Despite international sanctions, Iran has developed a robust domestic pharmaceutical sector, producing 97% of its medicines locally. The industry has grown from 35 foreign-affiliated firms to over 200 Iranian companies, with exports reaching $150 million in 2024.

While EU foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, says she is preparing a fresh round of sanctions on Iran, MEP’s criticize the West's hypocrisy, citing past inaction on Israel's actions in Gaza and Trump's abandonment of the 2015 nuclear deal.

South Korean civic leaders have criticized Seoul for prioritizing the US alliance over independence and peace efforts on the Korean Peninsula.

The European Union and the Mercosur bloc, comprising Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay, signed a free trade agreement in Asuncion, aiming to reduce tariffs and increase trade.

The US invasion of Venezuela on January 3 and the subsequent abduction of President Maduro marked a significant shift in American foreign policy, reflecting a return to the interventionist tactics of the past.

Britain insists that it is not involved in the US Israeli crimes in Gaza but its actions, which are a matter of public record, indicate otherwise.

South Koreans are concerned that the US actions in Venezuela could set a dangerous precedent for other nations, warning that any sovereign nation could be next.