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#TRUMP THREATENS NEW TARIFFS ON COUNTRIES TRADING WITH IRAN: Trump announced an immediate 25% tariff on any country doing business with Iran, a move that could sharply raise costs for imports into the United States. https://edition.cnn.com/2026/01/12/business/tariffs-trump-iran

CNN

Trump ‘immediately’ imposes 25% tariffs on countries that do business with Iran. That could include China | CNN Business

President Donald Trump said on Monday that countries that do business with Iran will face a new 25% tariff. The announcement appears to mean goods from China, a major trading partner of both Iran and the United States, would become significantly more expensive to import.

Tim Mak

@timkmak@journa.host replied · 5 days ago

NORTH KOREA DEFENDS #RUSSIA AT UN AFTER STRIKE ON #UKRAINE: #North #Korea criticized a #UN Security Council meeting convened to discuss Russia’s recent missile strike on Ukraine, calling it prejudiced and unfair. https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/01/13/Kim-Song-North-Korea-statement-condemning-UNSC-meeting-Russia-Ukraine/1131768297845/

UPI

N. Korea slams UNSC meeting on Russia's strike on Ukraine - UPI.com

North Korea on Tuesday denounced a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting on Russia's recent air strike on Ukraine, defending Moscow's action as self-defense.

Tim Mak

@timkmak@journa.host replied · 5 days ago

#GERMANY TO FUND DELIVERY OF RHEINMETALL LYNX VEHICLES TO #UKRAINE: Rheinmetall will supply Ukraine with its first Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles, with deliveries expected to begin in first half of 2026. https://www.rheinmetall.com/en/media/news-watch/news/2026/01/2026-01-12-rheinmetall-supplies-lynx-to-ukraine

Rheinmetall supplies Lynx to Ukraine

Rheinmetall supplies Lynx KF41 IFVs to Ukraine. Delivery starts early 2026, funded by Germany. Learn more about the contract and the advanced Lynx technology. Order value in the mid double-digit million euro range.

Tim Mak

@timkmak@journa.host replied · 5 days ago

#US #VETERANS GROUP MOBILIZES SUPPORT FOR #UKRAINE:

American Veterans for Ukraine works to unite and empower U.S. veterans in support of Ukraine’s fight against Russian aggression. https://americanveteransforukraine.org/

Tim Mak

@timkmak@journa.host replied · 5 days ago

Missed our latest story about Venezuela's oil refineries? Read it via the link https://www.counteroffensive.news/p/inside-venezuelas-oil-refineries

Inside Venezuela’s oil refineries

With eyes on Venezuela and its oil reserves, a veteran refinery worker reflects the human cost of black gold; on labor rights, repression, and foreign intervention.

Tim Mak

@timkmak@journa.host replied · 5 days ago

#DOG OF WAR:

Today’s dog of war is this cutie that Liza met when she was working in the cafe during a long power outrage in her district. The puppy was patiently waiting for its owner to finish her work.

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