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Donald Trump
Trump plots to buy Greenland, as Nato ally Denmark seethes
The US president has repeatedly refused to rule out using force to seize the Arctic island, but his team says the first option is diplomacy.
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US-Venezuela conflict
US won’t rule out pressuring Venezuela to curb China, Russia ties
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US-Venezuela conflict
The Maduro effect: US raid accelerates Asia’s drift away from Washington
7 Jan 2026 - 7:16PM
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Ukraine war
Ukraine’s allies agree to ‘robust’ security guarantees in push to end war
UK and France could deploy troops on Ukrainian territory after a ceasefire, but a big question mark hangs over Russia’s response.
7 Jan 2026 - 7:20PM
US-Venezuela conflict
Venezuela attack seen as reminder for China to boost air defence, intelligence
Lessons for Beijing include the need to upgrade hardware, protect state secrets and prevent infiltration, experts say.
7 Jan 2026 - 1:17AM
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United States
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The US now owns more than just Venezuela’s oil
A hard lesson in foreign policy comes to mind: if you break it, you own it. America is now responsible for Venezuela’s failures, factions and future grievances.
6 Jan 2026 - 8:30PM
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US-Venezuela conflict
BBC journalists reportedly told to avoid saying US ‘kidnapped’ Venezuela’s Maduro
Leaked memo from British broadcaster also instructs staff to use ‘captured’ when referring to America’s description of the military raid.
6 Jan 2026 - 8:31PM
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China energy security
China’s reliance on energy imports
US actions in Venezuela highlight China’s dependence on foreign oil and show why geopolitical risks are spurring its efforts to lower energy imports even as its economy grows.
6 Jan 2026 - 5:06PM
Donald Trump
US’ Asian allies reluctant to slam Trump’s ‘cowboy tactics’ against Venezuela
These countries fear the consequences of criticising the US, particularly given Trump’s willingness to use the tariff threat in trade talks.
6 Jan 2026 - 8:57PM
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China, Russia won’t ‘dare test’ US, says Hegseth after Venezuela military op
US Secretary of Defence believes show of ‘absolute deterrence’ sends clear message to their ‘enemies’ and the ‘world is taking notice’.
7 Jan 2026 - 4:52AM
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Greenland
‘End of Nato’: Denmark warns US against taking Greenland by force
Denmark’s prime minister says a ‘military attack’ would destroy the transatlantic alliance, while Greenland’s leader urges against panic.
6 Jan 2026 - 1:01PM
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US-Venezuela conflict
US ousting of Maduro prompts region to reassess China – and Trump’s next move
Trump hints at wider action as Latin American governments weigh sovereignty, China ties and US dominance.
6 Jan 2026 - 5:49PM
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Ukraine war
Zelensky replaces security chief and hires Canada’s former deputy PM
Ukraine’s president taps elite ‘Alpha’ commander to lead the SBU and recruits Chrystia Freeland to drive economic development.
6 Jan 2026 - 1:59PM
US-Venezuela conflict
Who wins – and who loses – if the US seizes control of Venezuela’s oil?
Impact on China may be limited thanks to diversified import markets – but Canada, Russia, Saudi Arabia and the EU could face setbacks.
6 Jan 2026 - 6:30PM
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Vietnam
Vietnam overtakes Thailand as Chinese tourists' top choice for travel
Chinese visitors to Vietnam jumped 41 per cent to 5.3 million, topping the 4.5 million to Thailand, where safety concerns reduced Chinese travellers.
5 Jan 2026 - 8:52PM
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India
Asian economies to face volatile oil prices over Venezuela, US plans for Caracas
After the arrest of Nicolas Maduro, oil and gas prices are set to continue fluctuating this year due to geopolitical issues, analysts say.
5 Jan 2026 - 6:36PM
India
Trump threatens India with tariff hikes to abandon Russian oil for trade deal
With Trump ally, Senator Lindsey Graham proposing 500 per cent tariffs, New Delhi faces ‘hard choice’ between Russian oil and vital US trade access.
5 Jan 2026 - 6:10PM
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US-Venezuela conflict
Gold, oil jolted by US assault on Venezuela as investors recalibrate
Gold and oil move in opposite directions as attack underscores gold’s haven value, fails to alter oil market’s supply glut.
5 Jan 2026 - 5:30PM
US-Venezuela conflict
Trump doubles down on Greenland after US intervention in Venezuela
US president’s comments on Greenland and a ‘SOON’ social media post by the wife of a top aide spur anxieties in the Arctic.
5 Jan 2026 - 2:57PM
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Ukraine war
Trump says Ukraine did not target Putin residence, disputing Russia’s claim
US president says no evidence Novgorod estate was targeted, even as Russia reports an uptick in drone interceptions in the Moscow region.
5 Jan 2026 - 1:04PM
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US-Venezuela conflict
China is likely to thread the needle after US attack on Venezuela
A wait-and-see strategy is wise, analysts said, given the uncertainty surrounding Venezuela at the moment.
5 Jan 2026 - 11:52PM
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Ukraine war
Russia’s Medvedev floats kidnapping scenario involving Germany’s Merz
Following the US raid in Venezuela, Russia’s ex-president said the kidnapping of Germany’s chancellor would be an ‘excellent twist’.
5 Jan 2026 - 4:29PM
India
‘It’s paying off’: India spreads its trade bets to beat Trump’s 50% tariff
With exports hitting a record US$825 billion and a spate of new trade pacts, India is finding success diversifying away from the US.
4 Jan 2026 - 5:00PM
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Ukraine war
Trump ‘not thrilled’ with Putin, says too many people dying in Ukraine war
After a US strike that captured Venezuela’s Maduro, Trump said: ‘I thought … one of the easier ones would be Russia, Ukraine. It’s not’.
4 Jan 2026 - 3:29AM
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Bangladesh
Asian Angle
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Bangladesh needs ‘structural’ change, but how will it get there?
As Bangladesh heads into elections next year, it must tread the challenge of political transition with more care and thoughtfulness.
3 Jan 2026 - 4:00PM
China’s military drills
China to lead joint naval drills with Brics nations in South African waters
It is the first defence cooperation under the Brics framework, with the Russian and Iranian navies reportedly taking part.
3 Jan 2026 - 2:02PM
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Ukraine war
Zelensky proposes appointing First Deputy PM Fedorov as Ukraine defence minister
In big government shake-up, Zelensky also said he is appointing spy chief Kyrylo Budanov as head of the presidential office.
3 Jan 2026 - 6:20AM
European Union
Opinion
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Can Europe survive its crippling paralysis?
The brutal reality is that the European Union is failing to get its squabbling nations to work as a coherent group.
3 Jan 2026 - 5:30AM
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