Trump’s Iran Threats Are About Venezuela

A new DW article makes the connection explicit: Iran covers 4% of global oil demand versus Venezuela’s 1%. Iran exports 2 million barrels per day; Venezuela manages 350,000. The article notes that if Iranian production stalls, eventually other pr…

January 15, 2026
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Trump’s Iran Threats Are About Venezuela

A new DW article makes the connection explicit: Iran covers 4% of global oil demand versus Venezuela’s 1%. Iran exports 2 million barrels per day; Venezuela manages 350,000. The article notes that if Iranian production stalls, eventually other pr…

January 15, 2026
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India Slaps Down Germany’s Russia Jab: Foreign Secy Misri Says Defence Sourcing Based On National Interests Over Ideology

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited India on 12 January 2026 for bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, marking his first trip to the country since assuming office.The discussions focused on deepening strategic ties amid global tensions, with defence cooperation emerging as a key pillar. Merz openly urged India to reduce its reliance on Russia for arms and

January 14, 2026
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India Prioritises National Interest Over Ideology in Defence Sourcing: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri

India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has emphasised that the nation’s defence sourcing decisions remain firmly rooted in national interest, rather than any ideological considerations.This statement came during discussions surrounding German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s official visit to New Delhi, where he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Merz advocated for deeper security cooperation between

January 13, 2026
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Trump Slaps 25% Tariffs On Countries Doing Business With Iran

US President Donald Trump on Monday announced a 25 percent tariff on any country trading with Iran, ramping up pressure on Tehran over its violent crackdown on a wave of protests.In a stark announcement on Truth Social, Trump declared the measure "final and conclusive," effective immediately, targeting all trade with the United States by nations engaging with the Islamic Republic. Iran’s primary

January 13, 2026
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