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Iran’s nationwide communications blackout has entered its second week, severely limiting access to real-time information about the deadly crackdown on anti-government protesters. Iranian authorities have warned that those taking part in the protests could face the death penalty, as reports suggest the death toll has risen to around 2,000. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Iranians to continue protesting against the country’s leadership, telling demonstrators that “help is on its way.”

United States President Donald Trump is escalating his push for U.S. control of Greenland, declaring the United States will take the Arctic territory “one way or another” and warning that Russian and Chinese forces are operating in the region. Arctic and security experts say those claims are overstated, as Denmark and Greenland firmly reject any U.S. takeover. NATO is closely monitoring the dispute, amid concerns the escalating rhetoric could strain or fracture the alliance.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Kai Chen from MPC Markets about why US, Japanese and German markets are hitting record highs despite the US Administration's investigation into Jerome Powell, plus Matthew Hassan from Westpac on consumer sentiment.