Trump at Davos: Chases Greenland, Slams Windmills and Macron’s Shades
At Davos 2026, President Trump doubled down on buying Greenland, roasted windmills and took aim at Macron—all in a one-hour speech that had everyone talking.
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Grossi at Davos: Diplomacy Key for UN Peace
UN chief hopeful Rafael Grossi tells Davos audience diplomacy is the UN’s best tool for peace and security, as he eyes the top job in 2027.
Egypt Joins Trump’s Board of Peace at Davos Forum
Egypt accepted President Trump’s invite to join the Board of Peace at the Davos forum, aligning its efforts with UN frameworks to push for peace in Gaza and regional stability.
Death Toll Hits 60 in Karachi Shopping Mall Blaze
Death toll from a Karachi shopping mall fire climbed to 60 after 30 bodies were recovered. Rescue efforts continue amid intense heat and smoke.
U.S.: Global Peacemaker or Power Player? 🕊️🌐
The U.S. says it’s a global peacekeeper, but critics point to actions in Venezuela and tensions with Iran as signs of influence-pushing.
Commuter Train Crashes Into Collapsed Wall Near Barcelona, Killing One
A commuter train near Barcelona hit a collapsed wall on Jan 20, killing one and injuring 37. This is Spain’s second deadly rail accident in days, raising serious questions over rail safety.
Netanyahu Agrees to Join U.S.-Led ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza 🤝
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to join the U.S.-led “board of peace” for Gaza, reversing earlier opposition as part of a global effort to shape the territory’s future.
Abe’s Assassin Sentenced to Life in Prison
A Nara court has sentenced Tetsuya Yamagami to life in prison for the 2022 assassination of former prime minister Shinzo Abe, exposing LDP ties to the Unification Church.
TEPCO Restarts Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Reactor Despite Local Opposition
TEPCO has restarted Reactor No. 6 at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant, its first back online since Fukushima, despite split local opinions and a recent test delay.
Netanyahu Joins Trump’s U.S.-Led Gaza Peace Board
Israeli PM Netanyahu accepted President Trump’s invitation to join the U.S.-led Board of Peace for Gaza, reversing Israel’s earlier opposition to the plan.