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Khamenei Moves to Underground Bunker as Son Takes Over Daily Affairs Amid Rising US–Iran Tensions

Posted January 24, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

Reports from an Iranian opposition media outlet indicate that Masoud Khamenei, the third son of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has assumed responsibility for managing his father’s daily affairs. He is also said to be acting as the main liaison between the supreme leader and key executive arms of the…

Trump Launches ‘Board of Peace’ at Davos, Sparks Controversy Over Membership and Global Role

Posted January 22, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

US President Donald Trump on Thursday formally launched his new “Board of Peace” in Davos, unveiling the initiative with a signing ceremony for a body that requires a $1 billion membership fee and has already drawn criticism over its choice of invitees. Leaders and senior officials from 19 countries…

EU Weighs Countermeasures as Trump Threatens Tariffs Over Greenland Dispute

Posted January 19, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

European Union leaders were thrown into emergency consultations yesterday following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a proposed 10 per cent tariff on imports from several EU countries unless they comply with Washington’s push to acquire Greenland. The development sparked outrage across Europe, with key EU member states condemning…

US Approves $413m for Counter-Insurgency, Security Operations in Nigeria, West Africa

Posted January 16, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The United States has approved $413 million to support counter-insurgency efforts and wider security operations in Nigeria and other West African nations for the 2026 fiscal year. The approval followed the signing of the National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA) into law in December 2025. The allocation falls under the…

Venezuela’s Interim Leader Says Country Is Not Afraid of Diplomatic Confrontation With US

Posted January 15, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, has said her government is not intimidated by the prospect of a diplomatic standoff with the United States, even after Washington removed former leader Nicolás Maduro in a military strike earlier this month. Speaking on Thursday, Rodriguez acknowledged America’s global power but insisted that…

Trump Ally Leads $11.7m Investment in Nigerian Defence Drone Startup Terrahaptix

Posted January 12, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

President Donald Trump’s ally and Palantir Technologies co-founder, Joe Lonsdale, has spearheaded an investment drive that raised $11.7 million for Terrahaptix, a Nigerian technology startup focused on developing defence drones to strengthen security infrastructure across Africa. Founded in 2024 by 22-year-old Nathan Nwachukwu and 24-year-old Maxwell Maduka, Terrahaptix was…

Trump Orders U.S. Withdrawal From 66 International Organizations in Sweeping Policy Shift

Posted January 8, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The memorandum explained that the Secretary of State presented detailed findings that were subsequently examined by the president in consultation with members of his Cabinet before a final decision was reached. U.S. President Donald J. Trump has signed a Presidential Memorandum ordering the United States to pull out of…

Chinese-Linked Hackers Breach Emails of U.S. House Committee Staff

Posted January 8, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

Emails belonging to staff of several committees in the U.S. House of Representatives were breached in a cyberattack attributed to a Chinese-linked hacking group. The Financial Times reported that the group, known as Salt Typhoon, gained access to email platforms used by staffers attached to the House China committee,…

Burkina Faso Foils New Assassination Plot Against Military Leader Traoré

Posted January 7, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

Burkina Faso’s security agencies have foiled another alleged plot to assassinate Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the country’s military ruler. Speaking on Tuesday, the nation’s Security Minister, Mahamadou Sana, claimed that the planned attack was masterminded by Lieutenant Colonel Paul Henri Damiba, the former head of state who was removed from…

Machado Rejects Interim Government, Says Delcy Rodríguez Cannot Lead Venezuela’s Transition

Posted January 6, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

Venezuela’s opposition figure, María Corina Machado, has questioned the legitimacy of the country’s newly installed interim government, cautioning that interim President Delcy Rodríguez is not a trustworthy figure to lead a genuine political transition. Her comments follow the dramatic operation carried out three days earlier, in which U.S. forces…

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