Member States, incorporating more...

According to The Guardian, Australia is the first nation to prohibit social media usage for individuals under 16. The legislation came into force at midnight local time on December 10 and will impact most significant platforms, such as TikTok, YouTube, Meta, and X. All current accounts of Australian children and teenagers must be removed by social media managers; social media platforms must...