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Denmark in 'Crisis Mode' as Trump Eyes Greenland for U.S. Security After Venezuela Attack

President Trump told reporters on Air Force One that the United States "needs Greenland from the standpoint of national security" after a Venezuela attack, a comment that has thrust Copenhagen into "crisis mode" as leaders confront renewed U.S. interest in Arctic territory.

2026-01-05T01:00:14.549978-08:00

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Starlink offers free internet to Venezuela after U.S. operation captures Nicolás Maduro

2026-01-04T19:26:11.738504-08:00

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Pakistan test-launches indigenous Taimoor air-launched cruise missile from Mirage IIIE, demonstrates 324 nm range

2026-01-04T23:58:13.262953-08:00

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US awards Lockheed $329M to supply 55 Legion IRST pods for Taiwan F-16Vs

2026-01-04T22:34:01.471584-08:00

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Footage suggests RQ-170 Sentinel operated from Puerto Rico during US raid to capture Nicolás Maduro Social media footage appears to show a Lockheed Martin RQ-170 Sentinel operating from Puerto Rico during the U.S. operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. RQ-170s — built for persistent covert surveillance — and supporting electronic-warfare and special-operations aviation reportedly helped neutralize Venezuelan air defenses.

2026-01-05T05:56:14.111606-08:00

Footage suggests RQ-170 Sentinel operated from Puerto Rico during US raid to capture Nicolás Maduro

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Denmark in 'Crisis Mode' as Trump Eyes Greenland for U.S. Security After Venezuela Attack President Trump told reporters on Air Force One that the United States "needs Greenland from the standpoint of national security" after a Venezuela attack, a comment that has thrust Copenhagen into "crisis mode" as leaders confront renewed U.S. interest in Arctic territory.

2026-01-05T01:00:14.549978-08:00

Denmark in 'Crisis Mode' as Trump Eyes Greenland for U.S. Security After Venezuela Attack

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Pakistan test-launches indigenous Taimoor air-launched cruise missile from Mirage IIIE, demonstrates 324 nm range The Pakistan Air Force test-fired its indigenously developed Taimoor air-launched cruise missile from a Dassault Mirage IIIE, demonstrating precision-strike performance at ranges up to 324 nautical miles. The successful trial advances Pakistan’s long-range air-launched strike capability and weapons–airframe integration.

2026-01-04T23:58:13.262953-08:00

Pakistan test-launches indigenous Taimoor air-launched cruise missile from Mirage IIIE, demonstrates 324 nm range

FlightGlobal

US awards Lockheed $329M to supply 55 Legion IRST pods for Taiwan F-16Vs The US has awarded Lockheed Martin a $329 million contract to deliver 55 Legion infrared search‑and‑track pods to Taiwan for its F-16V fleet, providing an immediate anti‑stealth detection capability as cross‑strait tensions and advanced PLA air threats rise.

2026-01-04T22:34:01.471584-08:00

US awards Lockheed $329M to supply 55 Legion IRST pods for Taiwan F-16Vs

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Starlink offers free internet to Venezuela after U.S. operation captures Nicolás Maduro SpaceX's Starlink has activated and is offering free broadband to Venezuelans through Feb. 3 after a U.S. military operation on Jan. 3 led to the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and widespread internet outages in Caracas. The deployment occurred despite Starlink having no formal authorization in the country.

2026-01-04T19:26:11.738504-08:00

Starlink offers free internet to Venezuela after U.S. operation captures Nicolás Maduro

Associated Press

Trump says U.S. officials concluded Ukraine did not target Putin's residence in alleged drone strike President Donald Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that U.S. national security officials have concluded Ukraine did not target Vladimir Putin’s residence in an alleged drone strike, a finding that directly contradicts Kremlin claims the attack was aimed at the Russian president.

2026-01-04T18:10:53.164192-08:00

Trump says U.S. officials concluded Ukraine did not target Putin's residence in alleged drone strike

Reuters

North Korea fires 'cutting‑edge' hypersonic missiles to ~1,000 km; Kim says nuclear forces 'ready for war' North Korea's Kim Jong Un personally oversaw test‑firing of 'cutting‑edge' hypersonic missiles, state media said, striking targets about 1,000 km off the country's east coast. Pyongyang framed the drill as urgent amid a 'recent geopolitical crisis' and declared its nuclear forces 'ready for war.'

2026-01-04T14:11:10.223685-08:00

North Korea fires 'cutting‑edge' hypersonic missiles to ~1,000 km; Kim says nuclear forces 'ready for war'

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EASA issues Conflict Zone Information Bulletin advising operators to avoid Venezuelan airspace EASA has issued a Conflict Zone Information Bulletin advising operators not to operate within Venezuelan airspace and urging carriers to avoid flights through the country. The agency recommends rerouting affected services and updating operational flight plans and briefings until further guidance is issued.

2026-01-04T10:38:47.052931-08:00

EASA issues Conflict Zone Information Bulletin advising operators to avoid Venezuelan airspace

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Denmark in 'Crisis Mode' as Trump Eyes Greenland for U.S. Security After Venezuela Attack

Starlink offers free internet to Venezuela after U.S. operation captures Nicolás Maduro

Pakistan test-launches indigenous Taimoor air-launched cruise missile from Mirage IIIE, demonstrates 324 nm range

US awards Lockheed $329M to supply 55 Legion IRST pods for Taiwan F-16Vs

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