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White House Says Using US Military Is ‘Always an Option’ for Acquiring Greenland. AI-Generated.
The White House has ignited international controversy after stating that using the U.S. military is “always an option” for acquiring Greenland, a remark that has alarmed European leaders, Greenlandic officials, and foreign policy experts worldwide. While U.S. officials later attempted to frame the comment as hypothetical, the statement has revived fears of coercive diplomacy and raised fundamental questions about sovereignty, international law, and the future of Arctic geopolitics.
By Aarif Lashari30 days ago in The Swamp
European Leaders Rally Behind Greenland as Miller Ramps Up Trump Threats. AI-Generated.
A Renewed Focus on Greenland’s Strategic Importance European leaders have publicly rallied behind Greenland after comments from U.S. political figure Stephen Miller, a close ally of former President Donald Trump, reignited controversy over Washington’s intentions toward the Arctic territory. Miller’s remarks, widely interpreted as reinforcing earlier Trump-era threats to exert control or influence over Greenland, have triggered swift diplomatic responses across Europe.
By Aarif Lashariabout a month ago in The Swamp
Trump Says He Doesn’t Believe Ukraine Struck Putin’s Residence. AI-Generated.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly cast doubt on reports suggesting that Ukraine targeted Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence, adding another layer of controversy to an already volatile conflict. Speaking amid heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine, Trump said he does not believe Kyiv carried out an attack on Putin’s personal residence, pushing back against claims circulating in Russian media and online platforms.
By Aarif Lashariabout a month ago in The Swamp
‘It Ought to Provide a Deterrent’: What US Action in Venezuela Means for Taiwan. AI-Generated.
The recent US action in Venezuela has reverberated far beyond Latin America, sending a clear signal to allies and adversaries alike about Washington’s willingness to act decisively against leaders it accuses of threatening regional stability. While the immediate focus has been on Caracas and the legality and consequences of the operation, analysts say the implications stretch across the globe—most notably to East Asia, where Taiwan watches closely.
By Aarif Lashariabout a month ago in Confessions
Ought to Provide a Deterrent’: What US Action in Venezuela Means for Taiwan
The recent US action in Venezuela has reverberated far beyond Latin America, sending a clear signal to allies and adversaries alike about Washington’s willingness to act decisively against leaders it accuses of threatening regional stability. While the immediate focus has been on Caracas and the legality and consequences of the operation, analysts say the implications stretch across the globe—most notably to East Asia, where Taiwan watches closely.
By Aarif Lashariabout a month ago in The Swamp
US Sharply Criticised by Foes and Friends Over Maduro Seizure. AI-Generated.
The United States is facing sharp criticism from both adversaries and long-standing allies following the seizure of former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro in a dramatic operation that has sent shockwaves through the international community. While Washington has defended the move as a necessary step to uphold justice and regional security, reactions from around the world suggest deep unease over the legality, precedent, and consequences of the action.
By Aarif Lashariabout a month ago in The Swamp
US Attack on Greenland Would Mean End of NATO, Says Danish PM. AI-Generated.
Denmark’s prime minister has issued a stark and unprecedented warning, declaring that any U.S. attack on Greenland would effectively mean the end of NATO. The remarks have sent shockwaves through diplomatic circles, raising alarms about the future of the world’s most powerful military alliance and exposing deep tensions beneath the surface of transatlantic relations.
By Aarif Lashariabout a month ago in Confessions
Deposed Maduro Pleads Not Guilty After Capture in Shock US Attack on Venezuela. AI-Generated.
In a stunning escalation of Venezuela’s long-running political crisis, deposed President Nicolás Maduro has pleaded not guilty following his capture during what U.S. officials described as a “targeted and decisive” operation inside Venezuela. The shock U.S. attack, which reportedly led to Maduro’s arrest and transfer into American custody, has sent tremors through Latin America, Washington, and global diplomatic circles.
By Aarif Lashariabout a month ago in The Swamp
Rubio: US to Enforce Oil Blockade but Not Govern Venezuela Post-Maduro. AI-Generated.
The world watched in shock on Saturday, January 3, 2026, as former U.S. President Donald Trump announced that U.S. forces had captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in Caracas. The announcement triggered immediate international reactions, including dramatic scenes in Venezuela, where government supporters set fire to a U.S. flag in protest. Amid the chaos, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio clarified that the United States intends to enforce an oil blockade against Venezuela but will not take on governing responsibilities in the country following Maduro’s capture.
By Aarif Lashariabout a month ago in The Swamp
From Grudging Respect to Unease: Russia Weighs Up Fall of Maduro. AI-Generated.
Russia is reassessing its position in Latin America as uncertainty deepens over the future of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. For years, Moscow maintained a relationship of grudging respect with Caracas—rooted less in ideology than in shared opposition to U.S. influence. Now, amid mounting pressure on Maduro’s rule and renewed speculation about his political survival, Russian policymakers are confronting a more uncomfortable reality: the possible collapse of a key strategic partner.
By Aarif Lashariabout a month ago in The Swamp
Greenland Prime Minister Says ‘Enough’ After Latest Trump Threat. AI-Generated.
Greenland’s prime minister has issued a firm rebuke following what he described as the latest threat or provocative remark from former U.S. President Donald Trump, declaring that “enough is enough.” The strong response underscores growing frustration in Greenland over repeated statements that question the island’s sovereignty and treat it as a geopolitical asset rather than a self-governing society.
By Aarif Lashariabout a month ago in The Swamp
MTG Warns Trump After Venezuela Strikes: ‘This Is What Many in MAGA Thought They Voted to End’. AI-Generated.
A sharp warning from Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (MTG) has exposed growing divisions within former President Donald Trump’s political base following reports of U.S. strikes linked to Venezuela. Greene, a staunch Trump ally and prominent voice within the MAGA movement, publicly cautioned the former president, saying, “This is what many in MAGA thought they voted to end.”
By Aarif Lashariabout a month ago in Confessions
