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The UK is holding talks with Germany and France over a possible troop deployment to Greenland as President Trump ramps up threats to annex the Arctic island. Greenland’s leaders have rejected the idea, insisting the island’s future must be decided by its people.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused “foreign terrorists” of infiltrating the country to burn mosques and carry out violent acts during protests. In a televised address, he urged citizens to reject rioting, asked families to keep youth away from violence, and said peaceful protest would be heard. Pezeshkian also blamed the U.S. and Israel for encouraging unrest, escalating tensions as demonstrations continue nationwide.

North Korea has accused South Korea of violating its airspace with a surveillance drone, claiming the UAV was shot down by North Korean military forces on January 4. State media released images of the drone’s wreckage and said it originated near Incheon. The incident comes amid heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula ahead of an important ruling party meeting in Pyongyang.

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