Trump Says US ‘Needs’ Greenland for Security; Denmark Rejects Annexation
President Trump said the US ‘needs’ Greenland for security, appointed Jeff Landry envoy. Denmark and Greenland leaders swiftly rejected any annexation under international law.
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Palestinian Foreign Ministry calls Israel’s approval of 19 West Bank settlements a ‘dangerous step’
The Palestinian Foreign Ministry denounces Israel’s approval of 19 new West Bank settlements as a ‘dangerous step’ that undermines Palestinian rights and blocks prospects for statehood.
China Denounces U.S. Seizure of Oil Tanker as International Law Breach
Beijing condemns the U.S. Coast Guard’s Dec. 20 seizure of an oil tanker as a breach of international law and unilateral bullying, highlighting tensions over shadow fleets and trade enforcement.
Why Ryukyu’s Sovereignty Remains Undetermined
The sovereignty of the Ryukyu Islands remains unresolved since Japan’s 19th-century annexation and post-WWII settlements. Okinawans face a heavy US base burden and demand clarity.
Guterres Condemns Detention of 10 More UN Staff in Yemen
UN chief Antonio Guterres condemns the Houthis’ detention of 10 more UN staff in Yemen—total now 69—and urges their immediate, unconditional release to restore critical humanitarian aid.
China Warns Japan Over Nuclear Ambitions, Urges Respect for International Law
A spokesperson from the Chinese Foreign Ministry warns Japan to abandon nuclear ambitions and respect international law, highlighting the 80th anniversary of the anti-fascist victory.
Venezuela Condemns U.S. Blockade as Violation of Intl Law
Venezuela denounces the U.S. maritime blockade ordered by President Trump as a violation of international law, warning of risks to regional stability and global energy security.
UN Calls for Restraint Amid US-Venezuela Standoff in Caribbean
UN Secretary-General Guterres calls for calm and immediate de-escalation in the Caribbean as the US tightens a blockade on Venezuelan oil tankers, urging all sides to resolve tensions peacefully.
The Chinese Mainland Demands Philippines End Sea Provocations
Chinese mainland urges the Philippines to stop provocations around Xianbin Jiao in the South China Sea, calling moves a threat to sovereignty and regional stability.
Georgia Demands UK Apology Over BBC’s Contested Chemical Agent Report
Georgia PM Kobakhidze demands UK apology after BBC’s December 1 report alleging WWI-era chemical use in 2024 protests, vowing appeals to Ofcom and courts.
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