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Iran cuts internet and phone networks amid mass anti-government protests
Iranian authorities have severely restricted internet and phone services as protesters in Tehran and other cities heed exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi’s call for nationwide demonstrations. The protests represent a major test of whether the exiled prince can mobilize public support inside Iran and pose the most serious challenge to the leadership since the 2022 uprising, according to regional coverage.
U.S. House fails to override Trump vetoes on key foreign-policy and domestic bills
The U.S. House of Representatives failed to muster the two‑thirds majority needed to override several vetoes issued by President Donald Trump. Republicans who had previously supported the underlying legislation ultimately declined to break with the president, underscoring his continued sway over the party in Congress.
U.S. withdraws from UN climate treaty and the Green Climate Fund
The United States has withdrawn from a landmark UN climate treaty and, a day later, pulled out of the Green Climate Fund, the world’s largest multilateral climate‑finance mechanism. The move endangers roughly $19 billion in commitments to help poorer nations adapt to global warming and signals a sharp retrenchment of U.S. engagement on climate diplomacy.
Senate moves to restrict Trump’s authority on Venezuela after Maduro’s capture
The U.S. Senate voted procedurally to limit President Trump’s authority over policy toward Venezuela, in a rare bipartisan rebuke following the U.S. military operation that captured President Nicolás Maduro. Lawmakers expressed concern about escalation and the precedent of using overwhelming force—described by analysts as a revival of “gunboat diplomacy” in the Americas.
Trump signals potential land strikes on Venezuelan drug cartels
President Trump stated that the U.S. military is preparing potential land strikes on drug‑cartel facilities in Venezuela, days after the operation that removed Maduro from power. Such action would mark a significant escalation in regional intervention and further cement the administration’s securitized approach to Western Hemisphere policy.
Venezuela’s turmoil reshapes regional geopolitics and boosts Guyana’s strategic value
Analysts say the fall of Caracas and Maduro’s arrest are prompting governments across the Global South to reassess the reliability of international norms versus raw leverage in dealing with great powers. Guyana, newly central due to its oil reserves and proximity to Venezuela, is seen as gaining strategic importance amid U.S. and regional realignments.
Mass protests in Tehran draw U.S. warning to Iran’s leadership
Large crowds have taken to the streets across Iran, including in Tehran, forming the most serious challenge to the country’s leadership since 2022. President Trump publicly warned Iran’s authorities not to fire on what he called “totally unarmed” demonstrators, signaling the risk of a new flashpoint in U.S.–Iran relations.
Macron warns that the U.S. is ‘gradually turning away’ from its allies
In a speech to French ambassadors, President Emmanuel Macron criticized the United States for “gradually turning away” from its traditional allies and questioned Washington’s reliability. His comments come amid broader European concern over U.S. withdrawals from climate and multilateral agreements and uncertainty about NATO’s future posture.
Storm Goretti and governance strains across Europe
Severe winter weather from Storm Goretti has caused widespread travel chaos across Europe, testing national and EU‑level crisis management capabilities. The disruptions have intensified ongoing debates over infrastructure resilience, cross‑border coordination, and the political fallout from repeated climate‑linked extreme weather events.
U.S. domestic clash over ICE shooting fuels political fight on immigration
A fatal shooting by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Minneapolis has sparked protests and intensified tensions between federal and local authorities. New Jersey lawmakers, citing the killing, are promoting state‑level bills to limit cooperation with ICE, sharpening partisan divides over immigration enforcement and public safety.
Obamacare subsidy extension battle highlights U.S. health‑care fault lines
The U.S. House is preparing to vote on a bill to extend enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies that lapsed at the end of 2025, driving up premiums. The debate has become a central domestic political fight, with Democrats framing the measure as essential relief for middle‑class families and Republicans warning about long‑term federal spending and market distortions.