BREAKING: Iran has expressed willingness to hold “fair and just” nuclear talks with the United States but firmly rejected any form of pressure or dictation. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran remains open to meaningful diplomacy, stressing that negotiations must be logical and respectful, not conducted under threats. He also made it clear that Iran will not negotiate over its missile program. No date or format has been set for possible talks, and no meeting with US officials has been arranged so far. #Iran #USA #NuclearTalks #GlobalPolitics

Nobel Committee Reacts After Machado Hands Peace Prize Medal to Trump, Says Award Can’t Be Transferred The Nobel Foundation has reaffirmed that Nobel Prizes are inseparably tied to laureates and cannot be transferred, shared, or revoked, following Venezuelan Nobel laureate María Corina Machado’s decision to give her Peace Prize medal to former U.S. President Donald Trump. While the physical medal can change hands, the Nobel Committee stressed that the honour and title remain permanently with the original recipient. The clarification comes amid global debate over the symbolic gesture, with the Foundation insisting that Alfred Nobel’s will is strictly upheld and prizes remain final for all time. #NobelPeacePrize #DonaldTrump #GlobalPolitics

Trump Threatens Tariffs on Countries Opposing US Plan to Take Over Greenland US President Donald Trump has warned that his administration may impose trade tariffs on countries that refuse to support America’s plan to take control of Greenland, a territory belonging to NATO ally Denmark. Trump argued that the United States needs mineral-rich Greenland for strategic reasons, accusing the territory of failing to do enough to secure itself against growing influence from rivals Russia and China. The remarks signal a sharp escalation in pressure on allies amid rising geopolitical competition in the Arctic. #Trump #Greenland #USTrade #GlobalPolitics

US military strikes on Iran appeared imminent after President Donald Trump held a late-night Situation Room meeting with top aides. Sources said Trump was shaken by videos of past executions and briefed on the planned execution of 26-year-old protester Erfan Soltani. Though no decision was made, Trump urged Iranians to protest, saying “help is on its way,” raising expectations of a limited strike. A day later, he said sources claimed the killing had stopped, easing tensions. US intelligence had not confirmed this, even as evacuations began at a major US airbase. Officials say options remain on the table. #USIran #Trump #MiddleEast #GlobalPolitics

Nicolás Maduro Remains in U.S. Custody — What We Know So Far As of January 11, 2026, multiple credible reports confirm that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is still being held by U.S. authorities, with no indication of release or transfer. Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, remain in detention in the United States, where they are facing serious federal charges, including drug trafficking and narco-terrorism. The case marks one of the most dramatic developments in recent international politics. Following his arrest, Maduro was arraigned in a federal court in New York, where he pleaded not guilty to all charges. Current reports indicate that he is being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn, a high-security federal facility. U.S. officials say the detention will continue pending further court proceedings, and so far, there has been no official confirmation of his release, extradition, or transfer to another jurisdiction. As the legal process unfolds, the situation continues to draw intense global attention, raising major questions about sovereignty, international law, and the future of Venezuela’s leadership. #Maduro #VenezuelaCrisis #GlobalPolitics #BreakingNews

Iran Launches New Satellites Ahead of Netanyahu–Trump Meeting Iran has launched three locally developed satellites into space in a fresh show of defiance, coming just as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads to meet US President Donald Trump to discuss Iran and wider Middle East concerns. The satellites — Paya, Zafar-2, and a second prototype of Kowsar — were successfully placed into Low Earth Orbit on Sunday using a Russian Soyuz rocket launched from a Russian space facility. Before the June war, Tehran had carried out several satellite launches in recent years, some independently and others in partnership with Moscow. Iranian officials say the newly launched satellites include the country’s most advanced imaging technology, further highlighting Iran’s growing space and missile-linked capabilities amid rising regional tensions. The timing of the launch is widely seen as symbolic, coinciding with high-level talks between Israel and the United States focused on Iran’s nuclear ambitions and regional influence. #Iran #MiddleEast #SpaceTechnology #GlobalPolitics

Nigeria Risks Energy, Trade Instability in Russia-Ukraine War – Prof Akinyemi Former External Affairs Minister, Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, has warned that Nigeria could face energy and trade disruptions if it gets entangled in the Russia-Ukraine war. Speaking on Channels Television, Akinyemi said global power play between the US, Russia, and Europe will affect oil markets, tariffs, and trade flows, with direct consequences for Nigeria’s economy. He advised African nations to avoid being pawns in conflicts between global powers, stressing that Nigeria must narrowly define its national interests to safeguard stability. According to him, while Russia seeks to reassert Soviet-era influence, Nigeria should focus on energy security, trade resilience, and non-alignment in global rivalries. #NigeriaEconomy #RussiaUkraineWar #EnergySecurity #GlobalPolitics