President Trump said that India ordered 68 Apache helicopters and that Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally came to meet with him. Trump added that he has a very good relationship with Modi, though noted that the Indian leader is “not that happy” with him now because India is paying higher tariffs.
Today, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC), co-chairs of the Senate NATO Observer Group, released a bipartisan statement condemning recent rhetoric from the Trump administration regarding Greenland. They emphasized that when Denmark and Greenland make clear the territory is not for sale, the United States must honor its treaty commitments and respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark. The senators also warned that with an ongoing war in Ukraine and growing threats from Russia and China in the Arctic and Indo-Pacific, NATO cannot afford internal divisions or unnecessary distractions. image
U.S. officials estimate that roughly 75 people were killed during Operation Absolute Resolve, Saturday’s mission to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, according to the Washington Post. The toll reportedly includes dozens who died in a firefight between U.S. Special Forces and Maduro’s security detail—largely composed of Cuban personnel—at his Caracas compound, sources familiar with the matter said. image
The Trump administration is reportedly pressuring Venezuela’s interim government to cut all remaining ties with China, Russia, Cuba, and Iran, and instead partner exclusively with the United States on crude oil exports, sources told ABC News. image
Taiwanese protesters were peacefully demonstrating in front of the Chinese consulate in Los Angeles. A Chinese security guard seemed to think he was in Beijing. He was, obviously, arrested.
🚨 U.S. President Donald Trump says Venezuela’s interim authorities will turn over 30–50 million barrels of oil. image
Keir Starmer said he has signed a “declaration of intent” outlining how British forces could be deployed to Ukraine should a peace agreement be reached.
🚨 Iran 🇮🇷: The tenth day of anti-regime protests continues across the country despite the cold. The footage comes from the city of Abdanan.
Video shows massive crowds in the city of Abdanan, Iran as nationwide anti-regime protests continue.
🚨Iran International reports that internet access has been disrupted in several regions of Iran, limiting connectivity and restricting access to social media platforms.