Vaughn Cockayne

Greenland prefers Denmark to the U.S., prime minister says

Greenland once again affirmed its desire to remain under Denmark's domain, with the Arctic nation's prime minister insisting that his country is not for sale.

January 13, 2026

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announces AI strategy to streamline research and development

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized bureaucratic barriers hampering artificial intelligence development and delivery and promised to break them down in a speech Monday at SpaceX's Starbase launch site.

January 13, 2026

Trump imposes 25% tariff on any country doing business with Iran

President Trump on Monday imposed a 25% tariff on any country doing business with Iran amid Tehran's violent crackdown on mass protests.

January 12, 2026

High-ranking Iranian official says Tehran is ready for war, negotiations with U.S.

Iran's top diplomat declared Monday that his country isn't looking for conflict but is "prepared for war," as President Trump is suggesting U.S. military strikes to stop the Islamic republic from killing protesters.

January 12, 2026

Trump reportedly given options for Iran military strike as more than 500 Iranian protesters killed

More than 500 protesters are estimated to have been killed in Tehran's crackdown on the anti-regime street protests that have swept the nation in recent days and Iran on Sunday vowed to strike American bases and targets in Israel if President Trump attempts to intercede with U.S. military action.

January 11, 2026

Italian PM Meloni: U.S. military intervention in Greenland would be unacceptable

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Friday added to the chorus of European voices speaking out against U.S. military intervention in Greenland, adding it would be disastrous for Washington and NATO.

January 9, 2026

Wide-ranging protests in Iran put Islamic republic in precarious position, experts say

Iran's leadership is facing an existential challenge this month, experts said Wednesday, as widespread protests expanded this week across most of Iran's provinces, spurred on by a severe economic downturn in recent months.

January 8, 2026

China behind major jump in cyberattacks on Taiwan, report finds

China stepped up its cyberattacks on vulnerable sections of Taiwan's critical infrastructure in 2025, according to an analysis from Taiwan's National Security Bureau released this week.

January 8, 2026

Russian Foreign Ministry: European troops in Ukraine would be legitimate targets

Any European troops sent to Ukraine in a peacekeeping mission would be considered "legitimate targets" by Russian forces, the Kremlin announced Thursday.

January 8, 2026

Former deputy national security adviser rejects criticism that Trump policy means global retreat

Critics are off the mark when they claim the Trump administration's foreign and national security policy is centered on the idea of "retreating globally," according to Nadia Schadlow, a senior fellow with the Hudson Institute who served as a key adviser to Mr. Trump during his first term.

January 7, 2026

4 killed in clashes between Syrian government forces and Kurdish fighters in Aleppo

Clashes between Syrian government troops and the Syrian Democratic Forces on Tuesday left four people dead and others wounded in Aleppo, as Damascus scrambles to integrate the Kurdish-led rebel militia into the regular army.

January 7, 2026

Use of military force to acquire Greenland ‘always an option,’ White House says

President Trump and his allies are discussing several options for acquiring Greenland, including the use of military force, the White House confirmed this week.

January 6, 2026

Syria, Israel agree to intelligence sharing, continued diplomatic talks with U.S. supervision

Israel and Syria have agreed to establish an intelligence-sharing program and have committed themselves to further diplomatic communications.

January 6, 2026

Stephen Miller reaffirms U.S. interest in Greenland

Stephen Miller, President Trump's deputy chief of staff, reaffirmed the White House's desire to take control of Greenland and questioned Denmark's colonial claim to the Arctic nation.

January 6, 2026

Europe reaffirms support for Greenland, Denmark as fears of U.S. takeover mount

Europe reaffirmed its support for Greenland's independence on Tuesday, as fears of a U.S. takeover resurface after the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro over the weekend.

January 6, 2026

U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Michael Waltz to Security Council: U.S. is not at war with Venezuela

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Michael Waltz asserted Monday that the U.S. is not at war with Venezuela and the weekend military operation to remove Nicolas Maduro from power was legitimate.

January 5, 2026

Maduro’s removal draws comparisons to Noriega, though stark challenges remain

On the same day, 36 years apart, the U.S. launched shocking and consequential military operations in Latin America aimed at securing American interests abroad by removing unpopular authoritarian leaders.

January 5, 2026

Russia’s footage shows drone allegedly used in attack on Putin’s residence

Russia released a video Wednesday showcasing a downed drone that authorities said was used in an attack on the residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin over the weekend.

December 31, 2025

CIA behind U.S. drone strike on Venezuelan dock allegedly used for drug smuggling: Reports

The CIA was responsible for a U.S.-led drone strike last week on a Venezuelan dock that President Trump said was involved in drug trafficking, according to media reports.

December 31, 2025

Russian, Iranian leaders discuss nuclear issue as Trump ramps up rhetoric

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian discussed the future of Tehran's nuclear program on Tuesday, a day after President Trump threatened to strike Iran if it rebuilds its atomic program.

December 30, 2025