Medals, Missiles & Markets: Power Politics in a Skills-First World

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Did you hear?

Venezuelan leader Machado gave her Nobel medal to Trump!

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado presented President Donald Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize medal during a White House meeting. Awarded for championing democracy against Nicolás Maduro's regime—now detained on U.S. drug charges—she dedicated the honor to Trump for facilitating Maduro's capture. Invoking Simón Bolívar's historic medal from Lafayette, Machado symbolized enduring U.S.-Venezuela liberty ties, defying Nobel transfer protocols. Trump hailed the "wonderful gesture," aligning with his backing of interim governance and U.S. oil priorities. What else?

Trump is not planning to attack Iran!

President Donald Trump stated no plans exist for a US military attack on Iran after Iranian Foreign Minister sources confirmed executions of protesters have stopped. Trump cited intelligence from "very important sources" indicating killings ceased with no scheduled hangings, preventing escalation amid protests. Tehran corroborated this, denying imminent executions despite prior US threats of intervention if deaths continued. Trump affirmed close monitoring without new military moves, focusing on de-escalation to avoid conflict. What else?

Trump saved 800 Iranians from execution!

The White House announced President Donald Trump's decisive intervention saved 800 Iranians from execution. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt detailed how Trump warned Tehran of grave consequences, including potential military strikes and crippling sanctions, if the regime executed anti-government protesters amid nationwide unrest. Iranian officials relented, halting the mass hangings planned for dissidents. Gulf allies urged Trump to avoid escalation while pressing for restraint. The US affirmed close monitoring of Iran's crackdown, keeping all response options open to protect human rights. What else?

The UNSC held a meeting on the Iran crisis!

The UN Security Council convened an emergency session to address deadly protests gripping Iran, triggered by economic collapse, currency devaluation, and rampant inflation. US envoy Mike Waltz sharply condemned the regime's brutal crackdown, including an internet blackout and mass arrests surpassing 18,000 people, while pledging support for demonstrators amid threats of US action. Iran's deputy envoy accused the US of incitement; UN officials called for investigations, detainee releases, and restraint to curb escalation, as sanctions hit key regime figures. France and Britain signaled readiness for tougher penalties. What else?

Trump wants Greenland no matter what!

President Trump has escalated his pursuit of U.S. control over Greenland, emphasizing Arctic security against threats from Russia and China. High-level talks between Denmark's Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen, Greenland representatives, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio ended without agreement, as Rasmussen accused the U.S. of seeking to "conquer" the territory. Trump dismissed Denmark's defense capabilities, calling anything less than full U.S. ownership "unacceptable". Greenland PM Jens-Frederik Nielsen reaffirmed allegiance to Denmark, drawing Trump's retort of "big problems" ahead. Denmark responded by reinforcing military presence on the island. Tensions persist despite diplomatic efforts. What else?

Pakistan has inked a stablecoin deal with a Trump-related firm!!

Pakistan signed a Memorandum of Understanding with SC Financial Technologies, an affiliate of World Liberty Financial—the Trump family's primary cryptocurrency venture. The agreement explores integrating World Liberty's USD1 dollar-pegged stablecoin into Pakistan's regulated digital payments system for cross-border transactions, particularly remittances. It involves collaboration with Pakistan's central bank and Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority to enable USD1 alongside local digital currencies. Signed during a visit by World Liberty co-founder Zach Witkoff, the deal marks one of the firm's first sovereign partnerships. These developments underscore a geopolitical pivot toward US-aligned crypto integration.

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