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Iran at geopolitical crossroads as protests pressure regime The Islamic Republic is a key player in the Middle East, with close ties to Russia and China. As the regime in Tehran comes under fire, DW looks at Iran's place on the global stage. Turkish Cypriots: The EU's invisible Europeans The unresolved Cyprus problem leaves Turkish Cypriots in a state of limbo within the European Union, without full EU rights, recognition or political certainty and economically and diplomatically isolated. Japan, South Korea vow stronger ties amid China challenge Japan and South Korea are seeking to strengthen cooperation amid growing geopolitical risks and Tokyo’s worsening relations with Beijing. 'We choose Denmark' over the US, Greenland’s PM says Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said the Arctic territory was facing a "geopolitical crisis" as Trump threatens to take it over. Denmark's Mette Frederiksen condemned "unacceptable pressure" from the US. Will Trump risk a clash with China over Iran tariff? Donald Trump's sudden 25% tariff on nations trading with Iran puts Beijing squarely in the spotlight. China knows how to evade sanctions and has the muscle to retaliate. DW explores what this showdown could mean. Iran's communication blackout is 'more serious' than ever before, and this time, the restrictions may become permanent Iran's communication blackout is "more serious" than ever before. Restrictions may last beyond the current protests, according to one expert. Australia: Writers' festival called off amid boycott The Adelaide Writers' Week retracted an invitation to an Australian-Palestinian author, citing the the Bondi Beach attack. Dozens, including the event's director and the former PM of New Zealand, withdrew in response. Will Uganda's election bring change or further hardship? Ahead of Uganda's presidential election, optimists hope for change while others fear chaos, repression, and another term for President Yoweri Museveni. Minnesota sues Trump admin over immigration crackdown The legal action comes after a 37-year-old woman was shot dead by a federal agent in Minneapolis last week. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says the federal government's actions have "made us less safe." Trump's feud with US Fed chair Powell rattles investors Trump's fight with Federal Reserve Chair Powell just took a new twist — sending stocks and the dollar lower and lifting gold. DW looks into whether a new criminal investigation could put the Fed's independence at risk. Myanmar faces Rohingya genocide case: What to know A landmark case accusing Myanmar of committing genocide against minority Muslim Rohingya has opened at the United Nations' top court. The outcome will have repercussions beyond the Southeast Asian nation. NATO talks Arctic security for Greenland amid US pressure NATO is signaling it will take steps to bolster Arctic security as the Trump administration has claimed that threats from Russia and China are among the reasons that the US government seeks to take over Greenland. Xinjiang whistleblower faces deportation to China — lawyer After documenting Xinjiang's Uyghur detention network, a Chinese dissident faces deportation to China, his lawyer says. His case highlights the clash between US immigration policy and human rights concerns.