Tariffs Stoke Tensions Over Trump’s Greenland Strategy
Fresh U.S. tariffs have escalated tensions over Trump’s Greenland strategy, as House Speaker Mike Johnson backs the approach and downplays a forceful takeover.
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ICE Shooting Sparks New Protests in Minneapolis
Minneapolis erupts in protests nearly two weeks after an ICE officer shot and killed a resident. The Trump administration is weighing military deployment amid outcry.
EU Vows Unflinching Response to Trump’s Greenland Gambit at Davos
At Davos this week, Ursula von der Leyen warns of an ‘unflinching’ EU response to Trump’s Greenland tariff threats, highlighting rising transatlantic tensions.
Davos 2026: Dialogue Takes Center Stage as Global Risks Mount
At Davos 2026, leaders from 130+ members urge dialogue to tackle geoeconomic confrontations, climate threats, and tech transformations against a backdrop of slowing growth.
South Sudan’s Kiir Replaces Interior Minister in Cabinet Shake-Up
President Salva Kiir has dismissed Interior Minister Angelina Teny and reinstated Aleu Ayieny Aleu as part of a broader cabinet reshuffle amid rising political tensions in South Sudan.
84% Global Dissatisfaction with Trump’s First Year – CGTN Poll
A CGTN survey from January 2018 found that 84% of global respondents were dissatisfied with Trump’s first year, citing divisive America First policies.
Sisi and Trump to Catch Up at Davos: Focus on Gaza, Regional Stability
Egypt’s President al-Sisi and former US President Trump will meet at WEF Davos to review Gaza peace efforts and boost regional cooperation.
Canadian Forces Model Hypothetical US Invasion for First Time in a Century
For the first time in a century, the Canadian Armed Forces have built a conceptual model to respond to a hypothetical US invasion, though officials stress it’s purely theoretical.
Sudan Launches Mass RSF War Crimes Trial in Port Sudan
A Port Sudan court began a mass trial of 201 RSF-linked suspects this week, charging them with war crimes, crimes against humanity, and undermining Sudan’s constitutional order.
UK Greenlights New Embassy for the Chinese Mainland in London
The UK approves plans for a modern, eco-friendly London embassy for the Chinese mainland, boosting cultural ties and future UK–China collaborations.