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President Donald Trump warned Iran of “very strong action” if protesters are executed, as Washington urged US citizens to leave the country amid unrest, internet disruptions, and disputed casualty figures.

Meanwhile, Canada’s prime minister is visiting China to stabilise ties strained by trade pressures, Somalia has cancelled agreements with the UAE over a sovereignty dispute, and a former US Navy sailor has been sentenced for passing sensitive information to China.

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1️⃣ 🇺🇸🇮🇷 Trump warns Iran over executions as protests rage: President Trump said the US would take “very strong action” if Iran executes protesters and urged demonstrators to continue protesting, as Washington advised US citizens to leave Iran. Rights groups reported more than 2,500 deaths, while Iran rejected US criticism and blamed foreign interference.

2️⃣ 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US urges citizens to leave Iran immediately: The US State Department warned Americans to depart Iran amid protests and internet outages, advising land exits and cautioning against reliance on US assistance. Trump repeated threats of “very strong action” over executions as Iranian officials accused Washington of manufacturing a pretext for intervention amid disputed death tolls.

3️⃣ 🇨🇦🇨🇳 Carney heads to Beijing amid trade realignment: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is visiting China for the first time in nearly a decade to stabilise relations and expand trade as US tariffs strain Canada’s economy. Officials described the trip as a cautious effort following years of tensions, retaliation, and allegations of interference and rights abuses.

4️⃣ 🇸🇴🇦🇪 Somalia scraps UAE agreements over sovereignty row: Somalia cancelled all deals with the UAE after a UAE-backed Yemeni separatist leader allegedly entered via Somaliland without authorisation. The move annulled port, security, and defence agreements and exposed federal divisions, with Somaliland and some regions rejecting Mogadishu’s decision.

5️⃣ 🇺🇸🇨🇳 Former US Navy sailor jailed for China espionage: Jinchao Wei was sentenced to more than 16 years in prison for selling ship manuals and sensitive naval information to a Chinese intelligence officer, with prosecutors saying he received over $12,000 over an 18-month period.

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🇺🇸🇨🇦🇲🇽 Trump calls USMCA ‘irrelevant’ to US

US President Donald Trump said the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement is “irrelevant” to the United States, stating during a visit to Detroit that it offers no real advantage and that Canada wants the deal because it needs it. 

He made the remarks while promoting the return of manufacturing to the US and touring a Ford factory ahead of a speech on the economy. 

Major automakers, including Ford, General Motors, Stellantis, Tesla and Toyota, have urged the administration to extend the agreement, citing reliance on integrated supply chains across the US, Canada and Mexico. 

Industry representatives said the pact supports global competitiveness, efficiency gains and significant annual cost savings, while General Motors’ president described North American supply chains as complex and a major strength. The agreement, which replaced NAFTA in 2020, is due for a review this year to determine whether it should expire or be renegotiated.

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1️⃣ 🇸🇾 Syrian army declares closed zone east of Aleppo: Syria’s army designated an area east of Aleppo a closed military zone, citing alleged mobilisation by the Kurdish-led SDF and claims of drone launches, which the SDF denied. The move follows recent clashes and stalled talks on integrating the SDF into the Syrian army.

2️⃣ 🇷🇺🇺🇦 Russia claims capture of village in Zaporizhzhia: Russia said its forces took control of Bilohiria near front-line areas around Orikhiv and Huliaipole. Ukraine has not commented and the claim could not be independently verified amid ongoing fighting.

3️⃣ 🇺🇳🇮🇱 UN chief warns Israel over UNRWA laws: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Israel could be referred to the World Court if it does not repeal laws restricting UNRWA and return seized property. Israel rejected the warning, accusing the UN of ignoring alleged links between UNRWA personnel and terrorism.

4️⃣ 🇷🇺🇪🇺 Russia using ‘disposable agents’ in Europe, report says: A RUSI report said Russia-linked intelligence officers are recruiting unwitting individuals online to carry out low-level sabotage across Europe, often paid in cryptocurrency. The study warned rising arson and sabotage incidents form part of a broader campaign testing NATO thresholds and public support for Ukraine.

5️⃣ 🇰🇷 Prosecutors seek death penalty for ex-president Yoon: South Korean prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for former president Yoon Suk Yeol over rebellion charges linked to his 2024 martial law declaration. Yoon denies wrongdoing, saying the move was peaceful, with a verdict expected next month.

6️⃣ 🇲🇲 Myanmar rejects Rohingya genocide case: Myanmar said a genocide case at the International Court of Justice is “flawed and unfounded” as hearings continue. The case, brought by The Gambia, concerns allegations over a 2017 military crackdown that Myanmar says was a justified security operation.

7️⃣ 🇬🇱🇬🇧 Greenland appeals to UK over Trump pressure: Greenland’s energy minister urged UK lawmakers to uphold international law and support dialogue amid US pressure over control of the territory. She said Greenland sees no immediate security threat, rejects any sovereignty transfer, and is seeking diplomatic backing ahead of talks with US officials.

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