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Denmark’s PM Slams ‘Closest Ally’ in New Year Speech Over Greenland

My News2026-01-0203 mins

In her New Year address on Jan 1, 2026, Danish PM Mette Frederiksen rebuked Denmark’s ‘closest ally’ for treating Greenland as a commodity amid renewed Arctic tensions.

Asia News Wrap: Myanmar Completes First Election Phase

My News2026-01-0202 mins

Residents of Myanmar completed the first phase of voting this week, marking a key step ahead of the next rounds.

Coral Reefs Hack the Ocean’s Daily Clock for Microbes

My News2026-01-0202 mins

A new Science Advances study shows coral reefs in the Gulf of Aqaba set daily rhythms for marine microbes, offering a fresh way to monitor reef health.

India and Pakistan Exchange Nuclear Installation Lists in Annual Pact

My News2026-01-0202 mins

India and Pakistan upheld their annual commitment by exchanging nuclear site lists on Jan 1, 2026, reinforcing a 1988 pact that bars attacks on each other’s facilities.

Maduro Denies 2nd Trump Call, Calls for Peaceful Relations

My News2026-01-0202 mins

Maduro says only one call took place with Trump and urges peaceful relations, highlighting Venezuela’s economic growth and unity against external blockades.

Crans-Montana Blaze Kills 40 at New Year’s Party

My News2026-01-0104 mins

A New Year’s Eve fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana killed around 40 people and injured 115. Officials are racing to identify victims and support survivors.

2026 US Politics: Social Media Rules, Wage Hikes & Trump’s Major Act

My News2026-01-0103 mins

The new year brings major policy changes in the US: social media restrictions, minimum wage hikes, and Trump’s landmark 2025 act starting to affect millions.

Mexico-China Trade Expert Reacts to Xi Jinping’s 2026 New Year Message

My News2026-01-0103 mins

Mexico-China Chamber president Efren Calvo explains how Xi Jinping’s 2026 New Year message could boost innovation, sustainability and new market access with the Chinese mainland.